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Aces Royal Blackjack Launched for Mobile PhonesUK mobile technology provider Cecure Gaming Limited has launched its second mobile gaming title in the UK, Aces Royal Blackjack, proclaiming it to be the '..most advanced real-money blackjack game for mobile phones.'

Titan Poker Players go to EPT FinalsTitan Poker will send three of its best poker players to participate in the European Poker Tour's Grand Final Tournament in Monte Carlo this month.

BackgammonMasters.com Launches Poker ModuleBackgammonMasters.com, a well recognized brand within the online community, recently added Poker to its Game Lobby thus making it the first 3-in-1 gaming software of its kind.

Neteller's US Customers to See Payments SoonNeteller is preparing to hand back $55m to US customers after reaching an agreement with the US Attorney's Office as part of the US prosecutor's investigation into the payment processor's handling of online gambling transactions.

Everest Poker Offers Torneo de Poker SeatsEverest Poker today announced that the poker room was hosting a series of satellite tournaments that gives players the chance to win a seat at the upcoming Torneo De Poker event, to be held at the exclusive Perla Casino & Hotel in Nova Gorica, Slovenia. The poker tournament, held on 21 April, 2007, is a 1,500 Euro event that is sure to have a large prize pool.

Everest Poker Hosts First $100,000 Guaranteed TournamentEverest Poker today announced that this Sunday, 18 March would be first date of the online poker room's weekly $100,000 guaranteed tournament. The tournament will be held every Sunday at 14:30GMT.

Titan Poker Now Speaks Danish and FinnishTitan Poker has launched its popular poker software in Danish and Finnish. These latest additions are part of ongoing expansions and upgrades to the software and they mean that Titan Poker is available in eleven different languages -- English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Turkish, Swedish, Norwegian and now Danish and Finnish.

Over $3.5 Million Given Away at Mansion.comMansion.com has now given away in excess of $3.5 Million in online poker tournament overlays since the launch this year of its daily $100K A Day Poker promotion on January 3rd.

Nevada Lawmakers Push for Online Gambling StudyTwo Nevada lawmakers, hoping to repeal a crackdown on Internet gambling, are working on legislation that would require the National Academy of Sciences to conduct an 18-month study of online wagering.

UK Online Gambling Ads to Hit Airwaves in SeptemberOnline gambling ads, an anathema here in the States, are being welcomed in Britain as long as they are socially responsible.

PokerStars Runs Largest Tournament in HistoryPokerStars.com, the world's largest online poker room, celebrated the first anniversary of its Sunday Million(tm) Tournament with a record-shattering $2 million online poker tournament.

Poker Creations and The Gambler Poker Club Announce ContractThe creators of the National League of Poker (NLOP) are working to crate a new poker club website that will feature Kenny Rogers' 'The Gambler' brand.

AbsolutePoker.com Lures New Site Users with the Absolute Dream PackageIt's official. The battle for online poker supremacy will finally be settled this weekend. On March 4, one lucky Texas Hold'em player will become the Absolute Dream Package champion and immediately see all of their poker dreams come true.

NLOP Announces Player Milestones and 2007 Prize PackagesThe National League of Poker (NLOP) announced today that over 75,000 people have registered on its free online poker portal www.nlop.com. NLOP, which launched to the public in May 2006, is the first completely free-to-play online poker portal that offers players risk-free poker tournaments that awards cash and prizes to winners.

Poker Channel Expands into EuropeThe Poker Channel is set to expand into Europe, launching Scandinavia and France's first dedicated poker channel. The Channel has agreed carriage deals with leading networks in every major poker territory in Europe including Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, France and Germany, whilst maintaining a presence through the rest of the world through its 24/7 broadband feed (www.PokerChannelBroadband.com).

Dynasty Gaming Licenses Mahjong Mania to Power Mahjongclub.comDynasty Gaming today announced that its Mahjong Mania gaming software is soon to be utilized to power a new consumer-facing Mahjong site (mahjongclub.com) that will specifically target players across Asia.

Jackpot Factory Releases an Exclusively Branded 5-Reel Video Slot GameThe Jackpot Factory announced today the launch of a branded Jackpot Factory Video Slot game. The all new 5-reel, 15-payline slot game has a money-making factory theme.

Two Online Poker Players Take VH1 Tournament SpotsTwo lucky UltimateBet free online poker players will challenge the likes of Godsmack's Sully Erna, Damageplan and Pantera's Vinnie Paul and even ZZ Top's Dusty Hill to a not-so-friendly game of poker during VH1 Classic Rock n' Roll Celebrity Poker Tournament. The televised debut in Las Vegas will premiere on VH1 Classic on Wednesday, March 14 at 10:00 PM EDT.

Absolute Poker Launches European FreeRoll ShowdownNational pride is on the line in the next big poker tournament to hit Europe. Absolute Poker today announced the European FreeRoll Showdown, a free online poker tournament that aims to find out which country is home to Europe's best poker players.

Gin Rummy Proves Online Poker is 'Not The Only Game'Playing gin rummy links legendary WSOP Champion Stu Ungar, Hollywood stars and lovers Bogart and Bacall, the incorrigible Rat Pack, alongside Goldfinger and James Bond?

Oscar Odds Released; The Departed Favorite for Best PictureThe 79th Annual Academy Awards, which will air February 25th, is sparking an interest throughout the nation with the announcement of its nominees. As the public chooses their favorites, sportsbooks are creating odds for one of the biggest entertainment betting nights of the year.

Doyle's Room Says Goodbye to US PlayersThe field of poker rooms accepting US players got thinner today as DoylesRoom.com, a popular poker site on the Internet, today announced that it will close its US-facing operations.

UltimateBet 2006 Aruba Poker Classic Gets GSN AiringIt may feel like the dead of winter, but one hot poker tournament is making waves all across America this February. The 2006 Aruba Poker Classic -- UltimateBet's signature live poker tournament -- re-airs on the Game Show Network three more times, on February 23 and 26, and March 1.

NETeller Cuts over 200 PositionsNETeller's Calgary-based operations, which focused on the US market, will feel the brunt of the layoffs. Staff reductions will total around 220 employees, across all levels, from the NETeller's contact centre and security teams, as well as related support functions in marketing, processing and IT product support.

World Series Of Poker (WSOP) Academy Debuts With World Champions As InstructorsFirst it was the WPT Boot Camps spreading poker knowledge. Now the World Series of Poker is upping the ante with World Champions as instructors.