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Gaming News Archives » 2009 » JuneJune 30, 2009 Sports Betting Firm Claims Tax Regime Could Lead To Relocation
Tax payments could force UK sports betting firms to move abroad, says Bet365 chief executive.
 Doyle Brunson To Host World Series Of Poker Party
Poker legend makes sure that 2009 WSOP main event starts with a bang.
 Newcastle Casino Growing In Stature
Casino boss pays tribute to Newcastle for the ongoing success of Aspers at The Gate.
 New Managing Director Takes Over At Bingo Firm
Mecca unveils new managing director as battle to keep bingo clubs in business continues.
June 29, 2009 Sports Betting: Unused Wimbledon Roof Could Cost Bookmakers
Punters bet on Wimbledon roof not being required as the rain looks set to stay away in SW19.
 Bingo Clubs Under Threat From Tax Hike
Rank chief Ian Burke explains how the tax increase is damaging the UK bingo industry.
 Leeds Gaming Venue Hopeful For Large Casino Licence
Large casino licence for Leeds should go to existing gaming venue, says Alea's Tommy Gibbons.
 Parry Heads Up Sports Betting Integrity Panel
Former Anfield chief has been chosen by Gerry Sutcliffe to lead sports betting integrity panel.
June 28, 2009World Poker Tour 2009 Schedule Released
Season 8 will include a total of twelve tournaments, with a new stop at the Hollywood Casino in Lawrenceburg, Indiana for the 'Hollywood Poker Open'.
June 26, 2009 Carlisle Bingo Players Call For Tax Changes
Controversial tax issue prompts Carlisle bingo fans to lobby their local MP in protest.
 Bingo Theatre Comes To Manchester
Manchester theatre becomes makeshift bingo hall for new play Everybody Loves A Winner.
 Online Casino To Sponsor Swansea City
Championship outfit Swansea will be sponsored by online casino portal 32Red next season.
June 25, 2009 Casino Boss Explains Secrets Of Success
Boss of UK casino firm puts success down to a new approach to the gaming industry.
 Plymouth Casino Prepares For Historic Boxing Event
Plymouth venue will stage live boxing at a casino for the very first time in England.
Poker Player's Alliance Hosting Online Petition
The Poker Players Alliance is hosting a petition on their web site, asking President Obama to acknowledge the many United States residents who enjoy online poker.
 Sports Betting: New Wagers on Surprise US Open Champion
Lucas Glover is popular with bookmakers after winning the 109th US Open at Bethpage Black.
June 24, 2009 New Commons Speaker Backs Bingo Campaign
Speaker John Bercow is reported to have backed calls for lower bingo tax before starting his new job in the House of Commons.
Poker Player’s Alliance To Take The Fight To Congress
The Poker Players Alliance has launched National Poker Week – an even t which will continue the push for regulation of online poker in the USA.
Marc Naalden Wins WSOP $2,000 Buy in Hold’em Event
Naalden spent ten years in derivatives trading, but left the business world behind in 2005 to play professional poker.
 New Bath Casino Will Include Section For Novice Gamers
Council sets out its policy for new casino bidders in Bath as consultation period begins.
June 23, 2009 Bingo Games Have Health Benefits, Says Study
US study suggests that activities like bingo play a vital role in the health and wellbeing of older people.
 West Midlands Poker Players Gear Up For Walsall Challenge
Grosvenor's summer poker festival is taking place at Walsall casino this week following a successful event in Aberdeen.
 Online Bingo Appealing To Young Professionals
Growth in online bingo services sees more young professionals taking part in the numbers game.
June 22, 2009 Celebrity Poker Players Sign Up For Charity Event
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are among the celebrity entrants for Ante Up For Africa charity poker event.
 Sports Betting: Owen Set For Move To Hull?
Speculation over Owen's future creates interest in sports betting markets.
 Bingo Industry Not Beaten Yet, Says Expert
Former bingo boss claims that numbers game operators can bounce back by placing a renewed focus on the customer.
June 21, 2009Leo Wolpert Wins WSOP Event 29
Leo Wolpert, a former professional poker player, has won Event 29 at the WSOP - the $10,000 Heads – Up World Championship.
June 19, 2009 Sports Betting: Punters Pile On For US Open Golf
Bookmaker sees a flurry of bets on the winner of the US Open, where Tiger Woods is aiming to claim the title for the second straight year.
June 18, 2009 Derby Bus Station Delay To Impact On Casino Plan
Casino development faces delay in Derby after work slows up on Riverlights bus station.
 New Emmerdale Star Reveals Bingo Past
Soap actor James Sutton was a trainee bingo caller before finding fame in Hollyoaks.
 Bingo Hall Thanked For Fundraising Campaign
Money generated by Somerset bingo venue will buy a new wheelchair for local youngster.
June 17, 2009 Russia's Casinos Prepare For Closure
Casinos in Moscow and other Russian cities are set to make way for new 'gambling zones', although construction work is yet to start.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Wednesday, June 17, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos Man Robs Bingo Hall of Stale Food
An unidentified black male has robbed a Roanoke Rapids bingo hall of some stale food.
 Sports Betting: Tevez Set For Chelsea Move?
Bookmakers cut odds on Tevez opting for Chelsea as Premier League transfer speculation continues.
June 16, 2009 Gambling Bill Could Lead To US Domination Of World Market
Industry consultant discusses the implications of bill calling for relaxation of online gambling laws in US.
 Ivey Claims Seventh Bracelet At World Series Of Poker
Poker ace is targeting the all-time record after winning his seventh WSOP bracelet in Las Vegas.
 DiCaprio To Star In Online Casino Movie
New Leonardo DiCaprio film will dramatise events in the online casino industry, according to reports from Hollywood.
June 15, 2009 Ronaldo Heads For Casinos Of Las Vegas
Portuguese football star checks in at Las Vegas casino resort after leaving Los Angeles.
 Further Bingo Club Closures On The Horizon
Reports indicate that a number of Gala Bingo venues could be sold or closed down as the gaming firm looks to focus on most profitable clubs.
 Sports Betting: Murray Set For Wimbledon Glory?
Bookmakers cut Murray's Wimbledon odds after historic victory over Blake at Queen's.
June 14, 2009Rowdy Poker Game Coming to Playboy TV
TV producer Sam Simon is planning to make his own poker show.
June 12, 2009 New Casino In Guildford Moves Closer
Surrey businessman is making progress in his bid to launch a casino venue in Guildford.
 Bristol Bingo Hall Looking For Way Out Of Crisis
Bingo workers worried for the future as Bristol numbers game venue struggles to make a profit.
June 11, 2009 Independent Bingo Hall Speaks Out On Tax Increase
Owner of Worcester bingo venue explains the impact of the 22 per cent tax rate on the numbers game.
 Bingo Fundraising Buys New Wheelchair
Mecca Bingo club members have been praised for their fundraising efforts in Southend.
 MK Casino Plans Set For Further Assessment
Local council has reservations over the potential environmental impact of Milton Keynes casino development.
 Sports Betting: Rooney To Top England Scoring Chart?
Wayne Rooney backed to become England's top goalscorer with sports betting firms.
June 10, 2009 Gambling Revenue On The Increase In Italy
Total wagers rise year on year as Italian authorities introduce new tax rate for poker cash games.
 More Details Requested For Milton Keynes Casino Plan
Casino plan for Xscape complex in Milton Keynes needs more details, say Conservatives.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Wednesday, June 10, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos Online Poker Players Face Delays Collecting Winnings
Federal prosecutors in the USA have asked four US banks to freeze tens of millions of dollars in payments owed to online poker players.
Brian Lemke Takes His First Big Cash at WSOP
Brian Lemke took his first ever World Series of Poker cashout - taking first place in Event 15 - a $5,000 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em tournament.
 Bingo Boss Blasts Government Over Tax Hike
Chief of gambling firm weighs in on bingo argument and suggests tax increase could have major political implications.
June 9, 2009 Online Poker Player Beats Negreanu To WSOP Bracelet
Daniel Negreanu loses out to online poker star Brock Parker at the World Series of Poker.
 Sports Betting: Kaka's Madrid Move Creates New Wagers
Record transfer of Brazilian star creates fresh interest in sports betting markets.
 UK Bingo Clubs Resisting The Economic Slide
Bradford bingo managers and new PwC report give optimistic outlook for the numbers game industry.
June 8, 2009 Five Set To Launch Online Gambling Portal
A new online gambling service is on the way from Five and PartyGaming.
 Bingo Operator Receives £59m VAT Refund
Tribunal's initial ruling on bingo VAT claims for Rank Group is supported by the High Court.
ECheck Problems Corrected for Poker Players
The online gaming community had a few panicked moments last week, when echeck depositing functions went down for all online poker sites.
Posted By Tom Travis | Monday, June 8, 2009 - 13:50 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling | Poker  Ramsay Cancels Casino Appearance Due To Food Poisoning
Celebrity chef cancels casino visit in Australia after stomach upset.
June 7, 2009Jason Mercier Wins WSOP Bracelet in Pot Limit Omaha Tournament
Mercier, a 22 year-old poker pro and ex student of Floriday Atlantic University beat out a field of 809 entrants to win the tournament.
Sung Takes WSOP Bracelet
Sung won his first ever WSOP bracelet during the tournament – beating out the biggest ever non-WSOP Main Event tournament in the history of poker.
June 5, 2009 Football Stars Plan Las Vegas Casino Trip
Lampard, Bridge and Wright-Phillips set for summer holiday at exclusive Las Vegas casino.
 Southport Bingo Players Join Tax Backlash
Bingo fans in Southport are worried that tax hike will have dire consequences for the numbers game.
 IGT Could Supply Slot Machines For Singapore Casinos
Slot machine developer hopes to supply gaming machines to new casino venues in Singapore.
June 4, 2009 Essex Bingo Hall Welcomes Superheroes
Staff at bingo hall work in superhero costumes to help raise money for Sue Ryder Care.
 Sports Betting Firms Expect Big Bets On Big Brother
New Big Brother wagers available with sports betting operators as the tenth series gets underway.
 Casino Plans Postponed In Skegness
Council confirms that plans for casino development in Skegness have been put aside due to the economic situation.
June 3, 2009 MP Timpson Still Fighting Bingo Tax
Conservative MP holds Westminster meeting to discuss the campaign against bingo tax increase.
 Online Sports Betting Firm Reveals Profit Boost
Online bookmaker reveals growth in operating profits as sports betting proves resilient to the recession.
Tom McEvoy Wins WSOP Champions Invitational
McEvoy outlasted an entire field of world champions to make it to heads up play against Robert Varkonyi, the 2002 Main Event winner.
 Former EastEnders Star To Present Bingo TV Show
Gala Bingo to launch new numbers game show fronted by soap actor and presenter Chris Parker.
 European Poker Series Heading To Prague
Prague casino gears up to host the third European Masters of Poker event of 2009.
June 2, 2009 Plymouth Casino To Make History With Boxing Event
Devon casino will be the first venue of its kind to stage live boxing later this month, organisers claim.
 Prime Minister Cornered By Bingo Fan Over Tax Changes
Unpopular bingo tax hike continues to cause problems for prime minister Gordon Brown.
 Sports Betting: Murray Backed To Win French Open
Bookmakers see support for Murray to win French Open after Nadal tumbles out in fourth round.
 Michael Jackson To Launch Las Vegas Casino?
Latest Michael Jackson rumours indicate that the singer is planning to open a themed casino in Las Vegas.
 Hertfordshire Woman Scoops Major Poker Prize
Rickmansworth resident scoops her biggest ever poker win in female tournament.
June 1, 2009 Bingo Firm Turns 22 Into Winning Number
Number 22 carries a prize as Gala continues to protest over higher bingo tax rate.
 Boxing Champion Reveals Passion For Bingo
Nottingham's super-middleweight champion Carl Froch prefers bingo to exclusive parties.
Lunkin Wins His Second Poker Bracelet
Vitaly Lunkin, aged 37, has turned a $40,000 buy-in into a $1.89 million prize at the World Series of poker today.
 Bond Casino Night To Raise Funds For South America Trip
Students use James Bond's casino visits as inspiration for fundraising event in Essex.
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