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Barney Frank's U.S. Online Gambling Bill Passed
Written on Thursday 29th July, 3:16 pm by Rebekah Lillias
Barney Frank's HR 2267 bill, to legalise online gambling in the U.S, was passed yesterday by a 41-22-1 majority vote, meaning that, online gambling has a strong chance of being made legal throughout the U.S. in the not too distant future.
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Thursday's are Cash Back Days at Betfred Casino
Written on Thursday 29th July, 1:44 pm by Peter Hanigasek
Betfred Casino are offering all players which play on a Thursday (including today) a fantastic 15% cash back bonus, up to £400!
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Cake Poker Apology After PTR Discovers Serious Software Flaws
Written on Thursday 29th July, 11:43 am by Richard Chaso
Cake Poker Network cardroom manager has posted a public online apology after claiming his poker network was safer than that of Cereus, despite claims from PokerTableRatings.com (PTR) that they had uncovered similar issues.
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World Cup Betters Given Much Worse Odds From State Gaming Monopolies
Written on Thursday 29th July, 11:26 am by Brian Wilkinson
Right2bet, an organisation which promotes the freedom of gamblers to bet with whichever European online betting firm they so wish to choose, has released a World Cup report which clearly shows that people who bet online during the World Cup received, on average, 32% worse odds than if they would have used private betting firms.
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Online Gambling Sector Expected to Grow Significantly by 2014
Written on Wednesday 28th July, 2:41 pm by Richard Chaso
According to a report released by gaming publishing group iGaming Business, the online casino industry is expected to increase by around 80% for the five year period ending 2014.
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PlayNow.com on Hold Until Independent Review Conducted
Written on Wednesday 28th July, 12:12 pm by Peter Hanigasek
PlayNow.com, the controversial first state-sanctioned online casino in North America, owned by the even more controversial lottery corporation of British Columbia
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William Hill To Move Telebetting to Gibraltar
Written on Tuesday 27th July, 1:12 pm by Brian Wilkinson
William Hill's UK-based telephone betting business is set to relocate to Gibraltar in Q4 of this year in an attempt to save costs and taxes which will make them more competitive with their competition.
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Paddy Power Refund All Massa Bets After German GP Farce
Written on Tuesday 27th July, 12:11 pm by Brian Wilkinson
Various bookmakers are refunding all bets placed on Massa to win Sunday's German Grand Prix as Massa was ordered, by team Ferrari, to let Alonso pass him and, subsequently, win the race.
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Witches and Wizards slot Launched at Bodog Casino
Written on Monday 26th July, 5:35 pm by Richard Chaso
Bodog Casino have released a new magical fantasy video slot game called Witches & Wizards. Exclusive to Bodog Casino, this five reel, 25 line, action-packed adventure is one of the most exciting and fun-filled slot games out there
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Australian Fugitive Caught After Trying to Organise Poker Game on Facebook
Written on Monday 26th July, 12:22 pm by Rebekah Lillias
An Australian fugitive who escaped prison whilst on a hospital visit has been found by police a week after his escape. He was caught after posting messages to friends on Facebook and even tried to organise a poker game.
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