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Gambling Costa Rica

Ira Rubin Pleads Guilty on 3 Criminal Counts – Tight Poker

Ira Rubin Pleads Guilty on 3 Criminal CountsTight PokerSince the three major poker rooms found ways to dodge the law, they could continue to offer online gambling services in the US. According to the US government, Ira Rubin operated from Costa Rica, where he had fled to avoid being arrested in the US back … and more »  Read More →


Full Tilt Payment Processor, Ira Rubin Pleads Guilty – CompatiblePoker

New York Daily News Full Tilt Payment Processor, Ira Rubin Pleads GuiltyCompatiblePokerRubin worked from Costa Rica, operating a payment system which helped offshore poker companies move “billions of dollars in illegal gambling proceeds” which he disguised as false internet merchants and suppliers. Prosecutors gave examples of these …Online... Read more of this article


Reputed Lucchese crime associate who was fugitive in Costa Rica expects to … – The Star-Ledger – NJ.com

The Star-Ledger – NJ.com Reputed Lucchese crime associate who was fugitive in Costa Rica expects to …The Star-Ledger – NJ.comBy Ben Horowitz/The Star-Ledger MORRIS COUNTY — A reputed Lucchese crime family associate, who is accused of supervising a $2.2 billion sports betting operation from a wire room in Costa Rica, will likely... Read more of this article


Thunderbird Resorts Inc.: 2011 Full-Year Revenue Report – Reuters

Thunderbird Resorts Inc.: 2011 Full-Year Revenue ReportReutersManagement anticipates opening one new gaming location during the first half of 2012 which would increase gaming positions by approximately 20% or approximately 115 new gaming positions in total. Costa Rica: Revenues in 2011 decreased by $1.5 million … and more »  Read More →


The Gaming Intelligence Hot 50 – Gaming Intelligence Group (registration)

The Gaming Intelligence Hot 50Gaming Intelligence Group (registration)The rest come from countries across the globe – from New Zealand to Costa Rica, from Iceland to Italy. It is an exceedingly diverse list but as the established industry delves into newer emerging (and regulating) markets, the Hot 50 will undoubtedly …  Read More →


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For the US, Costa Rica is the final roadblock en route to qualification for … – Yahoo! Sports (blog)

Yahoo! Sports (blog) For the US, Costa Rica is the final roadblock en route to qualification for …Yahoo! Sports (blog)Now, only one final roadblock remains: Costa Rica, who the US will meet Friday night (8 pm Eastern, CONCACAF.com). The winner clinches a trip to London this summer, while the loser's Olympic dreams end here. By every plausible... Read more of this article


Grant Wahl: Dempsey faces Donovan; U.S. women eye Olympic berth – SI.com

Grant Wahl: Dempsey faces Donovan; U.S. women eye Olympic berthSI.comAnd then tune in to the US women's high-stakes battle against Costa Rica, the winner of which will qualify for the 2012 Olympics (Universal Sports, UniversalSports.com, 8 pm ET). In some ways, it's unfortunate that so many US fans have an either/or … and more »  Read More →


Philadelphia Union Strike Deal with Costa Rican Club: A Fan’s Reaction – Yahoo! Sports

Philadelphia Union Strike Deal with Costa Rican Club: A Fan's ReactionYahoo! SportsThe team has struck a strategic partnership with Costa Rican club Deportivo Saprissa. The deal will feature a relationship in training, player development, and operations. As a Union fan it is hard to complain about this deal.Philadelphia Union in partnership... Read more of this article


Hope Solo uncertain for US-Costa Rica game that decides Olympic soccer berth – Vancouver Sun

USA TODAY Hope Solo uncertain for US-Costa Rica game that decides Olympic soccer berthVancouver SunVANCOUVER — United States star goalkeeper Hope Solo has a quadriceps injury that threatens her availability for the crucial US/Costa Rica CONCACAF Olympic qualifying tournament semifinal match on Friday. “We have to make a decision to make sure... Read more of this article


The first Starbucks in Costa Rica will open in May – Tico Times

Tico Times The first Starbucks in Costa Rica will open in MayTico TimesWorld-famous coffee shop Starbucks will soon be serving hot cups of joe in Costa Rica. The first store opens in San José in May. The location and opening date have not yet been announced for the top-selling coffee distributor. and more »  Read More →


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Gambling Junkets

Bribes, Chinese Mob Ties Alleged at Casino of Gingrich Money Man – ABC News

ABC News Bribes, Chinese Mob Ties Alleged at Casino of Gingrich Money ManABC NewsThe triads — Chinese organized crime syndicates — are allegedly involved in organizing high stakes gambling junkets for wealthy Chinese travelers. Gingrich Ex: Newt Wanted 'Open Marriage' Watch Video Newt Gingrich's Personal Life Questioned in... Read more of this article


Jimmy Dimora trial: Prosecutors never filed sex charges in gambling junket to … – Plain Dealer (blog)

Plain Dealer (blog) Jimmy Dimora trial: Prosecutors never filed sex charges in gambling junket to …Plain Dealer (blog)Soon after arriving at the Windsor casino with the women, Gallagher said, Dimora took one of the escorts away. The trip came up in the charges against Payne and Gallagher, but only as part of conspiracy allegations, which the... Read more of this article


Stories By Date – Washington Post (blog)

Stories By DateWashington Post (blog)The triads — Chinese organized crime syndicates — are allegedly involved in organizing high stakes gambling junkets for wealthy Chinese travelers. Gingrich gets tarred by the association and Adelson, who was never a household name before Gingrich … and more »  Read More →


EARNINGS PREVIEW: Casinos’ Growth Still On A Streak – Wall Street Journal (India)

EARNINGS PREVIEW: Casinos' Growth Still On A StreakWall Street Journal (India)The company is poised to benefit from a growing relationship with Chinese VIP junket operators, who drive a big chunk of Macau's gambling revenue. Moody's Investors Service also points out a trump card in Sands' presence in Singapore–the company... Read more of this article


Macau Gambling Revenue Rose 42% Last Year – Wall Street Journal

Wall Street Journal Macau Gambling Revenue Rose 42% Last YearWall Street JournalThey cite concern over whether the recent explosive growth in VIP gambling, which accounts for nearly 75% of all gambling revenue in Macau, can be sustained. The VIP market is driven by junket operators, which bring high-spending gamblers to the …Macao casino boom... Read more of this article


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