11.30.2009 | 12:06 pm | Casino.co.uk
He used to be the scourge of opposition defenders, but now Tony Cascarino is proving to be equally menacing on the poker tables.
The former Irish international centre forward, who played for the likes of Chelsea, Gillingham and Millwall, has cleaned up at the main event of the Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT), taking home a cool first prize pot of £168,800.
Seeing off 182-competitors, the football hotshot navigated his way through a tough final table, despite starting play as the joint short-stack.
He eventually rallied to defeat Antoine Arnault at the heads-up stage, who had himself recovered from a unlikely position to make the last two.
Cascarino does have form as a poker player – just last year he triumphed in a tour event in Bolton and also made the 2008 GUKPT Grand Final.
Speaking on the tour blog, he expressed his delight at the win, and also the fact that as a recent divorcee, none of his winnings would be going to his former spouse.
With one glamorous career already behind him, Cascarino is proving that some guys really do have all the luck.
Published by James Bourne
11.27.2009 | 1:43 pm | Casino.co.uk
Slots fans are in for a treat, with Jet Casino launching five new games this week.
The online casino, which claims to be the UK’’s fastest growing, is introducing Sparta, Arctic Treasure, Diamond Valley Pro, Captain’’s Treasure and Safari Heat.
Sparta sees players take on the legendary Spartan army, while Arctic Treasure is set in a magical land and Diamond Valley Pro transports players to old world Mexico.
Those enjoying Captain’’s Treasure will find themselves living the pirate’’s life while Safari Heat takes online gamblers deep into the Serengeti jungle.
All of the new games also feature Jet Casino’’s latest ”Double Up” innovation, which sees players being given the option to risk their most recent win to double their prize.
Online gamers looking for something new may also want to head to Slots N Games, which has just launched a revamped site.
The website features new games, including spin-offs of the X-Factor and Cluedo as well as old favourites such as roulette and blackjack.
Published by Simon Carroll
11.26.2009 | 1:24 pm | Casino.co.uk
A Russian poker fan has broken the record for the number of hands played in a single session.
Online player "innerpsy" played 40,088 hands on PokerStars without stopping, over an 18-hour period starting at 08:30 GMT on Saturday morning.
The 22-year-old, who has been playing poker professionally for about two years, had previously only managed 20,000 hands in a single sitting.
Speaking to the PokerStars blog about his feat, the poker star said: "The idea came up and I just figured I could do it. It was one of the toughest things I have ever accomplished, but I am proud I managed it."
The challenge was hosted on PokerStars and attracted 10,000 fans who logged on to watch via two video streams.
It has been a world record-breaking week for the world of online poker, with Finnish gamer Patrik Antonius winning the largest single pot ever recorded in this history of online poker.
The lucky player took home $1,356,957.
Published by Simon Carroll
11.24.2009 | 11:19 am | Casino.co.uk
Hopes are high for a proposed casino development on the border between Northern Ireland and Eire.
According to the Belfast Telegraph, plans have been lodged for a €430m (£390m) tourism and gambling complex in the frontier town of Dundalk.
As well as a casino, the site would include an all-weather ski slope, a concert area, cinema, shops, restaurants and sports facilities.
Developers hope the Irish government will adopt a relaxed attitude to gambling laws, helping to transform Dundalk into a gamblers” paradise.
Councillor Jim Ryan said the ambitious leisure project would be "very exciting for the town".
"It could help transform Dundalk’s reputation and would help give us something - especially in this current economic climate," he added.
However, Cllr Ryan said there was likely to be a degree of opposition to the casino plan – meaning punters should hold off reaching for their hats and coats for the time being at least.
Published by Simon Carroll
11.24.2009 | 11:19 am | Casino.co.uk
Hopes are high for a proposed casino development on the border between Northern Ireland and Eire.
According to the Belfast Telegraph, plans have been lodged for a €430m (£390m) tourism and gambling complex in the frontier town of Dundalk.
As well as a casino, the site would include an all-weather ski slope, a concert area, cinema, shops, restaurants and sports facilities.
Developers hope the Irish government will adopt a relaxed attitude to gambling laws, helping to transform Dundalk into a gamblers” paradise.
Councillor Jim Ryan said the ambitious leisure project would be "very exciting for the town".
"It could help transform Dundalk’s reputation and would help give us something - especially in this current economic climate," he added.
However, Cllr Ryan said there was likely to be a degree of opposition to the casino plan – meaning punters should hold off reaching for their hats and coats for the time being at least.
Published by Simon Carroll
11.24.2009 | 11:19 am | Casino.co.uk
Hopes are high for a proposed casino development on the border between Northern Ireland and Eire.
According to the Belfast Telegraph, plans have been lodged for a €430m (£390m) tourism and gambling complex in the frontier town of Dundalk.
As well as a casino, the site would include an all-weather ski slope, a concert area, cinema, shops, restaurants and sports facilities.
Developers hope the Irish government will adopt a relaxed attitude to gambling laws, helping to transform Dundalk into a gamblers” paradise.
Councillor Jim Ryan said the ambitious leisure project would be "very exciting for the town".
"It could help transform Dundalk’s reputation and would help give us something - especially in this current economic climate," he added.
However, Cllr Ryan said there was likely to be a degree of opposition to the casino plan – meaning punters should hold off reaching for their hats and coats for the time being at least.
Published by Simon Carroll
11.24.2009 | 11:19 am | Casino.co.uk
Hopes are high for a proposed casino development on the border between Northern Ireland and Eire.
According to the Belfast Telegraph, plans have been lodged for a €430m (£390m) tourism and gambling complex in the frontier town of Dundalk.
As well as a casino, the site would include an all-weather ski slope, a concert area, cinema, shops, restaurants and sports facilities.
Developers hope the Irish government will adopt a relaxed attitude to gambling laws, helping to transform Dundalk into a gamblers” paradise.
Councillor Jim Ryan said the ambitious leisure project would be "very exciting for the town".
"It could help transform Dundalk’s reputation and would help give us something - especially in this current economic climate," he added.
However, Cllr Ryan said there was likely to be a degree of opposition to the casino plan – meaning punters should hold off reaching for their hats and coats for the time being at least.
Published by Simon Carroll
11.24.2009 | 11:19 am | Casino.co.uk
Hopes are high for a proposed casino development on the border between Northern Ireland and Eire.
According to the Belfast Telegraph, plans have been lodged for a €430m (£390m) tourism and gambling complex in the frontier town of Dundalk.
As well as a casino, the site would include an all-weather ski slope, a concert area, cinema, shops, restaurants and sports facilities.
Developers hope the Irish government will adopt a relaxed attitude to gambling laws, helping to transform Dundalk into a gamblers” paradise.
Councillor Jim Ryan said the ambitious leisure project would be "very exciting for the town".
"It could help transform Dundalk’s reputation and would help give us something - especially in this current economic climate," he added.
However, Cllr Ryan said there was likely to be a degree of opposition to the casino plan – meaning punters should hold off reaching for their hats and coats for the time being at least.
Published by Simon Carroll
11.24.2009 | 11:19 am | Casino.co.uk
Hopes are high for a proposed casino development on the border between Northern Ireland and Eire.
According to the Belfast Telegraph, plans have been lodged for a €430m (£390m) tourism and gambling complex in the frontier town of Dundalk.
As well as a casino, the site would include an all-weather ski slope, a concert area, cinema, shops, restaurants and sports facilities.
Developers hope the Irish government will adopt a relaxed attitude to gambling laws, helping to transform Dundalk into a gamblers” paradise.
Councillor Jim Ryan said the ambitious leisure project would be "very exciting for the town".
"It could help transform Dundalk’s reputation and would help give us something - especially in this current economic climate," he added.
However, Cllr Ryan said there was likely to be a degree of opposition to the casino plan – meaning punters should hold off reaching for their hats and coats for the time being at least.
Published by Simon Carroll
11.24.2009 | 11:19 am | Casino.co.uk
Hopes are high for a proposed casino development on the border between Northern Ireland and Eire.
According to the Belfast Telegraph, plans have been lodged for a €430m (£390m) tourism and gambling complex in the frontier town of Dundalk.
As well as a casino, the site would include an all-weather ski slope, a concert area, cinema, shops, restaurants and sports facilities.
Developers hope the Irish government will adopt a relaxed attitude to gambling laws, helping to transform Dundalk into a gamblers” paradise.
Councillor Jim Ryan said the ambitious leisure project would be "very exciting for the town".
"It could help transform Dundalk’s reputation and would help give us something - especially in this current economic climate," he added.
However, Cllr Ryan said there was likely to be a degree of opposition to the casino plan – meaning punters should hold off reaching for their hats and coats for the time being at least.
Published by Simon Carroll
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