News Archive: Gambling News, May 2009

Showing all news items for May 2009

Cambridge left without Bingo

1st May, 2009

Gala Bingo hall in Cambridge is due to close May 25th after low attendences have made it difficult for the hall to continue.

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WSOP Expect Large Number of Players

1st May, 2009

WSOP organisers have suggested that even with the current economic downturn, player numbers are likely to likely to be high.

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Bingo tours US Theatres

1st May, 2009

A Canadian director has brought bingo to the theatre in a play that sees two sisters use the popular game as an escape from their normal lives.

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Jackpot Joy announce big winners

5th May, 2009

Jackpot Joy is one of the UK leading internet gaming site and have recently had some huge winners.

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Online Betting - Champions League Semi Final

5th May, 2009

Manchester United travel to The Emirates stadium tonight, in what will perhaps be the biggest game to be played at the still relatively new stadium.

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Minnesota State attacks Online Bingo sites.

5th May, 2009

Online bingo may take a hit if Minnesota State officals get their way. After letters were sent out to Internet Services Providers and telephone companies to block bingo sites.

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Euro Millions reaches 110 million Jackpot

6th May, 2009

The Euro Millions jackpot has reached a huge £110 million this week, after no one won the huge £89 million in last weeks lotto.

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Online Bingo site celebrates National Ladies day

6th May, 2009

Foxy Bingo are one of the UK's leading online bingo sites, and consistently provide players with a wide range of promotions.

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New online bingo site launches

7th May, 2009

Quicksilver Bingo is the newest online bingo site to enter the UK gaming market.

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Online Bookies open Champions League final Bets

7th May, 2009

Online Bookies around the UK have begun taking bets for the Champions League final between Manchester United and Barcelona.

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Online Bingo Portal Starts Tweeting

7th May, 2009

online bingo portal Bingo Alerts has announced that it has join the micro blogging site Twitter.

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Online Bookie Refunds fans

7th May, 2009

Online bookmaker Paddy Power has announced today that it will be refunding all bets to customers that bet on Chelsea to win.

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Online Bingo site launches new Look

7th May, 2009

Gone Bingo have launched their new and improved site, which features better graphics, promotions and extra features.

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Paddy Power Bingo to Change Bingo Software Provider

7th May, 2009

Paddy Power Bingo have announced they change bingo software provider.

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Online Bingo Site Plans to Re-Brand

7th May, 2009

online bingo site Virgin Bingo will soon become Virgin Games and be under the same umbrella as Virgin Poker and Virgin Casinos.

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Betfair Poker launch WSOP Europe Promotion

8th May, 2009

Betfair Poker is one of the UK's leading online poker rooms and has recently launched a new WSOP Europe promotion.

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New Internet Bingo site launches

8th May, 2009

Entertainment and Gaming brand, Littlewoods have launched a new online bingo site.

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Online Betting - Premiership Relegation Favourites

8th May, 2009

With only three weeks left in the Barclays Premiership, it's crunch time for the team fighting for their Premiership survival.

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Online Bingo site ITV Bingo shuts down

8th May, 2009

Online bingo site ITV Bingo closed on Sunday, and will allow players until October to withdraw money from their accounts.

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Unclaimed Euro Millions Jackpot ticket

11th May, 2009

The massive 110 million rollover jackpot is unclaimed after it was announced that one individual had won this huge sum of money. The winning ticket was brought in Spain.

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New online poker site gets White Label

11th May, 2009

Hollywood Poker.com has recently been granted a White Label and will now be able to provide games to the UK market.

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Think Bingo to release TV adverts

11th May, 2009

Think Bingo are set to launch a huge advertising campaign promoting their all new sign up bonus.

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Online Bookies prepare for Premier League 12 pointer

11th May, 2009

online bookies give odds on the outcome of this years relegation battle. Hull City, Newcastle Unitd and Midblesbrough all face the drop, who will survive?

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Online Casino giveaway ultimate Champions League Prize

11th May, 2009

Paddy Power casino is one of the UK's leading online gaming sites offering players the chance to take part in hundreds of different games.

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Alison Hammond returns to Crown Bingo

12th May, 2009

Former Big Brother Celebrity and TV star Alison Hammond, will be returning to play at Crown Bingo.

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Sun Bingo giveaway Las Vegas Prize

12th May, 2009

Sun Bingo are one of the UK's leading online gaming sites and are currently giving players the chance to win a fantastic trip to Las Vegas.

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Online Bookies Shorten Odds on Jenson Button

12th May, 2009

Online bookmakers have shortened odds on Jenson Button after another win puts him 14 points clear of second place.

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Online Casino pays out Record Millions

12th May, 2009

Online casino River Belle has payed out a record amount after one lucky player won more than €6.3 million on a progressive slot machine game.

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PKR hold Charity Event

12th May, 2009

PKR.com is one of the UK's leading online poker sites in the UK and have raised a huge £100,000 for the One to One Charity.

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Mirror Bingo begin Free Bingo Promotion

13th May, 2009

The Mirror is one of the UK most popular daily tabloid newspapers, and also operators its very own online bingo site.

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888 announce profit loss

13th May, 2009

888 Holdings is one of the worlds leading online gaming operators offering their products to thousands of players. They have recently announced their financial report for this years first quarter.

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Celebrate Friday's with Mecca Bingo

13th May, 2009

Online bingo site Mecca Bingo are holding huge jacpot games on Friday's as part of their 'Thank Mecca its Friday'!

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Poker Pro Speaks at Oxford Union

13th May, 2009

Devilfish Poker's Dave Ulliott has been announced as this weekends Oxford Union speaker. Joining a prestigous group who have spoken before him.

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Online Bingo pushes Free Bingo

14th May, 2009

An online bingo monitoring site has found that the offering of free bingo at bingo sites has increased 10 fold in the last few months.

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Gala Bingo in Dispute with Player

14th May, 2009

Gala Bingo has been thrust into the spot light this week. when it was announced a 63 year old woman protested after being refused winnings due to a mis-claim.

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Fish Farmer wins Welsh leg of Sky Poker UK Tour

14th May, 2009

Multi Platform poker room, Sky Poker has announced the winner of the Welsh leg of its UK Sky Poker Tour was a Fish Farmer from Devon

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Online Bookie Specials on United vs Arsenal Match

14th May, 2009

Online Bookie Paddy Power has released new specials for the big Premiership game between Manchester united and Arsenal

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WSOP Packages up for grabs at Eurobet

15th May, 2009

The WSOP main event is the largest live poker event and takes place in Las Vegas. Those looking to win a seat at this years event have the chance to win packages at Eurobet.

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William Hill player wins Big playing Slots

15th May, 2009

William Hill are well known for their big winners and have recently announced another!

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Euro Millions Rollover Jackpot claimed

15th May, 2009

Last week's Euro Million mega jackpot has finally been claimed after a woman in Spain came forward with the ticket.

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Great Time to Join an Online Bookie

15th May, 2009

online bookies have so much to offer the betting community. From a range of markets to free bets. There's something for everyone!

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Betfair wage war on Dutch Government

18th May, 2009

Online Betting exchange Betfair are taking the Dutch government to court.

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Mecca Bingo: Mother and Daughter Promotion

18th May, 2009

Popular bingo operator Mecca Bingo has announced that its Wrexham hall will be holding a Mother Daughter 2 for 1 special night this Wednesday!

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10 Top Online Bingo Tips

15th May, 2009

Here's a quick run down of my top tips for playing bingo online! Make sure you try them out whilst playing bingo!

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Bingo Hall gets attacked by Armed Robbers

15th May, 2009

Police are on the search for three armed robbers who stole from players in a bingo hall.

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First Online Casino instant flash version goes Live

19th May, 2009

Le Croupier is the worlds first 3D online casino offering the ultimate virtual gaming experience. They have also recently announced the launch of their instant flash play mode.

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Foxy Bingo Offer 20 Pounds Free

18th May, 2009

Online bingo site Foxy Bingo have launched their new no deposit promotions giving new players 20 pounds for free.

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PKR.com Announces WSOP Party Details

19th May, 2009

Online poker room PKR.com have announced the location and date of their long awaited WSOP welcome party for its qualifiers.

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Online Bingo Specials from Sun bingo

19th May, 2009

Sun Bingo are offering players some great promotions including Free Bingo every Tuesday night and a pair of tickets to Las Vegas.

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Champions League Online Betting

19th May, 2009

With the Champions League final only a week away, online bookies are preparing for a betting frenzy in the lead up to the biggest game of the year.

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The Growth of Mobile Gaming

20th May, 2009

Mobile gaming technology is becoming more advanced every year and now its possible to play your favourite games

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Online Bookie Odds on Monaco Grand Prix

20th May, 2009

online bookies shorten odds on both Brawn GP and Ferrari ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix

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Heineken Cup Final Online Betting Specials!

20th May, 2009

online Bookie Paddy Power are offering customers a refund on all losing try scorer and winning margin bets if O'Driscoll or Murphy score the last try!

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Gala Bargin Bingo proves Popular

21st May, 2009

Gala Bingo is one of the UK's leading bingo brands with hundreds of halls around the country.

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Online Poker site holds Bounty Hunt

21st May, 2009

Devilfish poker is one of the UK's leading new online poker sites and was setup by legend of the game Dave Ulliot.

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Paddy Power Casino's New Offer

21st May, 2009

Paddy Power's online casino has launched a new promotion offering 50,000 pounds to its players.

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Online Poker Is Awaiting Your Arrival

21st May, 2009

Online poker room PKR.com have a lot to offer players like their WSOP entry games.

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Online Bookies open odds on British and Irish Lions

21st May, 2009

Online bookies have opened markets on the British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa.

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Online Bingo site celebrates 7th Birthday

26th May, 2009

Jackpot Joy is one of the worlds leading internet bingo sites offering players a huge variety of games, jackpots and prizes.

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Online Bookies Shorten Odds on Susan Boyle

26th May, 2009

Online bookies have shortened odds on Susan Boyle to win this years Britain's Got Talent

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Bonuses Available at Online Bingo sites

26th May, 2009

There are some great promotions available at online bingo sites at the moment including big welcome bonuses.

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Sky Poker hold Viva Las Vegas Final

28th May, 2009

Sky Poker is one of the UK's leading online gaming brands and is offering their players the chance to take part in WSOP qualifiers.

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Online Betting Odds on Champions League Final

26th May, 2009

Online bookies have let nothing slip as they give both Barcelona and Manchester United the same odds.

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Online Betting on Britains Got Talent heats up

27th May, 2009

Online bookies have been shifting odds on BGT's finalists, lengthening odds on favourite Susan Boyle.

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Bingo Tax has Players Lobbying

27th May, 2009

Players and staff at a Mecca Bingo Hall in Crewe have written to their local MP in an effort to overturn a government tax rise

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Online Bookies prepare for biggest football game of the year

27th May, 2009

Online Bookies are preparing for a frenzied day of betting, with the Champions League final fast approaching.

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Worlds Largest Land Based Gaming company moves online

28th May, 2009

Harrah Entertainment is the worlds largest land based gaming brand has finally announced it is moving online.

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We're all playing Bingo for a Summer Holiday!

29th May, 2009

Crown Bingo are celebrating the holiday season by giving players the chance to win a fantastic £500!

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Foxy Bingo cruise hailed a Success

29th May, 2009

The Foxy Bingo cruise is famous throughout the online bingo world and is a must for any Foxy fan. The May cruise was a huge success, so here's some of the highlights!

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