News Archive: Gambling News, June 2008
Showing all news items for June 2008
WSOP: Charles Barkley back at the poker table
20th June, 2008
After vowing not to gamble, the former NBA superstar is headed back to Vegas to play in the "Ante Up for Africa" charity event.
Sky Launches 'Interactive Bingo'
20th June, 2008
The TV and gaming giant combines the two to offer a new way for users to play bingo.
Guoco Increases Stake with Rank Group
3rd June, 2008
The Asian based Guoco Group has significantly increased its stake in online gaming operator Rank Group Plc.
Parlay and Chartwell Technology Launch New Online Bingo Product
3rd June, 2008
Parlay Entertainment Inc and Chartwell Technology Inc have announced the release of their new online bingo network software.
4th June, 2008
The NEC Group has just unveiled new plans to develop the NEC venue into one of the UK's top lesisure and entertainment complexes.
Betsson will not be threatened by Swedish Authorities
5th June, 2008
Betsson has confirmed it will continue to operate a high street outlet in Sweden despite a police report being filed by the Lottery Inspection's government body
Parlay and Bingo Palace get the Green Light from Alderney
6th June, 2008
The biggest bingo software provider in the world has been granted license to operate in Alderney, along with one of the company's operators, Bingo Palace.
Gaming Revenue in Asia to overtake that of the US by 2012
9th June, 2008
A recent survey by the American Gambling Association has told how gaming revenues in Asia should surpass that of the USA by 2012.
Parlay Entertainment and Tain team up
10th June, 2008
Tain has agreed to use Parlay bingo technology for its new online bingo network.
Clarion Gaming Announces Keynote Speakers for EiG Expo 2008
11th June, 2008
The organisers of the European iGaming Congress & Expo have announced the keynote speakers for 2008.
10th June, 2008
Report shows that online bingo players in the UK spend over £600 million on bingo tickets every year.
Gaming VC targets spain using Parlay technology
12th June, 2008
Gaming VC has launched a Spanish online bingo site, Winzingo.com, which uses technology provided by Parlay Entertainment.
Euro 2008 Tips and Betting Update
18th June, 2008
With just over a week left until the end of Euro 2008, we take a look at how Online Betting Alerts’ past and future Euro 2008 betting.
William Hill to increase contributions from online gambling
12th June, 2008
William Hill will launch a new online sports betting platform in November, which is expected to increase contributions from the online market.
Brothers make World Series of Poker history
16th June, 2008
For the first time in World-Series-of-Poker history, two siblings each won a bracelet in the same year.
Euro 2008 Widows find a new source of fun at Will Hill
16th June, 2008
William Hill Bingo has reported a huge uplift in registrations and up to 10 times as many players as usual, during the Euro 2008 championships
Man v. Machine: The Second Poker Showdown
17th June, 2008
A poker-playing machine will take on poker professionals in Las Vegas during the Gaming Life Expo.
Galfond wins first WSOP bracelet in Event 28
18th June, 2008
Phil "OMGClayAiken" Galfond took down Event 28 at the WSOP, defeating a final table full of poker giants.
Daniel Negreanu's new poker book 'Power Hold'em Strategy'
19th June, 2008
Cardoza Publishing has announced the release of Nereanu's second book, which is expected to be a best seller.
WSOP: Ivey loses $200,000 bet with Negreanu at the World Series of Poker
19th June, 2008
The poker pros have a running bet on any tournament they play together; Negreanu won.
WSOP: Another pro wins first World Series of Poker Bracelet
23rd June, 2008
Poker professional David Benyamine won his first WSOP Bracelet at this year's World Series of Poker.
24th June, 2008
Thousands poured into the streets in Atlantic City, demanding a fair deal for casino workers.
WSOP: Woo wins World Series of Poker Bracelet
24th June, 2008
David Woo takes down Event 39, defeating a field of 2,720 players for a share of the $3,712,800 prize pool.
WSOP: Phan, first to two World Series of Poker Bracelets in 2008
25th June, 2008
The poker professional took down Event 40 to add a second bracelet to his 2008 winnings.
25th June, 2008
Clarion Gaming has announced that they will launch their Affiliate Zone at EiG 2008.
WSOP: polygraph examiner wins World Series of Poker Bracelet
26th June, 2008
Dan Lacourse defeated a field of 2,217 players to win his first WSOP Bracelet in the Seniors Event
Government steps in to help bingo
26th June, 2008
Bingo halls will now be allowed to increase the number of gaming machines from four to eight.
Poker musical making debut during World Series of Poker
27th June, 2008
"All In: The Poker Musical" will make its first appearance at the WSOP Main Event for media and poker VIPs.
WSOP: Largest first prize won at 2008 World Series of Poker
30th June, 2008
Event 46, $5,000 No Limit Hold'em Six Handed had the largest first-prize payout and, fittingly, had the longest heads-up match so far at this year's World Series of Poker.
Bet 365 in top 100 private companies
30th June, 2008
Bet 365 announced 16th in the Times top 100 private UK companies proving their rise to the top of the online gaming market.
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