Rushmore Casino Although there has been an overabundance of online casino slot jackpots this holiday season, that does not mean there have been no card jackpots. On Monday, New Year’s week began with a Let ‘Em Ride card jackpot.

The Let ‘Em Ride jackpot occurred on the Real Time Gaming network of online casinos. The jackpot was hit by one lucky player for $55,637. It had been over two months since the last major win on the game.

There has been a lull in jackpot hits on the popular card game, but that does not mean that it has been a slow year. Read the full post …

It is a Gambling911.com tradition just like the Charlie Brown Christmas special.  Everyone waits all year for the Jenny Woo Christmas greeting and to get one’s jollies by seeing a very very very naughty (but sometimes nice) Jenny Woo all decked out in her Santa Claus attire. 

The Jenny Woo Christmas greeting began in the year 2005 and has already become a staple of Web horndogs the world over.

"This Christmas, more than any other because of the economic crisis, Jenny Woo should put a smile on the face of faithful Gambling911.com readers," commented Senior Editor, Payton O’Brien. 

"Jenny, she’s oh right.  I

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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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