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Gus Hansen Wins Aussie Millions!
Dr. Pauly, reporting for PokerNews, informed us late last night that Gus Hansen had comeback from a 3:1 chip deficit to best Jimmy “Gobboboy” Fricke for the top spot at the Aussie Millions Main Event. Hansen wins $1.5 million Australian… Continue . …
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Jan
19
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Britons spend more on gambling than fresh fruit or vegetables
The average British family spends more on gambling than fresh vegetables, fresh fruit or holidays abroad, according to an official analysis of family spending….
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Jan
19
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Neteller closes US payments service after founders’ arrest
Online gambler has shut down its US internet services, wiping out around 65pc of its business….
Showdown for councils hoping to land ’supercasino’ jackpot
In 10 days’ time one council will hit the multi-million pound jackpot and be given the right to run a ’supercasino’. Harry Wallop speaks to the two front runners….
Caesars Palace New Pussycat Dolls Casino
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 17 /PRNewswire/ — Caesars Palace has dolled up a whole new gaming area inspired by the queens of burlesque song and dance, The Pussycat Dolls. The Pussycat Dolls Casino will feature a mixture of sexy slot machines; blackjack, craps and roulette tables, a big six wheel and merchandise area, all indicative of the brand’s sexy burlesque look. The pit is scheduled to open the first week of February and will be located directly across from the Pussycat Dolls Lounge inside PURE Nightclub, where …
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Jan
18
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Gambling Ban Claims Another Victim
Online money transfer firm Neteller is to immediately stop handling gambling transactions from U.S. customers after two of the group’s founders were arrested.The former directors, Canadians Stephen Lawrence and John Lefebvre, have been charged with handling billions of dollars in illegal gambling proceeds….
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Jan
18
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NETeller quits US betting
The London Stock Exchange has promised to hand back up to £250m to shareholders as its final salvo in the takeover war between it and American stock exchange Nasdaq….
Gambling payment firm closes US business
8.30am: British ‘virtual wallet’ group Neteller, which provides gambling accounts to online punters, has closed its business in America following the arrest earlier this week of its two founders. By Fiona Walsh….
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Jan
18
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BOOM! Neteller slams door on US customers
In a move that surprised exactly no one, Neteller announced Wednesday evening that it would no longer accept transfers from US customers to or from online gambling sites. This news was anticipated in the wake of the arrest this week… Continue . …
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Jan
18
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High School Teacher Wins $10K Freeroll
A Sacramento high school teacher (alias “my-skrill”) took his opponents to school at the Bodog.com and PokerListings.com $10K monthly freeroll in December, pushing his stack around like a veteran and taking home $2,300 as his spoils. Part of a co-sponsored series from Bodog.com and PokerListings.com, there are still two more big freerolls to come in January - another for $10K in cash and one for two exclusive $12,500 packages to the legendary, star-studded World Poker Tour event, the L.A. Poker Classic….
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Jan
17
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Tough Times for Wynn?
Protests outside his marquee casino in Las Vegas, reports of labor board investigations, outrage at a new tip-sharing policy, and now accusations from a fired dealer of improper behavior in meetings all add up to a rocky start to 2007… Continue . …
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Jan
17
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WWF: Coffee grown illegally in wildlife park
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NATO: Captured Taliban chief named
Afghan National Security Forces and NATO’s International Security Assistance Force captured a “prominent” Taliban commander in eastern Afghanistan, an ISAF statement said Wednesday. …
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Jan
17
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Deaths top 100 in Baghdad bombings, shootings
More than 100 people were killed in Baghdad on Tuesday in bombing and shooting incidents, most of them in neighborhoods where the militia of a powerful anti-American Shiite cleric holds sway. …
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