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Gaming News Archives » 2009 » OctoberOctober 30, 2009 Online Casino Announces Jackpot Winners
Players based in Germany and Canada scooped major online slot machine jackpots earlier this month.
 US Poker Show To Feature UK Player
The new series of High Stakes Poker will feature British poker pro Andrew Feldman.
 Sports Betting: New Markets On North London Derby
Saturday's north London derby at the Emirates sees sports betting operators create special markets for football punters.
October 29, 2009 Bingo Helps To Fight Crime In Oxfordshire
A new campaign by community support officers in Oxfordshire incorporates bingo to warn people about security threats.
 Slot Machine Venue To Replace Portsmouth Casino
Portsmouth's Mint Casino is due to close in November to make way for a new electronic gaming venue.
 Casino Event Planned For Charity Fundraiser
Casino games will help to generate funds for a branch of Cancer Research UK in Kidderminster.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 11:59 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos  New Online Bingo Show Launched By Five
A new internet-only bingo show has been introduced as part of Five's gambling services.
 Bookmakers Suggest Brown Is Set For Hull Exit
Sports betting firms have drastically cut their odds on Phil Brown leaving Premier League strugglers Hull City.
 Black Country Bingo Hall Set For Makeover
The Mecca Bingo club in Oldbury is set to be converted into a Full House entertainment venue.
October 28, 2009 Sports Betting: Swine Flu To Hit Premier League?
Swine flu is the subject of a special football market with sports betting firm William Hill.
 Bingo Players Celebrate Jackpot Wins
Members of Beacon Bingo have been enjoying success on the firm's electronic gaming terminals.
 Sports Betting: Haye Backed To Topple Valuev
David Haye is receiving support from British punters in the lead-up to his clash with Nikolay Valuev, according to sports betting operators.
 Casinos Are Crucial For Tourism, Says Packer
James Packer believes that Crown's two casinos in Australia are tourism assets for the country.
Posted By Tom Travis | Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 12:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos  Casino Village Planned In Ireland
A replica of the White House will form the centrepiece of a new casino resort planned by Irish developers.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 12:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos October 27, 2009 Norwich Backs Up Lucky Location Claims
Norwich deserves its reputation as one of the UK's luckiest bingo locations, according to a local newspaper.
 888.com Unveils Advertising Campaign For Slots Jackpot
Dom Joly features in 888.com's new advertising drive for the online slots game Pirates' Millions.
 New Zealand Casino Adds Three-Card Poker
Three-card poker is now available at Christchurch Casino in New Zealand.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Tuesday, October 27, 2009 - 12:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos October 26, 2009 Sports Betting: Middlesbrough Set For Promotion Under Strachan?
Confirmation of Gordon Strachan's appointment at Middlesbrough has created new sports betting markets.
 New Slot Machine Set For UK Launch
A West Yorkshire-based company plans to introduce a new slot machine in pubs and clubs.
October 23, 2009 Sports Betting: Spotlight On Big Four Managers
Bookmaker offers new bets on the longevity of the Premier League's top managers.
 Bingo Winner Donates Money To Charity
One lucky Merseyside bingo player is giving £2,000 of her jackpot to charitable causes.
October 22, 2009 Maths Cannot Predict Roulette Numbers, Says Expert
Maths guru offers an explanation for Derren Brown's recent failure to beat the roulette wheel.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos  Sheffield Casino To Get New Poker Room
New poker facilities are on the way for Sheffield's Napoleons Casino in the new year.
 Bingo Operator Says Harrogate Is Luckiest Town
Harrogate is the luckiest town in the country for bingo wins, while the north-east is the most fortunate region.
October 21, 2009 Bingo Hall Workers Set Out For Everest
Gala Coral's fundraising team are making their way to Mount Everest for a high-altitude game of bingo.
 Aberdeen Casino Receives Green Light For 24-Hour Gaming
The Granite City now has two venues providing round-the-clock casino games.
Posted By Tom Travis | Wednesday, October 21, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos  Sports Betting: Liverpool Set For European Exit?
Liverpool's odds of Champions League glory have been lengthened again by bookmakers following last night's action.
October 20, 2009 Poker Tournament Gets Underway In Warsaw
The European Poker Tour has arrived in Poland for the fourth event of the season.
 Sports Betting Operator Announces Revenue Dip
Third-quarter revenues are down at William Hill following a punter-friendly run of football results.
 London Casinos Could Be Up For Sale
Rumours suggest that two of the capital's high-profile casinos will soon be on the market.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Tuesday, October 20, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Business & Finance  Online Bingo Firm Goes Pink For Cancer Charity
Special games at William Hill Bingo will help to raise money for Breast Cancer Care this week.
October 19, 2009 Sports Betting: Goal Difference To Decide Premier League Title?
Chelsea and Manchester United are now joint favourites to win the Premier League with some sports betting operators.
 New Casino Venue Opens in Dundee
The Dundee G Casino opened its doors to the public for the first time on Friday (October 16th).
October 16, 2009 Online Sports Betting Firm To Make Voluntary Racing Payments
The Horserace Betting Levy Board will receive ten per cent of online bookmaker Sportingbet.com's gross profits on British racing wagers.
 Gaming Boss Explains New Approach To Bingo
Mecca's new Nottingham venue represents the future for the UK bingo industry, according to Rank chief executive Ian Burke.
 Sega Preparing To Launch Online Casino
Japan's video game giant Sega is entering the online casino and poker market.
 Bingo Portal Announces Emmerdale Sponsorship Deal
ITV's Emmerdale will be sponsored by online bingo firm tombola from November.
October 15, 2009 World Cup Sports Betting: Odds Cut On Squad Place For Crouch
A brace against Belarus sees sports betting firms reduce their odds on Peter Crouch featuring in Fabio Capello's World Cup squad.
 New Casino Complex Planned In Australia
Plans are underway to establish a new casino venue in the Australian state of Victora.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Thursday, October 15, 2009 - 15:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos  Macau Could Ease Casino Development, Says Wynn
New regulations could slow down the expansion of the Cotai Strip, the bustling casino district of Macau.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Thursday, October 15, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos  Australian Billionaire Increases Casino Holding
Billionaire businessman James Packer has bought three per cent of Crown's shares to push his stake in the Australian casino operator above 40 per cent.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Thursday, October 15, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos October 14, 2009 Merchant Enjoys Alternative Bingo Night In London
Stephen Merchant was present at a recent meeting of London's Underground Rebel Bingo Club.
 Betting Exchanges Banned Under French Online Gambling Law
New French gambling legislation could prohibit online betting exchanges from operating in the country.
 Sports Betting: Platt Set For Notts County Job?
Rumours about the identity of the next Notts County manager have shaken up sports betting markets this week.
October 13, 2009 Portsmouth Sea Fort Could Be Casino
An auction will decide the fate of an armoured sea fort which could be used as an unusual casino venue.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos October 12, 2009 Sports Betting: Green Still Favourite For World Cup Start
Bookmakers keep Robert Green as favourite to claim the England goalkeeper's jersey in South Africa.
 Bingo Operator Reveals Revenue Boost
The owner of Mecca Bingo and Grosvenor Casinos has given a positive outlook for the remainder of the year.
 Student Develops New Blackjack Technology
A Dundee student's casino computer system can spot card counters at blackjack tables.
October 9, 2009 Sports Betting Firms Curse Lack Of Football Draws
Bookmaker reveals that the scarcity of draws in top-flight football matches is damaging its profit margin.
October 8, 2009 Bath Councillors Discuss Casino Benefits
Council meeting hears that a casino venue could be the answer to budget concerns in Bath.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Thursday, October 8, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos October 7, 2009 Bingo Event Raises Charity Funds In Watford
A Watford charity teamed up with Mecca Bingo players to raise money and awareness.
 Online Bingo Portal Unveils Deal Or No Deal
The popular gameshow Deal Or No Deal is now available in online bingo format.
 Sports Betting: Portsmouth Still Fancied For Drop
Paul Hart's struggling side are still the bookmakers' favourites to be relegated from the Premier League this season.
October 6, 2009 Coventry Casino Set For Grand Reopening
The G Casino in Coventry is planning to mark its relaunch with a 1980s-inspired celebration.
 Singapore Casinos Hope To Benefit From Economic Recovery
Singapore's two new casino resorts will offer luxury gambling facilities aimed at international visitors.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Tuesday, October 6, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos October 5, 2009 Sports Betting: Bookmaker Pays Out £1m On Sea The Stars
Historic Longchamp victory for Sea The Stars leaves bookmakers counting the cost.
 Bingo Operator To Write Off £540m Debt
An equity deal will see lenders write off debts of £540 million for the gambling group Gala Coral.
October 2, 2009 Derren Brown Set For Casino Challenge
TV illusionist Derren Brown is ending his latest Channel 4 series with a roulette-themed stunt.
 Loughborough Bingo Hall Adds Outdoor Gaming Area
A bingo venue is hoping to attract more players with its new outdoor structure.
 Sports Betting: Wenger To Stay At Arsenal Until 2013?
Bookmakers have opened new markets on Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger's future plans.
October 1, 2009 Kent Casino Hosts Polish Night
Polish speakers are encouraged to try their luck at the G Casino in Thanet on Monday October 5th.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Thursday, October 1, 2009 - 15:05 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos  Online Gambling Firm Looking Forward To 2010
Sports betting boss Patrick Kennedy has seen encouraging signs for online gambling markets next year.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Thursday, October 1, 2009 - 15:03 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling  Celebrity Bingo Show To Return
Showbiz Bingo is back on the schedule at Gala TV, with special guests such as Strictly Come Dancing's Camilla Dallerup set to feature.
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