News Archive: Gambling News, November 2008

Showing all news items for November 2008

Bwin sign Sponsor deal with FC Bayern Munich

4th November, 2008

Online sports bookie Bwin have signed a new sponsorship deal with German Football side Bayern Munich.

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Couple win Jackpot Millions

4th November, 2008

Everyone in gaming dreams of winning that Jackpot, and one lucky couple in Pennsylvania York county, won an incredible $30.2 Million playing a lottery Powerball.

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WSOP Main Event 2008 Preview

4th November, 2008

It's only one week until the WSOP main event final and poker fans all over the world will be getting excited.

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Bookies hold bets on whether God exists

5th November, 2008

Do you believe in God? If so, online bookies have betting odds regarding the existence of God and customers are welcome to place bets.

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President Obama forces bookies to Pay Out

5th November, 2008

Bookies across the world have been forced to pay out million to punters who backed Barack Obama to win the US Presidential election.

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Ohio residents busy voting

6th November, 2008

Ohio has been the centre of attention over the last couple of days with residents voting on the US Presidential election and a new proposed casino

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Orbis announce deal with Roulette69.com

6th November, 2008

Interactive gaming software provider Orbis Technology Ltd have announced a deal with online operator Roulette69.com.

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Remote Gambling on the Rise

7th November, 2008

Internet Gambling, as we know, has grown at a phenomenal rate in the last 10 years. But what is the future for interactive gaming?

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Jackmedia recruit new business development Director

10th November, 2008

Online Gambling media marketing agency, Jackmedia, recruit a new business development Director.

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Mobile Gaming the Future?

11th November, 2008

Online gaming is now a massive business worth millions of pounds. However where does the future lie for e gaming?

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Eastgate crowned WSOP main event 2009 Champion

11th November, 2008

Peter Eastgate has broken the record books by becoming the youngest ever WSOP main event winner.

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Cantor purchase odds making firm

12th November, 2008

Gaming giant Cantor have announced the acquisition of the Las Vegas Sports betting firm Las Vegas Sports Consultants.

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Cryptologic to merge with Boss

12th November, 2008

Online software provider Cryptologic have announced they will merge with Boss media's International poker network.

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West Ham to sign new Sponsorship Deal?

13th November, 2008

Several Premiership clubs have sponsorship deals with major gaming companies so are West Ham the next club to sign a deal with one?

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Betting no longer Strictly come sports events!

17th November, 2008

Online Betting is know longer restricted to sports! How about a Dancing competition Tensions mount as popularity trumps talent.

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Antigua added to the UK Whitelist

17th November, 2008

Antigua may well be best known for its Sandy beaches and Tropical Climate however online bingo is now a phrase which goes along with the small island

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Will Poker companies be affected by the Economic Crisis?

13th November, 2008

The economey. Everyone's talking about it. Stock values plummeted to the lowest in 20 years in October, but will the poker industry be affected be the recession?

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Foxy Bingo raise 12K for Charity

17th November, 2008

Foxy Bingo raised several thousands of pounds for Children in Need this year and two lucky players won £10,000 each!

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Macau struggling in Recession

18th November, 2008

The global financial crisis has resulted in several businesses struggling as consumer spending is now cutting back.

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Betfair to Sponsor Sandown Racecourse

19th November, 2008

Sponsorship deals are essential for betting brand's who are looking to improve their cooperate image and reputation.

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MGM Mirage announce new CEO

19th November, 2008

MGM Mirage, is one of the worlds largest Casino groups and has recently announced the appointment of a new CEO.

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Fasbet and NYX to setup on Isle of Man

20th November, 2008

Swedish online gaming operators Fasbet and NYX have been approved to setup a network hun on the Isle of Man.

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Economy takes its toll on Casinos

20th November, 2008

Top Casino companies get together to discuss the short term furtur of the industry

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WSOP TV ratings improve.

21st November, 2008

This years WSOP ratings have improved due to increased TV and media coverage.

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Credit Card trouble for UK Egaming users

21st November, 2008

UK Egaming users now unable to use credit cards to fund their accounts

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The Bingo Boom!

24th November, 2008

Many industries are struggling in the current economic recession, however is Bingo on of the few industries beating the crunch?

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You don't have to bet on sport

24th November, 2008

With all the sports betting advertised punters have forgotten about specials.

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Ladbrokes Back NSPCC Appeal

24th November, 2008

Ladbrokes are to fundraise for a week to help rasie money for the NSPCC appeal.

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EU to standardize Gambling regulations

25th November, 2008

The European Union are considering harmonizing online gambling regulations, after years of deadlock debates according to Reuters.

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888 Report encouraging results

25th November, 2008

Online Gaming giant 888 Holdings have announced an impressive 23 rise in profits from the same time last year.

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IG Group looks forward to the future

25th November, 2008

Spread Betting firm IG Group Holdings have produced results leaving them confident in their future

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Bwin announce impressive Quarterly results

26th November, 2008

Austrian Based Bwin gaming group have announced a 19% increase in net gaming revenue.

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New York Lottery to face Lawsuit

26th November, 2008

New York lottery along with Scientific Games Incorporated have had a lawsuit filed against them for alleged trademark infringement.

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Gala Bingo Chairman Resigns

26th November, 2008

Gala Bingo Chairman Resigns and Gala Coral announce corporate restructuring

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WSOP joins the Poker Royalty

27th November, 2008

2008 WSOP winner Peter Eastgate will now be sponsored and managed by Las Vegas based firm, Poker Royalty.

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Should Poland Adopt Online Casinos

27th November, 2008

Poland's casino industry hope that regulations are lifted in order to take advantage of online gambling market potential

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Online Bingo still going strong

28th November, 2008

Many thought the online bingo industry would be hit hard by the economic recession, but players numbers seem to be increasing.

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The Futures bright the futures Bingo!

28th November, 2008

With increasing numbers of online bingo players taking part in games every year what is next for the Bingo Industry.

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Live Streaming to increase revenue at Sportingbet.

28th November, 2008

The sports betting industry is looking strong in the recession, well at least for one group.

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