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Gaming News Archives » 2008 » DecemberDecember 31, 2008 Football Betting: Title Odds Cut On Man Utd
Victory over Middlesbrough sees Manchester United's title odds reduced by sports betting operators.
 Record Field Expected For EPT Caribbean Event
Poker tournament in Caribbean set to attract record field in January.
 Huddersfield Bingo Player Claims 100 Prizes
Numbers game fan from Yorkshire celebrates 100 prizes in one year at Huddersfield bingo club.
December 30, 2008 New London Casino Won't Target High-Rollers
Firm behind Hippodrome casino reveals that venue will look to provide other attractions as well as gambling.
 Staffs Gamer Scoops Online Slots Prize
UK gamer wins progressive slots jackpot at William Hill's online casino.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Tuesday, December 30, 2008 - 12:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling December 29, 2008 Four More Developers Interested In Great Yarmouth Casino
Great Yarmouth councillor reveals that there are more interested parties for new casino licence.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Monday, December 29, 2008 - 16:30 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos  Football Betting: Hughes Odds-On For Premier League Exit
Sports betting operators reduce odds on Mark Hughes vacating manager's role at Manchester City.
 New Zealand Casino Prepares For Poker Tournament
Casino in New Zealand city confirms major poker event for January.
December 24, 2008 New Casino Proposed For Isle Of Man
Developer explains benefits of proposed new casino complex on Mount Murray, Isle of Man.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Wednesday, December 24, 2008 - 19:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos  Pub Poker Player Heading To Vegas
Scottish amateur player wins trip to Las Vegas casinos in pub poker league.
 Football Betting: Owen to join City?
Sports betting firms take wagers on next club for Newcastle's Michael Owen following transfer rumours.
 Wynn Has High Hopes For New Vegas Casino
US casino boss Steve Wynn believes the economic downturn will not hamper success of his new Las Vegas venue.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Wednesday, December 24, 2008 - 13:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos  Online Poker Players Encouraged To Ditch Cautious Approach
Recommendation to take more risks comes from online poker expert Daniel Negreanu.
 'Chino' Rheem Wins WPT Doyle Brunson Classic
Player takes inspiration from other poker pros to clinch first place at World Poker Tour event.
 Safestbet.com Launches New Online Gambling Portal
Users of new online service will be able to play casino games including online poker.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Wednesday, December 24, 2008 - 12:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling RFID Poker Table Knows Every Card In The Deck
Andrew Milner, an Australian IT Manager, has designed a home-made poker table with RFID tracking capabilities, and cameras, which can track the location of every card in play, and in the deck, and can also be used to run streaming broadcasts of the game.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Wednesday, December 24, 2008 - 08:46 | Comments(0)
Categories: Poker | Technology Argosy Casino Lost $100,000 In Scam
The Argosy Casino Hotel and Spa in Riverside has lost more than $100,000 following a counterfeit chip scam. The scam, which took place over a period of a few weeks, is currently being investigated by highway patrol gambling agents.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Wednesday, December 24, 2008 - 08:27 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos | Law December 23, 2008 Football betting: Gunners rocked by Cesc blow
Cesc Fabregas has been ruled out for up to four months after injuring knee ligaments in the match against Liverpool.
 Gaming Firm Installs Poker Tables On Norwegian Cruise Ship
Poker equipment manufacturer brings automated gaming tables to casino of luxury Norwegian cruise liner.
 Online Bingo Portal Goes Female-Friendly
Online bingo provider Paddy Power gives website new colour scheme as part of major revamp.
 Sports Betting: Title Odds Lengthened For Chelsea
Gambling firms increase odds on Chelsea clinching Premier League title following goalless draw at Everton.
 Mfuse Could Help To Transform Online Gambling
Mobile technology firm teams up with online gambling specialists Gala Coral in three-year deal.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Tuesday, December 23, 2008 - 10:30 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling  Sky Poker To Launch Online Poker Tournaments Over Christmas
Card players to take part in two new online poker tournaments for festive period.
December 22, 2008 Russian Gaming Firm Launches New Casino In Ukraine
New gambling venue opened by Russia-based company in Vinnitsa, Ukraine.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Monday, December 22, 2008 - 16:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos  Football Betting: Hughes Backed For City Exit
Odds on Hughes leaving Manchester City reduced at sports betting firms after 2-1 defeat to West Brom.
 Aberdeen Casino Hopes To Offer 24-Hour Gaming
Gala gambling venue in bid to offer 24-hour casino services in Aberdeen.
 UK Casinos Expected To Survive Economic Downturn
Gaming expert backs UK gambling firms to successfully weather economic storm in 2009.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Monday, December 22, 2008 - 12:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos December 21, 2008Israeli Man Streaks After Card Game Loss
A man from Ashdod surprised local residents by running through the town naked after losing a card game bet. The man was spotted by police and subsequently detained.
December 19, 2008 Football Betting: Barcelona Remain Favourites For Champions League
Gambling firms install Barca as favourites for Champions League glory after second-round draw is confirmed.
December 18, 2008 Norway Casino Ban Unlikely To Be Repeated In Europe
Gambling expert believes EU wil move to block any country attempting to replicate Norway's online gaming ban.
 Mobile Gambling Expected To Grow With iPhone
Market expert predicts mobile gambling sector to expand in tandem with high-end devices such as iPhone.
 Bingo Winner Uses Cash For Stage School
North-east father donates £10,000 prize from online bingo game to help son pursue dreams of West End stardom.
Las Vegas Fireworks Grounded
New Year’s Eve celebrations on the Las Vegas Strip have been grounded this year, with the regular fireworks displays taking place on the street, instead of having the fireworks launch from the roofs of Las Vegas Casinos, as they have in the past.
December 17, 2008 Cumbria Woman Claims Second Bingo Prize Of The Year
Numbers game fan wins big jackpot at Cumbria bingo hall for second time in 2009.
 Denmark Tops League Of Poker Nations
Study of poker tournament data reveals that Denmark is top country in the world for the production of poker champions.
 Football Betting: Allardyce Backed For New Management Role
Gambling firms open book on Sam Allardyce's return to Premier League management with either Sunderland or Blackburn.
Belfast Poker Player Wins $1 Million Jackpot
The victory is his biggest cash win so far, and came as a surprise after he clawed his way back into the running following a terrible start to the tournament.
December 16, 2008 Amateur Player From Italy Claims EPT Title
Italian beats pros to secure first prize at major poker tournament in Prague.
 Belfast Player Wins Live TV Poker Prize
Marty Smyth stages dramatic comeback to win Ladbrokes poker tournament in London and pocket $1 million.
Betting Opens For Christmas Gaming Number One
According to some bookmaker reports, Call of Duty: World at War is the favourite, with odds of 1/3 for the top spot this festive season.
December 15, 2008 Gaming Firm Launches Online Casino For iPhone
Mobile users with iPhone set to receive access to new gambling platform from online casino developer.
 Soap Stars Head To Casino For Christmas Party
Manchester gambling venue hosts festive party for Coronation Street stars.
 Sheffield Bingo Players Enjoy Early Christmas Present
Players at Gala venue in Sheffield celebrate collective bingo jackpot for Christmas.
December 14, 2008Norway Bans Online Poker and Gambling
On Friday, the Norwegian government made the decision to pass a proposal to ban online poker and gambling in the region. Residents of the Scandinavian country will not be allowed to access online gambling sites.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 12:21 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling | Law User Centric Discussing Online Poker Avatars
User Centric, a Chicago-based user experience consulting firm, has recently published a study on how avatars in online poker may provide behavioral insight into the competition.
December 12, 2008 Ramos Set For Big Test In El Clasico
This weekend sees Juande Ramos take charge of Real Madrid for the first time against Barcelona.
 Edwin Signs On For One More Year
Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar has signed a one-year extension to his contract.
 Justin Allen Wins 2008 Winter Bayou Poker Challenge
The 2008 Winter Bayou Poker Challenge was won by Justin 'Lockdown Tex' Allen, netting him thousands of dollars and a prestigious poker ticket.
December 11, 2008 Poker Champion Looks Forward To Las Vegas
Essex man set to play in Las Vegas after victory in national poker tournament at Bristol casino.
 Broadband Uptake Boosts Online Casino Operators
Online casinos poised to benefit from roll-out of high-speed broadband around the world, says expert.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Thursday, December 11, 2008 - 16:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling  Poker Tops Internet Search Chart
Poker revealed as most popular search term on Lycos search engine for 2008.
 Football Betting: Arsenal To Meet Barcelona?
Gambling firms take bets on outcome of Champions League second-round draw, with four Premier League sides in the hat.
Lycos Announces Most Searched Terms of 2008 – Including Poker and Paris Hilton
Top searched terms of 2008 included Poker, and Golf. Poker was actually at the top of the list for the third time running, beating out Britney Spears, Sarah Palin, and Pamela Anderson.
December 10, 2008 Bingo Boss Predicts Upturn In Fortunes For 2009
Chief executive of major gambling firm positive about prospects for bingo market in 2009.
Posted By Tom Travis | Wednesday, December 10, 2008 - 16:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Business & Finance  Lincs Player Celebrates Poker Prize
Amateur player from Louth happy with third place at Bristol poker tournament.
 Casino Operator Confirms Cruise Ship Deal
Colorado-based casino firm will run gambling venues on new European cruise ships from 2009.
Posted By Tom Travis | Wednesday, December 10, 2008 - 12:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos Harrah’s New Orleans Winter Bayou Poker Challenge Day 1 Completed
By the end of day one, only 33 players remained in the tournament. The current leader is William ‘wilpay’ Payne, with a strong 270,000 chips.
December 9, 2008December 8, 2008 Amateur wins top poker prize in Sydney
An amateur has beaten the pros to win a million at a Sydney poker tournament
 Football Betting: Ince tipped for the axe
Blackburn boss Paul Ince is the favourite to lose his Premier League job
next December 5, 2008 Everton Footballers Enjoy Casino Trip
Everton squad headed to London gambling venue in preparation for recent Premier League clash with Tottenham, player reveals.
 US Casino Gives Away Slots Credits By Mistake
Gambling venue in Pennsylvania mistakenly sends out slot machine credits to 55,000 gamers
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Friday, December 5, 2008 - 14:29 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos School Board Member Pleads Guilty To Running Illegal Poker Machine Ring
A Pitt County School Board member was found guilty of running an illegal video poker game ring and faces fines and probation.
One Thing Michael Phelps isn’t Poker Faced About
Olympic athlete and poker player Michael Phelps has taken a big step with his Las Vegas girlfriend.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Friday, December 5, 2008 - 14:19 | Comments(0)
Categories: Poker | Entertainment  McFadden Heads To Sydney For Poker Tournament
Former Westlife star talks cards during poker event at Sydney's Star City casino.
December 4, 2008 New Poker Book Recommended For Beginners
Poker journalist recommends new manual for novice card players.
 Gambling Firms Taking More Care With Customers
Online casino portals and other gaming operators to adopt new approach to customer service due to economic pressures.
 Poker Tour Approaches Climax In Bristol
Gala Harbourside Casino in Bristol hosts seven-day poker tournament with £400,000 prize pool.
 Football Betting: Man United Favourites For Carling Cup
Manchester United's quarter-final victory makes them favourites to win Carling Cup at sports betting firms
December 3, 2008 New Bidder Emerges For Great Yarmouth Casino
Fresh bid to win licence for gambling venue launched by Great Yarmouth businessman.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Wednesday, December 3, 2008 - 16:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos  T-Mobile Launches Poker Game For Phones
Phone users on T-Mobile network get poker game in exchange for watching adverts.
Fourth Annual Borgata Winter Poker Open Announced
The Fourth Annual Borgata Winter Poker Open is set to start in the end of January and will feature the largest guaranteed prize pool ever put forward by a casino-hotel.
 Bingo Prize Surprise For Cumbria Woman
Cumbrian bingo player shocked after picking up £5,600 prize in Workington.
December 2, 2008 New Casino On The Way In Sunderland?
Plans for football stadium site in Sunderland include new casino complex.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Tuesday, December 2, 2008 - 16:30 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos  Casino Complex Planned For Hull
New leisure development in Hull could include three-storey gambling venue if city council gives plans the green light.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Tuesday, December 2, 2008 - 16:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos 2008 World Series of Poker Crowns Youngest Ever World Champion
The 2008 World Series of Poker was an event of superlatives: Not only did it conclude with the victory of the youngest winner ever, it was also the largest World Series to date and featured an unprecedented number of exciting games.
Poker Tournament for Poker Employees
The 3rd Annual Poker Employees Championship Tournament, open to all that work in the poker industry, is underway in Las Vegas.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Tuesday, December 2, 2008 - 12:37 | Comments(0)
Categories: Poker | Las Vegas  TV Chef Talks Poker In New Magazine
Jamie Oliver includes feature on celebrity poker tournaments in first issue of new food magazine
December 1, 2008 Scottish Politician Calls For Bingo Tax Change
Government urged to drop double tax system for sake of bingo venues in Scotland.
 Stoke Development To Include New Casino
New gambling venue on the way as part of major leisure development in Stoke
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Monday, December 1, 2008 - 16:30 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos  Online Bingo Sees Growth In Player Numbers
Major growth in active numbers game players revealed by online bingo survey.
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