Archive for April, 2009

Online Gamblers More Disciplined?

By admin April 30th, 2009

The majority of online gamblers are gambling in a more moderate and disciplined manner than they were in the 1970.
, according to a new report by the director of the Harvard Medical School’s Addictions Department.
The results of Dr. Howard Shaffer’s according to a new report, which was conducted in conjunction with Austrian-based online gambling company [...]

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Casino Industry Worried By Swine Flu Epidemic

By admin April 29th, 2009

Swine Flu epidemic continues to grow, land based casinos could be at risk of losing even more customers.
The epidemic is ravishing Mexico, with 159 confirmed deaths due to the virus. The rest of the world has been put on alert that it may spread by the World Health Organization.
Chris Frucose said: “If the virus [...]

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Former Vegas Employee Wins Judgment Against Dennis Rodman

By admin April 28th, 2009

Former Vegas employee Sara Ure has just won a judgment for USD225,000 against Dennis Rodman.
According to Ure’s lawyers, Rodman’s actions, both in Las Vegas and toward the lawsuit, were considered inappropriate.
Kathleen England and Jocelyn Cortez in their motion said: “Defendant Rodman injured and humiliated Ms. Ure at her place of employment,”.
Former Vegas employee Sara Ure [...]

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888.com Website Should Be Blocked In Argentine?

By admin April 27th, 2009

An Argentine judge in Buenos Aires has ruled that 888.com website should be blocked.
The ruling was made by municipal prosecutor Luis Duacastella Arbizu and was published in the Buenos Aires government’s official journal. Arbizu considered that 888.com’s website violates articles 116, 117 and 118 of the Buenos Aires ‘Contravention Code’.
Also this code specifically prohibits the [...]

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Czech Finance Ministry Allows Online Betting in Czech Republic

By admin April 24th, 2009

The Finance Ministry of the Czech Republic has decided to permit regulated online wagering in the country.
Also the Finance Ministry’s decision gives Czech gaming companies more leverage in the competition with international online wagering organizations.
Tipsport, which manages 1,020 shops in the Czech Republic, is feeling the effects after only four months. Company spokesperson Lubomir Jezek [...]

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Connecticut Casino Gambling With No Smoking

By admin April 22nd, 2009

Members of the Connecticut state government Administration and Elections Committee approved a ban of casino smoking in Connecticut casinos.
Other states have already banned smoking in public places.
The owners of Mohegan Sun believe that the smoking ban is a violation of that compact, and are prepared to battle for what they believe in court.Also he said [...]

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World Poker Tour(WPT)

By admin April 17th, 2009

European poker players can enjoy two more opportunities to take part in the World Poker Tour (WPT) this year, with events in Barcelona and Cyprus now confirmed.
Last year’s tournament featured 253 entrants and a prize pool of almost $2 million (£1.3 million), with Casper Hansen of Denmark eventually beating Sweden’s Stefan Mattsson to the $655,720 [...]

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Betfair – The Cricket Sponsor

By admin April 16th, 2009

Tuesday, online bookmaker Betfair announced it has signed a deal with the England and Wales Cricket Board and the Test Match Grounds to become the organizations’ official betting partner. The deal comes only months before the start of the English cricket season, which will feature the much-anticipated npower Ashes Test Series against Australia.
The new deal [...]

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Australian Biker War Spreads To Casino

By admin April 15th, 2009

Australian police deployed their riot squad yesterday when a brawl involving bikers erupted at a Sydney casino, in the latest skirmish in a bitter war between rival gangs.
Police said over 20 people, both men and women, used chairs and glasses as weapons when the fight broke out in the casino at about 1:30am.
Police arrested [...]

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PokerStars Host Charity Tournament For Africa

By admin April 14th, 2009

PokerStars, the online poker site are pleased to announce a special star-studded addition to its European Poker Tour (EPT) Grand Final week with the first ever Ante Up For Africa Europe Celebrity Charity Poker Tournament. The event is aimed at raising money within the poker community for the current humanitarian mission in crisis torn Darfur.
The [...]

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