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Online Gaming News
Perspectives Weekly: More shoes drop
31 May 2011
J. Todd delivers more bad news this week, as the U.S. government seizes more domain names, major payment processor QuickTender shuts down and affiliate program Best Casino Partner leaves the market.
Crackdown on Internet sites could hurt WSOP
31 May 2011
World Series of Poker officials acknowledge that some poker players won't be able to retrieve funds they have on account with closed online websites, and therefore might be forced to stay home.
Kassela hopes to repeat success in this year's WSOP
31 May 2011
Frank Kassela was named the World Series of Poker's Player of the Year in 2010 after winning two events and almost $1.26 million.
IGT to showcase new slots at G2E Asia
31 May 2011
International Game Technology will also display both its mobile and online slot machines at the Global Gaming Expo Asia.
Bodog Europe expands with two hires
31 May 2011
Keith Putley and Abid Riaz have joined Bodog Europe after previously working from PartyGaming and Ladbrokes respectively.
Intertops Casino pays out $100,000 in bonuses
31 May 2011
Intertops Casino is rewarding players in its "Nothing but Net" points race big cash bonuses and prizes.
Centrebet offer good price, analysts say
30 May 2011
Alternative offers to outbid Sportingbet on Centrebet seem unlikely.
Betfair sees another manager quit
30 May 2011
Betfair loses another key manager, after several middle manager departures this year.
Iowa Governor signs gambling bill into law
27 May 2011
Iowa Governor signs gaming legislation into law that includes provision to bet on horses over the phone and via computer.
Top-10 storylines to watch for in this year's WSOP
27 May 2011
With the World Series of Poker kicking off Tuesday, Casino City's Aaron Todd delivers his top-10 storylines to watch for this year.
GTECH G2 nominated for two bingo awards
27 May 2011
GTECH G2 is nominated in the Best Online Bingo Innovation and Best Online Bingo Software categories at the Online Bingo Industry Awards.
IGT adds Wild Wolf to game portfolio
27 May 2011
Wild Wolf is the successor to the player-favorite Wolf Run, a popular theme in land-based casinos.
A review of Top Trumps: World Football Stars
26 May 2011
The Champions League final is set for this Saturday, when Manchester United and Barcelona face-off to determine what club is the best in the world. If you can't wait until Saturday afternoon to get your soccer fix, head to William Hill Casino and give "Top Trumps: World Football Stars" a spin.
The Reel Life: Swim noodle assault edition
26 May 2011
This week's edition of The Reel Life manages to hit the trifecta: Watermelons, swim noodles and domestic assault.
Casino City Gang: The Gang's all here edition
26 May 2011
Casino City's Vin Narayanan, Aaron Todd and Dan Igo discuss the continued U.S. crackdown on Internet gambling, the Golden Nugget finding a home in Atlantic City, preview the World Series of Poker, and make their best bets.
Paddy Power Poker giving away signed Messi shirt
26 May 2011
Paddy Power Poker is giving away a signed Lionel Messi Barcelona football shirt to a player who deposits using the code MESSI.
Class 1 Casino now available in Dutch
26 May 2011
Class 1 Casino now has a Dutch language version and the website is working on delivering a Russian and Spanish version.
Greek player wins $100,000 package from PokerStars
26 May 2011
PokerStars player “brave-83” won a $100,000 dream sports event package after overcoming over 20,000 players in one of the site's biggest ever freerolls.
Londoner takes down PKR Live VI
25 May 2011
Rob Angood outlasted a field of 243 players to win £40,420 after taking down the PKR Live VI Main Event in London.
Best Casino Partner to suspend operations
25 May 2011
The Best Casino Partner affiliate program notified affiliates it is suspending full operations this Friday.
Zodiac Casino to launch 3D slot game
25 May 2011
The online casino will launch Sterling Silver 3D next month and is giving away $20 to all new players who make a deposit of $1.
Payment processor Quicktender suspends operations
25 May 2011
QuickTender, a popular electronic wallet for online gaming affiliates, has announced it is halting operations.
Fate of Vegas Ferris wheel still up in air
25 May 2011
The developer of a proposed giant Ferris Wheel on the Las Vegas Strip from Mandalay Bay delivered a public sales pitch Monday.
Online poker players in U.S. consider relocating to Canada to continue careers
25 May 2011
Poker players in the United States may consider moving to Canada to keep earning a living.
William Hill launches Irish betting site
25 May 2011
William Hill spent over a year developing the Irish site and will offer sportsbetting, bingo, poker, casino and more.
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