News Archive: Gambling News, October 2008
Showing all news items for October 2008
Michelle Collins Supports Bingo Charity event
1st October, 2008
Breast Cancer Breakthrough use bingo to raise money for good cause!
Foxy Bingo continues to attract players
1st October, 2008
Month after month it seems that the online bingo operator, Foxy Bingo, just continues to attract new players from all over the world, and doesn't seem to be slowing down.
Ladbrokes set to Release new set of TV ad's.
2nd October, 2008
Online gaming operator Ladbrokes have announced plans to release a new TV advertising campaign!
Poker: WSOPE main event down to the final table
2nd October, 2008
After five long days the World Series of Poker Europe main event is now down to the final nine, and play will reconvene today at 1 pm and go until a winner emerges.
WSOPE main event final table still running
3rd October, 2008
After hours of poker that ran through the night and into this morning, there is still no winner determined in the World Series of Poker Europe main event.
Online Poker to Return to the US?
3rd October, 2008
Online gambling in the US has been banned for several years now, but will be returning to the monitors of thousands of gaming fans?
6th October, 2008
As the global economy hits rock bottom, many in the gaming industry believed casinos would not feel the bite of economey.
6th October, 2008
As a part of a number of promotions going on at Gala Bingo in the month of October, the popular online-bingo operator created a new way to reward players.
AsianLogic wins Asian Operator of the year Award
7th October, 2008
Asia has proved to be a growing market for gambling and AsianLogic have recently been announced the best operator in the region.
Poker Den played out last week
7th October, 2008
The Poker Den show was filmed last week as some of the biggest names in poker gathered to play for thousands of dollars in a marathon cash game event in London.
PPA shows support for Menendez
8th October, 2008
The PPA (Poker players Alliance) has shown its strong support for Senator Menendez's proposed online gambling act.
Former Tropicana owners fight for casino
8th October, 2008
The former owners of the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City, which lost its casino license in December of last year, are trying to get back into the business and will do whatever it takes.
Love Bingo TV Advertisement makes debut
9th October, 2008
The online bingo operator, Love Bingo, launched a national television advertising campaign, to spread the word about this relatively new brand in the online bingo market.
Online Bingo goes International
9th October, 2008
Online bingo is popular in UK and a handful of other European countries. However now Bingo is travelling around the world and Spain is the next stop!
Cryptologic to provide 888 with more casino games
9th October, 2008
Online gaming software provider Cryptologic have announced that they will be providing three new games to 888
Irish Gaming Association find huge Casino industry potential
13th October, 2008
A report in Ireland has discovered a huge potential for a massive Casino Industry, which would help its struggling economey.
William Hill Bingo announce charity Donation
14th October, 2008
William Hill announces the launch of its Pink Ribbon game to raise funds for Breast Cancer.
15th October, 2008
New online bingo site, Bet365 Bingo are giving players the chance to win a pair of tickets to see legendary songwriter Elton John in Paris.
101 Reasons to join Paddy Power Casino.
14th October, 2008
Online casino operator paddy power have increased their sign up bonus to 100% on first deposits between 10 and 101 pounds!
Betfair continue impressive growth
15th October, 2008
Betfair have signed up there 2 millionth user and look to continue there impressive growth in the online gaming market.
Atlantic city begins 12 day smoking Ban
16th October, 2008
Atlantic city is one of the most popular casino resorts in North America, and has recently introduced no smoking ban. What do the players and employees think about it?
Google changes gambling policy
16th October, 2008
Google has decided to change a longstanding policy and now for the first time allow paid search advertising for gambling and gaming websites in the United Kingdom.
Charity Bingo event to be held at Crown
16th October, 2008
Alison Hammond to host a Crown Bingo Charity event. The TV celeb is now part of the sits CM team.
Are rank winning their battle against the recession?
17th October, 2008
The Land based Bingo brand Rank have announced encouraging results regarding player spend this year.
William Hill Bingo Launches New Site
20th October, 2008
William Hill have launched their new Bingo site with the aim of attracting even more players!
William Hill agree Deal with Playtech
20th October, 2008
Online Bookmaker William Hill have announced a huge deal with online software provider Playtech.
ParlayGames Package now available for operators
21st October, 2008
Parlay have recently announced the releases of their new ParlayGames package.The package will include several of the highest quality slot and side games.
22nd October, 2008
One of the largest and most popular online poker sites, Poker Stars, is now licensed to allow Italian players to use the site.
Paddy Power to set up new land based bookies
22nd October, 2008
Paddy Power has for several years provided and excellent land based bookie service. The brand now has plans to increase the number of UK stores.
William Hill Boss Praises Playtech move
23rd October, 2008
William Hill Boss Richard Topping has spoken of his delight with the new William Hill Online business venture, in partnership with the software provider Playtech.
Cryptologic set to sign Party Gaming Contract
24th October, 2008
Online gaming software provider Crypotologic, are rumored to be close to signing a deal with the online operator Party Gaming.
Who are the Caisno and Gaming bosses supporting in the U.S. election?
27th October, 2008
With Presidential election only a few weeks away, who are the casino, and gaming bosses supporting?
Google allow paid Search engine advertisements
27th October, 2008
Two weeks ago the ban was lifted on online gambling companies paying to advertise in search results on Google.
Online Poker software Provider Playwize goes bust
28th October, 2008
Online software provider Playwize has announced it has gone bust after disappointing trading results in the stock exchange.
