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September 30, 2009

Three more numbers game venues will become Beacon Bingo clubs

Three Bingo Clubs Get New Name

Beacon Bingo has rebranded three numbers game venues and announced a special promotion to celebrate.
Posted By Tom Travis | Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
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Ronaldo has been in outstanding form for Real Madrid this season

Sports Betting: Ronaldo To Outscore Rooney In Europe?

One bookmaker is offering a special wager on Wayne Rooney versus Cristiano Ronaldo.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
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Bingo workers set for Everest expedition

British Man Set To Play Bingo On Mount Everest

A group of Gala Bingo employees are preparing to play the game on the world's tallest mountain.
Posted By Tom Travis | Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
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The Ugly Betty stars have been booked in at a Bahamas casino

Bahamas Casino Used As Ugly Betty Location

The Atlantis Resort and Casino is set to feature in an upcoming episode of Ugly Betty, it has emerged.
Posted By Tom Travis | Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
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September 29, 2009

Mark Hughes' Manchester City have won five out of six in the Premier League

Sports Betting: City's Title Odds Shortened After Latest Victory

Fifth win of the season for Manchester City prompts sports betting firms to cut their league title odds.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Tuesday, September 29, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
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More prize money at stake for pub poker players in the UK

Pub Poker Prize Gets Bigger

A gambling rule change means that Redtooth Poker will be able to offer players more prize money this year.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Tuesday, September 29, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
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September 28, 2009

Online casino firms are in a good position, according to report

Online Casinos Thriving Despite Recession, Says Report

One analyst firm has given a positive outlook for online gambling operators as the economic recovery begins.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Monday, September 28, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
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Gala Bingo has opted to close its venue in Dudley

Bingo Industry Hit By Another Venue Closure

A Dudley venue has become the latest victim of Gala Bingo's club closures.
Posted By Tom Travis | Monday, September 28, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
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September 25, 2009

Phil Brown is under pressure at Hull City

Sports Betting: Odds Cut On Hull Exit For Brown

Cup defeat causes bookmakers to cut their odds on Phil Brown leaving Hull City.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Friday, September 25, 2009 - 13:07 | Comments(0)
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Special version of bingo adopted by police in Somerset

Bingo Helps To Fight Crime In Somerset

A special bingo game has proved to be a hit with elderly residents in one Somerset town.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Friday, September 25, 2009 - 13:03 | Comments(0)
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Scarborough could soon get a second casino

Casino Open Day Takes Place In Scarborough

Plans for a new casino in Scarborough continue with an open day for prospective investors and developers.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Friday, September 25, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
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September 24, 2009

Wisbech bingo club has re-opened under a new name

Wisbech Bingo Players Enjoy Prizes

Cambridgeshire bingo venue celebrates relaunch with two major prizes for its members.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Thursday, September 24, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
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New online slot game unveiled by casino portal

Online Casino Launches New Slot Game

Bejeweled is the latest online slot machine to be unveiled by Virgin Casino.
Posted By Tom Travis | Thursday, September 24, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
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September 23, 2009

An online slots player hit the jackpot

Italian Player Stunned By Online Slots Jackpot

Major online slot machine jackpot came as a surprise to Sandra from Italy earlier this month.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Wednesday, September 23, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
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Sol Campbell has left Notts County after making just one appearance

Sports Betting: New Markets On Campbell's Next Club

Sol Campbell's surprise departure from Notts County has shaken up sports betting markets.
Posted By Tom Travis | Wednesday, September 23, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
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Agent008 Celebrates Bingo Birthday

Agent008 Celebrates Bingo Birthday

Agent008 from online bingo website 888ladies celebrated their birthday yesterday.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Wednesday, September 23, 2009 - 13:05 | Comments(0)
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Slash Confirmed For Mirage Casino Anniversary

The Mirage hotel and casino is celebrating its 20th anniversary and celebrity guitarist Slash has been confirmed to perform at it.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Wednesday, September 23, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
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September 22, 2009

Bingo chain wants members to send in their favourite recipes

Mecca Bingo Continues Search For Best Recipes

British food lovers are being urged to send in their prized recipes to Mecca Bingo.
Posted By Tom Travis | Tuesday, September 22, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
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Casino is boosting its marketing presence at Carrow Road

Norfolk Casino Launches Partnership With Norwich City

A Great Yarmouth gambling venue has entered into a sponsorship and marketing agreement with a local football club.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Tuesday, September 22, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
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September 21, 2009

Bingo club in Somerset becomes the latest to close down

Yeovil Bingo Venue Announces Closure

The Top Ten bingo club in Yeovil is set to close down as the numbers game industry continues to struggle.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Monday, September 21, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
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Michael Owen was on target in the derby win for Manchester United

Sports Betting: Bookmakers Curse Late Winner At Old Trafford

Michael Owen's stoppage-time winner delighted Manchester United fans but left sports betting firms feeling aggrieved.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Monday, September 21, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
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Floating casino games could be on the way in Barrow

Floating Casino Plan Gets Positive Reaction

Plans to turn a pleasure ship into a new gambling venue have been well received in Barrow.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Monday, September 21, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
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September 18, 2009

Casino workers make fundraising effort

Casino Employees Complete Charity Challenge

Casino workers have successfully completed a climbing challenge to raise money for a local hospice.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Friday, September 18, 2009 - 18:06 | Comments(0)
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Online bingo player celebrates win

Bingo Game Pays Off Mortgage For Online Player

Mecca Bingo is to pay off a year's mortgage for one lucky online player.
Posted By Tom Travis | Friday, September 18, 2009 - 18:05 | Comments(0)
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Future online gambling trends predicted at industry conference

Media To Play Crucial Role in Online Gambling Developments

The media is set to play a significant part in the development of the online gaming industry.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Friday, September 18, 2009 - 18:00 | Comments(0)
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September 17, 2009

Casino games on the agenda in Southampton

Casino Consultation Launched In Southampton

The debate over plans for a new casino venue in Southampton is set to begin.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Thursday, September 17, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
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Derren Brown will visit a secret casino location for the roulette stunt

Derren Brown Set For Roulette Challenge

Channel 4's Derren Brown is aiming to beat the odds at roulette with a viewer's money.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Thursday, September 17, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
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September 16, 2009

West Ham are sponsored by online bookmaker SBOBET

Sports Betting Firm Extends West Ham Sponsorship

West Ham United confirm extension to sponsorship deal with online bookmaker SBOBET.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Wednesday, September 16, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
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Bingo venue enjoys fundraising success

Southampton Bingo Club Raises Charity Funds

Staff and members at Southampton bingo hall get involved in charity fundraising campaign.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Wednesday, September 16, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
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Casino gaming on the way in Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes Casino Plan Gets Green Light

Xscape gets planning permission for new casino development from Milton Keynes Council.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Wednesday, September 16, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
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September 15, 2009

Bingo winner setting out for Las Vegas

Online Bingo Winner Heading To Las Vegas

Bingo jackpot leads to Las Vegas holiday for online gamer in West Yorkshire.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Tuesday, September 15, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
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Juan Martin del Potro is the new US Open tennis champion

Sports Betting: Bookmakers Hail Del Potro

Argentina's Del Potro causes upset in US Open final to delight sports betting firms.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Tuesday, September 15, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
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Floating casino plan unveiled in Barrow

Floating Casino On The Way In Barrow

A new off-shore gambling venue could soon be established in Barrow-in-Furness.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Tuesday, September 15, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
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September 14, 2009

Bingo fans encouraged to try a different version of the game

National Theatre Hosts Musical Bingo In London

Bingo with a musical twist comes to London in the form of a new event at the Royal National Theatre.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Monday, September 14, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
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Fabio Capello has led England to the 2010 World Cup finals

World Cup Expected To Break Sports Betting Records

Bookmakers are anticipating record-breaking betting markets for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Monday, September 14, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
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Phil Ivey has been nominated for the Poker Hall of Fame

Poker Hall of Fame Candidates Announced

Numerous World Series of Poker bracelet-winners will battle it out to be inducted into the game's history books.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Monday, September 14, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
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September 11, 2009

George Burley's future as Scotland manager looks uncertain

Scotland's World Cup Failure Turns The Odds Against Burley

Scotland's defeat to Holland has put manager George Burley's job in the spotlight.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Friday, September 11, 2009 - 16:55 | Comments(0)
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Milton Keynes casino developer launches fresh bid for planning permission

Entrepreneur To Seek Casino Planning Permission

Plans for a new casino in Milton Keynes are to be tabled by developers for the second time.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Friday, September 11, 2009 - 16:51 | Comments(0)
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England will aim to lift the World Cup in South Africa next summer

England's World Cup Qualification To Benefit Bookmakers

Boookmakers are set to benefit from England's World Cup qualification.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Friday, September 11, 2009 - 16:47 | Comments(0)
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London hosts the World Series of Poker Europe

London Prepares For Elite Poker Action

The World Series of Poker Europe gets underway in London on September 17th.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Friday, September 11, 2009 - 16:40 | Comments(0)
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Casino project still up in the air for Isle of Man developer

Isle Of Man Casino Proposal Still Being Considered

Planning authorities are yet to decide on the new casino project at the Mount Murray hotel resort.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Friday, September 11, 2009 - 16:39 | Comments(0)
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September 10, 2009

Andy Murray lost to Marin Cilic at the US Open

Online Bookmaker Reduces Murray's BBC Crown Chances

The Scot's US Open defeat has lowered his odds of picking up the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award with bookmakers.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Thursday, September 10, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
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Victory for UK-based online poker player.

UK Gamer Wins World Championship Of Online Poker Event

The PokerStars World Championship of Online Poker has declared its first UK winner.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Thursday, September 10, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
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Stan Collymore hosts a phone-in show on TalkSport Radio

Sports Betting Firm Signs Deal With TalkSport Radio

Match Day Live, The Jeremy Kyle Show and Football First are set to partner with Betfair after the company signed a new deal with TalkSport.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Thursday, September 10, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
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Blow for online gambling firms in Europe

EU Makes Online Gambling Decision

Gambling sites may be banned by European Union (EU) member states following a EU ruling.
Posted By Tom Travis | Thursday, September 10, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
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September 9, 2009

Phillip Schofield hosts ITV1's The Cube

Online Bingo Portal Sponsors ITV1 Game Show

A popular online gambling site has sponsored a primetime Saturday night ITV1 show.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Wednesday, September 9, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
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Online gaming firm set to make deal with Italian poker company

Online Gambling Firm Set To Buy Italian Poker Operator

Gioco Digitale is close to being taken over by bwin for an estimated £87 million.
Posted By Tom Travis | Wednesday, September 9, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
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David Beckham is the subject of new sports betting markets.

Sports Betting: Beckham Set For Premier League Return?

Bookmakers price up the market on a new Premier League club for England star David Beckham.
Posted By Tom Travis | Wednesday, September 9, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
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September 8, 2009

Bingo comes in handy for charity fundraiser in Essex

Bingo Games Raise Money For Charity In Essex

Bingo nights help fundraiser to generate money for breast cancer causes in Essex.
Posted By Tom Travis | Tuesday, September 8, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
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Tom Brake MP supports the bingo petition

Lib Dem MP Joins Bingo Fight

Government should provide more support for struggling local bingo clubs, says Tom Brake MP.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Tuesday, September 8, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
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England's Adil Rashid gave an impressive all-round performance in the first one-day match

Sports Betting: Punters Back Australian One-Day Whitewash

Bookmaker cuts prices on Australia thrashing England in the 50-over, seven-game series.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Tuesday, September 8, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
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Online poker growth is driving gaming software firm's success.

Software Firm Boosted By Online Poker Demand

Gambling technology firm Playtech has recorded revenue rises of more than ten per cent in the past six months.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Tuesday, September 8, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
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Plan for a new casino is gathering pace in Scarborough

Scarborough Council Hosts Open Day For Casino Bidders

Scarborough is hoping to secure the development of a second casino in the town at the end of this month.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Tuesday, September 8, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
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September 7, 2009

Taurus is the luckiest sign for bingo players

Bingo Operator Reveals Luckiest Zodiac Sign

Survey of bingo jackpots finds that Taurus is the UK's luckiest sign of the zodiac.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Monday, September 7, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
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Defoe has been in impressive form for club and country

Sports Betting: Defoe Set For Starting Role?

Bookmakers offer new bets on in-form England striker Jermain Defoe for Croatia match.
Posted By Tom Travis | Monday, September 7, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
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Roulette games coming to Five's late-night schedule

Live Casino Gaming To Make TV Debut

UK broadcaster will show live and interactive roulette games produced by NetPlay.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Monday, September 7, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
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September 4, 2009

Big Bingo Win For Lynn53

Big Bingo Win For Lynn53

One lucky online bingo player recently scooped nearly £9,000 with 888ladies.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Friday, September 4, 2009 - 11:46 | Comments(0)
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Kurt Russell is reported to gamble at the Atlantis Paradise Island casino.

Casinos Can Be Great For Celebrity Spotting

Casinos offer gamers a great opportunity to spot celebrities, one industry commentator has suggested.
Posted By Tom Travis | Friday, September 4, 2009 - 08:24 | Comments(0)
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Casinos in Macau saw revenues increase in August

Macau Casinos Post Record Earnings For August

Record monthly earnings suggest Macau's casino industry is already bouncing back from the financial crisis.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Friday, September 4, 2009 - 07:00 | Comments(0)
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Barcelona hosts the latest European Poker Tour event

Barcelona Prepares For European Poker Tour Event

The latest leg of the European Poker Tour gets underway at a Barcelona casino this weekend.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Friday, September 4, 2009 - 07:00 | Comments(0)
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September 3, 2009

Caribbean casinos offer gambling next to the beach

Caribbean Casino Market On The Rise

Travel publication predicts major growth for casino tourism in the Caribbean.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Thursday, September 3, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
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Newcastle United are attracting sports betting interest

Sports Betting: Newcastle Backed For Unbeaten Run

Bookmaker offers special football market as Newcastle United's undefeated run continues.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Thursday, September 3, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
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September 2, 2009

Sports betting firm has sponsored West Ham since December 2008

West Ham Chief Executive Thanks Sports Betting Sponsor

Sports betting firm played an important role in West Ham's recent player acquisition, says chief executive.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Wednesday, September 2, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
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Numbers come up for bingo players in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Bingo Players Share £92k Jackpot

Joy for Gala Bingo players in Edinburgh due to shared High 5 jackpot win.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Wednesday, September 2, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(1)
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Gala Bingo fundraisers are heading to Mount Everest in October

Online Bingo Firm Launches Charity Game For Everest Trek

Charity Everest expedition inspires new numbers game at Gala Bingo's online portal.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Wednesday, September 2, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
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Bingo clubs struggling in north-west resort

Another Blackpool Bingo Hall Forced To Close

Apollo Bingo is set to join the list of recently closed numbers game venues in Blackpool.
Posted By Tom Travis | Wednesday, September 2, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
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September 1, 2009

Federer beat Andy Murray to win the US Open in 2008

Sports Betting: Federer Backed For US Open Glory

Bookmaker sees plenty of support for Roger Federer in US Open sports betting markets.
Posted By Tom Travis | Tuesday, September 1, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
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Casino games coming to the iPhone

US Casino To Release iPhone Application

A new virtual casino application is being developed by the MGM Grand at Foxwoods for Apple's smartphone.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Tuesday, September 1, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
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Bingo fans were surprised to learn that Neath club is closing down

South Wales Bingo Hall Set For Closure

Neath venue has become the latest casualty of the struggle facing the UK bingo industry.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Tuesday, September 1, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
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Amateur poker player celebrates championship victory

Chris Mason Wins Amateur Poker Title In Nottingham

Poker player Chris Mason wins amateur crown at Nottingham card venue.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Tuesday, September 1, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
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