Ja Rule is the latest in a series of celebrities who have entered the booming online poker market. StarsOnPoker.com opened its doors with a $500,000 Freeroll, a free poker tournament with top prize of $200,000. The cardroom offers popular multiplayer poker games like Texas Hold’em, Omaha, Omaha Hi/Low, 7 Card Stud and exclusive games like […]
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Poker has soared in popularity because, unlike other sports, the average guy sitting in front of his TV set figures he can win the World Series of Poker, a champion player said Thursday. Professional poker player and television commentator Howard Lederer said the charm of poker is that “people at home believe they can be […]
vsGaming and vsTechnology are pleased to announce their incorporation intoGaming Technology Solutions plc (GTS plc). This is a natural progressionfollowing strong growth in both companies, growth which is in line with thephenomenal expansion that the e-gaming industry is seeing. The formation ofGTS signifies the advent of a powerful leading global supplier of openend-to-end soft gaming […]
vsGaming and vsTechnology are pleased to announce their incorporation into Gaming Technology Solutions plc (GTS plc). This is a natural progression following strong growth in both companies, growth which is in line with the phenomenal expansion that the e-gaming industry is seeing. The formation of GTS signifies the advent of a powerful leading global supplier […]
Americans are wagering more dollars in casinos, at racetracks and through state lotteries, but they’re not too happy about it, a survey released Tuesday by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press suggests. The study found that seven out of 10 people questioned believe that legalized gambling encourages folks to spend more […]
As reported by the Associated Press: “‘Advantage’ gamblers, skilled bettors who are often ousted from Nevada resorts if spotted at blackjack tables, were welcomed Tuesday at an international conference on gambling — held at a Lake Tahoe casino. “One of them, James Grosjean, didn’t take any chances on getting tossed by hotel security guards. He […]
This week we move to Paris and serve up a Royale with Cheese while looking for a betting edge in the second Grand Slam event of the year at Roland Garros. The French Open is tactically very different from the other three Grand Slam events and is where tennis gets dirty (and I’m not talking […]
As reported by Reuters: “U.S. casinos wish they had access to the growing universe of gamblers that seem intent on placing bets online, but companies claim they are not losing customers to the foreign operators that offer Web wagering. “‘It represents an enormous opportunity,’ said Alan Feldman, spokesman for U.S.-based MGM Mirage, the world’s second-largest […]
Record numbers of I-gaming industry members participated in the annual Global Interactive Gaming Summit and Expo (GIGSE) May 16-18 at the Palais de Congres in Montreal. A total of 1821 people from more than 42 countries registered for the conference and 127 businesses either had an exhibition booth or sponsored a proceeding. “I think a […]
Endemol Gaming plans to build on the UK group’s strategic relationships with key players in the gaming industry to bring mass-market entertainment to the sector. Brian Macsweeney and Sarah Bellamy have been respectively promoted to Creative Director and Managing Director of the new division. Through its digital media arm Victoria Real, Endemol UK has already […]
After last night’s elimination of Elliott Yamin, the fifth edition of American Idol has reached the grand finale with two remaining contestants vying for a major recording contract and the adoration of millions. While the hit reality series has drawn nearly 30 million viewers each week it’s also become the most popular entertainment event for […]
Hollywood studios are lining up to cash in on the anticipated popularity of summer films featuring comic book heroes such as the X-Men mutants and Superman. Far away from Krypton, local travel leaders are counting on a few lesser-known heroes to steer some big bucks in Las Vegas’ direction. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors […]
Networked gaming specialist Octavian has expanded its team with the appointment of Helen Hedgeland as Head of Marketing. Hedgeland joins Octavian’s corporate team having already worked for Octavian for three years in a senior role at Octavian’s lead marketing agency. Prior to this she was an account director at Nettec (now LB Icon), where she […]
Betting on football is by no means new – quite the opposite. It’s one of the oldest sports betting forms across Europe. But when 3BWin (www.3bwin.com) opens for business, it’s coming with a fresh approach and a promise to completely transform sports betting. 3BWin has been receptive to betting trends, and has understood that fewer […]