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Gaming News Archives » 2008 » NovemberNovember 30, 200860 Minutes To Air Show About Online Poker Scandals
An upcoming episode of 60 Minutes will focus on online poker and recent cheating scandals on the online sites Ultimate Bet and Absolute Poker.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Sunday, November 30, 2008 - 13:03 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling | Poker Phil Hellmuth Launches Clothing Range
Poker fans can now dress the part. Professional player and poker star Phil Hellmuth has launched his own brand of clothing under the label ‘Poker Brat’.
Poker for Dummies, the Video GameThe For Dummies books series has reached computers and online gamers with a new PC game called ‘Poker for Dummies’.
Player Hits $1 Million on Progressive Jackpots
New to the All Jackpots Casino, an online roulette player wins the largest jackpot ever awarded by the Jackpot Factory Group.
 Online Bingo Service Launches Car Giveaway
Bingo website announces details of January competition to win new car
 Sports Betting: Bookmakers Cut Arsenal Title Odds
Arsenal's odds of winning Premier League reduced in football betting markets after 2-1 win over Chelsea
 Yorkshire Poker Player Crowned GUKPT Champion
Paul Foltyn wins grand final of Grosvenor poker tournament at London casino
 Premier League Reaches Final Table Stage
PartyPoker Premier League whittled down to final table of six players competing for $300,000 prize
November 28, 2008 Sports Betting: Chelsea Favourites For FA Cup Glory
Chelsea favourites to win FA Cup with gambling firms after third-round draw
 Celebrity Poker Event Raises Money For Warne Charity
Poker tournament in Melbourne brings in cash for Shane Warne Foundation
 Soccer AM Presenter Targets Poker Million
Sky Sports man competes in live TV poker tournament for $1 million prize
 Gambling Applications Coming To Mobile Phones
Market for gambling on mobile devices set to grow next year, say experts
 African Poker Tournament Offers WSOP Places
Places at World Series of Poker up for grabs at South Africa poker event in February
 Football Betting: Drogba Tipped To Leave Chelsea
Rumours of Inter meeting sees sports betting firms cut odds on Drogba moving to new club in January transfer window.
 Southend Casino To Host Talent Contest
Gambling venue in Southend reveals details of X Factor-style contest for budding singers
 Poker Grand Final Gets Underway In London
Grosvenor Victoria Casino in London hosts season-ending poker tournament this weekend.
 Brown Popular With Spanish Bingo Players
Bingo-playing expatriate claims numbers game players in Spain have respect for prime minister.
 Technology Boosting Mobile Gambling Services
Better connectivity to drive growth in mobile gambling market, according to magazine.
 Female Poker Players Show Solidarity
Poker player Victoria Coren speaks of admiration for Norwegian poker pro Annette Obrestad.
November 27, 2008 Belgian Poker Event Enjoys Record Turnout
Number of players in field for Belgium Poker Championship in Namur last week sets new European record.
 Great Yarmouth Casino Given Green Light
Application for major new gambling venue in Great Yarmouth receives planning permission from local councillors.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Thursday, November 27, 2008 - 16:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos  Football Betting: Barcelona Favourites For Champions League
Sports betting firms install Barcelona as new favourites for Champions League glory following results of group games last night (November 26th).
 New CFO At Red Hawk As Casino Gears For Opening
Casino gets new chief financial officer
Posted By Tom Travis | Thursday, November 27, 2008 - 12:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos  China Televises First Government-Recognised Poker Tournament
First government-baked poker tournament shown on Chinese TV
 Hawaii Woman Hits Slots Jackpot In Vegas
Woman from Hawaii pockets $2.4 million slot machine jackpot on first trip to Las Vegas.
Posted By Tom Travis | Thursday, November 27, 2008 - 12:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos  Negreanu Wins Canadian Poker Tournament
Daniel Negreanu has triumphed at the British Columbia Poker Championships
 Amateur Poker Player Disappointed With Second Place
Amateur player from Watford beats several pros to finish second and win $100,000 at national poker tournament in Kent.
 Caribbean Casino Installs Poker Tables
Automated poker table manufacturer announces installation in St Kitts gambling venue.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Thursday, November 27, 2008 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos November 26, 2008 Upmarket Bingo Planned For Charity Event
Children's charity plans bingo game with a difference to raise money in Morecambe, Lancashire.
 Online Slots Player Celebrates Major Jackpot
Internet gambler celebrating after pocketing $100,000 (£65,566) in poker game at online casino.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Wednesday, November 26, 2008 - 16:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling  Casino Renovations Unveiled in Zagreb
Austrian gaming firm Wettpunkt stages gala event for re-launch of casino in Croatia.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Wednesday, November 26, 2008 - 12:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos  Poker Writer Questions WSOP Delay
Victoria Coren claims decision to delay World Series of Poker final table until November diluted interest in competition.
 Sports Betting: Arsenal Victory Good For Bookmakers
Arsenal's Champions League win over Dynamo Kiev favours football betting firms, according to spokesperson.
November 25, 2008 Poker Champion Beaten In London
Word Series of Poker (WSOP) main event winner Peter Eastgate loses in heads-up play to JC Tran at London poker event.
 Football Betting: Odds Cut On Wenger's Arsenal Exit
Chaos at Arsenal sees sports betting firms reduce odds on manager Arsene Wenger leaving the club.
November 24, 2008 Bingo Halls Escape Downturn In Scotland
New bingo players emerging in Scotland as economic downturn causes people to cut price of going out.
 Portuguese Poker Player Victorious In Warsaw
Joao Barbosa of Portugal takes down European Poker Tour event in Poland.
 Norfolk Casino Plan Set To Receive Approval
Plans for new gambling venue in Great Yarmouth expected to receive planning permission later this week.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Monday, November 24, 2008 - 12:00 | Comments(1)
Categories: Travel & Casinos November 21, 2008 Football Betting: Punters Back England For Unbeaten Run
England's victory over Germany in Berlin creates sports betting market for Fabio Capello's side to remain unbeaten.
Woman Faces Jail For Murdering Poker Pro Husband
The wife of late poker pro William Gustafik gets sentenced to 10 years in prison for murdering him.
SNP Call For End Of Double Taxation on Bingo
Politicians are calling for an end of double taxation on bingo in the UK.
 Online Bingo Player Celebrates Jackpot
Bingo player celebrates surprise £75,000 win just one week after joining gambling website.
November 20, 2008 Sports betting: Hart Injury Gives Hughes A Headache
Injuries to key players have hit both Manchester City's and Arsenal's chances in their forthcoming match, making a draw a good betting tip.
 Credit Crunch Not Enough To Stop Charity Poker Tournament
Bankers are taking part in a charity poker tournament in defiance of the credit crunch.
November 19, 2008 Bingo Operator To Organise Santa Dash
Gala Bingo involved with festive-themed charity fundraiser in Morecambe, Lancashire.
 Online Gambler Clinches Major Slots Jackpot
Slot machine player from Portsmouth claims record jackpot of over £2 million at Gala Coral's online casino.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Wednesday, November 19, 2008 - 16:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling  Poker Champion Advises Patience
Recent winner of major poker tournament in Blackpool urges novice card sharps to play with patience.
November 18, 2008Young Poker Pro Wins $550,000
Full Tilt Online Poker Series: The No Limit Holdem tournament concludes with a star studded final table.
 Young poker player looking to hit the Ladbrokes Poker Million jackpot
A youngster from Kent is hoping to continue is poker success story.
Online Poker Tournament Winners Net Big Prize
With the annual World Series of Poker over, several important online poker tournaments have recently caught players’ attention.
 Online Gambling Tipped To Survive In Recession
People are still likely to gamble online despite the credit crunch.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Tuesday, November 18, 2008 - 10:18 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling November 17, 2008 Capello Forced To Cope With Injury Crisis
An injury crisis could hit England's chances of beating Germany on Wednesday.
 Dane Wins Big At Holland Casino Amsterdam
Jan Sorensen won the final of the Lido Poker Tournament at the Holland Casino Amsterdam.
November 16, 2008Casino Dealers Are Entertainers Too
The ABC Bartending and Casino School in Arizona teaches casino dealers their job.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Sunday, November 16, 2008 - 12:51 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos Sorensen Takes Top Prize at Master Classics of Poker
Winner of the international Master Classics of Poker tournament in Amsterdam takes home more than 600,000 Euros.
November 15, 2008ESPN Announces World Series of Poker Ratings
After the final table of the World Series of Poker Main Event was aired the day it was played, ESPN announces rising ratings.
Macau Casino Development Put On Hold
Global financial crisis takes its toll on Asian gambling industry as construction of Macau hotel and casino resort is put on hold.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Saturday, November 15, 2008 - 18:39 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos | Business & Finance November 13, 2008 Big Wins for Bingo Players In Cumbria
Two players claim jackpots totalling £38,000 at Cumbria bingo halls during three-day period.
 Gambling Firm Sponsors ITV Gameshow
William Hill Bingo to advertise services with sponsorship of Spin Star, ITV's new slot machine-themed gameshow.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Thursday, November 13, 2008 - 16:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling  Maths Secrets Of Poker Victory Revealed
Maths professor explains how Peter Eastgate used the laws of probability to clinch World Series of Poker glory in Las Vegas this week.
November 12, 2008Casinos Reporting Falling Revenues
Casino managers in Illinois hope that new laws on loss limits and tax rates will help attract more gamblers and make up for fallen revenues.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Wednesday, November 12, 2008 - 14:28 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos | Law World Series of Poker Main Event Concludes
The World Series of Poker Main Event concluded today, crowning the youngest-ever champion in the history of the event.
 Gambling Technology Firm Reports Revenue Boost
Online poker and casino software firm Playtech sees revenues rise in third quarter of 2008.
Posted By Tom Travis | Wednesday, November 12, 2008 - 12:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling November 11, 2008 Bingo Caller Leads Fitness Class in Bolton
Bingo fans at Mecca Bingo in Bolton are being encouraged to keep fit while playing the numbers game.
 Danish Poker Star Crowned Youngest Ever WSOP Champion
Denmark's Peter Eastgate wins World Series of Poker main event in Las Vegas at the age of 22.
 Business Booming At Coventry Casino
Manager of Coventry gambling venue explains that recent success is based on improved customer service.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Tuesday, November 11, 2008 - 12:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos November 10, 2008Accounting Manager Places 3rd in World Series of Poker
The annual World Series of Poker is nearing its end. The finals of the main event are being held in Las Vegas.
 Poker Players Fight It Out For WSOP Crown
Two players remaining as the final table of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) main event nears its climax in Las Vegas.
 Football Betting: Odds Cut As Pressure Mounts on Hughes
Sports betting firms slash odds on Mark Hughes being the next manager to leave his job following Manchester City's third straight Premier League defeat.
 Casino Process Gets Underway In Middlesbrough
Councillors in Middlesbrough begin consultation period for north-east town's new gambling venue.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Monday, November 10, 2008 - 12:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos November 7, 2008 Ireland Take Down Team Poker Event
Irish team wins international amateur poker tournament in Brighton.
 Kent Man Scoops TV Bingo Prize
Retired bus driver from Kent celebrates largest ever bingo jackpot on ITV1 show Bingo Night Live.
November 6, 2008Day 1A of World Poker Tour Finals Concludes
Day 1A of the World Poker Tour Finals concluded with 97 players proceeding to Day 2.
 Bingo First-timer Hits Jackpot In Devon
British gambler wins jackpot of nearly £47,000 on her first visit to local bingo hall.
 Football Betting: Man City Backed For Uefa Cup Campaign
Manchester City are the current favourites with sports betting firms to be the best-performing Premier League in the Uefa Cup.
November 5, 2008Centrelink Using Casino Records To Dock Pensions
Australian pensioners have been caught out by relatively new anti-money laundering laws. The new laws allow casinos to hand over information on any ‘suspicious transactions’ to the federal authorities.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Wednesday, November 5, 2008 - 17:58 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos | Law Supermodels Hosting Charity Poker Benefit
The 2nd annual Sunflower Children Poker Fundraiser will take place this month in New York City with a number of celebrity participants. The charity poker tournament will benefit needy children all over the world.
 Automated Poker Tables Installed In Hungary
US poker equipment manufacturer announces first ever installation of automated tables in Hungary.
 Caribbean Gambling Portals Get Permission For UK Advertising
Internet casino services based in Antigua and Barbuda have received permission from the government to advertise in the UK.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Wednesday, November 5, 2008 - 16:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling  New Bond Film Boosts UK Casinos
Release of new James Bond movie Quantum of Solace sees Britons emulate the fictional super spy by visiting casinos.
November 4, 2008 Prestige Depends On Prize Money, Says Poker Expert
Amount of prize money is the main factor in determining the prestige of a poker tournament, according to InsidePoker magazine editor.
 Footballer Backs Charity Casino Night in Newcastle
Shay Given invites football fans to play roulette and blackjack for charity at St James' Park in December.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Tuesday, November 4, 2008 - 12:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos November 3, 2008 Football Betting: Redknapp Backed For England Role
Sports betting firms cut odds on Harry Redknapp managing England after Tottenham beat Liverpool in Premier League.
 Notts Poker Player Takes Down EPT Budapest
British player Will Fry wins his first major poker tournament at the European Poker Tour's Budapest event.
November 2, 2008Former Casino Owner Faces Prison For Tax Evasion
A former casino owner in San Francisco was sentenced to 15 months in prison for tax evasion.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Sunday, November 2, 2008 - 13:40 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos | Law Hole Card Cam Inventor Makes Poker Hall of Fame
This year’s new entries into the Poker Hall of Fame include Henry Orenstein, the inventor of the hole card cam, which is used to display hole cards in poker tournaments to television audiences.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Sunday, November 2, 2008 - 13:36 | Comments(0)
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