Zone 4 Play Releases New Variation of Hold'Em Poker
Online casino software firm Zone 4 Play has just released its latest version of poker called Face-Up Hold’em. The game will soon be available via internet, mobile and interactive TV across the United Kingdom.
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Inaugural Conference Explores Hispanic Influence in Gambling Industry
On July 18, Las Vegas’ Paris Casino will play host to the inaugural Hispanic Gaming Summit. The Summit has been planned to address the opportunities the increasing number of Hispanic Americans can bring to the world of gambling, and will precede the Third Annual Casino Marketing Conference.
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Party Account Makes Playing at Party Gaming Easier than Ever
Poker giant Party Gaming has recently announced that additional online casino games are about to be introduced to their poker website. The company has also implemented a new fully integrated gambling site allowing players to access one account for all their gaming needs.
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TV Mogul Links Gambling and Television
“A powerful force in the future” is what James Murdoch, the new chief executive of PBL and satellite TV firm BSkyB, has called the relationship between gambling and television. Guest speaker at a recent Bookies Banquet, Murdoch predicted that the arrival of gambling on interactive TV is just a taste of things to come.
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Hand-Held Gaming Given Nod by Nevada Gaming Commission
Hand-held wireless gaming devices have come one step closer to revolutionizing the gambling industry after being deemed secure and reliable by the Nevada Gaming Commission. The Commission’s final ruling on the devices is expected on March 23.
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Helmuth headlines National Heads Up Poker Championship
All eyes in the poker world will be on Caesar’s Palace on March 4 this year for the beginning of the National Heads Up Poker Championship. The Las Vegas venue has recently been refurbished in preparation for the event after last year’s tournament gained healthy ratings on television network NBC.
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Playtech Confirms London Alternative Investment Market Rumors
Online casino firm PartyGaming first paved the way for fellow gaming companies to float on the London Stock Exchange. Now software giant Playtech has announced plans to float shares on London’s Alternative Investment Market, leading several industry analysts to predict that its initial IPO will far surpass that of the online poker firm’s.
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Software Provider Reveals Strong Fourth Quarter and Yearly Results
Results this week from CryptoLogic Inc. reveal the company experienced strong growth in the fourth quarter of 2005, along with impressive yearly results. And while the software firm announced that its casino fees have increased 20 percent since last quarter, it’s the 92 percent increase in poker fees that have really attracted attention.
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Titan Poker Targets Male College Students with New Campaign
A scheme by Titan Poker targeting male American college students could boost the number of poker fans at college campuses across the U.S. Under a new campaign launched in conjunction with Campusfood, college students will be able to access online menus and order food over the internet using redeemable vouchers, while having the opportunity to win an additional range of coveted prizes.
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Paddy Power Finds Poker Players an Unusual Bunch
A light hearted survey conducted by Irish gambling firm Paddy Power has shed light on the habits of British and Irish poker fans. “Poker 2006 – The State of Play” quizzed poker players on a range of issues and the results were entertaining to say the least.
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Antigua Awaits U.S. Compliance on Internet Gambling
Following the World Trade Organization’s ruling in favor of Antigua against the U.S. come accusations by the small Caribbean nation that the U.S. government is delaying its implementation. While the U.S. states the deadline for compliance is still two months away, pro-gambling lobbyists remain concerned that the U.S. is doing little to change its traditional anti-gambling stance.
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Bodog Joins Reality Poker Television Market
Following the popularity of poker-themed television shows both in the United States and the United Kingdom comes news of a new reality show from the Bodog gambling group. Bodog founder and CEO Calvin Ayre is the star of the show, allowing the cameras to go behind the scenes for a close-up view of his luxurious lifestyle. 
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ChessEverywhere and Maui Texas Hold'Em Available on E Bay
Well-known internet exchange site E Bay is the place to visit for anyone interested in participating in the auction of a mobile online gambling site. Among the latest gambling sites on offer are Maui Texas Hold’Em, a poker site for mobile users, and ChessEverywhere, a mobile multiplayer chess game.
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Gambling Boss Calls for Regulation of Industry
John Carruthers, CEO of sports betting site BetonSports.com, has spoken out recently in an article against the anti-gambling proposal currently championed by Arizona Senator John Shadegg. In his article, the gambling chief argues that what the industry really needs is legalization and regulation, citing legislation adopted by the United Kingdom as the way forward.
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Fortune Lounge Casino Offers New Promotion
A new promotion from online casino group Fortune Lounge offers casino players better value than ever. The “Buy One Get One Free” deal allows players to purchase one amount in one of the group’s online casinos and receive the same amount in credits in another Fortune Lounge casino of their choice.
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Poker Night Live Comes to Canada
Following the widespread popularity of poker television shows comes a new deal that will give poker players the opportunity to increase their game’s exposure. River Belle Partners and Poker Night Live Canada have signed a deal to air daily broadcasts of poker tournaments on CGTV.
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Chartwell Tech Marks 2005 as Third Profitable Year
Software provider Chartwell Tech has had a profitable year. The company’s fourth quarter and yearly results have just been released, with further growth predicted in 2006.
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888 Holdings CEO Confirms Sports Betting Rumors
Speculation that online gambling giant 888 Holdings is looking to purchase its own sports betting site has been confirmed by the company’s CEO, John Anderson. In a recent article in “The Times” Anderson advised 888 Holdings is seeking to consolidate its markets and a sports betting site would play a key role.
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Super Bowl Fever Hits Gambling Fans
Prop bets are all the rage this Super Bowl, with some sports betting sites even taking bets on whether Martians will land in time for the big final. Along with conventional bets, wagers on a range of wacky scenarios can be placed over the internet, leading many sports betting experts to predict that Super Bowl XL will be the most bet-upon sporting event in history.
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Casino City Withdraws Case against U.S. Department of Justice
A legal action initiated by online gambling firm Casino City against the U.S. Justice Department has recently been dropped. News of Casino City’s decision was leaked at London’s International Casino Exhibition last week and has now been confirmed by the company’s chief executive Michael Corfman.
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Card Player Magazine and Bodog Present Poker Player of the Year Awards
Tobey Maguire and Jennifer Tilly are just two celebrities joining professional poker players at the inaugural Player of the Year Awards Gala Banquet on February 15. Produced and sponsored by Card Player Magazine and Bodog, the event has generated intense interest from all sectors of the industry.
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PartyGaming Increases Membership from European Players
Following the 2004 announcement that PartyGaming intended to focus on increasing membership outside the U.S. comes news that 850,000 new players signed up in 2005. The campaign to target European poker fans has proved more than successful, with over 30 percent of new members residing outside the U.S.
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Neteller President Applaudes Strong Fourth Quarter Results
Online gambling electronic cash processor Neteller has recorded a strong fourth quarter performance resulting in $4.1 million U.S. dollars each day. The increase from $2.3 million for the same period since 2004 has been boosted by the 3197 new members Neteller has signed up since the previous quarter.
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