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Michigan AG Wants End to Lotto Pools

Attorney General Mike Cox announced today that he has demanded that PowerPick Player’s Club of Michigan, L.L.C., a Grand Rapids based subsidiary of PowerPick America, L.L.C., stop selling subscriptions to lottery-ticket pools for Michigan Lottery games because the business violates state law. “Illegal gambling is just that: illegal,” said Cox. “My office will continue to […]

Calvin Ayre Foundation Launches Web Site

Calvin Ayre, one of the pioneers of online gaming, formally announced today the launch of the Calvin Ayre Foundation web site. The Foundation, which is federally registered in Costa Rica, is active in supporting charitable causes throughout the world. Founded by Mr. Ayre in 2004, the Foundation’s aim is to achieve meaningful and lasting improvements […]

ThwartPoker Set for Online Launch

When Daniel Pfeiffer was 17 years old, he became captivated by a card game his father invented. A mathematician, Arthur Pfeiffer found poker interesting but thought chance played too large a role in the game, so in 1984 he created a version of poker called “Pickem,” which eliminated the element of luck. All cards were […]

Football Betting Column: The Pinnacle Pulse

What are the three most important things a professional considers when betting a game? Price, price and price. Getting the best number on every game will turn a 50% handicapper into a net winner and allows a 53% capper to show a handsome profit at season’s end. Every penny you’re able to shave off of […]

Brokeback Mountain Critics’ and Odds Makers’ Choice for Oscars

Although not everyone is ready to see a gay romance dominate the Oscars, Brokeback Mountain is an obvious favorite with both critics and odds makers. Aces.com favors the controversial picture to win at 1-10 odds (odds at Aces.com as of March 2, 2006). Although Aces.com is a little bit of Las Vegas online, they’re offering […]

ThwartPoker Set for Online Launch

When Daniel Pfeiffer was 17 years old, he became captivated by a card game his father invented. A mathematician, Arthur Pfeiffer found poker interesting but thought chance played too large a role in the game, so in 1984 he created a version of poker called “Pickem,” which eliminated the element of luck. All cards were […]

More Record Wagering on March Madness Expected as Sweet 16 Starts

Upsets and tight finishes dominated the first weekend of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament and the Bodog.com Sportsbook anticipates more of the same excitement as the teams whittle down to the Final Four. With a record amount of sign-ups and a substantial increase in betting action for the first two rounds of March Madness, Bodog.com […]

California Casino Vote Clears Hurdle

As reported by the Desert Dispatch: “The controversial local casino initiative is headed for the ballot. “In San Bernardino County Superior Court Wednesday in Barstow, Judge John P. Vander Feer decided contents of a lawsuit aimed at blocking the initiative from vote were “premature” and threw the suit out. “?The suit was filed by a […]

Forbes Spotlights Bodog.com CEO Calvin Ayre

Calvin Ayre, Bodog.com’s Founder & CEO, has gone from the face of online gambling to the face of the world’s ultra-rich. Mr. Ayre is the subject of the cover story in the latest issue of Forbes, the world’s leading magazine for business leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators.“This feature article in Forbes is good for Bodog.com and […]

Internet gambling stakes are high

People who gamble on the Internet may tend to have more serious gambling addictions than people who wager in other ways, according to a study released Sunday. The report, published by the American Psychological Association, focused on visitors to dental and medical clinics. “There is a significant gambling problem among people who visit medical and […]

Interactive Gambling Act

The Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (IGA) was passed by the Commonwealth Parliament on 28 June 2001 and was given Royal Assent by the Governor-General on 11 July 2001. The passage of the IGA was an important element of the Government’s policy of preventing the escalation of the harmful effects of gambling on the Australian community. […]

Internet gambling and your kids

Many kids enjoy using the Web to find entertaining activities like online games. Sometimes when searching for a new game site they may also find gaming and gambling sites. While most games and activities are legal for minors, gambling is not.See below for tips about how to help your kids avoid online gambling.What’s the difference […]