News Archive: Gambling News, September 2008
Showing all news items for September 2008
Egaming Awards - Categories and Nominees
1st September, 2008
2008 Egaming awards - Categories and Short listed operators announced
888.com announces Poker Open V launch
2nd September, 2008
One of the world's most popular online casino operators, 888.com, has just announced the fifth year of its Poker Open tournament with a $648,000 jackpot.
Online gambling operators' affiliate programs up for award
3rd September, 2008
The eGaming Review has announced the nominees for the award for Affiliate Programme of the Year 2008, and it includes a worthy list of online gambling casinos.
Online poker site hits landmark
4th September, 2008
The popular online poker operator PKR has just announced that they have just acquired their two millionth user, which comes not even a year after the site hit the one million mark.
Playtech report increased Revenues
5th September, 2008
Online Gaming software provider, Playtech have announced an impressive increase in revenue.
Doyles Room poker vying for Phelps
8th September, 2008
No deal has been made yet but there is much speculation that the Olympic star Michael Phelps might be the next celebrity to join the online poker team at Doyles Room.
Poker pro Dave "Devilfish" Ulliot starring in new show
9th September, 2008
After a great deal of success on the professional poker circuit, and being the face of a successful site, Dave “Devilfish” Ulliot will now be starring in a new TV series on ITV Wales.
Gala Bingo makes birthday wish come true
10th September, 2008
The popular land-based and online bingo operator, Gala Bingo, has given 100 days of free bingo to a woman, who is an avid bingo player, for her 100th birthday.
Gala Bingo keeps promotion going
11th September, 2008
After having a great deal of success with its sign up bonus offer, Gala Bingo has decided to extend the deal for an extra 11 days.
Two times a jackpot winner at William Hill casino
11th September, 2008
A woman from Peterborough has won her second huge online casino jackpot in less than a month's span, which has left people scratching their heads at how she was able to beat such staggering odds.
Gala Bingo founder attacks government policies
15th September, 2008
The founder and chairman of Gala Coral, John Kelly, who is stepping down from the company, has been using the platform to speak out against the government's policies that have impeded business.
Party Gaming sign deal with Evolution Gaming
16th September, 2008
Online casino operator, PartyGaming.com have signed a deal to provide live feed streaming of casino dealers, for players to watch whilst taking part in games.
17th September, 2008
The online bingo industry is thriving with thousands of players taking part in games every day. However is mobile bingo the future?
World Series of Poker Europe Event #1 down to final nine
22nd September, 2008
The first event of the World Series of Poker Europe has worked down to the final nine players and will find its winner later today, after the action kicks back up at the Empire Casino in London.
Sportsbookie set for expansion plans
23rd September, 2008
Boylesports has announced plans for expansion in the Spanish gambling market. Boylesports are a well established in Ireland and the UK and have been providing a consistent betting service for several years now.
Jesper Hougaard wins World Series of Poker bracelet
23rd September, 2008
The first event at this year's World Series of Poker in Europe ended last night after four long days of poker and it was Jesper Hougaard who was the last one standing.
24th September, 2008
The Egaming awards took place last Friday at the Grosvenor House Hotel in Park Lane. The event was attended by all the biggest names in online gaming and was extremely successful
PKR: Hotshot Operator of the Year
24th September, 2008
The popular online poker operator, PKR, has just been named Hotshot Operator of the Year at the 2008 eGaming Review Awards, giving them bragging rights for an entire year.
26th September, 2008
Online Software provider announced they are predicting an overall operating lost for the third yearly quarter.
Alison Hammond the New face of Crown Bingo
25th September, 2008
Alison Hammond the British television presenter is the new face of Crown Bingo!
Farnood wins WSOPE HORSE event
25th September, 2008
After a few marathon days of poker in London at the World Series of Poker Europe, it was Sherkhan Farnood who came out on top and won the gold bracelet in the HORSE event.
Chris Ferguson final table's event 3 of the WSOPE
26th September, 2008
After two days of poker that were full of excitement and a lot of chips flying, the final table is now set and ready to play out to a winner today.
New CEO for leading casino technology provider
29th September, 2008
Progressive Gaming, which provides gaming technology for online casino operators around the world, has just announced the replacement of its current CEO - shares began to drop soon after.
Sky Bet to introduce mobile betting Service
29th September, 2008
Sky Bet, a subsidiary of BskyB, have signed a deal with Mfuse to provide a mobile phone wagering service to customers.
30th September, 2008
The action is really heating up in the World Series of Poker main event, a no limit hold'em poker tournament, and the top of the leader board has a number of new faces to it.
Slotland.com to accomodate Spanish Players.
30th September, 2008
Online casino Slotland.com has announced plans to expand into the Spanish market.
