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Gaming News Archives » 2008 » AugustAugust 29, 2008 Bingo Described As "Lovely"
Bingo is "lovely" to play, according to one recent numbers game winner from Stowmarket.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Friday, August 29, 2008 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Entertainment | Bingo  Union: Casino Staff Will Be Upset By Pay Rise News
Casino workers will be "horrified" about news that their bosses have opted not to implement an inflation-level pay increase.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Friday, August 29, 2008 - 10:30 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos | Business & Finance  Daytime Job Helps Yorkshire Woman At Poker
One woman's poker skills are reportedly helped by her daytime job as a hypnotherapist.
 Gambling Summit In Florida
Various gambling delegates will be heading to Florida in October for a gambling conference that involves some of the state's top gambling figures.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Friday, August 29, 2008 - 09:01 | Comments(0)
Categories: Business & Finance | Law  Sporting Legend Signs Up For Poker Event
An ex-baseball star will play in a charity poker competition in Tampa, Florida next January.
Posted By Tom Travis | Friday, August 29, 2008 - 09:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Poker | Entertainment August 28, 2008 No Upswing In Athletics Betting Expected
It is unlikely that there will be an increase in athletics betting following the much publicised Beijing Olympic Games, a gambling firm employee has said.
Posted By Tom Travis | Thursday, August 28, 2008 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Business & Finance | Sports  Gambling And Sports Sponsorship - A Good Combination?
The chief executive of the Remote Gambling Association has said that gambling firms' sport sponsorship deals have been a success.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Thursday, August 28, 2008 - 09:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling | Business & Finance  Expert Claims Olympics Haven't Overshadowed Football Betting
There has been strong early-season football betting activity despite the Olympic Games being on, according to one industry expert.
Posted By Tom Travis | Thursday, August 28, 2008 - 08:30 | Comments(0)
Categories: Business & Finance | Sports  Gambling Trade Group Adds New Recruits
Gambling equipment developers join trade association, which now has over 50 members.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Thursday, August 28, 2008 - 08:15 | Comments(0)
Categories: Business & Finance | Technology  Betting Surge Reported After Bolt's 100m Win
Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt's world-record performance in the Beijing Olympics' 100 metre final prompted some gambling activity for his next event, according to a betting firm representative.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Thursday, August 28, 2008 - 08:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Business & Finance | Sports August 27, 2008 Benefits Of Online Bingo Tournaments Assessed
A bingo portal has analysed the different types of bingo tournaments that exist on the internet.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - 12:30 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling | Bingo  Bingo Club Hosts Charity Event
Charity event is held at bingo venue in South Yorkshire, involving members of the clubs staff.
 Ladbrokes: Celebrity Gambling Not That Popular
Gambling on celebrities is not that popular, according to one betting company.
 Online Gambling Companies Attracted To Sports Sponsorship
Online gambling firms and other gaming companies are attracted to sponsoring sports events for a variety of reasons, it has been claimed.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - 11:50 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling | Business & Finance  Casino Reveals Its New Poker Lounge
A new poker lounge opened by the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas has been described by the company as "trendsetting".
Posted By Tom Travis | Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - 11:45 | Comments(0)
Categories: Poker | Travel & Casinos  Lady Proves Those Who Play Bingo Can Win Big
People can play bingo and win big money, as one 30-year-old woman from the UK proved last week.
 Famous Faces Head To The Blackjack Table
Former American Football great plays blackjack with other players to help raise money for ex-professionals.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - 08:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos | Entertainment August 26, 2008 Slots Player Picks Up Five-Figure Jackpot
A gambling enthusiast from California has won more than $30,000 (£15,000) playing slots at Table Mountain Casino in her home state.
 Murray's Affect On Sports Betting Assessed
One online bookmaker has claimed that British tennis number one Andy Murray has caught gamblers' imaginations ahead of the US Open, which started this week.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Tuesday, August 26, 2008 - 11:15 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling | Sports August 25, 2008Bikers Fighting Hunger on Poker Run
In Louisville bikers rode and played poker for a good cause. Organized by the Yum! Brands Foundation, the participants raised money to feed the less fortunate.
August 24, 2008Council to Study Charitable Bingo Tax Concerns
Arkansas: Legislative panel hearing on the fairness of tax on charitable bingo games to take place.
New Study Says Smoking Ban Hasn’t Harmed The Bingo Industry
Laws banning smoking in bingo halls in Kentucky have not affected bingo industry negatively, new study finds.
August 22, 2008 Online Gambler Scoops $1m Prize
Logging on to an online casino proved to be a profitable experience for one punter.
 Tennis Betting Popular Despite Nadal's Domination
The betting market for tennis is still busy, even though one player now dominates the men's game.
August 21, 2008 Playing Casino Games Simpler Online
Online casinos are much simpler to understand than their land-based equivalents, it has been claimed.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Thursday, August 21, 2008 - 15:45 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling  Ads Boost Gaming Firms
Television advertising has helped gambling businesses to improve their image, it has been claimed.
Posted By Tom Travis | Thursday, August 21, 2008 - 10:35 | Comments(0)
Categories: Business & Finance August 20, 2008 Poker Player Phillips Reveals Charity Plan
Dennis Phillips has revealed that a cancer charity is in line for a big donation if he can win poker's most famous tournament.
 RGA: Women Prefer Online Gambling
The growth of online gambling has persuaded more women to take a punt, according to a market expert.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Wednesday, August 20, 2008 - 10:55 | Comments(1)
Categories: Online Gambling  Football Betting: Bookie Pays Out On Stoke's Relegation
A bookmaker has decided that Stoke City have no hope of securing Premier League survival.
 Phelps Eyes Poker Success
The world's greatest swimmer is keen to take on the most talented poker players around.
August 19, 2008 Poker Players Want To Know How The Pros Do It
A desire to understand how the professionals play means that poker tips books are popular with players.
 Casino Stages Luxury Car Promotion
Punters at a Canadian gaming venue are to get the chance to experience a little of James Bond's lifestyle.
August 18, 2008 Poker star Smyth wins again
An Irish poker player continued his recent run of good form on home soil last week.
 Texan poker player is in the miles
Airline incentives rather than money were at stake at a recent Las Vegas poker tournament.
 RGA: UK Online Gambling Has Found Its Level
Figures showing that the increase in remote gambling player numbers has halted were to be expected, according to an industry body.
August 17, 2008East Texas Woman Wins Big On Slots
A 43 year old East Texas woman has won big on the slot machines. The woman, identified as Melissa Gail Ray of Jacksonville, Texas, won nearly $2.2 million at the Eldorado Resort Casino in Shreveport.
August 15, 2008 Casino Gambler Wins $2.1 Million
The Wheel of Fortune progressive slots game has made another punter a millionaire.
 Poker Is Like Chess, Claims Expert
Skill and strategy are the most important ingredients in poker success, it has been suggested.
 Little Loyalty Involved In Football Betting
Football fans are prepared to back rival teams if it means they win money, it has been suggested.
August 14, 2008 Jay-Z In Casino Talks
A leading casino company is apparently hoping to buy Jay-Z's chain of sports bars.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Thursday, August 14, 2008 - 14:40 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos  Football Betting Punters Backing Chelsea
Football betting activity suggests it could be Chelsea's year.
London Launches Poker In The Park
London has been nominated one of the top three cities in Europe to play poker, and will be showing why it earned such a title this week with the two day poker festival 'Poker in the Park, which started yesterday.
 Big Names Head To Barcelona Poker Event
A former poker world champion is travelling to Spain for a high-profile tournament.
 Tax Breaks Could Attract Online Casinos To The UK
The tax regime in the UK is far from attractive to online gaming companies, it has been claimed.
MotionX Poker For the iPhone
There are more and more games available that take advantage of the capabilities of the phone, but MotionX Poker is still worthy of comment – not simply because it will only set you back $5, but because it is a truly unique, and fun game.
Posted By Tom Travis | Thursday, August 14, 2008 - 07:49 | Comments(0)
Categories: Poker | Technology August 13, 2008 Football Betting: TV Star Expects More Of The Same
People planning to indulge in some football betting this season should look outside the Premier League title race, it has been claimed.
 Bingo Player Pockets £60K Jackpot
A bingo player is £60,000 richer after a night out at her local club.
 Poker Players Face Test Of Stamina
The Big Game III will see some of the world's best poker players faced with a test of skill and stamina.
Bingo Winner Shares Cash With Friend
A lucky grandmother has won big money, after getting a great run of luck at the Mecca Bingo Club on Aylsham Road.
Cindy Larsen Apologises for Offensive Casino Memo
Muskegon's Chamber of Commerce President Cindy Larsen has apologised for the wording of a memo on the subject of a proposed Indian casino, which tribal leaders had considered to be offensive.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 06:50 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos The Bots and Online Poker Debate
The debate about bots in online poker has kicked off once again, thanks to the victorious Polaris Poker Bot, which beat several professional poker players over a four-round competition.
August 12, 2008 Bingo Winner Won't Clean Up
Bingo websites are beginning to become more imaginative with the prizes they offer.
 Celebrities On Show In Chicago
Horseshoe Casino Chicago's opening night attracted a host of celebrities.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 13:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos  Mardle Stars In Professional Poker Event
A leading professional darts star has proved he is also capable of mixing with elite players at the poker table.
August 11, 2008 Football Betting: Punters Predict Peril For Moyes
The new Premier League season is yet to begin, but football betting enthusiasts are already putting money on which manager will be the first to go.
 Celebrity Spotters Head To Manchester Casino
The popularity of Manchester235 with top footballers is helping the casino to establish a reputation as the place to go in the English city.
 Latin American Poker Tour Set To Expand
Season two of the Latin American Poker Tour (LAPT) will have twice as many events as the inaugural schedule.
 Online Bingo Convenient For Players
Convenience is one of the main reasons for the popularity of online bingo, according to one industry figure.
August 10, 2008Australian Schools Teaching Mathematics Through Horse Racing
A school in Brisbane has been criticized for its teaching techniques, after using horse racing as a way to teach basic math skills.
August 8, 2008 Poker For Dummies Comes To PC
Games provider EA has brought Poker For Dummies to the PC, offering card game fans the chance to brush up on their skills.
Posted By Tom Travis | Friday, August 8, 2008 - 11:35 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling | Poker  Is It Your Lucky Day At Roulette?
Today - the eighth day of the eighth month in the eighth year of the century - is deemed to be lucky, which may prompt people to try their hand at games such as online roulette.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Friday, August 8, 2008 - 11:30 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling | Bingo  Poker Event Starts In Sydney Today
Sydney hosts a weekend-long poker event from today, giving Australians the chance to win big money.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Friday, August 8, 2008 - 11:15 | Comments(0)
Categories: Poker | Travel & Casinos  Ex-Pros Offer Their Betting Tips
Two former Premier League footballers have claimed they would back Liverpool to win the Premier League this coming season if they were going to indulge in some sports betting.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Friday, August 8, 2008 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling | Sports August 7, 2008 Poker In The Park In London
The schedule has been announced for the event which is being described as Europe's biggest poker festival.
 Bingo Caller's Role Explained
There is more to a bingo caller's role than solely reading out numbers, according to Gala Bingo's Nikki Marshall.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Thursday, August 7, 2008 - 11:10 | Comments(0)
Categories: Entertainment | Bingo  Music Star Reveals Love For Poker
New singing sensation Eliza Doolittle has revealed her love for poker in a recent interview.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Thursday, August 7, 2008 - 11:05 | Comments(0)
Categories: Poker | Entertainment  McCarthy And Armstrong Host Poker Event
Glamour model Jenny McCarthy and Tour de France legend Lance Armstrong will host a poker fundraiser in October.
August 6, 2008 Celebrities Can Encourage Poker Participation
Celebrity poker players can help increase interest in the card game, one expert has suggested.
 Bingo Caller Skills Assessed
Speed of calling is an important consideration for those who announce bingo numbers in halls up and down the UK, it has been suggested.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Wednesday, August 6, 2008 - 11:20 | Comments(0)
Categories: Business & Finance | Bingo  Poker Coverage Differs Across Atlantic
Poker gets more widespread coverage in the US than it does in the UK, according to Alan Bowden, editor of InsidePoker magazine.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Wednesday, August 6, 2008 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Poker | Entertainment August 5, 2008 Sports Betting News: Westwood Judged One Of The Favourites
Lee Westwood is one of the favourites to win the US PGA Championship at Oakland Hills in Michigan this week, according to the European Tour website, which may be of interest to those planning on gambling on the event.
 Poker Heads East
Plans are currently being made for a poker tournament in Singapore, which will make up part of the Asian Poker Tour.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Tuesday, August 5, 2008 - 11:30 | Comments(0)
Categories: Poker | Business & Finance  Gambling Advertising Advice Issued
The Remote Gambling Association has issued some advice that betting companies - both land-based and those which operate online - may wish to take note of.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Tuesday, August 5, 2008 - 11:15 | Comments(0)
Categories: Business & Finance | Law World Series of Poker Europe Venue Announced
The event will be held at the Casino at the Empire in Leicester Square, London. The event will start on the 19th September, and will feature four bracelet events.
August 4, 2008 Sports Betting News: Ronaldo Departing Would Affect Title Odds
If Cristiano Ronaldo left Manchester United the team's title odds would change, according to one bookmaker.
 New Deal Involving Bingo Club And Coffee Chain
Mecca Bingo and Costa Coffee have come to an agreement to put more coffee facilities in numbers game clubs around the UK.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Monday, August 4, 2008 - 12:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Business & Finance | Bingo  Football Transfers 'A Volatile Betting Market'
William Hill has described football transfers as a "volatile" sports betting market as it is apparently difficult to keep up with the speculation.
August 3, 2008Rising Rents Hit Charity Bingo Nights
A few days ago we mentioned bingo hall closures in Canada causing issues for charity groups. This phenomenon is not limited to Canada, it seems, as the organisers of a bingo night in Burton, UK, have been hit by similar problems.
August 1, 2008 New Poker Boom On The Horizon?
If the final table at this year's World Series of Poker main event is a success, there could be another poker boom - similar to that which was prompted by Chris Moneymaker's win in 2003.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Friday, August 1, 2008 - 11:05 | Comments(0)
Categories: Poker | Business & Finance  Magazine Reflects On Record-Breaking Poker Event
The buzz around this year's World Series of Poker was "great", according to Alan Bowden, editor of InsidePoker magazine.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Friday, August 1, 2008 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
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