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Slots tournament underway at Riverbelle
9th May, 2008
Fans of virtual slots are being invited to take part in an exclusive month-long tournament being held at Riverbelle Casino.
9th May, 2008
Leading online gaming operator 888.com Casino has announced a deal which will allow it to expand the range of titles it offers.
Newbies win it by at All Slots
9th May, 2008
Leading online gaming website All Slots Casino, a member of the Jackpots Factory network, has revealed that a number of new players have notched up big wins this w
8th May, 2008
The owner of Newcastle United has shown his dedication to casino gambling by betting £480,000 in a single day, onlinecasino.org is reporting.
8th May, 2008
The parent company of 888.com Casino has issued its first quarter income report, notching up 38 per cent year-on-year growth.
Casino association warns of further closures
7th May, 2008
The British Casino Association (BCA) has said that more casinos look set to close unless the government makes concessions to the industry.
7th May, 2008
MGM Mirage has become the latest casino gambling company to report falling profits during the current economic downturn.
Playtech profits dramatically up
6th May, 2008
Casino software developer Playtech has recorded 97 per cent year-on-year rise in profits in the first quarter of 2007.
Tropicana casino group goes bust
6th May, 2008
One of America's largest casino gambling groups, Tropicana Entertainment LLC, has filed for bankruptcy.
Las Vegas Sands profits heads south
4th May, 2008
Las Vegas Sands (LVS), one of the world's leading land-based casino operators, has revealed that it lost $11.2 million (£5.6 million) in the last quarter.
Growing support for US gambling bill
2nd May, 2008
Support for a bill that would overrule America's controversial anti-online casino gambling laws appears to be growing among US representatives.
2nd May, 2008
Online gaming operator CasinoUnreal.com has launched two brand new virtual slots for fans on online casino games.
Macau looks to online gambling
1st May, 2008
Fears of overcrowding in the bustling casino centre of Macau have prompted Chinese officials to liberalise restrictions on remote internet gambling.
Everest Casino luxury Australia vacation
1st May, 2008
Online gaming operator Everest Casino has reminded its members that they have just one month left to take part in its Australian Adventure Vacation Giveaway.
New sites join Casino Rewards network
30th April, 2008
Six new casino gambling websites have signed up to the Casino Rewards umbrella.
Financial firm launches new online casino
29th April, 2008
Global financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald has entered the online casino market with the launch of CantorCasino.com.
Six new games from William Hill
28th April, 2008
Leading online gaming operator William Hill Casino has unveiled six brand new casino games for people who use its website.
Sportingbet hands out $1.5m jackpot
28th April, 2008
Online casino Sportingbet.com has handed out its largest ever jackpot to one lucky Greek gambler.
Titan to boost total payments next month
27th April, 2008
The total amount of money paid out to players of online casino Titan Poker is set to be increased next month.
Shares rise for Macau casino operators
25th April, 2008
Casino operators with properties in Macau have seen their shares increase as a result of news that no more licenses will be granted for new casinos in the administrative regio
Affiliates of RomePartners privy to 60% revenue split in month of their choice
25th April, 2008
The affiliate program of Rome Casino, RomePartners, has announced a new offer for its affiliates which will allow them to choose which month they receive a 60 per cent revenue
Finland mulls state monopoly on gambling
24th April, 2008
The Finnish government may follow the lead of neighbouring Norway by entering the world of state-owned casino gambling sites.
24th April, 2008
With hit movie 21 raising the profile of the MIT Blackjack Team, one online casino has issued a unique challenge to the world's most famous card-counters.
23rd April, 2008
Calvin Ayre, founder of Bodog online casinos, has confirmed he intends to retire after having sold off most of his empire.
US online casino fans 'defy ban'
23rd April, 2008
American online casino fans continue to find ways around their country's Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement (UIGEA) bill, it has been claimed.
Gamer bags $5.5m at Blackjack Ballroom
22nd April, 2008
One lucky Finnish casino gambling enthusiast has walked away with the biggest jackpot ever won on any of the Microgaming community's network of online gaming h
Blackjack 21 Challenge launched
22nd April, 2008
Online casino Bookmaker is to host a five-month progressive series of blackjack <
More setbacks for govt's casino plans
21st April, 2008
The government is reeling from yet more setbacks to its beleaguered overhaul of casino gambling legislation, the Mail on Sunday has reported.
21st April, 2008
InterCasino have added to their already extensive catalogue of online casino games
Hadouken! Cryptologic unveils Street Fighter slot
21st April, 2008
Leading online software developer CryptoLogic has achieved another first in the online casino industry by releasing a 3D slot version of the arcade game Street Fighter
New online casino portal launched
20th April, 2008
A new gambling portal has been launched that aims to become one of the most useful casino sites on the internet.
18th April, 2008
Popular gaming operator CasinoRewards.com has dished out a cool £100,000 to one lucky online casino enthusiast.
Casino shares plummet as industry feels pinch
17th April, 2008
Share prices in a number of major casino operators fell sharply this week after a slew of negative economic reports about the industry.
Setback for US online gambling advocates
17th April, 2008
Casino gambling groups seeking to overturn America's online casino ban have suffered yet another setback in their struggle.
First big win for new Jackpot Factory title
17th April, 2008
The latest addition to the Jackpot Factory's inventory of casino games has issued its maximum payout within just one month of launching.
Three new games from online casino
16th April, 2008
Online casino MummysGold.com has launched three new casino games in a bid to keep its virtual offerings as diverse as possible.
Ladbrokes Casino launches new ad campaign
16th April, 2008
Leading online gaming operator Ladbrokes Casino has launched a comical new television advertising campaign in the UK.
Vegas woes continue with MGM job cuts
15th April, 2008
Yet more bad news has come out of Las Vegas with confirmation that MGM Mirage is laying off some 440 management employees.
15th April, 2008
Online French casino gambling operator Casino770.com has confirmed that it has paid $344,000 (£175,000) for three-digit domain name, 770.com.
First move against US gambling ban
14th April, 2008
US Congressmen Barney Frank and Ron Paul have taken the first tentative steps towards unseating their country's Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement (UIGEA), which outlaws online casinos.
Atlantic City takings head south
14th April, 2008
Casinos in Atlantic City notched up yet another monthly fall in revenues last month, it has been confirmed.
Super Bowl hits Las Vegas profits
14th April, 2008
Casinos in the Las Vegas strip lost $7.4 million (£3.7 million) as a result of some savvy betting by US sports enthusiasts, it has emerged.
Harrah's Entertainment changing name
13th April, 2008
Harrah's Entertainment looks set to change its name to Caesars Entertainment Corporation following a proposal put forward by the casino company's board of directors.
Trump looks to stub out casino smoking ban
11th April, 2008
Despite being an advocate of 'quit smoking' initiatives, Donald Trump has threatened legal action over a proposed Atlantic City casino smoking ban.
Nevada casino profits 'disappointing'
10th April, 2008
The US state of Nevada saw a four per cent year-on-year fall in casino profits this February, despite an extra Leap Year day and numerous other positive factors.
10th April, 2008
A broad spectrum of US treasury department and federal officials have told Congress that America's Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is ineffective and unfair on casi
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