Just like we predicted, MichaelJacksonCasino.com didn't stay open for long. While the name of the site owner has managed to remain a mystery, a man named Howard Mann claims to own the copyright for the MJ photos used on the site. Therefore, he's filed a $100 million lawsuit against GoDaddy.com, who he believes registered the domain name.

Further investigation reveals that the fradulent MJ casino site's layout looked suspiciously similar to SportsBetting.com's, so many are assuming that they are related.

The Michael Jackson Estate doesn't mess around. When PopCap Games released a new version of its Plants Vs. Zombies game last month, their dancing zombie character resembled the Thriller-era Michael a little too much. The Estate said shut it down, and PopCap complied.  

Meanwhile, in positive MJ gaming news, "Michael Jackson The Experience" for the Nintendo Wii will be available for players to experience at this month's GameCom in Cologne, Germany from August 18-22!  

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But will it stay open for long? While "the King of Pop is proud to bring you the most exciting Vegas style online casino betting experience on the net" as stated on MichaelJacksonCasino.com, TMZ reports that Jackson's estate lawyer is already taking legal action to shut the unauthorized online gambling site down.

Some say the shyster behind the site is Joe Jackson with his continual crusade to profit off Michael. Rumors of Joe's trip to Macau last month fuel this theory. Many online casinos are based out of Macau, so could Joe have possibly made a deal?

In addition to poker, roulette, craps, and slots, this casino appears to also offer sportsbook betting, although the links were faulty when we tried to check them out. Perhaps MJ's lawyers have already made a move... or maybe this site was never fully operable to begin with!

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Some players like to test their luck on every game an online casino has to offer, while others prefer to stick with just their favorite. Blackjack, also known as 21 or Pontoon, is the most widely played casino game in the world.  

With its challenging mix of chance and skill, Blackjack makes it so easy to get hooked. We're always looking for online casinos that offer a nice variety of blackjack games, big bonuses, and generous rewards for loyal players.

BlackjackChamp.com just released a new list of the Best USA Online Casinos for Blackjack Players. Here's the Top 3:

Bodog 

Since Bodog is known for being a betting supersite, with classic casino games, poker rooms, sportsbooks, and horse betting, some players may not expect them to offer much for blackjack players. However, they do offer 5 variations of blackjack and the quality is great. You can even practice a few games for free, no downloading necessary, before you join. Plus, Bodog has plenty of other games to play when you want to change it up.

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The best way to get the most for your money at online casinos is to keep your eye out for special promotions. Starting today, Casino Titan begins celebrating its first birthday and players are invited to cash in on bonus offers, free money coupons and much more.

The first special to take advantage of is the unlimited deposit bonuses. They are rewarding 200% on deposits from $150 to $1,000 as many times as you can input those credit card numbers all week long. There is also a $5,000 wagering competition with players trying to outbet each other in hopes of winning a range of prize amounts.

You may also decide to brush up on your Casino Titan trivia and answer the daily quiz questions for a chance at $50 every day. Plus, they're giving over $18,000 away in free credits, extra loyalty points, and more surprises just for being a member. Even the highrollers are celebrated this week with special highroller packages.

If you're not a member yet, no worries. You can sign up today and join the party!

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Congressman Barney Frank announced that the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 will finally go into effect on June 1st, according to PokerNews.com.

Despite his attempts to block the legislation, Frank says he's not too concerned at this point. "It's fine with me," Frank said. "I think it's frankly so dumb and oppressive that it will create support to repeal the bill. I think, once it goes into effect, banks are going to raise hell and all the bankers will go to the Senate to complain."

The UIGEA would prohibit U.S. banks and credit card companies from sending money to internet gambling sites. The controversial legislation has long been delayed since it was passed by Congress in October 2006. The financial institutions will have to decide what constitutes unlawful internet gambling and identify the sites that fall in that category, and many think that's putting the responsibility into the wrong hands.  

Frank still intends to work on a bill to override the UIGEA, which he calls the Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection and Enforcement Act.

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From office pools to major wagers online, March Madness brings out gamblers big and small. There's just something about those brackets that makes everyone wanna bet!

Big prizes are being offered online and BetUS.com has lots of ways to win with their March Mayhem Bracket Contest. It starts with the grand prize of $5 million being awarded to the perfect 64 team bracket. Then the first place runner up gets a 50" plasma TV, and prize packs, gears, and free plays for second through fifth places.

Then the Round of 16 and Round of 8 brackets will deal out $10,000 each to the winners.

BetUS.com is even hooking up the big losers with their Busted Bracket Contest. If you get every first round entry wrong, you win $10,000 in free play! So win or lose... you win!

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Players love when online casinos have special promotions and offers. It's even more enjoyable when they incorporate current events. The 82nd annual Oscars award show is March 7th and Ruby Royal Casino is celebrating by offering an 82% Oscar bonus!

Also, for those that love betting on the Academy Awards, they've been submitting their picks for 5 categories: Best Leading Actor, Best Leading Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Picture. Those that select the winners get free gambling money, up to $82 for all 5 correct picks!

Ruby Royal has some other great promotions going on right now like the Ten Mile Run where players can cash in on hundreds of dollars of bonuses! Get gaming!

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First Mastercard announced it would no longer allow their card holders to deposit funds on internet casino sites. Now Visa has followed suit, making it more challenging for players to place bets with online casinos.

This is due to the impending doom of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act which has been delayed until June. As more and more states are opening up to internet gambling, lawmakers have been feverishly coming up with ways around the act.

Iowa has plans to allow gamblers to open accounts at one of their 17 casinos, deposit the money in person, then be able to bet online with the money in those accounts. However, the bettor would have to go back to the casino to collect their winnings, or deposit more money.  

For now, players can still use e-wallet payment options, such as Neteller and Moneybooker, where they can transfer money from their bank accounts into these third party accounts, which many online casinos allow for deposits.

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Cherry Red Casino starts off strong with flashy, animated graphics and a sexy babe on the home page. This is a sister site of Rushmore Casino and resembles their excellent presentation. Player polls report that Cherry Red ranks among the top 7% of U.S. online casinos and the top 5% of gaming sites licensed in the Netherlands Antilles, which is where the owner Rushpod Investments is located.

Players like Cherry Red for the generous bonuses, reasonable wagering conditions, and wide range of games. It's rare to find cash bonuses for strategy-based games like blackjack and video poker, but Cherry Red offers a welcome bonus of 200% on those games, worth up to $1,200. There are also weekly reload bonuses and VIP rewards.

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All Slots Casino has frequently been called the largest jackpot casino on the web. Online Casino Suite even goes as far to say their odds and payouts are better than most Las Vegas casinos! 

All Slots consistently wins awards such as Best Slots Casino, Best Online Casino, and Best Casino Games so it seems to live up to all the hype. As a Jackpot Factory casino, powered by MicroGaming's VIPER software platform, it's really no surprise that All Slots Casino rocks. 

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