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5th January, 2008

Global media company HeadsUp Entertainment this week announced the 2008 Canadian Open Poker Championships.

8th January, 2008

Poker fans planning to post a letter over the next few weeks may want to opt for a special set depicting the cover of Ian Fleming book Casin

Comedy star heads to Spotlight 29

8th January, 2008

US comedian Katt Williams is to perform at the Spotlight 29 Casino in California at the end of the month, it has been reported.

2nd January, 2008

Colorado went smoke-free straight after the midnight on New Year's eve, which generated mixed reaponses from casino players on the night.

Casinos 'could be legalised in Japan'

2nd January, 2008

Jiji Press reported that Japanese Liberal Democratic PArt in power wants to legalise casinos around the country under a very tight supervision.

Casino film to open festival

7th January, 2008

A film which follows the fortunes of a blackjack team is opening this year's South by Southwest Film Conference & Festival in Austin this march.

888.com offers free e-cards

7th January, 2008

One of the world's leading gaming sites has launched a new website which allows people to send e-cards for free to friends and family.

Louisiana woman scoops $1m at casino

7th January, 2008

A 58-year-old Louisiana woman has had a prosperous start to 2008, managing to scoop $1 million (£505,000) at a local casino, it has been reported.

Anti-smoking chief lights up in casino

3rd January, 2008

Portuguese government committee chief, who voted strictly in favour of smoking ban has been caught smoking in a casino himself!

3rd January, 2008

The documents have been discovered in which it clearly stated that a former minister of “Down Under” was against the casino proposal in the capital Canberra.

Top Las Vegas shows named

4th January, 2008

Stomp Out Loud and Phantom: The Las Vegas Spectacular have been named the top two Las Vegas shows of 2007 by the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Oggs.com reveals its 2007 casino awards

8th January, 2008

Casino review website oggs.com has announced the winners of its annual Online Casino Awards, which includes operators, games and Read more »

Israel 'to get first legal casino'

9th January, 2008

Israel is preparing for the introduction of its first legal casino which officials say will help to boost the economy.

The gambling hub is set to be built in Eilat – a popular touri

Scientists create 'virtual Vegas'

9th January, 2008

Researchers from the University of Guelph in south-western Ontario have reportedly built a virtual Las Vegas in a bid to better understand the minds of heavy gamblers.

10th January, 2008

A new floating casino is set to open on the shores of Lake Michigan this summer with a 108,000 square feet gambling floor.

10th January, 2008

An online backgammon site has revealed it is soon likely to be including other casino games like video poker

11th January, 2008

One of the internet's many casino-themed portals has just released a series of free online casino games as part of a website revamp.

888 to develop Asian casino service

11th January, 2008

One of the world's largest online gaming companies, 888 Holdings PLC, has outlined plans to develop an Asian live casino service.

Iowa casinos on track for record 2008

14th January, 2008

Casinos in Iowa have reported record revenues over the past 12 months and see no sign of a slowdown in the booming market.

Vegas lights outshine US slowdown

15th January, 2008

Las Vegas is bucking the trend when it comes to America's economic slowdown, new figures have suggested.

15th January, 2008

Online casino and poker websites have made significant strides towards improving their customer service relations, a new study has found.

Clinton, Obama profess love of casinos

16th January, 2008

Democratic Presidential hopefuls Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama have told US voters they are both supporters of responsible gambling.

UK adds Tasmania to gambling white list

16th January, 2008

The UK's Department for Culture, Media and Sport has placed Tasmania on its white list of jurisdictions that are allowed to advertise remote gamblingservice

17th January, 2008

WMS Gaming is touting a new concept dubbed 'adaptive gaming', which personalises the experience of online casino games.

Slot Land unveils 3D online casino

17th January, 2008

Online slot machine operator Slot Land has launched a new three-dimensional casino at WinADay.com.

The virtual world currently features two Read more »

Chinese gambling operator in software deal

17th January, 2008

Chinese online casino gambling operator the CY Foundation has confirmed it is to join forces with Toronto and Frankfurt-listed software developer Las Vegas

Germans spy return of online gambling

18th January, 2008

Many Germans can once again enjoy the thrills of online casino gambling after a court in Karlsruhe overruled a ban on the game.

US casinos pull in record income

18th January, 2008

New figures have revealed that major hotel-casinos in Las Vegas generated their highest revenues ever in fiscal 2007.

Betsson.com adds new games

18th January, 2008

Sweden-based online casino betsson.com has upgraded its webpage to include a host of new popular games.

Mansion casino launches login draw

19th January, 2008

Mansion casino is offering its members the chance to win $100 (£51) every day simply for logging into their online casino accounts.

21st January, 2008

A rare and endangered turtle known as the northern red-bellied cooter could put paid to plans for a new casino in the Massachusetts town of Middleborough.

Online casino launches five new slots

21st January, 2008

Casino gambling enthusiasts can now enjoy five new slots with generous bonus spins and high payouts over at BogodLife.com.

Macau growth 'comes at a price'

22nd January, 2008

The world's busiest casino town is growing at such a rapid pace that its local economy is coming under strain, the Chicago Tribune has reported.

Greece gets gambling bug

22nd January, 2008

Greeks spent over $10 billion (£5.1 billion) on online casino websites last year, according to new figures released by the country's National Federation Of Bookmakers

23rd January, 2008

Former child star Christina Ricci has acknowledged she has a fondness for gambling.

Macau's casino's 'rival Las vegas'

24th January, 2008

Figures have revealed that Macau's casino industry is welcoming more players and collecting massive revenues, it has been reported.

28th January, 2008

Concerns have been raised over the impact that new slot machines which are being installed at horserace tracks will have on Indiana's casinos.

Tourism chiefs in casino debate

28th January, 2008

Tourism leaders in Massachusetts have met to discuss whether opening three new casinos in the area will be positive for the industry.

No word on when Monte Carlo will reopen

29th January, 2008

The Monte Carlo casino hotel will remained closed for the foreseeable future while fire officials assess the damage caused by last Friday's dramatic blaze, it has been confirmed.

32Red moves into mobile casino market

30th January, 2008

Online casino operator 32Red has teamed up with leading mobile gaming provider Spin3 to expand their range of e-gaming products.

Finns mull call for online casinos

30th January, 2008

A recent call by Finland's minister for culture and sport to liberalise online casino gambling laws has provoked a mixed reaction in the country.

31st January, 2008

A gang of at least 11 armed men have staged a major heist in a popular casino in the South African city of Port Elizabeth.

888.com launches two online casinos

31st January, 2008

Leading gaming operator 888.com Casino has unveiled the launch of two new online casinos after joining forces with Kamay Holdings.

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