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PokerStars Executive Faces 15 Years in Prison
Nelson Burtnick, one of the people charged in the case which shut down the poker companies PokerStars, Full Tilt and Absolute Poker, is facing 15 years in prison after striking a plea deal with federal prosecutors. Burtnick, a resident of Ireland, has agreed to plead guilty to charges of conspiracy, bank fraud and money laundering
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NFL Referee Strike Ends
The zebras are back. The NFL and the NFL Referees Association announced a deal late Wednesday that ends the officiating strike that has frustrated fans, players and team owners. The 8 year deal puts the black-and-white ones back on the field tonight (Thursday) for the Browns vs Ravens game. After 4 months of tough negotiations,
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Apple Releases iOS 6
Along with the iPhone 5, Apple has released a new version of its mobile operating system, iOS 6. The new iOS 6 brings new features, bug fixes and speed enhancements for owners of Apple devices. The new operating system has mainly been in the news for the Maps application. Apple has produced its own application,
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William Hill Considering Sportingbet Takeover
It has been reported that William Hill is considering a joint takeover of Sportingbet which would mean it acquires the firm’s Australian operations and possibly its business in Spain. Shares in Sportingbet rose 7.25p following the announcement from William Hill on Wednesday. The company’s Australian business makes about half of the group’s revenues and most
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