Bodog Announces Sponsors and Speakers for Annual Bash
Online gambling firm Bodog announced this week the major speakers and sponsors attending its annual conference. The company’s colorful CEO, Calvin Ayre, made the announcement of those who will be joining Magic Johnson, the keynote speaker, at the online gaming event.
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TellPoker Joins Microgaming Network
A new poker room has joined Microgaming’s popular poker network this week and has adopted the unique approach of attracting players by offering them a chance to purchase shares in the company.
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Gamcare Awards Party Gaming with Responsible Gaming Certification
For the second year, Party Gaming has been the recipient of Gamcare’s Code of Practice for Remote Gambling and has reiterated its commitment to responsible gambling practices.
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Departure of Party Gaming Founders Destabilizes Share
The recent departure of Party Gaming’s major founders and shareholders to sell their stake in the online gaming fan has worried investors this month. The holdings in the firm by its founders have been reduced by 190 million shares as a result of the decision.
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GB Group Reports Sales Up Due to Online Gambling
GB Group, a marketing organization responsible for the URU identity authentication facility, has recently reported a 14 percent increase in revenue following a successful preliminary year. The firm’s results also highlighted a growth in client numbers and an increasing number of larger clients.
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New Operators in Italy and Cyprus Join Boss Media
Swedish gaming provider Boss Media has signed up a further two gaming operators this week. Cyprus-based operators Bashedger and The Bet Arena will join Boss Media’s poker network in August, and Italian gaming manufacturer Zest Gaming will provide the network with new gaming terminals.
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Poker Fans Prepare for World Series of Poker Radio Action
World Series of Poker fans can expect to keep up with the play in their favorite competition via a new medium this year. Bluff Media, the publisher’s of popular poker magazine Bluff Poker, has received the nod from Harrah's Entertainment to produce live radio broadcasts from this year's live World Series of Poker tournament.
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Online Gambling Proposal Receives 42 Votes of Support
42 U.S. politicians have so far endorsed a proposal for an investigation by a Congress-elected committee into the online gambling industry. The proposal, put forward by Nevada Rep. John Porter, recommends a committee thoroughly investigate the online gaming industry before taking any measures to legislate against it.
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New Launch from Cryptologic Has Something for Everyone
The latest games from Cryptologic are due for release this month and feature especially themed jackpot slots and an exciting array of new bonus games.
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Mobile Developer Secures Three Million Pound Deal
Million-2-1, a mobile games developer based in the United Kingdom, announced this week that it has raised three million pounds sterling to assist with future expansion initiatives.
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eCOGRA Training Course Attracts 100 Gaming Brands
eCOGRA’s chief executive, Andrew Beveridge, is reportedly delighted by the turnout for the second annual training course in Responsible Gambling held by the industry’s top watchdog body and the G4 Responsible Gaming Group in London this week.
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Cryptologic's Millionaires Club Slots Jackpot Reaches All Time High
The widely popular Millionaires Club progressive slots game is set to attract even more slots fans this week, thanks to a record jackpot. The lucky winner of Cryptologic’s slots game can expect to take home nearly four million pounds sterling.
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Stars on Poker Room Latest Venture for Hip Hop Star
In a move designed to combine his love of online gaming with his musical career, hip hop star Ja Rule has just opened a new poker room. Stars on Poker.com features multiple poker variations and includes special links to the artist’s recordings.
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Leisure and Gaming Joins Microgaming
According to online casino analysts, publicly listed firm Leisure and Gaming is due to join the Microgaming network in late July. The group includes popular gaming brands such as Nine.com, English Harbour and Acropolis, and will be adding a new poker site StanleyVIPpoker.com to the Microgaming poker network.
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Playtech to Provide Online Mahjong
In a move widely seen as beneficial to the Asian gaming world, software developer Playtech has announced that it intends to provide eleven gaming sites with online mahjong by the end of 2006. A partnership with specialist mahjong firm, Tanksoft Inc, will help to enhance the firm’s expansion into Asia.
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Bet on Sports Lands Chinese Gaming Interests
Sports betting operator Bet on Sports has moved its Asian expansion up a gear this week after announcing that it has purchased two Chinese sports books. The acquisition of 777ball and Hooball double Bet on Sports’ market presence in Asia and will be integrated into the Easy Bets management software platform.
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eCOGRA to Focus on Underage and Compulsive Gambling
Over 100 online casino personnel are expected to attend the second training session in London held by the eCommerce and Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance (eCOGRA) next month. The training session focuses on responsible gambling and how online gaming sites can promote it while handling issues of underage and compulsive gambling.
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Bubble to Feature at Next World Series of Poker
A new partnership between Mansion and Bluff Magazine looks set to welcome the return of Bubble Insurance to the next World Series of Poker event. The deal is expected to be a winner with poker fans, enabling them to guarantee their buy-in to next year’s event.
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River Belle Casino Offers Bingo Fans Free Bingo
BingoTek, owned by Graeme Levin, is about to offer free online bingo at River Belle Casino. The Microgaming site is one of the world’s largest and well known casinos and bound to win more fans given its decision to launch BingoTek’s free bingo.
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Withers Joins Games Media
Games Media, a skill gaming firm, has announced the appointment of a familiar name to the position of non executive director. Roger Withers, currently Playtech’s chairman, has stated that he is pleased to join the firm at their current exciting stage of development.
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