Woodbine Chief Critical of Ontario Advertising Ban
The chief executive of Canadian gaming firm Woodbine Entertainment has wasted no time in taking the Ontario government to task for their plans to ban advertisements for online gambling. David Willmot, Woodbine Entertainment’s chief executive and chairman, has criticized the ban, claiming the proposed legislation is likely to prove unenforceable.
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Major Online Gambling Merger On The Horizon
A leading online casino and the biggest online poker room are trying to recover after excluding American players by merging with each other. If the deal goes through it will create the biggest publicly traded online gaming company.
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Name Change for British Online Gambling Firm
In the latest online gambling news, London-based online gaming group UKBetting has changed its name to 365 Media Group.
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Betcorp's U.S. Business Joins Bodog Empire
Bodog’s colorful CEO Calvin Ayre is one online gambling mogul seemingly unphased by the U.S. government’s ongoing efforts to crack down on the gambling industry. Ayre recently announced the acquisition of Betcorp’s U.S. interests amidst media speculation that talks with Sportingbet are also underway in an attempt to purchase the maligned firm’s U.S. operations.
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Online Poker and UK football go hand in hand
Celtic FC will be the first sponsor of what is promised a network of UK football clubs affiliated poker rooms. Celtic FC is the first club to join the new network in what promises to be exciting times for poker players who are also football fans.
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Playtech Affiliate to Deny U.S. Gambling Traffic
Following the shock news of that U.S. Congress’s acceptance of new anti-gambling legislation, several high profile online gambling firms have announced their intentions to refuse transactions from U.S. based gambling fans. The latest is Playtech’s affiliate program CPays.
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Online Casino Site to Challenge the WSOP
UK bookmaker and online gambling operator plans to expand Europe's "Poker Million" tournament in order to attract more players and rival the world largest poker tournament the World Series of Poker. It's believed that the new unlawful internet gambling act could cause great shifts in the online gambling world and to turn the momentum from America to Europe.
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Neteller Issues New Statement Regarding Online Gambling Law
Not only online casinos are affected by the new law. Neteller, the most popular service for transferring funds into online casinos might also feel the affects of the U.S legislation in its bottom line. Neteller has now issued a second statement regarding the law which could be interpreted as not quite the "business as usual" attitude  that first statement implied.
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Jacobs New U.S. Poker Championship Winner
A 22-year-old graduate has beaten off a starting lineup of 259 other poker players to win this year’s U.S. Poker Championships.
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Antigua Hits Out at Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act
Antiguan minister of finance, Dr Errol Cort is reportedly disappointed by U.S. Congress’ decision to approve the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act. The minister spoke to media following a recent visit to the U.S. where he met with officials to discuss the World Trade Organization’s decision against the U.S. for its anti-gambling stance.
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Betfair Celebrates Its Australasian Launch
Betfair has celebrated the launch of its new Australasian operations in an official function in Hobart this week. The world’s largest betting exchange first started processing wagers from Australian and New Zealand gamblers on February 7 but has only just started processing transactions through its new Tasmanian exchange.
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Betfair Launches No House Edge Casino
Joining its innovative exchange games and online poker rooms, Betfair tries to revolutionize online casino by offering a series of casino games with no house edge.
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FireOne Group Prepares for New Anti-Gambling Legislation
Following the announcement of new U.S. legislation aimed at preventing financial transactions to online gambling sites comes news that the FireOne Group will no longer be processing online credit card payments to the online gambling industry.
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Betsson Says Bets Are Still On
Betsson, the popular Swedish online casino and sportsbetting firm, has recently issued a statement in response to U.S. Congress approving anti-gambling legislation. The firm’s clarification of its stance has relieved investors and encouraged non-U.S. based gambling fans that participate at sites that refuse bets from U.S. gamblers.
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NFL Behind Anti-Gambling Legislation
According to a controversial article in the New York Post this week, the National Football League (NFL) used its muscle to help pass anti-gambling legislation recently in the U.S. Senate.
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October Promotions at River Belle and other Online Casinos.
October is already on it way and Belle Rock Entertainment, the owner of four of the best online casinos is starting a new promotion. Over 40,000$ worth of prizes will be given away players as cash or casino credits.

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Betfair Profits Soar in 2006
Betfair, the world’s largest betting exchange, continues to reward its investors with record returns. The firm’s latest financial results for the year ending April 2006 are hot off the press and indicate the huge growth the gaming industry as experienced this year.
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New Online Gambling Law Unlikely to Stop Online Casinos
The online casino industry finds itself on unperdictable territory after and anti online gambling bill is passed in the U.S. The law makes it difficult for online casinos to reach American customers making it ileagal for banks and credit card companies to transfer funds into online gambling sites.
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Online Gambling Firms Weigh Up Continued U.S. Presence
The U.S. government’s efforts to outlaw online gambling are heating up. According to officials from Israeli-owner poker firm PokerStars, the company is considering pulling out of the U.S. market to avoid future legal repercussions. The move has been followed by other online gambling firms keen to stay out of trouble’s way.
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Online Casino Promotion Corner - All Slots Casino
This is where we choose to highlight a specific casino bonus or promotion. This week our choice is All Slots Casino, a long time favorite among many players known for its excellent selection of online slot machine games. If you enjoy playing online slots don't miss out on this bonus offer.
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A Change of Heart for the Italian Government?
According to a recent report in Poker News, the Italian government is about to reverse its decision to ban online gambling. Instead Italy is said to be considering a move similar to that of the United Kingdom – the legalization and regulation of the multi-billion dollar gaming industry.
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Four New Online Casino Games Available on Belle Rock Casinos
As the Belle Rock Entertainment demonstrates its commitments to its clients, it has announced the release of four new games on its online casinos platform. The new games include 3 online slots machines and an improved version of it's online blackjack games.
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AGA Says Land Casinos May Still Develop Online Gaming Sites
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has gone on record stating that Senator Frist’s recent attempts to ban online gambling will not prevent its land-based members from developing their own gaming sites. The statement was made following the success of Senator Frist’s anti-gambling bill in the weekend, which seeks to curb online gambling by making transactions to operators illegal.
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Neteller Statement Seeks to Calm Online Gambling Customers
Following further U.S. attempts to halt transactions to online gambling firms, Neteller has hurried to reassure its customers that new regulations are still nine months away.
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