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The announcement by the Argentinian Presidential Cabinet Chief Anibal Fernandez recently that Argentina was about to switch to a more sensible regulatory strategy for online gambling has been followed by further information that the legislation has been approved.

Generating urgency in the surprisingly fast process is the fact that the government has taken over the broadcast rights for the Asociacion del Futbol Argentino – the country’s football governing body – for around $154 million in a bid to save many of the clubs facing bankruptcy and financial ruin.

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The Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association has lost it’s New Jersey case against the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act in the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia following a ruling by a panel of three judges.

The appeal court upheld the UIGEA, rejecting a challenge from iMEGA that the federal prohibition was too imprecise in its definition of illegal gambling transaction and violated privacy rights. The ruling dashes hopes that a favourable outcome may have brought New Jersey a step closer to legalising online gambling at state level.

The 2006 federal law, which prohibits ‘illegal’ financial transactions with online gambling companies, was defended vigorously by the US Department of Justice last month.

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In August, Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) introduced S 1597, the Internet Poker and Games of Skill Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act. Menendez’s measure calls for the licensing and regulation of internet games of skill like online poker in an effort that is narrower than Congressman Barney Frank’s (D-MA) HR 2267, the Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act. The bill includes provisions to address problem gambling. At the end of Menendez’s legislation, $14.2 million per year over a five-year period is prescribed for problem gambling awareness, treatment, and research.

The Poker Players Alliance (PPA), the 1.2 million member strong lobbying group, was one of the driving forces behind the introduction of S 1597, which debuted shortly after the conclusion of National Poker Week.

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August 30 – 2009 could yet be another excellent year for a Cardinals outfit that looks every bit as convincing now as it did at the end of the 2008 season.

The Cardinals head into 2009 looking just as strong as they did last year, perhaps even better but they must overcome a lot of negative history that is against them.

The Cardinals are a20-1 long shot at most bookmakers sites to pull off a win inSuper Bowl XLIV.

Like most teams, they have gone though a number of off-season changes, and th biggest is the loss of two members of the coaching staff: Todd Haley and Clancy Pendergast.

On the positive side though, Chris Warner re-signed,although the defensive line will have their work cut out to protect his 38 year old body.

Fans will be hoping that Warner can findLarry Fitzgerald (arguably the best wide receive in the game) with regularity.

(Read the full post about ‘Arizona Cardinals 2010 Super Bowl Betting Odds – 08-30-09′…)

August 27 – Liverpool are out to 7/1, from 9/2, to win the Premiership after their home defeat against Aston Villa heaped more misery on the ailing side.

The title hopefuls are 11/4 to miss out on a top four spot, whilst boss Rafa Benitez- the subject of quit rumours last week- is 7/1 to be the next manager to go.

Ladbrokes spokesman, Nick Weinberg: “Liverpool’s start has significantly undermined the club’s chances of ending their title drought. At present, they look the most vulnerable of the big four. <

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The Spartenburg Herald Journal reports that the massive U.S. Powerball lottery main prize of $259.9 million has been won by someone as yet unknown who bought a ticket at a convenience store in South Carolina.

The single winning ticket for Wednesday’s drawing was sold in Columbia, but no one had come forward to claim the prize by Thursday afternoon, the newspaper reported.

Lottery officials said the ticket matched all the winning numbers for the midweek drawing: 14, 24, 31, 43 and 51. The Powerball was 27 and the multiplier was 5.

The Powerball jackpot is the largest ever won with a ticket bought in South Carolina.

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August 24 – Its’ time to draw First Blood. On the reels that is. The newest online slot from Party Gaming is a real block buster.

The game is based on the Rambo trilogy starring Sylvester "Sly" Stallone. It is a thrill-a-minute 20-payline, 5 slot machine game and the real stand-out feature is the enormous $500,000 jackpot.

The game has an exciting bonus round. Trautman’s special mission calls on you to try to destroy the enemy defense towers to reach your objective and win yet more cash. 

The game can be played for as little as one penny per spin.

New players at PartyCasino can claim a their big new 100% up to $500 sign up bonus.

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(Read the full post about ‘Party Casino Launches Rambo Themed Video Slot – 08-24-09′…)

First it was recording artist Lady Gaga where an online bookmaker posted odds on whether she was a man or woman, now comes word that Sportsbook.com has posted odds on the gender of runner Semenya.

"We are opening odds on whether tests will come out man or woman or other," reveals Dave Stanley, Spokesperson for Sportsbook.com.

Will she test as entirely female?

Yes -250

No +175

"I guess if she is packing both, the No is the winner," said Stanley. 

The IAAF has asked the South African athletics federation to conduct a gender verification test on 800-meter runner Caster Semenya amid concerns she does not meet the requirements to compete as a woman.

The 18-year-old Semenya won the 800 final on Wednesday at the world championships in a world leading 1 minute, 55.45 seconds, beating defending champion Janeth Jepkosgei by a massive 2.45 seconds. Je

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Online casino PlatinumPlay.eu has announced that it is now giving players the advantage of choosing how they would like to play, either instantly with no download required or through its more traditional download version.

A member of the Fortune Lounge Group of online casinos, PlatinumPlay.eu revealed that each way has its own unique attributes but both versions allow players to open either a real casino or a guest account after registering.

Choosing instant play, the online casino stated that customers could enjoy numerous games instantaneously while its downloadable version gives players the benefit of more than 150 titles.

PlatinumPlay.eu also offers ‘real money’ and ‘practice play’ options for customers to participate in order to win real jackpots or just for fun. (Read the full post about ‘Enjoy Online Casino Gambling In Multiple Ways – Online Casino News’…)

Sportsbook.com has released a series of Michael Vick betting props following the announcement Thursday that the former Atlanta Falcons quarterback had signed with the Philadelphia Eagles.

For those thinking Vick will start any game of the 2009 regular season, oddsmakers say otherwise.

"We made Vick a near 3/1 (+275) odds underdog to start as quarterback," said Dave Stanley, Spokesperson for Sportsbook.com.

Other betting props include what the first pass from Vick will be and whether Vick will still be on the Eagles roster by Week 17.  The "Yes" is a huge favorite.

Longtime Eagles fans we spoke to here at Gambling911.com were not at all happy with the prospect of Michael Vick joining their beloved team, though this is in no way a scientific survey.

"I felt like puking!" said one.

Be sure to place your Michael Vick betting props at Sportsbook.com.

Carrie Stroup, Gambling911.com Senior Reporter