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***ONLINE GAMBLING AND CASINO NEWS*** |
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Online Casinos and casino gambling news and reviews! Up to the second news
in the casino and gambling industry and internet gaming world.
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SEPTEMBER 2006
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New Online Casino Portal Launched
[Thursday, September 21, 2006]
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A new sportsbook and casino portal has been announced by Online Casino Reviewer.com. The portal will focus on the best value for money online sportsbooks and online casino sites offering the best value.
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Single Wallet Platform Announced
[Wednesday, September 20, 2006]
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PlayShare Ltd has announced plans to launch a new single wallet platform before the end of 2006. This will offer players an enhanced and flawless gaming experience between its websites, CasinoShare.com and PokerShare.com.
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Southern Gambling Firms Instigate Sportingbet Arrest
[Tuesday, September 19, 2006]
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New evidence about the arrest of Sportingbet chairman Peter Dicks has brought to light the involvement of gambling firms located in the Southern United States.
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Sportingbet Chairperson Released on Bail
[Monday, September 18, 2006]
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Peter Dicks, the chairman of Sportingbet Plc, the British based online casino company was released from jail Friday after paying $50,000 bail. Dicks was arrested late Wednesday night at the Kennedy International Airport in New York.
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Sportingbet Shares Drop After Arrest
[Sunday, September 17, 2006]
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The BBC reported that shares from the online casino firm, Sportingbet, have drastically dropped their value following the arrest of chairman Peter Dicks last week in New York.
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Win Free Money at Online Casinos
[Friday, September 15, 2006]
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SportsWager.com is celebrating the relaunch of their online casino site, and in celebration they are giving away a free $10 bet each week. Every player at SportsWager will receive the bet each week on a special 'Free Bet Game' for the NFL.
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Sands Casino Offers Opportunity to Win Big
[Thursday, September 14, 2006]
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The Sands Casino at CSCasino.com, is quickly becoming home to some of the largest jackpots in online casino gambling. Yet another lucky customer at Sands Casino has used their "Rags to Riches" game to hit a payout of over $400,000!.
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Online Casino Partners With Frugalbox
[Wednesday, September 13, 2006]
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The online casino software leader, Frugalbox.com, has just announced their deal to partner with Online-Casino.com. Frugalbox, an online casino tutorial site, provides a variety of information for players interested in blackjack and other online casino games.
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Online Execs Angered Over US Tactics
[Tuesday, September 12, 2006]
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The chief executive from a major online casino company told the U Guardian this week that the US Justice Department has been using protectionist tactics against the online casino industry.
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Online Gaming Site has no Interest in Acquisition
[Tuesday, September 12, 2006]
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An online casino company announced their complete lack of interest in the acquisition of Victor Chandler's Gibraltar based casino corporation.
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ECOGRA Conducts Online Gamblers Survey
[Monday, September 11, 2006]
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The top independent standards authority for the online gambling industry, eCOGRA, is conducting a survey of online poker and casino players.
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September Promotions Pour Like Honey
[Monday, September 11, 2006]
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No matter what your style, leaving a party in costume is nothing like leaving with $6,000 in your pocket. As part of its online casino promotions, the online casino site is offering players at four of its online casinos the chance to win $6,000 in cash.
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Luxury Casinos for VIP Players
[Saturday, September 09, 2006]
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A top online casino group has finally announced the launch of its newest site, a VIP casino lounge for the highest class of online casino gamers.
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Sneak peak into the future of Online Casino Industry
[Thursday, September 07, 2006]
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A new UK study reviewing 30 different operators at the online casino and online gambling industry was recently completed.
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China's Online Gaming Market reached RMB 1.78 Billion in Q2 2006, says Analysys International
[Wednesday, September 06, 2006]
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According to Analysys International, China's online gaming market reached RMB (Renminbi) 1.78 billion in the second quarter of 2006.
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Casino Software Developer Releases New Games
[Sunday, September 03, 2006]
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The online casino software developer, which has led an aggressive release of new casino software for 2006 has announced the release of yet another online gaming platform.
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74% more profits for 888.com in 1st half of 2006
[Saturday, September 16, 2006]
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One of the leading online casinos, 888.com, reported a huge increase in net profits for the first half of 2006. Profits reached $42.7 million compared to $24.5 million in the same period in 2005, an increase of 74.4%. This is based on January-June revenues of $163.5 million as against $123.7 million in 2005.
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Poker Players Alliance Phones Washington
[Monday, September 18, 2006]
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The Poker Players Alliance (PPA) held a "Phone March" on Washington which brought more than 3,000 online poker fans making calls to US Senators.
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Kiwi Poker Offers Players Seat at WPT
[Friday, September 15, 2006]
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Every online poker player would love to win a seat at the World Poker Tour. Now with Kiwi Poker.com, they have the chance to win entry into the WPT tournament of their choosing. The total prize package includes flights and accommodation up to $12,000, and one winning package is guaranteed to be handed out at all the Kiwi Poker's WPT 'PYT' (Pick Your Tournament) Super Satellites.
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Online Slots Site Celebrates Anniversary
[Sunday, September 10, 2006]
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The online slots site that first opened in 1998 is now celebrating its eight year anniversary by offering customers yet another new way to enjoy their favorite online casino games the mobile way!
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Paddy Power announces odds for European Poker Tour in Barcelona
[Wednesday, September 06, 2006]
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Paddy Power has opened the book on ''outright betting'' and ''to make final table'' markets for the European Poker Tours first outing of the 2006/7 season in Barcelona.
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Another Poker site goes online, with a twist
[Tuesday, September 05, 2006]
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Another online poker site, www.e-pokerUSA.com, has recently been launched. Its goal is to increase the skill factor and decrease the chance factor.
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English Amateur Poker Championship
[Tuesday, September 05, 2006]
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The Broadway Casino in Birmingham, UK will host The English Amateur Poker Championship on September 23rd and 24th, 2006.
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Irish Poker promises 2 million Euro prize pool
[Monday, September 04, 2006]
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The Irish Poker Open, one of the leading poker tournaments on the Web, will take place in Dublin in the spring of 2007.
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Online Poker Site Celebrates Movie Release
[Saturday, September 02, 2006]
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After a summer of special tournaments, parties and prizes, the online poker site will hose their Movie Premiere Party. The party will be held this October 7th in Hollywood, and will have all the stars of the sexy new poker movie in tow.
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