Casinos.co.uk: Casino News Archive

Monday 26th July 2004
Further growth for online casinos predicted
Manu Gambhir the CEO of Kismet International, the company which operates the Harrods online casino, last week stated predictions that online casinos are bound to increase their stake in the entire...


Friday 23rd July 2004
Fantasy Poker’s New Challenge
The Fantasy Poker Challenge, the world’s first and only online fantasy poker league, has announced that there is still time to sign up for a free chance to win a holiday for two in the Bahamas. Pl...


Friday 23rd July 2004
Betfair and PBL Seal Deal
Following the Australian government’s green light to the betting exchanges, Betfair has wasted no time in moving into the Aussie market, yesterday announcing a joint venture with one of the countr...


Friday 23rd July 2004
Casino Agency Launches with InterCasino.co.uk
The HPS Group has launched a new marketing services agency, Casino Agency, with a specific focus on the ever-expanding online and land based casino and sports betting industries. The venture has re...


Friday 23rd July 2004
100 Millionth Hand Dealt at LadbrokesPoker.com
Mike Ventham, a sales manager from Croydon, was yesterday dealt Europe’s record breaking 100 millionth hand at Ladbrokespoker.com, Europe’s busiest Poker site. Mike, a lifelong Spurs fan, won $10,...


Friday 23rd July 2004
Stanley Leisure Reports Marginal Rise in Profits
Stanley Leisure has reported that has report a small rise in profits over last year despite fears of a major downturn in land-based casino revenue. The company said today that profits rose by 1% t...


Friday 23rd July 2004
It's Juiceless Tonight at Minute Maid Park
Bonus MLB Report on Milwaukee & Houston Under 8 -101 - Line available at Pinnacle Sports - Capuano & Clemens - Listed Pitchers - Game goes at 5:05 PM PST., 8:05 PM EST. You can go ahead...


Thursday 22nd July 2004
UK Gambling Bill: Joint Committee publishes second report
The second report by the Joint Committee on the Draft Gambling Bill has been published today, the main thrust of which is that the government should attempt to limit the proliferation of Vegas sty...


Thursday 22nd July 2004
Players turn to the Caribbean for Poker
July 22, 2004, London, UK - As the popularity of poker reaches an all-time high, casino card rooms are busting at capacity and the games interest has now gone mainstream with TV shows, celebrity en...


Thursday 22nd July 2004
GoldenPalace.com has the “Beckham’s Ball”!
July 22, 2004, London, UK – The infamous ball from David Beckham’s missed shootout kick at Euro 2004 Quarter-Final match vs. France is now in the hands of GoldenPalace.com. The most recognized bal...


Wednesday 21st July 2004
AUS companies approaching Betfair about joint opportunities
Following the Australian federal government decision not to extend restrictions on online casinos and internet betting exchanges in Australia, UK company Betfair are being approached by Australian...


Wednesday 21st July 2004
Rock Star poker tournament being held in Vegas
The first rock star poker tournament is set to take place next month at the Palms Casino Resort. The line up for the celebrity event includes Tommy Lee (Motley Crue), Dave Navarro (Jane’s Addictio...


Wednesday 21st July 2004
Macau tourism figures for 2004 show extraordinary rise
The Macau Statistics and Census Bureau has published tourism figures for the Chinese province for the first half of 2004. These figures show that 7.73 million visitors arrived in Macau in the firs...


Wednesday 21st July 2004
Tasmanian Casinos threaten further industrial action
There has been no resolution in the battle between the casinos in Tasmania, Australia and the Federal Hotels association regarding pay and working conditions. Three weeks ago the staff of the two T...


Tuesday 20th July 2004
Rock Star Poker Hits Vegas
Clear Channel Entertainment is offering poker fans the opportunity to play their favourite rock stars in the first ever Vegas Rock Star Poker Tournament and Sweepstakes. Clear Channel has go togeth...