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12 of the World's Best Take Part in Partypoker.com Premier League PokerPartyPoker.com Premier League Poker, a new televised poker spectacle, will feature Phil Hellmuth and other top professional poker players.

888.com Up 15% in International Operations888 Holdings, the online gaming company, has announced record results in its non-US operations in January, the result of a strategy to win new business after a crackdown on internet gambling by US authorities.

Freezing Temps in Northern Plains Increase Online Poker ActivityThe Northern Plains finally felt the effects of a late winter with sub zero temperatures that left thermometers chilled under 0 degrees F. As residents went into hibernation, a massive pursuit for indoor entertainment brought about a Midwestern surge in online poker play.

Ultimate Bet Offers Big Prizes in Free Online TournamentOnline poker/gaming site Ultimate Bet is making an offer no poker player can refuse. A free poker tournament that is already in place promises $150,000 of poker tournament entrance fees and cash prizes, Ultimate Bet apparel and poker lessons from a pro.

Absolute Poker Launches New No-Download Texas Hold'em PokerAbsolute Poker today announced the release of a Java version of their online poker product called Instant Play. This makes Absolute Poker one of the first sites to offer Mac-friendly, any PC Texas Hold'em Poker for players around the world.

CryptoLogic Chosen by Holland Casinos for Casino and Poker SoftwareCryptoLogic has announced an exclusive three-year licensing contract to provide both poker and casino software for Holland Casino, the government-licensed casino operator in the Netherlands.

NETeller Points to Fund Seizures as Source of Payment Delays to US CustomersBritish payment processor NETeller said Thursday U.S. prosecutors had seized funds, stopping U.S. customers from accessing their money. The amount of funds seized does not exceed $55 million.

PartyGammon.com Offers Richest Weekly Online Backgammon TournamentPartyGammon's $10,000 guaranteed every Sunday is already proving popular, especially in the wake of the conclusion of the PartyGammon.com Million in the Bahamas on the 25th January, the richest backgammon tournament ever.

Coolest Thing Ever Officially Launches on BluffMagazine.comIt's here! The Coolest Thing Ever has launched on the newly designed BluffMagazine.com website, and is changing the way online poker players track, interact, and satisfy their poker urges online.

All Slots Casino Unveils New Interactive Casino LobbyAll Slots Casino has launched a brand new, futuristic Viper casino lobby. The new interactive Viper casino lobby was developed by Microgaming with the aid of substantial research and countless player interviews.

Up to $100,000 in Bonuses at All Jackpots Casino's Winter CarnivalAccording to the management of All Jackpots online casino, hot bonuses are being awarded instantly, every 30 minutes, all month long

CryptoLogic Captures Gambling Online Magazine's Top Casino Software AwardFor the second consecutive year, CryptoLogic has captured Gambling Online Magazine's Top Casino Software Award. The award, based on the votes of readers, players and website visitors, is widely recognized as the industry's top honour.

Israel Bans Online GamblingA precedent-setting ruling was delivered this week against online poker and online gambling in the Israeli court case involving Gibraltar-based online bookmaker Victor Chandler's CEO Michael Carlton, effectively banning online gambling companies from delivering any services to Israeli customers.

National Poker League Launches 2007 Global OpenThe National Poker League (NPL), announced today their 2007 Global Circuit Tour beginning with The Paris Open in France on May 13th at the Cercle Gaillon Casino in the heart of Paris.

Titan Poker Wins Best Online Poker Customer Service AwardTitan Poker has received Gambling Online Magazine's Gold Award for providing the Best Online Poker Customer Service in the year 2006.

Catch the Magic on All Jackpots Casino's Newest GamesAll Jackpots Casino (www.alljackpots.com), a proud member of the Jackpot Factory Group and one of the world's biggest jackpot casinos, has released its first games of the year and is marking the event by offering triple loyalty points on the new the five-reel video slot games: Magic Spell and Prime Property.

WTO Again Sides with Antigua on Online Gambling IssueFor the second time, the World Trade Organization has sided with Antigua in its fight against the protectionist practices of the US government regarding online gambling. The ruling will be made public in the next few weeks.

Casino-on-Net Launches 'Blackjack Attack' PromotionFrom midnight to midnight on January 28, Casino-on-Net 888 will be running their 'Blackjack Attack' promotion which is sure to be a huge hit amongst the blackjack playing community.

Bodog and Jamie Gold Relationship OverIt hasn't been nine months yet, but the relationship between Bodog and Jamie Gold is over. Too bad we didn't have a chance to bet on that proposition.

Poll Shows Strong Support for UK Online Gambling RegulationControversial government plans to license and regulate online gambling have strong public support according to a new survey conducted by PKR.com and YouGov.

PartyGammon.com Million - World's First Million Dollar Backgammon Tournament!The inaugural PartyGammon.com Million, the world's first ever million dollar backgammon tournament, at the famous Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island in The Bahamas, which runs from the 21st-25th January.

William Hill Launches Skill GamingWilliam Hill has joined PartyGaming and other major UK gaming sites in launching skill games including backgammon, gin rummy and multiplayer blackjack.

Aggressive Justice Department Subpoenas Investment Banks in Internet Gambling CrackdownFollowing the recent arrests of Web-based gambling company executives, the U.S. Department of Justice has subpoenaed as many as 15 domestic and European investment banks for information about their dealings with several gaming sites.

Bodog Music Battle of the Bands Narrows Field to Seventeen BandsBodog Music's $1 Million Battle of the Bands has narrowed the field to 17 survivors culled from more than 7,000 entrants who signed up on the www.bodogbattleofthebands.com web site and participated in over 300 live battle concerts. Starting January 23, the 17 who remain will say 'Cleveland Rocks' as the competition takes it on the road to the home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Wintingo.com Launches in UK with Dream Prizes on OfferA new internet prize draw website, the first of its kind to offer winners a fixed odds chance to live like a VIP and meet their favourite celebrities, has launched in London. Wintingo.com offers 'money just can't buy' dream prizes to players for the nominal cost of a ticket.