News Archive: Gambling News, December 2008
Showing all news items for December 2008
1st December, 2008
Comparison site 'Which Bingo' have opened the voting for this years Online Bingo Awards.
Bookies hold bets on this years Miss World
2nd December, 2008
Bookies hold bets on anything- even the world's biggest beauty contest
Feria Bingo shows promising Start
2nd December, 2008
Online Spanish Bingo Operator has successfully launched and is attracting plenty of new players.
BetFair Backs Royal Racecourse.
5th December, 2008
Ascots King George VI and Quen Elizabeth Stakes will be sponsored by Betfair and have a prize of 1million pounds, the highest ever.
Scaling back of retail business
3rd December, 2008
The start of December see's Cantor make changes and decided to shutdown sites, in an attempt to scale back
Microgaming acquires 3D software
3rd December, 2008
Microgaming will be adding 3D software to its range after the acquistion of Playwize.
4th December, 2008
Online European sports bookie firm Bwin, have announced they will be Joining the Dice Arena network.
Microgaming launch new Slot machine games
4th December, 2008
Microgaming launch new Slot machine games which will allow players to customize the software.
New Years Eve problems for Casinos
4th December, 2008
American Casinos have been cutting rates for rooms on New Years Eve. But will this encourage customers to spend.
Online bookie Sportingbet announce's impressive revenue results
5th December, 2008
Online sports bookie, sporting bet have announced a 45% increase in operating profits for the three months to 31 October.
The benefits of Affiliate Marketing
5th December, 2008
The online gaming industry is full of affiliates advertising on behalf of operators. But many are unaware of how affiliate marketing works.
Internet Gambling Rates Among America's Youth
5th December, 2008
The youth of America are slowly getting more and more into internet gambling
Betbull Concentrate on Spanish and German Markets
8th December, 2008
Online Betting exchange operator Betbull will be focusing on Growth in German and Spanish markets.
8th December, 2008
888ladies have now been awarded the CamCare certificate.
9th December, 2008
Online casino affiliate programme has successfully launched their new online CAP TV service.
9th December, 2008
Gala Coral find 2008 tough but begin to recover and look to continue this trend into 2009
Major Online Gaming Verticals close gap on Poker
10th December, 2008
Initial Poker rebrand and change their name to Initial Rewards to reflect the shift in public demand for other online gaming verticals
10th December, 2008
Online Poker is difficult to access in the US but millions are still taking part in games which are provided by foreign operators.
ASA bans Paddy Power Betting Campaign
10th December, 2008
The ASA have moved to ban a Paddy Power Ad Campaign after complaints suggested it was discrediting.
10th December, 2008
Land based casino's are being forced to shut after a tough business year has seen visitor numbers and revenue fall.
Gambling on Britain's coolest man
11th December, 2008
It's a title all men are desperate to win. But who are the favourites and what are the odds for this years Zoo's coolest British male award.
11th December, 2008
The long awaited PlayStation Home has been released today after beeing prespond twice.
Vegas Strip Struggles in Recession
12th December, 2008
We all know that the current global financial crisis is taking it's toll on several industries and business, but Vegas is usually immune for economic pressures.
12th December, 2008
The X factor final takes place this weekend and several UK bookies are holding bets on who will in this years competition.
15th December, 2008
Christmas is always a extremely busy time for UK bookies and its no different this year, with thousands betting on several predictions and events!
15th December, 2008
The Norwegian government have announced new legislation which will ban financial transactions made online between consumers and gambling sites.
15th December, 2008
Titan Poker's ECOOP III leaves titanpoker.com players with a good bank balance for the Christmas period.
15th December, 2008
Sky Bingo have launched their new site this month after it's makeover.
PKR player wins third Poker Premier League
15th December, 2008
JC Tran of PKR poker won the third Premier League last week beating off competition from 13 top professionals.
16th December, 2008
Suspicious betting lead to bookmakers suspending betting on the outcome of a snooker match.
888 Expand its Bingo Empire Further
16th December, 2008
888 will be launching three new networks in early 2009, increasing their share of the online bingo market.
Platinum Bingo nominated for Site of the Year
17th December, 2008
The competition for online bingo sites is huge but new operator Platinum Bingo has impressed many and been nominated for several awards.
Bingo Jetset, Adding Class To The Online Market
17th December, 2008
Bingo Jetset is to be the new boy on the online bingo block positioning itself as the premium alternative
2010 til US Gaming Industry Pick Up
17th December, 2008
The US Gaming Industry is predicted to suffer during the next year, and then picking up in 2010.
17th December, 2008
Online gambling has been on the rise for several years know and is still growing, but where did it all start?
TV shows- be careful how you bet
17th December, 2008
Be careful how you bet when it comes to TV shows and predicting winners
Dice Arena is added to Eurobet Portfolio
18th December, 2008
Eurobet announced today that they will be adding Dice Arena to their profolio.
Compulsive Gambler loses Court Case
18th December, 2008
William Hill win law case after a complusive gambler tries to sue for lack of 'duty of care'
18th December, 2008
The Asian-Pacific gaming company will go on to sponsor Fire&Ice
19th December, 2008
Bingo Day has continued to make changes to its online site and make improvements to cater for its players
Poker portal sees huge rise in visitors
19th December, 2008
An italian poker portal has seen a huge rise in the amount of visitors since its re-launch in August.
Bingo players flock to online sites over Christmas!
22nd December, 2008
The numbers of online bingo players taking part in games is set to rise dramatically in the coming few days with players.
22nd December, 2008
Sky Poker this Christmas have some great tournaments ready.
Online Gambling firm sign mobile gaming deal
22nd December, 2008
Online gaming provider Gala Coral, have announced a new three year deal with Mfuse to provide the appropriate mobile technology to allow players to play on a hand held device.
22nd December, 2008
An American online casino has ceased trading after less than 2 months.
Tony McAlister has been appointed at Betfair
22nd December, 2008
Betfair finally find a replacement for Rorie Devine as Chief Technology Officer.
British Casino Plans Fall Victim to Economy
23rd December, 2008
The economic situtation has caused British Casino Goups to change their minds on bidding for licenses.
23rd December, 2008
It's been a tough year for online gambling and pretty much every business or industry sector in the UK. But what does the new year have in store?
New Chief technology officer appointed at Betfair
23rd December, 2008
Online betting exchange Betfair have announced the appointment of a new technological officer.
Women Challenge gaming Stereotype
23rd December, 2008
Online gaming research has found that more and more women are now playing. moving away from the stereotype of an online multiplayer gamer.
2008 an eventful year for online Gambling.
23rd December, 2008
It's been a very eventful year for the online gambling industry. Here's a look at some of the major events throughout 2008.
Paying Bills leaves Atlantic City Struggling
30th December, 2008
Atlantic City has seen revenue fall for a second year after 28 years of growth.
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