News Archive: Gambling News, July 2008
Showing all news items for July 2008
2nd July, 2008
A grandmother of three decided to play bingo won over a million pounds at Gala Bingo in Southernhay, Basildon, and began shaking in disbelief.
WSOP: a special win at the world series of poker
1st July, 2008
The 'Prince of Poker' won his fifth WSOP bracelet to win the largest first-place prize so far at this year's World Series of Poker.
Tran strikes WSOP gold at 2008 World Series of Poker
2nd July, 2008
The poker professional won his first WSOP bracelet in event 49 of the World Series of Poker, which attracted a rather large field of players.
WSOPE: poker tournament schedule announced
4th July, 2008
Harrah's Entertainment Inc. announced the official schedule of the World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) held in London later this year.
Poker in Australia for Mike Tyson?
4th July, 2008
The boxing champion plans to play in the Aussie Millions poker tournament but created controversy because Australia has strict rules against arrivals with criminal records.
WSOP: World Series of Poker Main Event bigger than last year
7th July, 2008
The most prestigious tournament in poker has grown since last year and many are hoping it continues to be the year of the pro.
8th July, 2008
The popular betting and poker provider will now offer online bingo to its players, in coordination with Virtue Fusion, as well as some casino games.
WSOP: day two play of the World Series of Poker Main Event
9th July, 2008
The most prestigious poker tournament in the world, the World Series of Poker Main Event, is now working through day two play and many are finding the slow structure to be a little unusual.
World Series of Poker Circuit schedule announced
9th July, 2008
The World Series of Poker isn't just about the championships held every year in Las Vegas, the brand's promoters have brought the biggest name in poker right to the people with various circuit events held around the US throughout the year.
WSOP: Foreign poker players responsible for World Series of Poker growth
10th July, 2008
With the number of players coming from outside the US increasing, this year's World Series of Poker has grown significantly from last year, increasing the total number of players, prize pool and first place at the Main Event.
10th July, 2008
Many in the industry believe that online bingo is still in its infancy and has yet to reach its full potential, but will in the years to come.
WSOP: Poker play expected to slow as Main Event field thins out
11th July, 2008
The biggest poker tournament in the world is expected to slow down significantly as players get closer to the prize money.
World Poker Tour announces new Live Updates Hostess
11th July, 2008
The WPT will have a new addition to its Live Updates team this year, Amanda Leatherman, for its seventh year in the business.
Michelle could make poker history at the World Series of Poker
14th July, 2008
Michelle is in position to make poker history by being the first woman to win the World Series of Poker Main Event, but there's still a lot of poker left to be played.
Tiffany Michelle's historic WSOP run comes to an end
15th July, 2008
The Los Angeles actress turned poker player made a huge run at this year's World Series of Poker Main Event, almost becoming the second woman to make the final table, but she came up just short.
WSOP: Who's going to deal the cards?
15th July, 2008
The World Series of Poker Main Event brought in the "Magnificent Six," six of the best poker dealers in the industry, to deal out the rest of the hands once the tournament was down to 27.
WSOP: Nine left at the World Series of Poker Main Event
16th July, 2008
After many long hours over multiple days, the biggest tournament in poker is finally down to the final nine players at one table.
Sky Poker online qualifier impresses at WSOP
18th July, 2008
An online qualifier from Sky Poker impressed at the WSOP this week, making it to a hard-fought 118th place.
WSOP Coverage to Begin Tuesday on ESPN
21st July, 2008
ESPN's coverage of the World Series of Poker begins Tuesday and will take viewers through the entire series of high-stakes tournaments, concluding with the Main Event.
Tiffany Michelle caught in World Series of Poker controversy
21st July, 2008
Tiffany Michelle, who recently finished 17th at the World Series of Poker main event, is now under scrutiny for not being loyal to her employer and WSOP sponsor, Pokernews.
New poker show coming to Las Vegas
22nd July, 2008
The Venetian Resort Hotel and Casino will be the venue of a new interactive stage show, featuring an elite list of poker pros, where audience members will have the chance to win prizes.
World Poker Tour makes new deal with Fox Sports Net
23rd July, 2008
After the Game Show Network decided not to renew its contract, the World Poker Tour has now reached an agreement with Fox Sports Net to show 26 one-hour episodes.
Foxy Bingo TV ad gets the "OK" from ASA
23rd July, 2008
A new TV ad by Foxy Bingo came under close scrutiny recently, but was found to be in compliance with all advertising restrictions, according to an ASA adjudication.
High Stakes Poker to remain on GSN for another season
24th July, 2008
The biggest poker cash game on TV will be back for at least one more season as the Game Show Network has opted to take on High Stakes Poker for its fifth season.
$1.6 million poker win for man from Toronto
24th July, 2008
While the World Series of Poker was busy grabbing all the media attention, just down the road World Poker Tour's Bellagio Cup IV was working through a huge tournament that ultimately awarded $1.6 million to the winner.
Poker operators preparing for merger
25th July, 2008
UltimateBet and Absolute Poker, recently at the centre of a online poker scandal, are now looking to merge into a single network of poker players and games, which will be called the CEREUS network.
National Deaf Poker Tour makes stop at Venetian
28th July, 2008
Created just two years ago, the National Deaf Poker Tour has attracted deaf poker players from all over to participate in events for deaf players only.
Tokwiro concludes UltimateBet investigation
28th July, 2008
No names have been released, but a list of usernames of the players suspected to be involved in the UltimateBet cheating scandal have been given to the Kahnawake Gaming Commission.
Poker: Los Angeles next stop for WSOP Academy
29th July, 2008
The World Series of Poker Academy will be paying a visit to the City of Angels to those West-Coasters how to play and be successful not only in the WSOP but poker tournaments in general.
Ivobank launches new bank for online gaming
29th July, 2008
Authorized by the Financial Services Authority, Ivobank will be one of the first independent banks to launch online since the book of the internet seven years ago.
29th July, 2008
Recent start-up companies wanting to make a mark on the industry will have the opportunity at European i-Gaming Congress & Expo's LaunchPad Session, which will have a new format similar to the popular television series Dragon's Den.
New casino opening in summer 2009
30th July, 2008
FireKeepers, a new casino near Battle Creek, Michigan, began construction in May and looks to be completed on schedule in the summer of 2009.
Poker: controversial Tiffany Michelle signs with UltimateBet
30th July, 2008
The woman who made it furthest in the 2008 World Series of Poker main event, Tiffany Michelle, has signed a deal with online poker operator UltimateBet, which already has poker professional Annie Duke on board.
Online Gaming Legalised in South Africa
30th July, 2008
South African president, Thabo Mbeki, today signed the bill allowing online gaming to take place in South Africa.
Smelly poker player kicked out of casino
31st July, 2008
A man from New York City played poker for 17 hours straight at an Atlantic City and was then told to leave after many casino patrons complained of his odour.
$3.6 million lottery winner waits almost a year to cash ticket
31st July, 2008
Almost three weeks before the winning ticket worth $3.6 million would have expired, Peter Dushop decided to cash in for the Jackpot he'd won nearly a year ago.
