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Monday 22nd May 2006
GIGSE Continues To Gain Momentum
The 8th annual GIGSE has finished in Montreal, with industry experts working on further ways to protect online gamers and organisers hoping that the event’s continuing growth will help it challenge...


Monday 22nd May 2006
BETonSPORTS Makes New Appointments
BETonSPORTS plc has announced the appointment of two directors. Richard Creed becomes Finance Director with Scott Waller taking over as Technology Director. Creed joined the Board of BETonSPORTS ...


Monday 22nd May 2006
Microgaming Progressive Hits Landmark $200m Payout Total
Microgaming’s progressive network made history (yesterday) as its payout total passed the $200m mark. The total is further confirmation of Microgaming’s industry leading position and comes at ...


Monday 22nd May 2006
BETonSPORTS plc Adds Two New Sportsbooks
BETonSPORTS plc, one of the world’s largest US and Asia-facing online gaming companies, announces the acquisition of China facing sportsbooks Hooball and 777ball. The addition of these brands effec...


Friday 19th May 2006
Online Casino Offers New Payment Method
CelebPoker.com is to form a partnership with banking provider FirePay, in an effort to ease banking difficulties experienced by North American customers. FirePay.com specializes in North American...


Friday 19th May 2006
Poker Movie Confirms Online Casino
Vegas-style online casino Aces.com has finalised a deal to sponsor Aces – The Movie. Due for release this summer, competition winners at the online casino will get the chance to attend the premiere...


Thursday 18th May 2006
The Dark Side of a Life In Video Poker
The ill-effects of a life in video poker have been on show in a Pennsylvania court room. John “Duffy” Conley, 42, has been sent back to prison after violating his probation and making nearly $4 mil...


Thursday 18th May 2006
Poker Movie Confirms Online Casino Sponsor
Vegas-style online casino Aces.com has finalised a deal to sponsor Aces – The Movie. Due for release this summer, competition winners at the online casino will get the chance to attend the premier...


Thursday 18th May 2006
Payouts Pass $200m at Online Casino
Microgaming’s progressive network has paid out over $200m in prize money. That figure has been split between nearly 6,000 winners including, Amanda R from Plymouth, who only last month became one...


Wednesday 17th May 2006
Poker Shows Its Charitable Side
For those who believe that poker is more than just taking friends’ money and lauding it in their faces, two upcoming tournaments could be just the ticket. The Bluff City Texas Hold 'Em Open, in Tun...


Wednesday 17th May 2006
Online Casino Launches “Aces, the Movie”
May 17, 2006 (Las Vegas, NV) – The deal has been inked – Aces.com is sponsoring the sexiest poker movie of the summer. The Vegas-style online casino / poker / sportsbetting site plans special event...


Wednesday 17th May 2006
Trident Entertainment and Carmen Media Propose Merger
Trident Entertainment Group, based in Kahnawake, Canada, is in discussions with Gibraltar-based Carmen Media Group about a possible merger of their products. If the deal goes ahead, the merged com...


Wednesday 17th May 2006
New Slot Launched at Online Casino
Slots24 is to launch its 21st slot machine, Dollarsaurus. The prehistoric themed slot is the latest to be added to their portfolio. The five reel, five pay line slot features volcanoes, dinosaurs...


Wednesday 17th May 2006
$30,000 First Time Winner at Online Casino
A Kiwi Casino player has won $30,000 within his first hour of play. Bret, from Missouri, won the prize playing Let ‘em Ride. It was the highlight of a week which saw the casino give away over $7...


Wednesday 17th May 2006
Online Casino Goes For Mahjong
Dynasty Gaming Inc. has agreed to enter into a contract to license its Mahjong Mania software to Microgaming. Under terms of this agreement, Dynasty's wholly owned subsidiary, Mahjong Systems Lim...