News Archive: Gambling News, January 2009

Showing all news items for January 2009

'Quick Seven' Partners

5th January, 2009

Eletracade have decided to partner with Innovative Gaming in order to produce co-distribute the new online game 'Quick Seven'

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Online Gambling in 2009

6th January, 2009

It's the beginning of a new year and online gaming firms will be hoping for successful 2009.

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Asian Gambling Resort Struggles

6th January, 2009

The gambling resort of Macau on China's south east coast has reported a steep fall in profits as many of the cities casino struggle in the global recession.

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Gambling Authorties investigate Sports Betting

6th January, 2009

Gambling Commission launch investigation after allogations from bookmakers

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Online Casino ad Banned

7th January, 2009

Online Casino operator Ladbrokes have had their TV advert banned by the ASA after a complaint by a member of public.

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Possible Statutory Levy to be imposed on Gamlbing industry

8th January, 2009

The gambling industry could be forced to pay a Statutory Levy fund after industry operators fell £1.2 million short of donations last year.

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Gaming Media Group Looks Forward to 2009

7th January, 2009

It's not all doom and gloom in the recession as Gaming Media Group see profits increase and expand plans.

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Is The Future Bright? Is The Future Online?

7th January, 2009

With revenues droping, Las Vegas strip casinos look to the internet to help save their profits

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Mob boss charged in illegal Betting Ring

7th January, 2009

A Philadelphia mob boss has been charged with organizing an illegal betting ring in at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City.

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WhichBingo UK announces the 2008 'Online Bingo Oscars' Awards

7th January, 2009

The WhichBingo Online Bingo Awards were announced today

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PKR upgrade software and gameply for the New year

7th January, 2009

PKR are one arguably the most forward thinking, innovative and unique online poker operator on the web. Here are their plans for 2009!

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Poker stars dominating Online Poker market

8th January, 2009

Poker Stars is the biggest online poker operator of its kind and it has been reported that it now attracts around 35% of the entire market.

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$1 million Challenge goes out to the online poker world

9th January, 2009

Online Poker player Tom Dwan has decieded to put out a $1 million dollar challenge to anyone in cyberspace, in order to prove he is the best player

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Affiliates allowed to bid for Google Adwords

9th January, 2009

UK gambling affiliates are now allowed to bid on Google Ad words.

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Vegas Casino's to open online Betting sites?

9th January, 2009

Land Based Casino's are considering opening online betting sites in a bid to increase revenues and attract new players.

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Ladbrokes to appeal on ASA ban

9th January, 2009

UK based gambling operator Ladbrokes have announced that they will be appealing against the ban imposed on a recent TV advert promoting their casino site.

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Casino Project Stalled

12th January, 2009

Another Casino construction project has been stalled amid financial concerns.and economic in stability.

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Good news for Gambling Industry

12th January, 2009

Strict slot machines rules on minimum bets and maximum jackpots have been relaxed after successful government lobbying.

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Mergers and Acquisitions lead Online Gaming market in 2009

12th January, 2009

Online gaming markets look good in 2009 as M7A and consolidation rekindel investor interest.

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Gala Bingo Release new TV advert

12th January, 2009

Online Bingo Operator Gala Bingo have released a new bingo advert promoting their £ 20 free sign up offer.

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Fire and Ice 2009

12th January, 2009

One of the biggest events in the gaming industry is due to take place 28th January and the Venue has been announced.

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Gone Bingo in for a busy 2009

12th January, 2009

Gone Bingo has quickly risen to the top of the bingo operator pile and has now attracted huge numbers of new players.

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Questions asked on Australian Gambling laws

13th January, 2009

Australian Gambling laws have been questioned after industry members claim that online website have an advantage of land based casinos and betting stores.

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Taiwan to become new Gambling hotspot?

13th January, 2009

The Taiwan government has recently announced that it will legalize gambling on outlying islands in a bid to improve the regions economey.

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Casino Riva Improve site for 2009

13th January, 2009

Online gaming operator Casino Riva have announced an upgraded version of their software will be place for the New year

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The Story of Foxy Bingo

16th January, 2009

Foxy Bingo is now arguably the UK's biggest online, but how did they become so successful?

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Mfuse go to the Expo

13th January, 2009

The Mobile gaming provider Mfuse plans to unveil its 3 new products at this months ICEi

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Las Vegas Takes a Tax Hit

13th January, 2009

Economist debate the near future of Las Vegas and speculate as to whether taxes enforced in California will effect Las Vages' tourism.

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Taxation expected for Turkish online Gaming Industry

14th January, 2009

Turkish Gaming sites will be forced to pay a levy tax on after reports found that the industry was unstable and largely unregulated.

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Government Catch Children Gambling

14th January, 2009

An investigation by the Gambling Commission has found that a third of uk gambling allow children to bet online.

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Has luck Run Out For Macau

14th January, 2009

With a slump in profits Asian equivilant to Las Vegas, Macau strives to bring in more high-rollers to fund its dramatic expansion plans

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Online Bookies Hold Bets on Obamaina

15th January, 2009

These day's its difficult to find bookies which don't allow bets on any events be it sporting, TV, entertainment or Political. Here's a round up of the latest Novelty bets paddy power are holding.

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Poker Ace is a Drop Out

15th January, 2009

A Norwegian girl has found herself to be a dab hand at the game of poker after dropping out of high school

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Online Bingo site offers new Promotions for 2009

15th January, 2009

Online Bingo site Littlewoods had a impressive year in 2008 and are planning on continuing their impressive growth in 2009.

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PKR Continues To Excel

15th January, 2009

PKR seems to be growing even with the economic downturn.

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B Connected Online is launched

16th January, 2009

B Connected Online is launched by Boyd Gaming in effort to consolidate customers gaming needs.

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The Future of Online Betting

16th January, 2009

Online Betting is now a multi million pound business. There are now hundreds of sites around the world offering a huge range of betting markets. But is the future for online bookies?

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Crown Bingo Rasie money for Charity

16th January, 2009

Crown Bingo are one of the UK's most respected online bingo sites offering player the chance to win huge cash prizes!

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Bet 365 the Original Online Bookie?

16th January, 2009

Bet 365 are one of the original sports betting sites. But where does the site's future lay?

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32 Red to offer new financial betting product.

19th January, 2009

Online gaming operator 32 Red is best known for its excellent online casino service, however the brand is now offering online betting on financial markets as well bingo.

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Place Your Spread-Bets Gentlemen please!

19th January, 2009

Victor Chandler lanch their new joint venture with Worldspread a Dublin based spread-betting company, to be called Victor Chandler Financials

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Obama for online Gambling?

19th January, 2009

Barack Obama will be sworn in as the new US president in Washington DC tomorrow and the online gaming is also hoping for "change"

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Casinos in Competition

19th January, 2009

The Blue Chips Casino in Michigan plans to open a new hotel in its resort in order to compete with area rival the Four Winds.

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Betting no longer limited to sports

19th January, 2009

Betting is no longer limited to just sports. People can now bet on all sorts of things, especially reality TV shows.

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William Hill Shares Increase

19th January, 2009

UK based Gambling giant Will Hill have announced a 10% increase in Shares on Thursday. The company had a solid year in terms of net gaming revenues and is looking to build upon this in 2009.

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Obama inauguration Betting

20th January, 2009

It's being billed as the biggest TV moment ever in US history and today billions around the world will watch Barack Obama sworn in as the new US President.

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Super Bowl Stimulates Gambling Industry

20th January, 2009

The annual event is widely regarded as the highlight of the sport gambling calendar. And even with the current economic climate punters are expected to bet millions

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Littlewoods Bingo Save Ad From Being Banned

20th January, 2009

A complaint was put to the ASA by one viewer about the implications put foraward in Littlewoods Bingo ad, but was overruled and dismissed by the ASA.

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Entertainment announced for Fire and Ice 2009

20th January, 2009

This years fire and ice DJ's have been announced and the party is only a few days away. It's one of the biggest occasion's in the UK gambling industry and promises to be a memorable event.

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Online Casino signs deal with Income Access

20th January, 2009

Income Access provide online affiliate marketing solutions for a wide range of clients and now they will work on behalf of online casino LuckyLiveCasino.com.

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CAP London only a few weeks away

20th January, 2009

This years Casino Affiliate Program Conference is set to take place on the 29th and 30th of January in London.

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Obama Step Mum a Big Gala Bingo Fan

21st January, 2009

Barack Obama was sworn in as the new US president yesterday, and Step mum Kezia flew all the way from the UK to watch the inauguration. Only after a quick game of bingo though...

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Expansive Expectations For Betfred

21st January, 2009

Fred Done owner of Betfred has announced his plans for his business after the sale of his Netherlands company Betfred NV.

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Online gaming provider launches Blackberry software

21st January, 2009

Online Casino operator Spin 3 have launched their casino games on Blackberry devices allowing players to take part in games anywhere they wish.

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Youbet.com agree deal with American Horse Racing Venues

21st January, 2009

Online sports bookie site Youbet.com are offering members the chance to place bets at numerous American Horse racing Venues.

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Judge Deems Poker To Be Legal

21st January, 2009

A judge in Pennsylvania has ruled that poker is a game of skill and not chance and so does not constitue as gambling under state law.

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The History and Future of William Hill

21st January, 2009

William Hill have been at the forefront of the UK gambling market for 75 years. Here's a little bit about their History.

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Domain names Ruling overturned by Kentucky court

22nd January, 2009

A Kentucky court has blocked the state government from buying domain names after the 141 where brought in an attempt to stop online gambling.

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Brit Awards Betting

22nd January, 2009

The Brit Awards take place on the 1st of February so its time to take a look at some of the front runners in the lead up to one of the most anticipated music events of the year.

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Online Bingo Creates Jobs in Recession

22nd January, 2009

In the current economic climate the unemployment rate is now higher than ever at 1.9 million. However online bingo is creating jobs!

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Silver Oak Launch their new Online Casino Site

22nd January, 2009

With the launch of their new online casino Silver Oak believe it to be superior to others, only time will tell if customers agree.

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Playtech announce impressive Revenue results.

23rd January, 2009

Online Poker network Playtech have announced record revenues for 2008 and are predicting an exciting and busy 2009.

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Online Betting Tax for Irish Horse Racing?

23rd January, 2009

Administrators for Irish Horse Racing have called for foreign online bets and those made by telephone to be taxed after poor industry results last year.

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Virtue Fusion looks for bingo slots revolution

23rd January, 2009

A hybrid of both bingo and slots is to launched by Virtue Fusion using pari mutuel format.

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Ladbrokes look to License Victoria state.

23rd January, 2009

Ladbrokes have been in talks and taking a tour of Victoria state after announcing their interet in licensing the state.

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New Online Bingo Sotware to be Released Next Week

23rd January, 2009

NYX Interactive plan to launch their new bingo sotware next week and believe it will be loved by operators and players alike.

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32 Red heading in the Right Direction

23rd January, 2009

Online gaming firm 32 Red have announced an impressive rise in Revenues as the brand released last years financial results.

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Mfuse sign deal with Betsson

26th January, 2009

Mobile gaming provider Mfuse are looking to expand into the the Scandinavian market in after signing a new deal with gaming giant Betsson.

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PlayBoy Poker Can't Wait Any Longer

26th January, 2009

Playboy have decided to call it a day on their online poker room.

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New online Bingo site sign deal to use Income Access

26th January, 2009

New online bingo site BunnyBingo.com have announced they will be using affiliate software provider Income access to manager their affiliate clients.

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Las Vegas Turns Red and Celebrates Chinese New Year

26th January, 2009

Chinese new Year has arrived and Las Vegas casinos are happy to see the event is bringing business to their doors.

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Bet24 obtain Gibraltar gaming license

26th January, 2009

Bet24 have now received a EU license to provide online gambling allowing them to provide tax free poker gaming.

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First plans for Taiwan Casino announced

26th January, 2009

AMZ Holdings have announced plans to build Taiwan's first major Las Vegas Style Casino complex in the countries Penghu Islands.

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Playtech to stay independent from William Hill

26th January, 2009

William Hill and Playtech last year announced they would be joining forces to create William Hill Online. However will play tech stay independent after agreeing to only a 29% stake in the new company?

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Online Bingo sites opt for TV advertising

26th January, 2009

Online Bingo operators are increasingly using TV adverts in a bid to attract new customers to their site.

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Parlay announce new Mini Game feature

27th January, 2009

Online and TV bingo software provider Parlay Entertainment have announced a new expansion of their current popular ParlayGames Platform.

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Novelty Bets

27th January, 2009

Betting is no longer limited to sports mad fans, but rather appeals to all areas of interest...

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SafeCharge Unveills New Plans at ICEi

27th January, 2009

SafeCharge the internet payment service provider makes its annual apperance at ICEi this week with a new demonstration.

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Online Gaming Comparsion Sites

27th January, 2009

Online Gaming is a multi billion pound industry with several hundred operators offering supposedly the best promotions games and Jackpots. Here's why you should use a comparison site.

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Online Bingo operator Raise 41K for Charity

27th January, 2009

Online Gaming giant, William Hill have raised 41K during their Pink Ribbon campaign. The funds will be donated to the charity Breast Cancer Care.

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New WSOP buy in games Introduced

27th January, 2009

The WSOP in Las Vegas is the highlight of the Poker year and attracts all the big poker Sharks. A new 40K buy in event will take place at this years event.

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Super Bowl Betting

27th January, 2009

Super Bowl XLIII is only days away and online bookies are putting up odds on everything.

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Bingo is Back!

27th January, 2009

Online Bingo is back with Giant Bingo.com. This site is one the most anticipated new website of the year!

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Another Jugde Rules Poker to be Legal

28th January, 2009

Online Poker has taken another step forward to being regarded as legal, after another judge ruled it to be a game of skill and not luck.

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Online Casino Launch new slot machines

28th January, 2009

Online Casino operator WinAday.com have launched a new slot machine called Slot-O-Matic.

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Sky Poker - Bounty Hunter

28th January, 2009

Sky Poker is fast becoming one of the most Popular UK poker sites attracting thousands of players every day.

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Spanish Bingo Market

28th January, 2009

Why are bingo operators targeting Spain?

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Italian Football Club Do Deal With Online Bookie

28th January, 2009

Italian football club Juventus have announced their partnership with online bookie BetClic.

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Unfair Tax laws for UK Gambling firms?

29th January, 2009

Online UK gambling firms are claiming that tax laws are unfair and are withholding the industry from growing further.

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Full Tilt Poker look foward to 2009

28th January, 2009

Full Tilt Poker are one of the worlds largest and most respected online poker sites. After an impressive 2008, the operator is looking forward to a profitable year in 2009.

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Gala Coral to Sponosor Darts Tournament

29th January, 2009

UK gambling firm Gala Coral will sponsor this years Player Championship Darts tournament.

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Dream Team Poker Opens Up To Public

29th January, 2009

Ceasars Palace in Las Vegas is to be the stage for Dream Team Poker come March, with around 100 teams competing for the title, and the prize money

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New Poker Controller launched

29th January, 2009

The online poker world was this week introduced to the first internet poker player controller. Poker nerds you'll love this....

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Tabcorp Casino in Australia cashes cheque while gambler flees

29th January, 2009

A Hong Kong gambler reportedly cashed a cheque in a casino for more the $11 million which later bounced leaving the casino will a bad debt on its books.

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PKR.com wins Best Poker Software Award

30th January, 2009

The Online Poker Room PKR has another reason to celebrate after winning the 'best poker software' award

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Evolution Makes Live Gaming Agreement

30th January, 2009

The live gaming provider Evolution has made the agreement with 888.com to provide their live baccarat, blackjack and roulette.

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