Archive for April, 2006
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Apr
17
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Pokerstars Next in Line for Floatation
The popularity of poker has been put under the microscope recently due to falling ratings and the saturation of TV shows. But this hasn’t stopped the big guys of the online poker world from announcing huge £1 billion floatations. Online… Continue . …
Calculate baccarat comission the easy way
Mark Pilarski has posted a nifty little trick to help you work out the commission payable when you bet (and win) on the bank in baccarat. It’s so nice and easy I think I’ll post it here. What is this… Continue . …
Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse today
It’s the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse today. The current favourite is Dun Doire at a very mean price of around 3/1. My tip for the 3m 5f Handicap Chase at 3.50 is G V A Ireland. I’ve just had… Continue . …
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Apr
17
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Gambling addiction
In the report on Britain’s “gambling addiction” (Saturday), a suggestion that the Government would receive £3 billion in taxes as a result of gaming reforms was wrongly attributed to a report from Nottingham Trent University….
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Apr
16
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Rooney Settles ‘Issues’ Over Bet Debts
England striker Wayne Rooney has resolved his “outstanding issues” with a gambling company after reportedly running up debts of £700,000.The 20-year-old star, who gets paid an estimated £50,000 a week by Manchester United and millions more a year in sponsorship deals, allegedly racked up the debt through betting on horses, dogs and football….
Online casino’s $2million+ slots jackpot
Intercasino.com have smashed records with their 9-line slot jackpot payout - a staggering $2,179,888.00. Intercasino is one of the oldest online casino outfits, started in 1996 they have hosted over 300,000,000 games and paid out over $3billion in customer… Continue . …
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Apr
16
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Top 10 Gambling Sportsmen
The Sunday Times have printed their top 10 sporting punters. That is, ten superstars of sport who have placed some pretty dodgy bets. Without further ado, lets have a look at who’s on that list: 1. Wayne Rooney - currently… Continue . …
Casino demands female employees to wear makeup - APPROVED
The Federal Appeals court ruled on Friday that Harrah’s Entertainment Inc. may require their female bartenders to wear make-up. Darlene Jespersen, fired back in 2000 for refusing to put on make-up for work took the casino company to court. Jespersen’s… Continue . …
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Apr
15
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Rooney settles gambling ‘issues’
Footballer Wayne Rooney has settled his “outstanding issues” with gaming company Goldchip, it has announced….
Rooney Resolves Gambling Debts Row
Wayne Rooney has settled his “outstanding issues” with gaming company Goldchip, the group has announced.The Manchester United and England striker reportedly ran up a gambling debt of around £700,000….
Rooney resolves gambling issues
Footballer Wayne Rooney has resolved his “outstanding issues” with a gambling company, it announced….
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Apr
15
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Gambling ‘major boost to economy’
Relaxing gambling restrictions could lead the sector to become one of the UK’s most lucrative, researchers say….
your imput helps make this blog even better
Lot’s of you have already taken our quick survey but we would like to hear from more of you. The 2 minute survey gives you the chance to say what you like (and don’t like) about The Gambling Weblog. Perhaps… Continue . …
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Apr
15
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Britain’s £50bn a year addiction to gambling
Britons gambled £50 billion last year - more than the state spent on defence and transport combined….
Boom Is Forecast For UK Gambling
Gambling could soon become one of the most lucrative industries in the British economy, researchers have said.The Government has relaxed regulations surrounding betting and gaming, and has abolished tax on punters….
Boom Is Forecast For UK Gambling
Gambling could soon become one of the most lucrative industries in the British economy, researchers have said.The Government has relaxed regulations surrounding betting and gaming, and has abolished tax on punters….
Gambling could be top UK industry
Gambling could soon become one of the most lucrative industries in the British economy, researchers said….
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Apr
14
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Czechs Spend Over $200 Million on Gambling Machines
Over CZK 50 billion (thats about $211 million) was spent on gambling machines in the Czech Republic in 2005. Thats an increase of 4.5% on 2004. The Czech Republic has 52,185 gambling machines across the country - a number… Continue . …
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Apr
14
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Blonde wins £800K for a £2 stake
25 year-old call-centre worker Amanda Richards couldn’t believe her eyes when she saw the zeros piling up in her account. The Plymouth blonde had bet just £2.25 (almost $4) on the gambling website, RoxyPalace.com when she hit the jackpot. She… Continue . …
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Apr
13
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Rwandan ex-mayor gets 15-year sentence for genocide
NAIROBI (Reuters) - A U.N court trying masterminds of Rwanda’s 1994 genocide sentenced on Thursday a former mayor convicted of abetting the slaughter to 15 years in jail. But the Tanzania-based International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) said……
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