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The UIGEA (Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act) remains an impediment to legalised gaming in the United States, but Barney Frank is determined to make his case. Predictions are that the bill will be debated sometime in 2010. As the pressing issues of combating the global recession and healthcare reform have taken center stage in Congress, Frank's bill has - at least for now - been put on the backburner. But if the dogged Frank gets his way, there's no doubt that Congress will be in for a treat. Slow and Steady It has been acknowledged time and again of the importance of the bill reaching Congress. Proponents of the bill carry some heft lobbying power and their hope is that despite the slow pace of movement in Congress, things will gain traction soon. Frank was slated to introduce the bill in March, but due to economic concerns the bill was introduced only in May 2009. The recession and severe economic downturn has resulted in the further delaying of the bill. The "Healthcare First" agenda has put aside other promises made by President Obama, including advancing gay rights during his term, which seems to be put on hold until the President's third year in office. Change is imminent Gambling industry insiders believe that Frank's proposal will soon gain traction in Congress as the news of the economy on the cusp of a recovery take root. The hope is that internet gaming will become a regulated industry. This will assist further rapid growth of the economy and in turn create multiple employment opportunities. Frank is determined to see it through till the end.
After an up and down 12 months that saw him temporarily lose the title of the world's best player, Roger Federer is now back where he is most comfortable - as the favorite to win the 2009 US Open, which begins Monday in New York. Federer, who broke the all-time record for most men's grand slam titles after winning the French Open and Wimbledon in the last couple of months, is an 11/10 favorite at both Ladbrokes and William Hill to lift the trophy at Flushing Meadows. Brit Andy Murray is 11/4 second favorite at both bookmakers, while Spain's Rafael Nadal - who has been battling injuries of late - is 5/1 at Ladbrokes and 6/1 at William Hill. The only other players considered in reasonable contention are Argentina's Jan Martin del Potro, (9/1 at both Ladbrokes and William Hill), Serbia's Novak Djokovic (10/1 at Ladbrokes, 9/1 at William Hill) and American Andy Roddick (12/1 at both bookmakers). The field is less open on the women's side of the draw, with the Williams sisters predictably dominating the betting odds. In fact, one needn't even bother trying to choose between them, as Paddy Power is offering odds on the Williams sisters vs. the field. The Irish bookmaker is paying 11/10 for either Venus or Serena to win, and 4/6 for somebody else to win the title. Serena is the more highly favored of the two, given odds of 2/1 at Ladbrokes and a slightly shorter 15/8 at William Hill. Venus is 11/2 at Ladbrokes and against shorter at William Hill, with odds of 4/1. Elene Dementieva, Dinara Safina, Maria Sharapova and the comeback girl Kim Clijsters are the next in the running, depending on the bookmaker.
One of the world's favorite games, tennis, is laying down the law amidst fears that insider information on matches may result in illegal sports betting. The US Open is the pride and joy of American Tennis. It's where the greatest tennis players in the world converge to do battle for a Grand Slam tournament. But tennis has been racked by scandal in recent times. Numerous sports betting controversies and match-fixing rumors abound. Now the USTA is making waves by prohibiting any online activity - especially via Twitter that would unfairly provide a basis for insider sports betting. Players, their entourages, friends and family are banned from leaking any insider information about present or future tennis games based on anything other than what is already public knowledge. The inside edge revealed So things like player health, inside interviews, sentiments not publicly expressed and the like will be banned from being spread around to a global audience. Twitter has been banned from use on the courts because of such fears. It's the sharing of this sensitive information that is a direct contravention of the rules. It is quite popular on US congress floor, however... The dogs are out Just as the police have the Internal Affairs division, so too does the USTA have the Tennis Integrity Unit. The Billie Jean King USTA National Tennis Center boldly displays the warning against using Twitter during matches. At the heart of the concerns are the sport's anti-corruption rules. Some tennis aces are already up in arms about the warnings, such as Andy Roddick. Roddick posted the following Tweet: "I think its lame the US Open is trying to regulate our tweeting," Roddick posted in a message on his Twitter site. "I understand the on-court issue but not sure they can tell us if we can/can't do it on our own time." But it's the integrity of tennis that the officials are trying to protect and on that score they're not willing to budge an inch. The passing of insider or sensitive information for the purposes of sports betting - directly or indirectly will be construed as active engagement in contravening the USTA's rules. These anti-corruption measures are in place with several organizations including the WTA, ATP, the International Tennis Federation and the Grand Slam Committee. Excellent betting odds and options are waiting for you at William Hill Sports. We leave you off with Mrs. Roddick, supermodel Brooklyn Decker, more than just a tennis fan.
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The Central American country of Costa Rica could be about to impose taxes on online gambling, if the country's finance ministry has its way. Local newspaper AM Costa Rica reported Friday that the finance ministry is about to present the bill to the country's legislature. Ministry officials were quoted as saying they hope to raise up to $100 million a year in taxes from the measure. However, that figure might be a little optimistic given all the talk about online casino operators leaving the country for more friendly shores. "They (the Costa Rican government) need to understand our business and the consequences before passing such a law," said Mickey Richardson, CEO of BetCRIS.com, which is based in the country. "Hopefully nothing will happen. I think they would ask for our input and then we might be more supportive." How high? A tax on online gambling has been on the agenda for a while. In July the country's Tico Times newspaper reported that the finance ministry would be presenting a bill to the Legislative Assembly at the beginning of August to impose a 2 percent tax on the gambling, gaming and betting industry, but in the end the plans were delayed. News agencies have made no mention of how high the newly proposed tax will be. The industry is currently completely unregulated.
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Harrah's Interactive Entertainment has clinched a 7 year deal to ensure that the WSOP gets screened via ESPN until 2018. Players and fans alike will relish the prospect of seeing their favorite stars competing in this, Poker's most prestigious international event. Big fan base Over 82 million poker fans in the United States alone enjoy watching the WSOP annually. Now with the ever-increasing numbers, ESPN is bringing the great game of strategy and skill within reach of a wider global audience. More coverage 32 hours of WSOP action will be broadcast annually from Las Vegas. This includes the Gold Bracelet and the November Nine Final table. An American audience and an international audience will benefit from this extended coverage. Big money game The stakes at the tables have never been higher. To date the WSOP has awarded over $1 billion in prize money since inception in 1970. The tournament's $10,000 No-Limit Texas Holdem event is already world famous. This year the November Nine players will return to the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas on November 7th to compete for a total prize pool of over $61 million. The 2009 WSOP is fast gaining momentum and all the big players are ready to get on board.
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