Notorious NBA referee Tim Donaghy was put through the wringer given his involvement with an illegal NBA game fixing scenario to which he readily admits he was a part. David Stern and the NBA responded to the allegations with a full fledged investigation aimed at painting Donaghy as a desperate liar.

Despite how adamant they were however, Commissioner David Stern made headlines last week loosely stating that he might be open to legalized gambling on NBA games. Setting off a firestorm of speculation from fans across the country and questions continue to fly. This being the case, the largest most successful sportsbook on the web, BetUS.

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The online division of the Ladbrokes betting group has expanded on earlier reports that it has taken on board the mobile Mfuse iPhone sportsbetting technology. A company spokesman said this week that the new application offers a ‘complete betting service’ featuring a ‘comprehensive range of betting markets’ including an ‘extensive range’ of in-play wagers.

Ladbrokes management is bullish on the prospects for mobile gambling. “Mobile betting and gaming will be a key driver of growth in the sector in the next few years,” says John O’Reilly, md for Ladbrokes’ remote gaming operations.

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NEW YORK – (Associated Press) – The NFL will allow advertising for Las Vegas on game telecasts this postseason, including the Super Bowl.

Under the modified policy, tourist destinations that allow gambling, such as Las Vegas, Reno or Lake Tahoe in Nevada, will now be permitted to advertise during NFL games from Jan. 4, 2010, to Feb. 28, 2010. After that, the league will determine whether to extend the new rules into next season or go back to the old ones banning such ads.

The NFL regular season ends Jan. 3. The Super Bowl is scheduled for Feb. 7 in Miami.

The league will still prohibit ads for specific hotels, casinos and other institutions.

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Irish bookmaker Paddy Power has posted odds on the next sponsor to drop Tiger Woods.  And the winner is:  AT&T, at least when it comes to favorites. 

With Accenture already leading the way and Chevy not far behind, Tiger’s backers are dropping out fast, the bookmaker suggests.

Paddy Power rates AT&T at 7/4 as the next big sponsor to cut Woods.   

Shoe giant Nike and golf ball manufacturer Titlelist were 33/1 or greater long shots to cancel Tiger Woods sponsorship deals.

Woods announced last week that he would be staying out of golf "indefinitely" while focusing on trying to resurrect his marriage.  Fol

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Miss World 2009 odds have a Tiger Woods-like favorite.  We use this comparison since Woods is always a few points ahead of his nearest competitor in the odds for all tournaments in which he plays.  In the case of the Miss World beauty pageant (held this December 12), there is typically a handful of girls vying for the favorite spot.  This year we have one dominating and that would be Miss Puerto Rico, Jennifer Colon.

"This is really the first time we have had a Miss World contestant as an even favorite," said Payton O’Brian, Senior Editor of the Gambling911.com website.  "In a beauty pageant, those type of odds usually suggest a sure thing.&quo

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The Isle of Man-based online gambling software provider Playtech plc has acquired skill games provider Gaming Technology Solutions for an initial €10.8 million, with further amounts based on performance over the next two years capped at €21.6.

Observers have described the deal as a good buy based on GTS’ 12 months to June 2009, when it recorded revenues of €2.6 million and adjusted PBT of €300,000, before amortisation of intangibles of €1.8 million.

For Playtech, the acquisition brings a highly regarded open platform, a range of games which complement its own core in-house products, and an enhanced product pipeline.

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The online poker payment platform, PIC Club, has posted a 9.1 percent dividend for users, according to CEO Chuck Kidd.

PIC Club operates on a common shares account model whereby members earn money similar to that of shareholders in publicly traded companies.

From Chuck Kidd:

"Another great year has passed for PICClub, and although there were a few bumps in the road, I am pleased to announce that the Common Shares Account(CSA) vested funds has posted a 9.1% dividend. This means that, per our agreement, all funds in the CSA account have received the guaranteed 3.

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Paddy Power Games have done some amazing promotions in the past few months, giving away tens of thousands of pounds in exciting bonuses, tournaments and promotions, and if you thought it couldn’t get any better, wait until you see what they’ve got in store for December!

First of all is their amazing X Factor £5,000 Giveaway promotion (BET £1 GET £10 FREE!!)

This runs from the 1st – 21st of December with the winner being announced on the 22nd of December. Simply reach the bonus round on the X Factor ‘Steps to Stardom’ game this December and you enter yourself on the leader board to win one of 20 cash prizes! If you enter

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Jackpot City Casino are joining in with the free cash frenzy by offering all new players £10 absolutely free, no deposit required, straight to your playing account after a simple registration to the casino!

You might be wondering why you should choose to play at Jackpot City casino? Well the clue’s in the title! Right now, the total jackpot figure ticking away is £2,400,473 – an incredible amount of cash just waiting to be won!

Among these mega jackpots are popular game titles such as ‘Megah Moolah’ and ‘Tomb Raider’ – what’s even better is that when you decide to deposit your own cash to really start playing for real, you can get a first deposit bonus of up to £500!

That’s £500 towards your bankroll to really kick start your winnings on which ever games you prefer!

So, why delay? Head over to Jackpot

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