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Wednesday 13th February 2008
Lawlords say poker is a game of chance
The continued debate over whether poker is a game of skill or chance took a negative turn in the UK this week when a British appeals court declared for the 'chance' school of thought. The...


Wednesday 13th February 2008
CAP Euro London Celebrates Success
Organisers of the Casino Affiliate Programs (CAP) Euro London iGaming event have announced that the four-day affair was the biggest to date with over 1,000 visitors, 45 exhibitors and 16 speakers....


Wednesday 13th February 2008
Asian Group Increases Rank Holdings
Asia-based property investment group Guoco expanded its holdings in Rank, the UK casino, bingo and online betting company, to 23 million shares this week for a total of 6.05 percent of the...


Wednesday 13th February 2008
ICE Expands Global Reach
Show organisers Clarion Gaming announced that London’s International Casino Exhibition (ICE) saw almost 20,000 visitors for the eighth consecutive year of attendance growth. Held last month...


Wednesday 13th February 2008
PlayersOnly.com Extend Deadline For Video Contest
PlayersOnly.com online casino and poker room is extending the entry deadline for their $10,000 video contest on YouTube.com. Video clips showing what it takes to be a “player” can now...


Wednesday 13th February 2008
Online Poker Room Stocks Up For Valentine’s Day
Online poker site AbsolutePoker.com has announced that it has stocked its Absolute Rewards Store with all types of February 14th-friendly merchandise just in time for Valentine’s Day. ...


Wednesday 13th February 2008
Austria Launches Online Poker
In a testament to the growing acceptance and popularity of online gaming, Austria has become the world’s second nation to launch a Government-owned poker site. Developed in co-operation...


Wednesday 13th February 2008
Tony G Wins Second Heat To Top Party Poker Premier League
“It’s a funny old game”, an expression often muttered by footballing legend Jimmy Grieves. The turn of expression seems equally applicable to poker, with the two leaders from Day...


Wednesday 13th February 2008
Net Entertainment signs agreement with leading bingo operator
“Operators are more careful and thorough when choosing software supplier nowadays and the fact that we managed to sign this agreement in fierce competition, is a proof of the high quality of...


Tuesday 12th February 2008
PlayersOnly Extends Entry Deadline for $10K Video Contest on YouTube
PlayersOnly.com presents Unleash the Player In You $10K Video Contest Voting ends and winner announced March 15, 2008 To enter or to view entries: www.YouTube.com/group/UnleashThePlayer ...


Tuesday 12th February 2008
Bluff Your Way to Newcastle for the Virgin Poker Festival
The Virgin Poker Festival was launched as a way for those of slender means to play affordable, competitive and, above all, social poker with the next scheduled stop taking place from April 12 to...


Tuesday 12th February 2008
CAP Euro London Celebrates success as the biggest iGaming affiliate event ever
February 12, 2008 (London, UK) - 1000 visitors, 45 exhibitors, 16 speakers, 4 parties 2 sports cars, and an army of affiliate-gaming promo girls… CAP London 08 was the biggest affiliate event...


Tuesday 12th February 2008
Manchester To Dispute UK Government Decision
Officials in Manchester have announced that they are considering a legal challenge if a Government decision to axe the city's planned super-casino is finally confirmed. According to reports from...


Tuesday 12th February 2008
Irish Join Anti-Fraud Network
Boylesports, Ireland's largest independent bookmaker, has joined the collaborative fraud management group Ethoca’s global anti-fraud network to help increase customer retention, speed up...


Tuesday 12th February 2008
Bluff Europe Runs Virgin Freeroll
Poker publication Bluff Europe is running a freeroll competition giving lucky readers the opportunity of winning their seat at the next Virgin Poker Festival in April. The Virgin Poker Festival...