Bluff and Gambling.com to target European Gambling Fans
Visitors to the International Casino Exhibition this week are in for a treat. The Exhibition’s “Fire and Ice” party is being used to launch two new online casino magazines which promise to offer gambling fans a rich selection of news, gossip, and information on all the industry’s top players.
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Spin3's GameWire Software Leads the Way in Mobile Gaming
Software giant Microgaming and Spin3 are proving themselves to be market leaders in providing mobile gambling services. The latest offering for mobile fans is progressive slot game Fruit Fiesta, which was launched just in time to celebrate Spin3’s first anniversary.
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Sports Betting Sites Offer Range of Bets on Super Bowl Action
With the U.S. Super Bowl just around the corner, sports betting sites are collecting tens of thousands of bets from all over the country. However as well as offering strong odds on who the winner of the final will be, some sports books are also offering top dollars on some of the more unpredictable directions a game can take.
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Vegas Technology Powers Three New Slots Games
Leisure and Gaming PLC’s English Harbour group casinos have released three brand new slot games with help from Vegas Technology. Modeled on live slot machine games, the latest slots offer fans a highly interactive gaming experience.
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Record Revenues Reported by 32Red
32Red revenues are up 67 percent. After its September 2005 listing on the London Stock Exchange, the online casino was eager to cultivate a distinctly British atmosphere and the results have more than paid off.
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Be The Dealer Online Casino Denies Rumors of Financial Strife
Public speculation that Be The Dealer Online Casino could be experiencing financial difficulty were addressed recently in a company statement. The rumors originally developed after some players reported experiencing lengthy payouts between winning and receiving their payouts.
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Super Bowl Football Generates the Year's Highest Wagers
Super Bowl XL looks set to become the biggest sports betting event in the history of online wagering following tens of millions of bets placed by football fans across the United States.  Christian Capital Advisors have reported that last year’s Super Bowl generated between $450 and $600 million at sports betting sites.
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Spin Palace Promotion Finds Favor with Casino Fans
Online casino Spin Palace has a special treat in store for online slots fans this month. Featuring a series of promotions and competitions, Spin Palace is offering extra value for money on a range of slots and traditional casino games.
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888.com's New Branding for 2006
A change in the way casino operator 888.com is branded will be introduced in the February issue of Loaded magazine. The new marketing ploy is designed to reflect the company’s personality in 2006.
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Full House Entertainment Launches Touchstone Poker Room
Touchstone Poker Room is the latest offering from poker software provider Full House Entertainment NV. The new-look site aims at attracting both beginners and the more experience poker players and gives poker fans the ability to play for fun or for real.
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United Kingdom to Hold Online Gambling Summit 2006
Rumors that the United Kingdom is set to host a conference on online gambling this year were confirmed recently by Tessa Jowell, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport. The conference’s aims are to encourage global participation in the field of policy-making toward the online gaming industry.
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Casino Operator 888.com Sponsors World Snooker Championship
The World Snooker Championship has recently ended its long-term relationship with tobacco company Embassy and has embarked upon a new deal with casino operator 888.com. News of the sponsorship deal was endorsed enthusiastically by both firms.
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PokerStar Champ Sets Sights on World Poker Tour's Championship Event
University student Steve Paul-Ambrose is one student unconcerned about school fees this year. The 22-year-old recently became PokerStar’s new champion after winning over $1.3 million American dollars.
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Western Union Closures Seen in Context of U.S. Anti-Gambling Policy
In light of the ongoing conflict between the U.S. government and the Antiguan and Barbudan online gambling industry, speculation surrounding the closure of Western Union offices in the Caribbean is rife. Online gambling firms rely on Western Union for the transfer of customer payments and some say that the decision to close branches in Antigua and Barbuda is the latest in U.S. tactics to curb online gambling activity.
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Gaming VC Chief Executive Announces Positive Growth Continues in December
A statement by Gaming VC chief executive Steve Barlow advised the online casino firm has seen further growth in both new registrations and depositing customers this month. Industry analysts are now anticipating the company’s first quarter update scheduled for April 10.
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TST Certification Boosts Playtech's Reputation for Impartiality
Playtech’s solid reputation for fair, unbiased gaming has recently been boosted by the award of a random number generator (RNG) certificate from Technical Systems Testing (TST). Playtech is the latest software company to benefit from TST’s certification program which has already been awarded to a range of gaming firms and software developers associated with the online gambling industry.
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Nick Leeson Looks to Online Poker for a Change in Fortune
The trader responsible for the demise of Barings Bank has begun a new venture as a professional online poker player. Nick Leeson first began playing poker for fun but more recently his change of career has earned him $25,000 in one game.
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Rumored Ladbrokes Bid for 888 Holdings Increases Share Price
FTSE 250 internet gaming company 888 Holdings has recently seen its share price soar on the London Stock Exchange. The 2.25 pence increase per share is largely attributed to speculation that a takeover bid by Ladbrokes may soon be underway.
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Partnership between Prima Network and PinnacleSports.com Brings Poker to the Masses
Voted 2005’s Top Gaming Portal by Gambling Online Magazine, the Prima Network has recently announced that a deal with PinnacleSports.com will result in a new poker room joining the network this year. The news was welcomed by industry analysts and poker fans alike, with the new poker room expected to attract gamblers from over 80 countries worldwide.
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PokerStars to Float on LSE in Second Half of 2006
After PartyGaming’s successful float on the London Stock Exchange last year, a variety of online gambling operators have followed the poker giant’s lead to go public. Now the second largest poker firm PokerStars has announced its intention to float for 1.2 billion pounds sterling or sell its interests in 2006.
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Server-Based Gambling to Offer Personalized Service for Gaming Fans
Slot machine fans will soon be able to enjoy personalized gaming via server-based casino gambling. The two major players in the field, Nevada’s Game Technology and rival Alliance Gaming, are focusing heavily on developing the technological capability that will power a casino’s entire slot machine range from one central computer. 
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Playtech Offers Fans Five New Casino Games for 2006
In keeping with software developer Playtech’s strong desire to keep customers entertained, the company has recently launched five new games. Playtech-powered casinos now offer over 80 games for online gambling fans, along with updated flash versions of old favourites.
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Online Gambling and the Legalization Issue in 2006
Predictions for 2006 make online gambling one of the most dynamic and fast-paced industries in decades. Take a peek at what the New Year could have in store for some of its major players below.
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PartyGaming Chief Reveals Company Goals for 2006
Industry insiders were quick to predict the demise of online poker giant PartyGaming after pessimistic predictions on the future of online gambling by its chief executive were published last September. However in a recent interview Richard Segal optimistically revealed his company’s plans for 2006, including the development of two new PartyGaming products.
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Senior Appointments Strengthen UK Gambling Commission for 2006
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission has announced a host of new appointments for 2006. Taking over the role previously held by the Gambling Board, the Commission is preparing for a busy year ahead in preparation for the full implementation of all policies under the Gambling Act 2005 by the end of 2007.
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Compulsive Gambler Warns of the Perils of Gambling Addiction
The dangers of gambling addiction have been highlighted recently by a number of cases involving individuals forced to cope with rising debt. The case of Phoenix accountant Mark Erickson's gambling addiction is just another example meriting concern.
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