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Online Gaming News
Pokertek secures seven Australian innovation patents
22 Oct 2008
The patents cover a wide variety of table and gameplay features and represent a key milestone for the company.
Tampa Bay victory could prove costly
21 Oct 2008
Tampa Bay, a 200-1 long shot in April to win the World Series, is making several sports book directors nervous in late October.
MGM Mirage announces end to bonuses
21 Oct 2008
Company executives will not receive any cash bonuses or non-equity incentive compensation this year.
PokerStars.com opens In Italy
21 Oct 2008
PokerStars.it will allow players in Italy to take part in online tournaments with real money within prescribed limits set by local law.
PartyPoker.com adds Tran and Helppi to Premier League III
21 Oct 2008
Tran will be making his first trip to Europe, while Helppi looks to become a two-time champion.
CryptoLogic joins forces with PartyGaming
21 Oct 2008
The software developer reaches a five-year agreement with one of the world's largest online gaming operators.
WinADay.com lauches new Heavenly Reels slot
21 Oct 2008
3D online casino introduces four pay-line slot featuring cherubs and angel wings.
William Hill places stake in software specialist
20 Oct 2008
International news brief: William Hill has bolstered its underperforming internet operations by combining forces with Playtech, the Aim-listed gaming software specialist.
Rank sees return to sales growth in last 6 weeks
17 Oct 2008
International news brief: Sales growth over the past six weeks, but Rank was hit hard last year by both the Gambling Act and a smoking ban.
Kentucky judge gives online gambling sites 30 days to block access
16 Oct 2008
Judge Thomas Wingate has given 141 online gambling sites 30 days to block access to Kentucky residents. Sites that comply will be freed from Kentucky's domain seizure order. Sites that don't comply will have to appear before Wingate on Nov. 17 to argue their case.
Irish government to raise tax on betting
16 Oct 2008
International news brief: Ireland's government plans to double the country's tax on betting.
Paddy Power pays out early on Obama victory
16 Oct 2008
International news brief: Irish bookmaker Paddy Power today said it is to pay out early on Barack Obama becoming president.
Harrah's chief financial officer dismisses talk about cash woes
16 Oct 2008
Harrah's has dismissed as 'absurd' any speculation that the company is in greater financial peril than its Strip competitors.
BetMarkets conference 2009 dates announced
16 Oct 2008
Bigger expo and new venue as organisers predict over 250 attendees at third global sportsbetting conference.
Google reverses online gambling ad ban in the U.K.
16 Oct 2008
Google has amended its ban against online gambling advertisements to allow ads that target U.K. users.
The Reel Life: A lawsuit against God edition
16 Oct 2008
We interrupt your reading for this public service announcement from The Reel Life: Playing the slots online is not wasting time, but suing God is.
New online bingo information site is launched
16 Oct 2008
OnlineBingoPartner.com offers a comprehensive database of online bingo rooms as well as a list of bonuses that can be found at online sites.
World Series of Slots awards $100,000
16 Oct 2008
The Jackpot Factory has announced the top-three semi-final winners of the ongoing $500,000 World Series of Slots Tournament.
Rushmore Casino's Let'em Ride
16 Oct 2008
Not everyone likes “Let It Ride.” But the version of this popular land-based casino game that can be found at Rushmore Casino and the mindless entertainment it provides is well worth it.(And who doesn’t need a little mindless entertainment now then.)
FTOPS X scheduled for November
16 Oct 2008
The 10th edition of the Full Tilt Online Poker Series is guaranteeing $15 million in prize money with 25 events, including the $2.5 million Main Event on Sunday, Nov. 16.
888 signs agreement with WagerWorks
16 Oct 2008
The new deal will allow 888.com to carry the popular games "Monopoly with Pass 'Go' Bonus," "Cluedo," "Wheel of Fortune Hollywood Edition" and "Cleopatra."
Betfair hits two-millionth customer mark
16 Oct 2008
International news brief: A 59-year-old man from Sweden has became the two millionth customer at Betfair last week after opening an account to place a wager on the outcome of the upcoming U.S. Presidential election.
Poker Web site to deliver free tournament e-mail alerts
16 Oct 2008
Freerollpoker.co.uk will begin sending registered players invitations to exclusive freeroll tournaments via e-mail.
The Poker Channel re-launches pokerchanneleurope.com
16 Oct 2008
Europe’s largest dedicated gaming TV network announced Monday that an agreement with Brightcove will enable free delivery advertising-supported video content on pokerchanneleurope.com.
Online casino players cast their ballots
15 Oct 2008
JackpotCapital.com dedicates its October giveaways to the US presidential candidates.
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