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Gaming News Archives » 2009 » AprilApril 30, 2009 Online Gambling Lover Creates Casinos And More Blog
Kent Bigelow, an online gambling enthusiast, will create the Casinos and More blog in partnership with Neekham company.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Thursday, April 30, 2009 - 18:47 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling  Poker Players Descend on Salzburg for 2009 ECPokerTour
Poker player Jacob Chen walked away with the €47,302 top prize at the ECPokerTour tournament in Salzburg.
 Online Poker Players Benefit From Healthy Diet
People playing poker online have been encouraged to formulate a healthy eating strategy alongside their playing strategy.
April 29, 2009 Sports Betting Firm Expects Late Run On Hatton
Bookmakers anticipate late support for Hatton as his showdown with Pacquiao draws closer.
 Casino City Plan Set To Go Ahead In Spain
Plan to build major casino city in rural Spain finds favour with local residents.
 Poker Player Claims Birthday Tournament Prize In Manchester
Father of poker pro wins major tournament at Manchester casino after birthday buy-in.
 Stadium Boss Welcomes Coventry Casino Plan
New casino owner is good news for Coventry's Ricoh Arena, says stadium operator.
 Cambridge Says Goodbye To Bingo Hall
Residents saddened by announcement that Cambridge's Gala Bingo venue will close in May.
 Sports Betting: Punters Still Optimistic Over Newcastle
Odds on Newcastle's Premier League survival trimmed by sports betting firm.
April 28, 2009 Poker Players Head To Monte Carlo For EPT Grand Final
European Poker Tour reaches its conclusion at exclusive Monte Carlo casino.
 Crewe MP Slams New Tax Rate For Bingo Clubs
Bingo duty hike provokes furious response from Conservative MP.
 Southend Stadium Plan Features New Casino
Chairman of Southend United reveals the importance of a casino development to the club's plans for a new stadium.
April 27, 2009 Northampton Casino Plans 24-Hour Opening
Gala applies for permission to introduce 24-hour gaming at Northampton casino.
 New Bingo Game For Music Fans Launched in Leeds
Leeds man hopes to hit the right note with his variation on a bingo theme.
 Progress Made On Milton Keynes Casino Plan
Council gives outline planning permission for Xscape casino plan in Milton Keynes.
April 26, 2009UK Budget Hitting Bingo Companies
The plans announced by the government included an increase in bingo duty from 15 percent to 22 percent.
April 24, 2009 Dutch Student Wins Biggest Ever European Poker Tournament
Rijkenberg celebrates major victory at European poker championship in San Remo, Italy.
 Sports Betting: Ipswich Set For Promotion With Keane?
Promotion odds shorten for Ipswich as Keane's appointment shakes up sports betting markets.
 Rank Steps In To Acquire Coventry Casino
Grosvenor Casinos confirmed as new operator for Coventry gambling venue.
 More Stars Confirmed For Charity Poker Event
Becker and Vieri among celebrity poker players taking part in Ante Up for Africa.
April 23, 2009 UK Bingo Firms Dismayed By Budget
Rank Group reacts to the increase in duty for bingo operators introduced by the Treasury.
 Online Casino Firm Unveils New Ad Campaign
Giant lemur employed by Ladbrokes in new TV advert for its online casino portal.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling  Poker Game Developer Tops Facebook Rankings
Online gaming firm moves to the top of the tree for Facebook applications following success of its poker game.
Denmark’s Gaming Monopoly Coming To An End
Online gamers in Denmark have had to live with a monopoly for the past 60 years, but the state-owned Danske Spil will no longer control gambling in the country.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 06:24 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling | Law April 22, 2009 Bingo Offers Respite From Recession
Manager of Gala Bingo venue in Morecambe explains the numbers game's enduring appeal.
 Ronaldo Enjoys Casino Games On Night Out
Portugal midfielder spotted at Manchester gambling venue after being left out of FA Cup squad.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos  Entrepreneur Uses Poker To Reveal Business Secrets
Poker skills can boost business ventures, says former actor and card pro.
PRWeb Bans Online Gambling and Bingo Press Releases
PRWeb has reportedly told all online gambling companies that they cannot distribute any press releases on their behalf because they have received a Cease and Desist Order from the State of Washington.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 06:31 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling | Business & Finance Poker Players Alliance to Spend $3 Million on Lobbying Congress
According to many reports, Rep. Barney Frank plans to introduce pro-gaming legislation in the near future.
April 21, 2009 Celebrity Poker Event Coming To Europe
Monte Carlo casino is set to host the first Ante Up for Africa event in Europe.
 Sports Betting: Old Firm To Join Premier League?
Gartside's proposal for Celtic and Rangers to join the Premier League creates new sports betting activity.
Teachers Offered Lessons In Bingo
Mecca Bingo to provide 'crash course' in bingo for teachers following Sir Alan Steer's report.
 Ground Rules For Middlesbrough Casino Proposals Revealed
Council reveals new licensing policy for casino bids on Teesside.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos April 20, 2009 German Teenager Makes History At Poker Tournament in Argentina
First poker tournament victory for young online qualifier from Germany.
 Casino Project To Boost Scarborough Regeneration
Council report sets out framework for casino applications in Scarborough.
 Miliband Calls Numbers At Tyneside Bingo Hall
Foreign secretary appears as bingo caller at gambling venue in South Shields.
 Christian Vieri To Launch Poker Career?
New career as poker player could be on the way for former Italy international.
April 19, 2009Melissa and Joan Rivers take on The Poker Industry
In last week’s episode of Celebrity Apprentice you can see Joan Rivers and her daughter Melissa take on the poker industry.
Alabama Bingo Debate Continues
The attorney general believes that the governor's illegal gambling task force is intruding on AG territory. King is taking the issue to court.
Florida Debating High Stakes Poker
Economists believe that the proposed changes to gambling laws could produce somewhere between $500 million and $1 billion in additional state revenue.
April 17, 2009 Sports Betting: Odds Cut On Hughes Departure
Bookmakers shorten odds on Hughes leaving City following Uefa Cup disappointment.
 Casino Dealer Bidding For Snooker Glory
Snooker player and casino dealer Martin Gould gets ready to make his Crucible debut.
 US Woman Celebrates £22.75m Slot Machine Jackpot
Reno resident scoops mammoth slots jackpot at Nevada casino.
 More European Stops Confirmed For World Poker Tour
WPT's Barcelona event returns for 2009, new poker tournament added in Cyprus.
April 16, 2009 Hippodrome Casino On The Way In London
Gaming firm commits to relaunching West End nightclub as casino and cabaret theatre.
 Bruno To Appear At Casino Fundraiser In Northampton
Northampton gambling venue will host charity casino night with help from special guest Frank Bruno.
 Coren Nonplussed By Private Poker Rooms
Poker journalist voices opposition to private gaming room at London's Victoria Casino.
 Government Report Recommends Bingo Games For Classrooms
Difficult pupils may respond to bingo and other games, says Sir Alan Steer's report.
April 15, 2009 Harman Hosts Poker Fundraiser In Las Vegas
Poker pro gets famous friends to help raise money for charity at Las Vegas casino.
 Grimsby Bingo Players Celebrate Shared Jackpot
Group jackpot comes to Gala Bingo hall in Grimsby as part of the firm's High 5 game.
 Mfuse Deal To Make Mobile Gambling More Accessible
Companies sign deal to integrate mobile gaming with sports betting operators.
 Sports Betting Firms Enjoy Series Of Upsets
Champions League thriller at Stamford Bridge results in more joy for sports betting operators.
April 14, 2009 New Bingo Venue On The Way In Somerset
A mystery consortium is planning to launch a new bingo venture in Frome.
 Swedish Poker Player Seals Irish Open Victory
Johansson crowned 2009 Irish Open champion at poker tournament in Dublin.
April 12, 2009Poker Pros Unhappy With WPT Foxwoods Poker Classic
The World Poker Tour Foxwoods Poker classic is in full swing, but this year only 259 players entered the tournament, compared with 346 last year.
April 9, 2009 Business Booming At Colchester Bingo Venue
Thrill-seeking gamers flock to Gala Bingo club in Colchester.
 Online Casino Firm Makes Deal With US Authorities
Gambling firms receive a boost in the markets following PartyGaming's landmark agreement.
 Chelsea Star Enjoys Poker At London Nightspot
Midfield ace Lampard plays poker at trendy London nightclub.
April 8, 2009 Poker Writer Wins Tournament In Newcastle
PokerPlayer's Ross Jarvis wins £7,000 in Virgin Poker Festival at Newcastle casino.
 STV Reveals Ad Campaign For New Bingo Service
Advertising campaign for new online bingo portal reinterprets disco classic.
 Sports Betting Firms Boosted By Grand National Winner
Betting expert hails impact of Mon Mome's surprise Grand National triumph.
April 7, 2009 Online Qualifiers For Italian Poker Tournament Pass 200
More online poker players confirm places at EPT event in San Remo, Italy.
 Pension Service Staff To Target Bingo Halls
Bingo clubs will receive visits from pension officials in an attempt to reach older people.
California Warns Bingo Halls About New Law
The recent U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in San Francisco indicates that a new law banning electronic bingo machines from being used by charitable organizations went into effect on January 1st.
Facebook Fuelling Texas Hold’em Poker Craze
According to the Financial Times of London, the Texas Hold’em application is being played by more than 11 million users on the Facebook social networking site.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Tuesday, April 7, 2009 - 06:34 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling | Poker April 6, 2009Seinfeld Star Hosts Charity Poker Tournament
Celebrity Texas hold'em event organised by poker player and former Seinfeld actor Jason Alexander.
Sports Betting: Title Odds Cut Again For United
Last-gasp victory over Villa sees odds on Manchester United winning the title cut in sports betting markets.
 Online Gambling Firm Unveils Football Sponsorship Deal
Championship leaders Wolves to carry online gambling firm Sportingbet.com as new shirt sponsor.
Gaming Firm Provides Online Slot Machines For Gala Coral
Software provider will work with gaming giant Gala Coral to supply new online slots.
April 3, 2009 Historic German Casino Hosts Nato Dinner
Classical casino in Baden-Baden set to welcome Nato leaders before summit gets underway.
 Super Bingo Venue On The Way In Nottingham
New Beeston bingo hall will offer an all-round entertainment experience, says Mecca Bingo.
 Poker Novice Wins Prize Despite Lack Of Support
Poker plays scoops national prize in Nottingham after telling friends to stay away.
April 2, 2009 Bishop Visits Bingo Hall In Manchester
Visit from the Bishop of Manchester ensures a full house at Stalybridge bingo club.
 Football Betting: Newcastle To Stay Up With Shearer?
Bookmakers offer new bets on Newcastle following Shearer's return to St James' Park as manager.
 Poker Is Definitely A Game Of Skill, Says New Study
Statistical study indicates that success at the poker table depends on skill rather than luck.
Another Study Confirms Poker is A Game Of Skill
In light of more campaigns to legalize poker, the Cigital consulting firm in Washington DC released the findings of its recent study, which involved 103 million hands of Texas Hold’em.
Poker Face Tops the Charts
The 23 year-old pop starlet Lady Gaga is inspiring a new generation of poker stars with her hit single Poker Face.
April 1, 2009 Mickey Rourke Signs Up To Online Poker Room
Doyle Brunson's online poker room will feature Mickey Rourke as its latest celebrity player.
 Attendance Boost For Peterborough Bingo Club
Bingo club defies the economic downturn with 400 per cent increase in attendance.
 New Casino Plan Unveiled In Great Yarmouth
More competition for casino bidders in Great Yarmouth as Bath-based property developer shows his hand.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Wednesday, April 1, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos Window Washers at Vegas Casino Rescued
Two window washers suffered minor injuries on Thursday after a cable snapped during high winds, slamming their platform into the curved glass face of the Encore Las Vegas Casino Resort.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Wednesday, April 1, 2009 - 11:59 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos Women in Construction Charity Bingo Night
The proceeds will go to the Wabash Valley Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build. This is a joint project between NAWIC and Habitat for Himanity.
 Online Poker Players Win Tickets To Vegas
Ladbrokes poker players book their places at WSOP through online satellites.
 Sports Betting: Ukraine To Keep England Out?
Online betting firms take bets on goalless evening at Wembley following striker crisis.
 Online Bingo Firm Told To Remove Adverts
Online gaming firm rapped by advertising regulator over 'child-friendly' bingo adverts.
 Online Poker Qualifiers Prepare For San Remo
European poker players use the internet to qualify for EPT event in Italy.
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