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Friday 31st October 2008
Las Vegas the centre of the poker world
Even in the midst of one of the harshest economic slowdowns the world has ever seen poker and casino fans still flock to Las Vegas in search of fame and fortune. But what is it about Las Vegas...


Friday 31st October 2008
Is James Bond the saviour of the casino industry?
The release of the new James Bond movie, A Quantum of Solace, has seen many casino operators around the world licking their lips and rubbing their hands in anticipation. Historically James Bond has...


Friday 31st October 2008
Online blackjack league launched
Several internet gaming portals have joined forces to create a new service for online blackjack players. In collaboration with Royal Vegas and Platinum Play, Fortune Lounge has launched the Intern...


Friday 31st October 2008
New casino on the way in Vancouver
Vancouver residents will have another gaming venue to visit from Wednesday November 5th. Joining eight existing casinos in the downtown waterfront area of the Canadian city, the Grand Villa Casino...


Friday 31st October 2008
Maiden Profit For Probability
London-based mobile telephone gambling specialist Probability has announced its interim first-half results showing pre-tax profits of $273,053 after reporting a pre-tax loss of $962,152 last year....


Friday 31st October 2008
Bwin Signs Soccer Sponsorship Deal
Austrian online gambling provider Bwin Interactive Entertainment AG has signed a sponsorship deal with German professional soccer team FC Bayern Munich that circumvents current local advertising...


Friday 31st October 2008
Online Bingo Business Booms
Online bingo is fast becoming the new online gambling craze – forget a game for old ladies played in churches and stuffy halls; online bingo is an exciting and original game. Instead of...


Friday 31st October 2008
Fortune Lounge Launches International Blackjack
Fortune Lounge, in association with Platinum Play and Royal Vegas online casinos, have launched an international blackjack league for players across the globe. This league allows players to...


Friday 31st October 2008
Online Casinos Prosper Despite Slow Economy
Much fuss has been made about the state of the online gambling industry during these troubled economic times – some casinos are failing while some are ascending to new heights. Land-based...


Friday 31st October 2008
Bermuda May Be Next Online Gaming Capital
Bermuda may well see itself as the ‘safe haven’ for online gambling sites as many countries, including the United States, try to curtail the hobby. Premier Emil Brown, the...


Thursday 30th October 2008
Casino shares jump after funding news for MGM Mirage
Despite the doom and gloom of the US recession casino giant MGM Mirage has announced additional funding for its CityCentre project in Las Vegas. The project will cost $9.2 billion in total and...


Thursday 30th October 2008
Wolverhampton gaming venue hosts charity fundraiser
Wolverhampton's Rubicon Casino has pledged to support the County Air Ambulance charity by holding a special gambling night next month. Taking place on Wednesday November 26th, the evening will see...


Thursday 30th October 2008
Nelson statue threatens Great Yarmouth casino proposal
A monument to Lord Nelson could scupper plans for a £35 million casino development in Great Yarmouth, it has emerged. Planning officials in the Norfolk town were set to approve the proposal f...


Thursday 30th October 2008
Slot machine makes Las Vegas woman a millionaire
A slots player from Las Vegas is celebrating this week after scooping over $1.2 (£733,000) million at her local casino. The 71-year-old gamer, known as Beverley, decided to head to the Santa ...


Thursday 30th October 2008
King Kong To Feature At Online Casino
Cryptologic, the leading name in software development for the online casino industry, have unveiled their new wave of games including a 25-line slot game set in 1933 New York, based around the...