Joe Hachem to Make APT Debut as Ambassador in Philippines (Poker News Report)
Joe Hachem is to make his Asian Poker Tour (APT) debut as a tour ambassador in the Philippines next month when the series pulls into Pasay City's Resorts World Manila venue for seven days of action.
Defence Police Arrest Five Bookies (DAWN.com)
LAHORE -- Defence-A police arrested five bookies involved in betting on international cricket and seized 60-line telephone exchange, four LCDs, and a large number of gambling books from a house in Defence Authority on Thursday.
Singapore's move to license two casino junket operators sent shares of Genting Singapore PLC surging nearly 9% on Friday as analysts said it could help the firm attract more big gamblers to its casino and lower credit risk.
Poll: Women, Young More Likely to Gamble Online (AP through NewJersey.com)
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - A new survey has found that online gambling appeals more to women and the young.
Online Lottery Comes to Illinois (CNN Money)
Illinois is giving new meaning to letting computers pick your lottery numbers.
Government Looks to Gambling for Major Boost to Tourism (GMA News Online)
The sprawling gambling and entertainment complex currently being built by the government in the heart of Metro Manila is envisioned to bring in one million tourists a year.
Brian Mattingley, deputy chairman of 888 Holdings Plc (888), will become the permanent chief executive officer of the UK online gambling company, the Sunday Times reported, without saying how it obtained the information.
