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August 31, 2009

Sports Betting Firm Agrees Malaga Sponsorship Deal

British bookmaker will sponsor La Liga club for the next three seasons.

Posted By Tom Travis | Monday, August 31, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Sports

August 27, 2009

Bingo Operator Announces Fresh Job Cuts

More jobs at risk as Gala Bingo continues to cut costs amid struggling numbers game industry.

Posted By Grant Nelson | Thursday, August 27, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Bingo

Soap Star Enjoys Casino Experience On Cruise

Kara Tointon wins on casino slot machines during her Caribbean cruise holiday.

Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Thursday, August 27, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Entertainment

Coventry Casino Begins Refurbishment

Casino group has started work on its revamp of Coventry's Ricoh Arena gambling venue.

Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Thursday, August 27, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos

Sports Betting: Boxing Star Backed For Dancing Success

Former boxing champion Joe Calzaghe leads the sports betting markets for Strictly Come Dancing.

Posted By Grant Nelson | Thursday, August 27, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Sports

August 26, 2009

Casino Games Raise Money In Somerset

Casino night hailed as a success in Somerset after roulette and blackjack games boost fundraising drive.

Posted By Suzanne Moore | Wednesday, August 26, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos

Sports Betting: Odds Cut Further On Benitez Departure

Defeat to Aston Villa sees sports betting firms slash their odds on a managerial exit at Liverpool.

Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Wednesday, August 26, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Sports

Hellmuth To Host Charity Poker Tournament

Charity poker event hosted by Phil Hellmuth will take place at an Arizona casino in November.

Posted By Suzanne Moore | Wednesday, August 26, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Poker

August 25, 2009

Sports Betting: Torres Goal Forces Major Payout

Liverpool striker leaves sports betting firm out of pocket after special goalscorers wager.

Posted By Suzanne Moore | Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Sports

Gala Coral Adds New Betting Lounges To Casinos

Gambling firm upgrades its premier casino venues with new sports betting centres.

Posted By Grant Nelson | Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos

Edinburgh Bingo Halls Struggling For Survival

Tax hike creates difficult trading conditions for bingo venues in the Scottish capital.

Posted By Grant Nelson | Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Bingo

August 24, 2009

Russian Poker Player Wins EPT Kiev

Young Moscow poker pro Maxim Lykov wins European Poker Tour event in Ukrainian capital.

Posted By Suzanne Moore | Monday, August 24, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Poker

Sports Betting: Chelsea Favourites For Premier League Glory

Chelsea are the bookmakers' favourites for the 2009-10 Premier League following their 2-0 victory at Fulham.

Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Monday, August 24, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Sports

Bingo Operator Has No Plans To Move Offshore

Bingo and sports betting firm Gala Coral will not be relocating offshore, says chief executive Neil Goulden.

Posted By Suzanne Moore | Monday, August 24, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Bingo

888.com Is Most Visible Poker Brand

Internet search engine data shows that 888.com is leading the way for online poker portals.

Posted By Tom Travis | Monday, August 24, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Poker

August 21, 2009

Poker Players Set For Million Dollar Challenge In London

Tom Dwan's heads-up poker challenge has been taken up by experienced pro Sammy George.

Posted By Tom Travis | Friday, August 21, 2009 - 16:48 | Comments(0)
Categories: Poker

Sports Betting: Benitez Set For Anfield Exit?

Liverpool manager's future looks uncertain as sports betting firms cut their odds on his departure.

Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Friday, August 21, 2009 - 14:34 | Comments(0)
Categories: Sports

August 20, 2009

Online Bingo Firm Forced To Pull Adverts

Advertising watchdog rules that an online bingo portal's promise of free money could mislead consumers.

Posted By Tom Travis | Thursday, August 20, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Bingo

World Series Of Poker Accused Of Neglecting Amateur Players

Experienced poker player is worried that the WSOP is becoming too expensive for ordinary participants.

Posted By Tom Travis | Thursday, August 20, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Poker

Sports Betting Firms Escape Huge Payout

Punter misses out on £2 million after Ebor Handicap at York to leave bookmakers relieved.

Posted By Suzanne Moore | Thursday, August 20, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Sports

August 19, 2009

888.com Named Most Visible Online Casino

Search engine study reveals that 888.com is currently the UK's most high-profile online gambling site.

Posted By Suzanne Moore | Wednesday, August 19, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling

Sports Betting: Flintoff Backed For Ashes Glory

Winner-takes-all final Test between England and Australia creates new sports betting markets.

Posted By Grant Nelson | Wednesday, August 19, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Sports

Adelaide Casino Boosts Earnings For New Zealand Company

South Australia casino venue posts record earnings for 12-month period to June 30th.

Posted By Tom Travis | Wednesday, August 19, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos

New Bingo Boss Reveals Big Plans For Wisbech

Bingo manager intends to modernise Cambridgeshire venue in a bid to attract new players.

Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Wednesday, August 19, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Bingo

August 18, 2009

Chris Brammer Celebrates Poker Victory In Nottingham

Poker player from Southampton wins £14,000 in tournament at Nottingham's Gala Casino.

Posted By Grant Nelson | Tuesday, August 18, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Poker

Gambling Firms Offer Boost For Premier League Clubs

Sports finance expert comments on growth of football sponsorship deals involving sports betting and online casino operators.

Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Tuesday, August 18, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Sports

August 17, 2009

Edinburgh MP Speaks Out On Bingo Tax

Bingo tax hike could damage many communities in Scotland, John Barrett MP claims.

Posted By Suzanne Moore | Monday, August 17, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Bingo

Sports Betting: Bookies Relieved As Tiger Loses Out

YE Yang's surprise victory at the US PGA Championship was a good result for sports betting firms.

Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Monday, August 17, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Sports

Copenhagen Casino Involved In Poker Row

Poker player's dealer claims rejected by marketing manager at Casino Copenhagen.

Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Monday, August 17, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos

August 14, 2009

Couple Set To Marry After Bingo Meeting

Game of bingo has led to marriage for Milton Keynes couple Ron Simms and Pat Bongailas.

Posted By Grant Nelson | Friday, August 14, 2009 - 17:08 | Comments(0)
Categories: Bingo

Poker Player Takes Prize At Ladies Event In Stockport

Stockport poker tournament ends in victory for Michelle Bricknell, a card sharp from Birmingham.

Posted By Tom Travis | Friday, August 14, 2009 - 17:06 | Comments(0)
Categories: Poker

Casino Consultation Begins In South Devon

Local residents asked to comment on plans for a new casino development in Torbay.

Posted By Tom Travis | Friday, August 14, 2009 - 17:04 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos

August 13, 2009

Lib Dem MP Supports Bingo Petition

Politician supports ongoing campaign against bingo tax hike with online petition.

Posted By Suzanne Moore | Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Bingo

Investors Advised To Consider Online Gambling Market

Growth of online gambling in Europe expected to create opportunities for market investors.

Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling

Sports Betting: Hamilton Favourite For Valencia As Schumacher Pulls Out

Betting market for European Grand Prix readjusted by bookmakers following Schumacher's withdrawal.

Posted By Grant Nelson | Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Sports

August 12, 2009

Blackpool Bingo Club Celebrates Success

Bingo hall prepares for 35th anniversary hoping to maintain its longevity in the face of difficult economic conditions.

Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Wednesday, August 12, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Bingo

Rap Star To Feature In New Poker Movie

Rumours of a new poker film starring 50 Cent and Benicio Del Toro emerge.

Posted By Suzanne Moore | Wednesday, August 12, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Poker

August 11, 2009

Sports Betting: Relegation Odds Cut For Portsmouth

Rumours of financial hardship at Portsmouth cause bookmakers to slash relegation odds.

Posted By Suzanne Moore | Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Sports

Somerset Bingo Fan Celebrates Major Win

Mecca Bingo venue in Taunton sees player win big jackpot shortly after losing her job.

Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Bingo

Rupert Everett Pays Visit To Notts Bingo Hall

Actor visits bingo venue near Nottingham as part of his mission to follow in the footsteps of Lord Byron.

Posted By Grant Nelson | Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Bingo

August 10, 2009

Lily Allen Enjoys Casino Experience In Monte Carlo

Casino trip leads to an unexpected payday for Lily Allen during her holiday in the south of France.

Posted By Grant Nelson | Monday, August 10, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Entertainment

Essex Player Wins Poker Tournament In Luton

Brentwood's Gryko celebrates at Luton casino after winning over £88,800 in a poker tournament.

Posted By Grant Nelson | Monday, August 10, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Poker

North-West Bingo Venue Set For Closure

Independent bingo club on the Lancashire coast becomes the industry's latest casualty.

Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Monday, August 10, 2009 - 13:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Bingo

August 7, 2009

Next Online Sports Betting Firm Joins Offshore Exodus

British bookmaker Ladbrokes becomes the latest to announce a move to Gibraltar to evade restrictive taxes.

Posted By Grant Nelson | Friday, August 7, 2009 - 16:15 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling

Macau Poker Event Sends Invitation To Michael Phelps

APT asks Michael Phelps to put his poker skills on display in Macau after his latest record-breaking performance in the pool.

Posted By Grant Nelson | Friday, August 7, 2009 - 16:13 | Comments(0)
Categories: Poker

French Government Reveals Bingo For Africa Plan

Bingo could help France to generate funds for African aid projects, it has emerged.

Posted By Grant Nelson | Friday, August 7, 2009 - 16:11 | Comments(0)
Categories: Bingo

August 6, 2009

Final Bingo Session Takes Place At Leven Venue

Emotional bingo players head to Leven hall for final evening of cabaret and bingo prizes.

Posted By Suzanne Moore | Thursday, August 6, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Bingo

Sports Betting: Owen To Outscore His Racehorses?

Manchester United new boy Michael Owen is the subject of a new market with a sports betting firm.

Posted By Tom Travis | Thursday, August 6, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Sports

August 5, 2009

Hull Council Unveils Criteria For Casino Bidders

Local authority in Hull will judge casino bids on a list of potential benefits such as employment and additional facilities.

Posted By Grant Nelson | Wednesday, August 5, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos

Casino Plan Under Threat In Torquay

The mayor of Torbay has been urged to drop his support for a new casino development in south Devon.

Posted By Tom Travis | Wednesday, August 5, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos

Mecca Plans Further Rollout Of New Bingo Format

Bingo chain will attempt to repeat the success of its Beeston venue with other clubs around the UK.

Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Wednesday, August 5, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Bingo

August 4, 2009

Casino Games Offer Respite From Recession

Gambling boss puts success in a challenging economic climate down to the desire for escapism.

Posted By Grant Nelson | Tuesday, August 4, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos

Sports Betting: Bookies Offer New Wagers On Wilshere

Bookmakers price up new markets on Arsenal's midfield prodigy Jack Wilshere.

Posted By Suzanne Moore | Tuesday, August 4, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Sports

Bingo Players Bid Farewell To Aldridge Club

Emotions run high among members as Gala Bingo venue in Aldridge closes down.

Posted By Tom Travis | Tuesday, August 4, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Bingo

August 3, 2009

Johnstone Bingo Venue Plans Upgrade

Bingo club in Renfrewshire is looking forward to the boost of an art deco makeover.

Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Monday, August 3, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Bingo

Online Sports Betting Firm Set For Relocation

Restrictive tax regime causes online gambling firm to leave the UK for Gibraltar.

Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Monday, August 3, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Business & Finance