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Welcome to News Archive - August 2006

3 Million Per Week Betting on Company Time - August 31, 2006
A new report is out showing that that about 3 million people in Britain are betting each week from their place of work. What’s more, they’re spending millions doing it!
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Neteller Executive Denies That His Company Delays Payments - August 29, 2006
The ongoing tragedy of the BetonSports decline continued this week as accusations and denials flew back and forth regarding payouts to players as ordered by a US federal court
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Established Bookie A Good Fit For Party Gaming - August 28, 2006
The grandson of the Victor Chandler group is expected to enter into negotiations with Party Gaming over the sale of Chandlers to the London-listed gambling group Party Gaming
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Organizers Putting Final Touches to the World Championship of Online Poker Championships - August 26, 2006
The starting date for the fifth annual World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) is just around the corner and Pokerstars organizers are burning the midnight oil as they prepare...
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Major Hits at Slotland and Pinnacle Online Casinos - August 25, 2006
Two online casinos reported major wins totaling over half a million dollars this week. One was in a slot machine and the other in a record-setting winning hand played in a stud poker game.
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U.S. and Canadian Finalists Could Take the Big Skill Gaming Prize - August 24, 2006
Players Kelli from Pennsylvania and Derek from British Columbia will be flown to LA to play for the $1 million grand prize and champion title “World’s Best Casual Gamer” at the first-ever World Wide Web Games.
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A Million Dollar Prize for the Winner - August 23, 2006
Several new online poker rooms have joined the huge Ongame poker network and Ongame announced this week that it has decided to expand and reschedule the upcoming Ongame Network Poker Classic
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Canadian Group Out Hunting For Software Developer - August 21, 2006
Online gaming company Excapsa Software Inc. finds itself in the black and is now intent on buying a casino software developer and extending their offering to customers
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New Committee to Examine Casinos Regulation -Minister Mcdowell - August 18, 2006
Irish Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Michael McDowell TD, has announced that the Government has agreed to proposals to establish a committee to report on the possibilities for a legislative basis for the regulation of casino-style operations in the State.
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The Bellagio Cup Championship Won by 21 Year Old - August 17, 2006
A 21 year old poker ace wrapped up his first World Series of Poker appearance this week with a big win at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. With over a million dollars earned playing poker he’s wondering if he should stay in school!
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Big Names Dropping Out in Poker's Biggest Prize - August 16, 2006
Many big names have been eliminated from the starting gate of 8,773 players. Now there are only 27 players sitting at the tables. They will all receive handsome checks. Finalists will receive $1 million and the champion will take home $12 million
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Legal Situation In US Gambling Forces Move To Asia - August 16, 2006
The BetonSports legal issues in the United States has Conference organizers licking their lips at improved prospects for Asian markets and the effect this will probably have on online gambling companies operating in that area.
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What if the WTO Decision Goes Antigua's Way? - August 12, 2006
The Washington Post reports that the US Administration can thank ex-sportsbook operator Jay Cohen for its embarrassing World Trade Organization troubles with the tiny Caribbean islands of Antigua and Barbuda.
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Internet Companies Investing Huge Sums in Asian Markets - August 11, 2006
There is a fascinating article by Associated Press about the strength of the US Asian domestic market for gambling at land casinos. In the meantime the Internet companies are rushing to invest their money in the Asian markets
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Committee Considers Report from Independent Team - August 10, 2006
The Jackpot Factory group search engine optimization campaign which backfired so badly for the once reputable online casino group was back in action this week with the release of a compliance committee’s findings.
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888.Com Says "Oui" To Toulouse Football Club - August 9, 2006
888 signs a two season deal to sponsor the French football club Toulouse. This marks 888’s latest diversifying venture and marketing strategy which 888 is concentrating on in its attempts to become a global company
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On Demand Funds (ODF) to Shut Down August 18 - August 7, 2006
Electronic cash processor On Demand Funds has some bad news for customers. The firm is ceasing operation from August 18 for undisclosed reasons.
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Ex Bet On Sports Chief Features on FreeDavidCarruthers.com - August 5, 2006
David Carruthers, formerly of betting firm Bet on Sports, now features on a website dedicated to setting him free. The imprisoned ex-chief’s photograph is prominently displayed on the website known as FreeDavidCarruthers.com, although the website’s operator’s deny any affiliation or connection with the sports betting firm.
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$12 Million on Offer for World Series of Poker Winner - August 4, 2006
Poker fans have been waiting eagerly for news on the latest prize pool available at this year’s World Series of Poker main event. As anticipated, the top prize officially breaks all records for the championship event.
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Party Gaming Acquires Gamebookers - August 3, 2006
Party Gaming, the world’s largest poker firm, has announced the acquisition of sportsbetting firm Gamebookers for 69 million pounds sterling.
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French to Sponsor 888 - August 2, 2006
In the latest sponsorship deal to make headlines in the online gambling industry, 888 has signed a lucrative contract to become the main financial backer for Toulouse Football Club.
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