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Gaming News Archives » 2008 » JuneJune 30, 2008Poker Musical Makes It's Debut at WSOP
Titled 'All In: The Poker Musical, the hour long concert format show will make it's world debut on the 4th and 5th July at the Masquerade Theatre in Rio.
 Jay-Z Admits To Enjoying Blackjack
American hip hop artist Jay-Z, who controversially appeared at this weekend's Glastonbury Festival, has claimed that he enjoys playing blackjack when he gets the chance to gamble.
 Casino Group Focuses On Green Issues
Harrah's Entertainment, which has casinos and hotels in the gambling destinations of Las Vegas and Atlantic City, is offering guests the chance to offset their carbon footprints.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Monday, June 30, 2008 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos | Business & Finance June 29, 2008Online Bingo Industry In Strong Position
The perception of bingo in the eyes of non-players is still very much of elderly women in smokey bingo halls, but according to many recent reports, online bingo play is a very strong market, and positioned to get even stronger.
June 27, 2008 Sports Betting News: Villa To Miss Euro 2008 Final
Sports betting fans may be interested to hear that the bookies' favourite to be Euro 2008 top goalscorer - Spain's David Villa - has been ruled out of Sunday's final against Germany.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Friday, June 27, 2008 - 15:21 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling | Sports  Online bingo fans 'different to land-based players'
There is a difference between the people who play online bingo and those who play in land-based game in halls across the country, according to one numbers game portal.
 Woods' absence 'good news for sports betting firms'
Tiger Woods decision to rule himself out for the rest of the golf season is generally positive news for sports betting companies, according to Ladbrokes.
 Wimbledon 'biggest tennis betting event of the year'
The Wimbledon fortnight is the biggest tennis betting event of the year, partly due to the number of big name players involved and the wide television coverage it receives, according to William Hill.
June 26, 2008UK Government Throws Bingo Halls a Lifeline
Gary Sutcliffe, the Sports Minister, has now announced plans to reverse changes that had been introduced last September. The policy had reduced the limit of slot machines allowed in a bingo club from eight to four.
 Northern Quest Casino Opts For New Marketing Tool
Northern Quest Casino in Spokane, Washington has chosen the agency Marketing Results to help meet some of its commercial goals.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Thursday, June 26, 2008 - 11:40 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos | Technology  Casino Group Acknowledged In Graduate List
Casino group Harrah's Entertainment has been included in a list of the top 20 companies for diverse graduates, the second time in a week the organisation has been recognised for its employment practices.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Thursday, June 26, 2008 - 11:30 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos | Business & Finance  Electronic Poker Goes Down Well In Atlantic City
The new electronic poker machines at the Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City have received some good feedback from the gambling public, according to reports.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Thursday, June 26, 2008 - 11:15 | Comments(0)
Categories: Poker | Technology June 25, 2008Bingo Hall Slots Ruling Expected Soon
A source in the industry has said that the government may raise the limit, which currently stands at four 500 pound slot machines per bingo club.
 A Tale Of Two UK Poker Players
Two poker players from the UK have received coverage for their skills at the card table of late and both are looking to establish themselves on the other side of the Atlantic.
 GTech Corporation Announces New Chairman
Gambling technology and services firm GTech Corporation will have a new chairman as of January 1st 2009, it has been announced.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 11:30 | Comments(0)
Categories: Business & Finance | Technology  Bingo Announcement Imminent, Says Sutcliffe
Department for Media, Culture and Sport minister Gerry Sutcliffe is reportedly soon going to make an announcement that will boost the bingo industry in the UK.
June 24, 2008Bingo Caller of The Year Competition Cancelled
The National Bingo Game Association has announced that they have had to cancel the Bingo Caller of The Year competition. The competition is normally the highlight of the bingo industry year, and it's cancellation has caused much disappointment.
 MGM Appoints New Man In Macau
MGM Grand has appointed a new president for its Grand Paradise property in Macau, whose aim is to help the casino company grow its presence in the Asian region.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - 11:30 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos | Business & Finance  Another Celebrity Signs Poker Deal
Michael Greco, who shot to fame as Beppe Di Marco on BBC soap EastEnders, has signed a deal with Littlewoods Poker and becomes the latest celebrity to join the card game circuit.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - 11:15 | Comments(0)
Categories: Poker | Entertainment  Electra Plays Blackjack In Florida
Former Playboy model Carmen Electra was one of the famous faces spotted playing blackjack at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in south Florida at the weekend.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos | Entertainment Nichola Dixon Presenting Bingo Night Live
Nichola Dixon, a former pupil of Leeds's 'Fame School', Intake, has earned a spot as a presenter for ITV's Bingo Night Live.
June 23, 2008 British Betting Fans 'Have Good Knowledge Of European Football'
The British betting public have enough exposure to European football to give them a "great awareness" of the continental game, according to bookmakers Ladbrokes.
 Betfair Sets New World Record
A new world record for advertising has been set by betting company Betfair in Vienna.
 Betting Industry Turnover 'Not Affected By England's Absence'
Betting firm Ladbrokes has said that England's failure to make this month's European Championship finals will not impact upon bookmakers' takings during the month.
 New Casino To Be Built In 'Vibrant' City
Hungarian capital Budapest, which has been chosen as the venue for a €1.5 billion casino resort, has been described as a "very vibrant city" and one of the strongest city's in eastern Europe.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Monday, June 23, 2008 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos | Business & Finance UK Online Bingo Is Big Business
A recent study by BingoPort has found that online bingo is a huge industry in the UK. Online bingo players are spending around $1.2 billion per year on tickets from locally operated sites alone.
June 20, 2008 Poker Player Aims For Sixth Bracelet
The poker professional who goes by the name of The Hitman is gunning for his sixth World Series of Poker bracelet tonight in a $1,500 pot-limit Omaha with re-buys event.
 New Poker Book Hits The Shelves
Those looking for poker tips may wish to seek out the new book from Canadian professional card player and World Series of Poker bracelet winner Daniel Negreanu.
 Oasis Of The Seas Will Have Onboard Casino
The American company Royal Caribbean has announced that the world's biggest cruise liner it is currently developing – the Oasis of the Seas - will have a casino onboard.
Posted By Tom Travis | Friday, June 20, 2008 - 11:20 | Comments(1)
Categories: Travel & Casinos | Entertainment  Harrah's Diversity Officer Acknowledged
Fred Keeton, chief diversity officer at gambling group Harrah's Entertainment, was rewarded by Asian Enterprise Magazine at the recent National Asian Entrepreneur Award ceremony.
Posted By Tom Travis | Friday, June 20, 2008 - 11:10 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos | Business & Finance June 19, 2008 Ascot Betting Activity 'Vibrant'
A newspaper claims that Ascot was a hive of betting activity and consumerism yesterday, which may act as "a crumb of comfort" for chancellor Alistair Darling during these difficult economic times.
 Ivey To Host Charity Poker Tournament At Golden Nugget
Poker professional Phil Ivey is looking to give something back from the game by holding a no-limit Texas hold'em tournament at Las Vegas casino the Golden Nugget in aid of a children's charity.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Thursday, June 19, 2008 - 11:50 | Comments(0)
Categories: Poker | Travel & Casinos  Online Bingo Summit Heads Out Of London
Online bingo event in London hosted by Bullet Business finishes after two days of networking, industry discussions and product announcements.
 Charitable Donation Made By Poker Player
Californian charity tells of its excitement after a poker player donates $415,856 (£211,000) of his winnings to the cause.
June 18, 2008 Hit Group Chooses Slots Systems For Slovenian Casino
Slots and casino management equipment provider Bally Technologies has been chosen as the preferred company to supply products for gaming operator Hit Group's Slovenian casino.
Posted By Tom Travis | Wednesday, June 18, 2008 - 13:40 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos | Technology  Sports Betting News: Premier League Fixtures Announced
Sports betting enthusiasts may wish to start placing their bets on the forthcoming football season following the release of the Premier League fixture list this week.
Posted By Tom Travis | Wednesday, June 18, 2008 - 11:20 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling | Sports  Russian Wins Poker Tournament Bracelet
Poker tournament's event 27 is won by a Russian, who takes home a six-figure sum and a coveted World Series of Poker bracelet.
 Celebrities Hit Manchester Casino
Various soap stars turned up to a Manchester casino at the weekend to celebrate the birthday of Coronation Street's Kym Ryder.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Wednesday, June 18, 2008 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos | Entertainment June 17, 2008 Croatia Odds Shorten At Online Bookmakers
Online bookmakers 888Sport.com shorten Croatia's odds to win Euro 2008 following three wins out of three in the group stages of this year's European Championships.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Tuesday, June 17, 2008 - 11:20 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling | Sports  Poker Players 'Use Internet To Practice Skills'
Players are learning to play poker online before testing their new skills at tournaments in casinos around the world, according to the editor of an industry magazine.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Tuesday, June 17, 2008 - 11:10 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling | Poker  Mediate Also Plays Poker
US Open championship runner-up Rocco Mediate - the man who ran Tiger Woods so close at Torrey Pines this weekend - has a history of playing poker, having taken part in the World Series two years ago.
James Packer Planning Philippine Casino Deal
The Australian gaming and media tycoon, James Packer, is expected to sign a $1.5 billion USD deal to build a new hotel and casino resort in the Philippines.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Tuesday, June 17, 2008 - 07:18 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos | Business & Finance June 16, 2008 Television Markets 'Make Betting More Accessible'
It has been claimed that markets for reality television shows have made betting more accessible for people not used to gambling.
 Playing Safe Poker 'A Recipe For Success'
Despite what some professionals claim, playing poker in a cautious manner will bring success in big events, according to one World Series of Poker champion
 Online Poker Player 'Would Invest WSOP Winnings'
Online poker player Russell Carson has claimed that he would invest most of an $8 million World Series of Poker (WSOP) win if he was lucky enough to triumph in a main event at the tournament.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Monday, June 16, 2008 - 11:40 | Comments(2)
Categories: Online Gambling | Poker  Reality TV Betting Markets 'Can Grow Further'
There are still people who have not discovered the opportunities available for betting on reality TV, which has led William Hill public relations manager Jennie Prest to claim that the market could still grow.
Video Poker Businessman Faces 5 Months In Jail
A man from Hope Mills has been sentenced to five months in jail and a further five months of confinement to his home following an investigation into an illegal video poker scheme that he operated in the state of North Carolina.
June 13, 2008 Opportunity Arises To Purchase Bond's Casino Suit
Poker enthusiasts have the chance to bid for the tuxedo worn by Daniel Craig in the last James Bond movie Casino Royale at an auction in London this month.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Friday, June 13, 2008 - 11:11 | Comments(0)
Categories: Poker | Entertainment  Poker Celebrity In With A Chance Of WSOP Success
American Pie star Shannon Elizabeth has made it through to day two of event 22 at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas and could gain her first tournament bracelet.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Friday, June 13, 2008 - 09:45 | Comments(0)
Categories: Poker | Entertainment  Ameristar Casinos Announces New Recruit
Harrah's Bossier City Horseshoe vice president Brent Willits is to take up new role with Ameristar Casinos following the retirement of Teresa Meyer.
Posted By Tom Travis | Friday, June 13, 2008 - 09:30 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos | Business & Finance  New Survey To Question Casino Execs
The eighth annual survey of casino executives, which looks at the different methods the gambling industry uses to entice staff to work in the sector, is soon to be conducted.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Friday, June 13, 2008 - 09:07 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos | Business & Finance June 12, 2008 Britons 'Love The Razzmatazz' Of America's Top Gambling City
Travelling to Las Vegas is still a big occasion for many Britons who enjoy the excitement and gambling opportunities the Nevada city offers, according to the editor of Casino Review magazine.
Posted By Tom Travis | Thursday, June 12, 2008 - 13:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos | Business & Finance  Seaside Gambling Venues Issued Rules Reminder
Seaside arcades, many of which provide their guests with slots to play, have been warned about the changes to the Gambling Act 2005 as the busy summer season approaches.
World Series of Poker Update
This Tuesday there were three bracelets awarded in just one day at the World Series of Poker. Yes, three bracelets!
 People Taking Shorter Trips To Vegas, Says Casino Mag
The editor of gambling magazine Casino Review has claimed that visitors to Las Vegas are not staying in the city for as long as they used to because of a number of reasons.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Thursday, June 12, 2008 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos June 11, 2008Difficult Times For Televised Poker
You may have heard the rumours about the struggles to find a TV home for the World Poker Tour, and it seems they are true as World Poker Tour Enterprises Inc. has announced that they are still in need of a television slot.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Wednesday, June 11, 2008 - 12:04 | Comments(0)
Categories: Poker | Entertainment  Gordon Ramsay Undertakes Casino Project
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is looking to set up his first restaurant on Australian soil and has chosen the Crown Casino in Melbourne as his venue.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Wednesday, June 11, 2008 - 11:15 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos | Entertainment  Duke Claims 2004 Omaha Hi-Lo Win Was Her Best
Female poker professional Annie Duke has said her best moment in poker came in an Omaha hi-lo event in 2004 when she won her first World Series of Poker bracelet.
 Fireman Takes On Poker Pros At Texas Hold'em
A fireman from Texas has qualified for a World Series of Poker Texas hold'em event where he will take on some of the famous faces from the card-playing community.
June 10, 2008 Sports Betting News: Holland Made Second Favourites
The latest sports betting development sees Holland made second favourites with 888Sport.com to win Euro 2008.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 13:50 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling | Sports  France To Open Market For Online Gambling Firms
The online gambling market is set to open up in France towards the end of 2009 following recent discussions between the government and the European Union.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 13:45 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling | Law Celebrity Poker Tournament To Be Held at Century Casino
There has been a spate of poker tournaments being held for charity in recent months, and the Century Casino and Hotel in Edmonton is adding themselves to the list of charity involved casinos, holding a celebrity tournament for charity.
Tough Time For Celebrity Women and World Series of Poker
The celebrity women at the World Series of Poker had a tough time over the weekend, with several famous women from the TV, film, and music world getting knocked out of the Ladies no-limit Texas Hold'em event on the first day.
Greektown Casino Plans Saved As Financing Plan Is Approved
Just one week after filing for bankruptcy protection, the plans for the Detroit Greektown Casino have been saved as an interim financing arrangement has been approved by the Michigan Gaming Control Board.
 Canadian Poker Event To Help MS Society
A Canadian poker tournament featuring a number of local celebrities will be held this weekend and is expected to raise money for the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society.
Posted By Tom Travis | Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Poker | Travel & Casinos June 9, 2008 Online Bingo Summit Heading To London
Some of the world's biggest internet bingo providers, including 888.com, will be present in London next week for the third annual Online Bingo Summit.
Posted By Tom Travis | Monday, June 9, 2008 - 15:05 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling | Business & Finance  Carragher Backs 888Sport.com's 7/1 Shot For Euro Success
Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher thinks his Spanish team mate Fernando Torres will prove he is the best striker in Europe at this month's Euro 2008. Torres is currently 7/1 with 888Sport.com to be the tournament's top goalscorer.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Monday, June 9, 2008 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling | Sports  Rank Group Has New Casino Managing Director
Phil Urban is the new managing director of Rank Group's casino business Grosvenor Casinos after taking over from Peter McCann.
Posted By Tom Travis | Monday, June 9, 2008 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos | Business & Finance  Female Celebs Knocked Out Of Poker Tournament
Cheryl Hines from Curb Your Enthusiasm and country singer Mindy McCready were among the players eliminated from this weekend's World Series of Poker Ladies no-limit Texas hold'em event.
June 6, 2008 Sports Betting News: Past Form Hints At St Jude Win For Singh
Vijay Singh has won golf titles on two separate occasions in years when he has played the week before the US Open championship, which may be seen as an omen for those looking for betting tips.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Friday, June 6, 2008 - 15:30 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling | Sports  Reader Recalls Memories Of Glamorous Vegas Casinos
The 1960s were a time when blackjack tables and other gambling facilities helped make Las Vegas a place of glamour and excitement, according to one casino fan, who was responding to a newspaper's request for casino memories.
 Smoking Ban Affecting Germany's Casino Industry
Casino visitor numbers in Germany have reportedly been falling since an enforced smoking ban came into play in the country.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Friday, June 6, 2008 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos | Law June 5, 2008 Poker Is A Family Affair For WSOP Event Winner
New World Series of Poker (WSOP) event winner Grant Hinkle comments on the game he loves and explains how he influenced his brother to join the poker tournament scene.
 Environmentally-Friendly Poker Tables At WSOP
The poker world is getting involved in the global battle against climate change by including a number of environmentally-friendly card tables in poker rooms at the 2008 World Series of Poker (WSOP).
 NEC Group Finds Company That Shares Its Casino Vision
NEC Group has found a firm it believes it can work with to create a new hotel and casino complex in Solihull, West Midlands.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Thursday, June 5, 2008 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos | Business & Finance Virgin Poker Festival Heading to Nottingham
The Virgin Poker Festival will be held in Nottingham this year, on June 28th and 29th. Previous versions of the festival were held in Birmingham, and in Newcastle, and proved extremely popular.
June 4, 2008 Poker Pro Wants To Raise Profile Of Hometown
A gambling enthusiast from Rowlett, Texas, has claimed that he wants to play poker professionally and put his hometown on the map while doing so.
 ASA Decision 'Will Act As Reference Point For Gambling Firms'
Other gambling companies may take note of the decision by the Advertising Standards Authority to ban a recent William Hill advert that was deemed socially irresponsible.
 Garcia And Singh Joint Favourites At 888Sport.com
After his Players Championship success, Spain's Sergio Garcia heads to Memphis, Tennessee, to try to win the Stanford St Jude Championship. 888Sport.com make him 16/1 joint favourite to take the title.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Wednesday, June 4, 2008 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling | Sports Electronic Poker Table Making Cards Obsolete
Dealers and cards may become a rare sight in some casinos, thanks to an innovative ten player electronic poker table.
Posted By Tom Travis | Wednesday, June 4, 2008 - 07:14 | Comments(0) Categories: |
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