Vegas Lounge Joins Mahjong Mania
Many in the online gambling world have predicted that Mahjong will be the next poker. The latest gaming firm to join the Mahjong world is Vegas Partner Lounge with its new Microgaming Mahjong Mania game.
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Newhouse Wins World Poker Tour Bogota Poker Open
A 21-year-old poker enthusiast become $1.5 million dollars richer last week after he won the World Poker Tour Bogota Poker Open. Mark Newhouse beat 539 other poker players to win the coveted title along with a $25,000 buy-in to the World Poker Tour Championships.
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Pippa Flanders Crowned Party Poker Queen
Mother of two, Pippa Flanders is the latest winner of the Party Poker.com World Open II Championship. The intrepid poker champ beat off a top international field of 70 poker players to win the grand prize of $200,000 in London this week.
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Online Industry Prepares for Lay-Offs
According to some media reports, online gambling firms located in Antigua and Gibraltar could soon be letting employees go as a result of the U.S. government’s vociferous stance against the industry.
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Sportbet Benefits from Phantom Fiber Wireless Technology
Four new clients of Digital Gaming Solutions have new wireless wagering platforms this week, thanks to Phantom Fibre.
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Chinese Government to Consider Legalized Gambling
The People’s Republic of China, long opposed to online gambling, is reportedly considering legalizing the industry due to the lucrative tax revenue it could provide. The government currently earns 40 percent taxation from gambling in the province of Macau, and is eager to increase its profit.
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BetOnSports to Settle Out of Court
According to the St Louis Dispatch, much-maligned gambling firm BetOnSports is currently negotiating its way out of hot water. An announcement of a settlement of both criminal and civil charges is reportedly only days away
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Irish Eyes Smiling for Poker Win
Ireland’s Mark Flanagan is this year’s Celtic Poker Tour (CPT) winner, taking home 35,000 euros for his efforts in the event. The tournament, held in Athlone, saw 216 players take to the tables in an attempt to win the Betfair-sponsored final.
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U.S. Survey Shows Ten Percent Gamble Online
A study conducted by Parks Associates has found that up to ten percent of regular internet users have tried online gambling and most participate in some form of internet gaming regularly.
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Gibraltar's Low Taxation Rate To Stand
Fears that Gibraltar could be forced to comply to increased taxation rates were set aside this week, following the decision of the European Court. The Caribbean nation’s original 1969 constitution on taxation was upheld, to widespread approval from online gambling firms located there.
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Poker Takes to the Skies with Delta
Poker fans have one more reason to smile when flying with Delta Airlines. Texas Hold-Em poker is being introduced to Delta’s in-flight entertainment package and will be available on all flights of four hours duration.
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Senator Frist Online Gambling World's Next New Opponent
U.S Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist is proving himself the online gambling industry’s toughest new opponent.  According to reports in the Associated Press, Frist’s most recent activities in Congress include adding proposed legislation to ban online gambling to unrelated bills.
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888's Chief to Step Down at End of Year
A recent statement from gambling giant 888.com has revealed that John Anderson, the firm’s popular chief executive officer, plans to step down at the end of the year.  The announcement was made following the firm’s half year results revealed that profits have risen 88 percent on last year’s.
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Liu Blows Away Competition at WPT Ladies Night IV
Joanne “JJ” Liu beat off some of the stiffest competition in the female poker world to become the latest winner of the World Poker Tour Ladies Night last week. For her efforts, Liu won a $25,000 seat in the World Poker Tour’s Championship event.
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Big names scheduled to play in Fifty Casino competition
“Million Dollar Cash Game” is the latest high-stakes poker game destined for British television screens this year. The show will air in January 2007 on Sky Sports and on the All In Sports channel in May 2007.
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Disappointing Results for 32Red
Mixed trading and distractions caused by the FIFA World Cup are just two of the factors behind 32Red’s interim results, according to the online casino and sportsbook operator. The company’s end of June results indicate that the average value of each player has declined and sports betting results for the period are substantially less than predicted.
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UK bingo site plans a new venture with added excitement
Independent Technology Ventures has announced plans to launch a new bingo site in the United Kingdom shortly. The venture by the established bingo operator will offer bingo fans a site with a difference.
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Irish Bookmaker Records 11 Percent Growth
Paddy Power, arguably Ireland’s best known bookmaker, has recorded a profit of 11 percent this quarter. The increase was spread across the firm’s markets, including internet gambling, telephone betting and over the counter betting.
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Coral to Sponsor British Club Rugby
One of the United Kingdom’s largest gambling firms is making headlines for its foray into the sponsorship world. Coral.co.uk is the latest gambling company to get behind a prominent sporting event and will be sponsoring professional club rugby for the next two years.
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Progressive Slots Jackpot Winner Earns 2 Million
Georgia resident Diane B is the latest online gambling fan who has become an instant multi-millionaire.  Diane cashed in after playing the Playtech Gold Rally progressive jackpot and became rich overnight after pocketing over two million dollars.
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Horse racing simulator can handicap races
Virtual Horse Racing, the latest betting product from Advantage Sports Betting, offers sports betting fans non stop racing action every ten minutes. The new product is aimed at gamblers who enjoy the challenge of virtual horse racing while benefiting from the latest in sophisticated graphics.
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Griggs Crowned Ladies Poker Party Champ
Kelli Griggs beat off stiff competition from 418 players this week to win the Ladies Poker Party. Often referred to it by its second name, the Bicycle Casino’s Ladies Event, the tournament is well known for its support of national charities.
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Challenge to Broadcast 888.com UK Poker Open
Players hoping to get in on the action at this year’s 888.com UK Poker Open tournament need look no further than Challenge TV. The television station will broadcast the latest news from the championships along with exclusive player profiles.
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