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Dwan vs. Antonius Update - 8/27/09 - For the second time in the last 24 hours, Tom Dwan and Patrik Antonius sat down and did battle in the 50 000 hand, million dollar Challenge series last night, going at it for over 4 hours and bringing the total hands played to date to 22 683.
Will Hill Online exec departing after company restructure - 8/27/09 - The chief operating officer for William Hill Online, Peter Marcus, has revealed that he is a casualty of the company restructuring program following its deal with Playtech, saying that he will depart in weeks rather than months.
Gambling: Entraction Doubles Profit - 8/27/09 - Online gambling group Entraction has released an impressive set of half year 2009 numbers, showcasing operating profit that has soared 122 percent to SEK 27.3 million, and EBITBA up an impressive 81 percent to SEK 33.8 million.
Pokerstars US Market Share - 8/27/09 - The planet's biggest online poker operation, Pokerstars.com, took the unusual step this week of playing down its US market share, rather than the more usual claims of how big this important marketing statistic is.
Greek gambling tax hike imminent - 8/27/09 - The Greek daily newspaper Ethnos reports that effective September 21st 2009 the government will be implementing a 10 percent tax on gambling winnings.
In Pay Betting For OPAP - 8/27/09 - Fixed odds game Stihima could offer a new dynamic next year. Earlier this week, OPAP reported a 12 percent drop in net profit as competition from online bookie companies hurt sales.
Gambling: New Wagerworks Slots - 8/27/09 - Online gambling software and games developer WagerWorks has launched Rainbow Riches Win Big Shindig, a new 10 line slot with an Irish ambience and a top prize of 25 000 credits. With two bonus rounds, the game offers good potential rewards.
Gambling: Cleopatra's Gold progressive hit - 8/27/09 - $254 910 won on progressive slot. The RealTime Gaming progressive requires a bet of only $1 a spin and is popular with many online gamblers.
Gambling: New ScratchCards - 8/27/09 - White label parties to carry new game in 10 language versions. Jungle Joy has been localised to all NeoGames' white label and licensee partners, as well as being translated in 10 different languages.
Iphone Gambling From Mfuse - 8/27/09 - Platform provider inks deals with Cozy and Mantle for browser-based games.
Gambling: Netent good 1st half - 8/27/09 - Revenues, profits and margins rise at Swedish online gambling software developer
New Casino Dragons Fortune - 8/27/09 - Mobile gambling fans can look forward to a new game just released by Spin3 - the 18th to join its Microgaming-developed inventory - branded Dragon’s Fortune.
Buy Megamillion Tickets Online - 8/26/09 - Jackpot is now over 325 million dollars. you can buy tickets from anywhere in the world.
iGaming Asia Congress - 8/26/09 - The agenda reflects the key cultural and operational challenges of doing business in Asia, and the innovative business models that are emerging in response to regulatory uncertainties in the region.
British Columbia is considering the legalisation of online gambling - 8/26/09 - Trade association offers its assistance with regulatory advice. In a press statement, the IGC said it looked forward to working with the B.C. government and the BC Lottery Corporation as they develop a regulatory model.
Paddy Power 1st half Results - 8/26/09 - Wagering levels and number of players are up, but operating profits lower.
Argentina Government working on plans to allow online gambling - 8/26/09 - The Latin American country of Argentina was the source of good news midweek as the Dow Jones news agency reported that plans are afoot to legalise and regulate online gambling.
Poker: Dwan vs. Antonius update - 8/26/09 - It's been mid-June since the last clash, but now Antonius takes the lead. Two and a half hours later, almost 7.5 million dollars had crossed the four tables being played, and Antonius was up $400 000
Powerball Winner - 8/26/09 - Winner literally pinched himself on the news. The lucky winner invested $2 in a Powerball ticket at a Columbia convenience store to become South Carolina's biggest lottery winner yet. Powerball is played in 30 states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Illegal gambling accusations made - 8/26/09 - The suit names seven Allied Veterans of the World Internet Cafes, alleging that the computer games in the cafes fit the legal definition of a slot machine insofa as players can win credits that can be redeemed for cash.
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