PKR Winner of Gambling Online Magazine Award
PKR.com picked up the prize for best poker software at the 8th annual Gambling Online Magazine Reader's Poll Awards ceremony, seizing the crown from Ladbrokes who placed top in the same class the previous year.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Lights Out for Las Vegas Strip During Global Event
On March 28, signs and message boards along the Strip -- the brightest spot on Earth when viewed from space, the lore goes -- will power down for 60 minutes as part of a global event intended to raise awareness of climate change.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
The Poker Channel Expands Broadcasts Into Eastern Europe
The Poker Channel, Europe's largest dedicated gaming TV network, announces its first significant move into Eastern Europe today through a distribution agreement with the Vectra Group, the second largest cable operator in Poland.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Dream Team Poker Tournament Open to the Public
Dream Team Poker today announced their second tournament at the prestigious poker room in Caesars Palace Las Vegas on March 27-29, 2009. 100 teams totaling 300 players are expected to face off for the $150,000 prize pool and to be crowned the next Dream Team Poker winner.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Devilfish Poker Announces European Masters of Poker Qualification
DevilfishPoker.com today announced its European Masters of Poker™ qualification where players can win €1,600 packages to the first leg of the five-stop tour taking place in Tallin, Estonia from February 22 to 26.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
32Red Announces 4th Jackpot Winner Since October
32Red Online Casino has announced the recent two-time lucky Cash Splash jackpot winner just got luckier, with a third and fourth jackpot win to make it a total of 4 since October.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
X Games Medalist Tanner Hall Kicks Off Red Bull SIA Convention at Blush Boutique
News Brief- 7 time gold medalist and recent silver medialist Tanner Hall heads to Blush Boutique Nightclub in Vegas to kick off Red Bull SIA Convention.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Returns to the Orleans Showroom in Las Vegas
Kenny Wayne Shepherd returns to The Orleans Showroom in Las Vegas February 27th through March 1st.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Betfair Enters US Market with Acquisition of TV Games Network
Continuing its commitment to horse racing around the world and in a major step for a European online gambling operator, Betfair has today entered the US betting market with a US$50 million acquisition of TV Games Network (TVG), the official TV and interactive wagering partner of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
2008 Tough Financial Year for Strip Casinos
"The cost of doing business on the Strip has skyrocketed, with casinos attempting to lure customers with more discounts and freebies amid a worsening economy, according to the Gaming Control Board's annual report on the industry.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Ladbrokes £100,000 Easter Holiday Promotion
Ladbrokes celebrates Easter holiday weekend with the Easter Rendezvous Festival at the Brighton Marina. With a seaside view and £100,000 main event this is festival not to miss.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Colorado Court Joins PA Decision That Poker is a Game of Skill
A Colorado criminal trail has resulted in a not guilty verdict for the defendant and strengthened the arguments of those who view poker as a game of skill.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Bodog Poker Offering Two Special Tournaments During Super Bowl Weekend
The Super Bowl is the biggest weekend in all of sports, and Bodog is celebrating this year’s big game with two big tournaments that will have online poker players battling it out on the virtual turf for some seriously super cash prizes and VIP packages to the LAPT event in Punta del Este, Uruguay.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
UltimateBet's Bad Beat Jackpot Won by Florida Teen
UltimateBet today announced that a 19-year-old online Texas Hold'em player from Canada has won $173,693.20 playing Texas Hold'em at UltimateBet's Bad Beat Jackpot tables.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
£41,000 Raised For Breast Cancer by William Hill Bingo
William Hill Bingo has given a generous New Year's present to Breast Cancer Care following a three-month online fundraising campaign. The popular bingo site raised a massive £41,000 for the charity Breast Cancer Care which supports anyone affected by breast cancer.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Foreign Currency Trading Popular With Online Casino Players
With FOREX Trading the punter has the advantage of being able to watch the world's news stories, business news and stock markets, to gain a level of prediction that you can't get from a poker hand or slot machine.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Massachusetts Casino Legislation Looks Positive as Chief Opponent Resigns From Office
The sudden departure of House Speaker Salvatore F. DiMasi removes the state's chief opponent of casino gambling and could jolt the issue back to life on Beacon Hill.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Doyle's Room Officially Makes The Switch to Cake Network
DoylesRoom.com today announced the worldwide launch of their online poker room on the Cake Poker Network.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Excellent February Slot Tournament Promotion From Golden Casino
Golden Casino is leading the way into the month of February with a Valentine's Day slots tournament for the ages. The tournament will start the Friday before Valentine's Day and run for seven consecutive days.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Winaday is Keeping it Simple With New Online Slot Machine
WinADay.com, Slotland.com’s new 3D online casino, has just launched yet another new game, the Slot-O-Matic.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
IGE Online Casino Awards Announced
Oggs.com announces the winners of its Global Online Casino Awards during London's IGE & ICE 2009 week, with winners in several markets including the U.S. and UK and also Best New Slot and Best Casino Promotion.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Online Texas Hold'em - Now with Dealers Live on Webcam
Online poker has changed forever. Medialive Casino Ltd, a live casino operator is launching at the ICE 2009 texas hold’em poker with live dealers and live webcam. This allows players to challenge each other whilst watching their opponents in real time.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Stratosphere in Vegas Offering Sweet Super Bowl Package
The Stratosphere Casino Hotel and Tower is celebrating the Big Game by offering a “Big Game Package” for $150 that includes two nights accommodations (including a free room upgrade) the weekend of February 1, a bucket of beer and two hot dogs during the Big Game, and two tickets to either the American Superstars or BITE production shows.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Kentucky Online Poker Decision Applealed to the Supreme Court
On Tuesday, the internet gambling industry emerged victorious in a case involving the seizure and possible forfeiture of 141 of its most notable domain names. One day later, the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet appealed the decision and the case may now head to the Kentucky Supreme Court.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Risky Bets on the Rise as Odds Grow for Underdog Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals already quadrupled some bettors’ money by winning their first National Football League playoff games as underdogs. Now that they’re on the verge of a 50-1 Super Bowl payoff, recession-hit gamblers may be poised to collect.
Monday, January 26, 2009