Archive for October, 2008
Casino Issue In Maine Could Come Down To A Few Votes
In Maine the issue of a new casino that is on the ballot in November could come down to a couple of votes. Polls indicate that likely voters are split on the outcome.
Belmont Could Be Next In Line For Expanded Gambling In New York
With video gambling already on the way to Aqueduct, Governor David Patterson has turned his attention to bringing the same type of gambling to Belmont.
Poker Merchandise A Hit At Football Club
A range of underwear based on Burnley footballer Robbie Blake’s poker games becomes bestselling item at club shop.
Atlantic City Promotes Money Over Lives With Casino Smoking Ban Delay
Atlantic City set a precedent on Monday when the City Council decided it was more important that the city create revenue than save lives. They have delayed their smoking ban for a year.
Major League Baseball Loses Gamble On Weather In Game Five
Major League Baseball took a gamble when they decided to start game five of the World Series on Monday night in inclement weather. They lost that bet when they stopped the game in the middle of the sixth inning.
New Poker Room Launched at Famous Vegas Venue
Binion’s Gambling Hall & Hotel in Las Vegas unveils new area for poker tournaments.
Expert Hails Poker in Hungary
Editor of poker magazine explains reasons behind European Poker Tour heading to Budapest.
Trump Plaza Hosts PokerPro Tournament
A New Jersey casino is planning to publicise its automated poker tables with a freeroll tournament.
Australia Helping Problem Gambling With New Laws
Australia is not eliminating casino gambling completely in their country. They are, however, moving towards helping people stay away from gambling problems.
paddypowerpoker.com Announces Irish Open 2009 Details and Launches €100,000 Sole Survivor Promotion
€100k package to be won by the highest finishing paddypowerpoker.com qualifier. (PRWeb Oct 24, 2008)
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Poker770 : One More Player to Compete in One of the World’s Biggest Poker Tournaments
Poker 770, a top poker and casino online games operator would like to announce that another one of its players is on their way to compete in one of the world's biggest poker tournaments, which could make them a millionaire. (PRWeb Oct 23, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1510344.htm
Cigar Beats Curlin in “Dream Classic” 2008 Breeders’ Cup Classic Favorite Runs Against 8 Other Breeders’ Cup Classic Champions in Virtual Simulation
Breeders' Cup and Horse Racing Simulation to make simulations available for six 2008 Breeders' Cup World Championship Races with actual post positions in addition to providing the "Dream Classic" race. (PRWeb Oct 23, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1517794.htm
Rakerz.com the Premium Poker Rakeback Provider Launches New Website, Deals
Rakerz.com launched a new version of their website. The popular rakeback provider has made a number of updates complete with a new design and automatic rakeback system. (PRWeb Oct 23, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1504714.htm
DevilfishPoker.com launches Devilfish Travel – “Your Ticket to Live Poker”
Innovative promotion allows poker players to rake their way to the world's best live poker tournaments. (PRWeb Oct 24, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1515624.htm
Octobers Big Winner Referred by Pro360.com
Lucky casino winner pocketed over $28,000 after depositing less than $250 with the reputable brand "Euro Partners" this month. (PRWeb Oct 24, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1515064.htm
Fire Department President Accused Of Bingo Scam In Pennsylvania
In the world of gambling it seems as though nothing is sacred. A fire department president in Pennsylvania is being accused of a bingo scam in which he split the winnings of a raffle with the winner.
BCS College Football Rankings: Texas And Alabama The Top Two
The Texas Longhorns survived another test on Saturday and continued to play themselves towards a possible title game. The Longhorns are still number one in the latest BCS rankings released Sunday.
2 Winners Have Won Big at Poker 770’s Guaranteed Rebuy Tournaments
Poker770, a top poker and casino online games operator would like to announce that two of its players have had big victories in the Guaranteed Fee Rebuy tournaments. (PRWeb Oct 23, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1510204.htm
Top Shark Free Online Poker Rankings & Tournament Results
Poker Pro Labs Inc. announces new additions such a Player Profile page and a Leader Board section to its product Top Shark – A free web based poker tool that offers online poker rankings, poker tournament results and statistical information. (PRWeb Oct 23, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1508074.htm
BoycottKentucky.com Starts Petition Against Kentucky Gambling
The website BoycottKentucky.com has started a petition on their site and they are looking for people to sign, pledging that they will boycott gambling in the state of Kentucky.
