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Reputed mob underboss arrested in gambling-extortion probe

A reputed underboss of the New England Mafia was arrested Friday on gambling and extortion charges, authorities said………. Carmen Salvatore DiNunzio, 49, was arrested by state police in Boston’s North End after being indicted by an Essex County grand jury on charges of extortion, maintaining and operating a gaming operation, and conspiracy to maintain or […]

eCOGRA monitor casinos more closely – A new team has been established to monitor online gambling in the UK. | IXGAMES

eCOGRA continue their efforts in ensuring the online gambling industry is as safe as possible by creating a dedicated team to monitor the 91 online casinos and 21 poker rooms accredited with their ‘Play It Safe’ seal. The team will be responsible for on-site assessments, ensuring that their standards and regulations are completely adhered to […]

Online Casino Gambling Be Regulated In Spain And Italy

Italian and spanish governments have passed legislation that will change the face of land-based and online casino gambling in those countries, which has prompted a rush of licensing applications from gaming companies all over the world. Italian government will auction 17,000 licenses for sports and racing betting at land based outlets, and companies will be […]

POL DEALT OUT BY POKER ACES

December 11, 2006 — WASHINGTON  – Angry poker players have beaten the house, helping topple a congressman who pushed through an Internet gambling ban.They were furious when Congress enacted the ban – which included online poker – over the objections of a poker organization, which considers it a game of skill. The Poker Players Alliance […]