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Gaming News Archives » 2009 » MarchMarch 31, 2009 Bingo Operators Buy Out Partners In Hippodrome Casino Project
Father and son team will carry out casino redevelopment scheme without other stakeholders.
 EU Questions US Stance On Online Gambling
Commission's report suggests that US breached international trading laws with online gambling legislation.
 Irishman Triumphs At London Poker Event
Irish poker ace wins big at GUKPT London, taking home £172,850 from Grosvenor Victoria casino.
 Qualification For Poker Ashes Gets Underway
A place in the England team for the Poker Ashes event is up for grabs at 888 Poker.
 Paramedic Saves Life In Bingo Hall Drama
Off-duty paramedic comes to the rescue at bingo club in West Midlands.
March 30, 2009 Football Betting: Heskey pulls out for England
Hamstring injury causes Emile Heskey to miss Ukraine qualifier.
 Gold announced to appear in Ireland
Past World Series of Poker winner Jamie Gold is coming to Ireland in search of more success.
 Football Betting: Heskey pulls out for England
Hamstring injury causes Emile Heskey to miss Ukraine qualifier.
March 27, 2009 Sports Betting: Fergie Set For 2010 Exit?
Bookmakers take bets on Ferguson standing down as Manchester United manager.
 Sharon Osbourne Fronts New Bingo Portal
Former X Factor judge turns her attention to online bingo with new Gala website.
 Isle Of Man Casino Plans Resubmitted
New-look casino proposal revealed by Mount Murray Country Club.
 Online Casinos Not At Risk From Card Counters, Says Expert
Gaming organisation says fears over iPhone device should not extend to online gambling services.
March 26, 2009 Facebook Users Turn To Poker
Poker applications becoming popular among social network users, says Facebook's gaming expert.
 Loose Women Star Visits West Midlands Bingo Venue
Jane McDonald makes trip to Mecca Bingo hall for Bingo Buddy prize-giving.
 Kubica Gets Poker Tips Down Under
BMW driver talks poker with Hachem during build-up to Australian Grand Prix.
 Great Yarmouth Council Reveals Timetable For Casino Bids
Council explains criteria for casino licence applications in Great Yarmouth.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Thursday, March 26, 2009 - 12:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos Appeals Court Says No Online Poker in Washington
The recent appeal by Renton Lawyer Lee Rousso to allow online poker in Washington State was denied.
New Brunswick Man Wins His Way to WrestleMania
Alex Cummings of Lower Cover, New Brunswick has bested a huge number of online poker players in order to win his way to Wrestlemania 25.
Posted By allmighty | Thursday, March 26, 2009 - 07:36 | Comments(0)
Categories: Poker | Entertainment March 25, 2009 Crewe MP Visits Local Bingo Club
Mecca Bingo in Crewe receives a visit from Conservative MP Edward Timpson.
 Norwegian Wins Poker Title In Uruguay
Norwegian student Karl Hevroy scoops major poker prize in South America.
 Aberdeen Casino To Offer 24-hour Gaming
Scottish gambling venue has been given permission to extend its opening hours.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Wednesday, March 25, 2009 - 12:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos March 24, 2009 New Gadget Available For Online Poker Players
New handheld device aims to increase the comfort factor for online poker games.
 Fears For Bingo As Leeds Venue Closes
Tivoli in Leeds becomes the latest bingo venue to close its doors.
Court Says Casinos Not Obliged To Protect Gamblers
The case in question involved Jenny Kephart, a compulsive gambler who lost $125,000 in a single night at a casino.
March 23, 2009 Poker Festival Returns To Cork In August
Details for the seventh annual Irish Classic Poker Festival have been confirmed.
 Online Bingo Operators Set For Expansion, Says Report
Industry analyst predicts European expansion for British bingo operators.
 Sports Betting: Title Odds Shorten For Liverpool
Free-scoring Merseysiders shake up sports betting markets for the Premier League title.
March 22, 2009Online Casinos To Bid For Internet World Series of Poker?
According to many gaming industry experts, Harrah’s Entertainment may have to sell a number of assets to relieve some liquidity problems and avoid bankruptcy.
Lederer To Host April Fools Charity Poker Tournament
The tournament will be hosted at the Hard Rock in Sin City, and is being held in aid of the Las Vegas Springs Reserve.
March 20, 2009 Bingo Play Set For Manchester Festival Appearance
Neil Bartlett's production will take bingo to the theatre crowd in Manchester this summer.
 Sports Betting: Man United Favourites For Champions League
Quarter-final draw sees Manchester United made 2/1 favourites for European glory with sports betting firms.
 Amateur Poker Players Head To The Seaside
Cleethorpes holiday park hosts national finals for Live Pub Poker League.
 Online Bingo Attracting Younger Audience
Bingo expert believes the popularity of online services could boost land-based bingo.
March 19, 2009 New Casino Resort On Track In Morocco
Morocco's new casino resort still on schedule, says hotel chain boss.
March 18, 2009 Footballer To Host Coventry Casino Event
Marcus Hall's testimonial fundraiser taking place at Ricoh Arena casino.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - 16:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos  Sports Betting: West Brom Odds-On To Finish Bottom
Stalemate at Upton Park sees sports betting firms cut odds on West Bromwich Albion finishing bottom of the Premier League.
 US Poker Pros Raise Money For Kidney Charity
Jennifer Harman's charity poker tournament attracts over 300 players to Reno casino.
March 17, 2009Jennifer Harman’s Two Day Poker Fund-Raiser
Professional poker player Jennifer Harman hosted a two-day fundraiser in Reno, Nevada last week, raising more than $110,000 for the National Kidney Foundation.
 Mobile Gambling Not Ready To Take Off, Says Expert
Slow uptake of technology makes gaming expert sceptical about impact of mobile gambling.
March 16, 2009 Hippodrome Casino Plan Under Threat?
Recession could scupper ULG's plan for a casino at the Hippodrome, according to reports.
 Feldman Building Up Poker Fortune
Young Englishman graduates from paper round to high-stakes poker tournaments.
Going to SXSW? Play Bingo For Geeks!
You’ve heard of ‘boardroom bingo’ – this is similar, except it is aimed at people attending the technology and entertainment conference.
Sandra Naujoks Wins European Poker Tour Dortmund
The European Poker Tour concluded last week. There were 667 players taking part in the 5,000Euro buy-in tournament in Germany, and the final table saw an interesting mixture of competitors.
 Naujoks Wins Dortmund Poker Tournament
Leading Lady of European poker celebrates EPT victory at Dortmund casino.
March 13, 2009 Norwich Bingo Manager Explains Impact Of Technology
Bingo club manager reveals how technology has changed the popular numbers game.
 Online Gambling Expected To Grow Despite Recession
Gaming expert gives positive outlook for online gambling operators, while suggesting that many land-based casino firms could struggle to survive the recession.
 Sports Betting: Barbers Shop Inspires Royal Wagers At Cheltenham
Bookmakers offer special bets on the Queen's horse at Cheltenham Festival.
 Bingo Winner Plans Spending Spree
Keswick resident gets ready to spend the £23,600 prize she won at a Cumbria bingo hall.
 Obama Set To Relax US Gambling Legislation?
Gambling consultant believes the US president will soon loosen restrictions on internet gaming services.
March 12, 2009World Series of Poker Pre-Registration Starts
Players can register online, or in person at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino – the venue which will be the host of the World Series of Poker this year.
 Poker Is A Game Of Skill, Says Brindley
Experienced card sharp Roy Brindley gives his views on what makes a successful poker player.
March 11, 2009 Sports Betting: New Champions League Bets
Bookmakers offer new bets as two Premier League sides reach the last eight of the Champions League.
 Online Bingo Firm Unveils New Ad Campaign
New TV adverts revealed by online gaming firm Littlewoods Bingo.
WSOP Circuit Starting at Caesars This Week
The World Series of Poker Circuit has returned to Atlantic City. This time, the event is being held at Caesars Palace, with a series of 11 tournaments planned.
Electronic Bingo Reaching Country Music Halls
Country music stars Marty Suart, Darryl Worley and Tracey Lawrence were among those appearing in Huntsville earlier this week to show of the machines, which were developed by Ronnie Gilley.
 Venice Casino To Host New WPT Event
WPT follows Marrakesh announcement with confirmation of a new poker tournament in Venice.
March 10, 2009 Croydon Woman Scoops Online Bingo Prize
Online bingo prize represents happy ending for Croydon woman.
 Safety Of Online Poker Not In Question, Says Expert
Poker writer dismisses fears over security of online poker services.
 Casino Trip Provided Turning Point In Everton's Season
Premier League team's form boosted by visit to West End gambling venue in November.
 Sports Betting: Tevez To Be FA Cup Top Scorer?
Two-goal Tevez creates activity in FA Cup goalscorer market at sports betting firms.
Barack Obama’s Stepmother Helping Charities Through Bingo
Barack Obama’s stepmother has presented a cheque for £20,000 to the Sue Ryder Care Hospice in Nettlebed.
NBC Heads-Up Poker Champion Crowned
The final eight players met yesterday for the conclusion of the NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship. The winner would take home $500,000.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Tuesday, March 10, 2009 - 08:34 | Comments(0)
Categories: Poker | Entertainment March 9, 2009 Bingo Winner Celebrates In Liverpool
Big jackpot for Merseyside grandmother at Buckingham Bingo club.
 Dortmund Casino Ready To Host EPT Event
Germany city gearing up for major poker tournament, with 150 online qualifiers confirmed.
 Bond Villain Reveals Passion For Poker
James Bond actor enjoyed poker tournaments with crew members on the set of Casino Royale.
March 8, 2009Unemployed Man Wins Poker Championship Seat
An unemployed man from San Jose is living his dream after he won a seat at a prestigious poker tournament.
March 6, 2009 France Set To Legalise Online Gambling
New online gambling legislation on the way in France, says budget minister.
 Bingo Venue Helps Disabled Child In Scotland
Charity donation from Mecca Bingo club buys new wheelchair for Kilmarnock child.
 Bookmaker Launches Mobile Gambling Platform
Sports betting firm introduces new mobile service for Cheltenham Festival.
March 5, 2009 New Online Casino Launched By Isle Of Man Firm
Isle of Man gaming firm receives licence to provide an online casino service with a live dealer.
 US Celebrities Out In Force For Charity Poker
Celebrity poker event at Los Angeles casino raises over $112,000 for charity.
 Charity Poker Event Taking Place In Hartlepool
Hartlepool hotel boss plans charity poker event for Texas hold'em players.
March 4, 2009 Major New Poker Tournament Heading To Marrakesh
New WPT event in assocation with online poker firm will take place in the Morrocan city in October.
 Bingo Club Announces Green Lightbulb Giveaway
Yorkshire bingo venue offers free energy-saving lightbulbs to local people.
 Sports Betting: Who Can Stop Man Utd?
Manchester United's quintuple bid creates new football markets at sports betting firm.
 US Rockers Take Part In Online Poker Tournament
Online players get opportunity to play against heavy metal stars and poker pros.
Court Rules That Business Loan To Poker Player Can Be Called
A financial institution which loans money to law firms is within its rights to call in a loan of $250,000 which was taken out by attorney Michael J. Melkersen.
March 3, 2009 Londoner Wins Walsall Poker Tournament
South London poker ace takes down Walsall leg of Grosvenor UK Poker Tour.
Problem Gamling Risks Reduced at Online Casinos?
According to a recent report by compulsive gambling expert and social worker Howard Slayton, internet gambling may actually reduce the risk of a person being a problem gambler.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Tuesday, March 3, 2009 - 07:17 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling | Gaming Microsoft Surface being tested at casinos
Casino operator Harrah’s Entertainment is trialling the table-top computer technology at its casinos.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Tuesday, March 3, 2009 - 07:14 | Comments(0)
Categories: Technology | Gaming March 2, 2009 TV Bingo Game Launched In Peterborough
Interactive bingo game teams up with Tesco to donate money to charity.
 Three Firms Express Interest In Hull Casino
Council leader reveals that three operators have already made inquiries about Hull's licence for a large casino.
March 1, 2009UK Government Says No To Bingo VAT Cut
The UK government has decided against offering a VAT rate cut to bingo halls, despite their pleas and claims that the tax is forcing clubs to close down, costing the country hundreds of jobs.
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