01.29.2010 | 10:24 am | Casino.co.uk
A UK bingo hall has reopened this week, bucking the recent trend of closures across the country.
The Mecca Oldbury, which has enjoyed a £1.6 million refurbishment over the past few months, is finally ready to welcome back its loyal Black Country member base.
A total of 800 people were present for the grand reopening, reports the Express and Star, with bingo enthusiasts queuing round the block.
Keen to capitalise on this enthusiasm, the hall has added a twist to its game play offering, introducing glow-in-the-dark and rock-and-roll bingo among other promotions.
Innovation is welcome in the industry providing it pulls the punters through the doors, but for many players, allowing them to come out, play a few games and socialise with familiar faces is surely the major attraction.
After its well-documented problems in 2009 with increased tax liability, everyone will now have their fingers crossed for a brighter year for British bingo.
Published by James Bourne
01.28.2010 | 11:25 am | Casino.co.uk
British starlet Jake Cody has joined the poker big-league by triumphing at the 2010 European Poker Tour Deauville event.
At just 21 years of age, the psychology graduate scooped a first place prize of more than £700,000 – more than enough to pay off his student loan.
Cody saw off an experienced and skilled field to beat Romanian hopeful Teodor Caraba in a two-hour heads-up duel.
Overturning a chip deficit heading into the final, the Rochdale resident bluffed his way into the lead and eventually won with a pair of Kings in hand, to his opponent’’s Ace King.
Cody said he had been "overwhelmed" by his success at the tournament – his first on the tour - which is no surprise given his tender age and relative lack of experience.
Here’’s hoping he continues his good form during the season and is firing on all cylinder come the European Poker Tour Grand Final in April.
Published by Dave Murphy
01.27.2010 | 11:20 am | Casino.co.uk
Online gambling is increasingly big business these days, so it is no wonder there are ever-more providers springing up in an attempt to capture a market share.
For this reason, it is encouraging that the government is introducing a system of licensing for all offshore operators wishing to target the British market.
Earlier this month, Gerry Sutcliffe, the current minister for sport and tourism, said the government would consult on changing the existing system of remote gambling regulation in Britain.
He commented: "Online gambling has changed significantly in recent years with many European countries taking new approaches to regulation.
"It would be wrong of us to stand still where things are changing around us - especially where the protection of British consumers may be at stake."
The Gambling Commission will be required to test firm’’s software, age verification and self-exclusion provisions, technical standards and social responsibility awareness before granting licences.
Online gambling provides much joy for the growing number of enthusiasts in the UK - let’’s hope it stays that way.
Published by Simon Carroll
01.26.2010 | 12:51 pm | Casino.co.uk
The poker community has rallied together and raised a massive $1.5 million (£928,000) for the Haiti aid effort.
According to the Poker Players” Association (PPA), some 50,000 poker fans dug deep and donated a collective $760,000, which was then doubled by online gambling websites PokerStars, Full Tilt, and Cake.
"Like the rest of the world, the poker community is eager to do anything it can to aid Haiti in the wake of the devastating earthquake," said former US senator and the current chairman of the PPA, Alfonse D”Amato.
"I applaud PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker, and Cake Poker for providing poker players across the globe an easy way to make a contribution."
Donations will be sent to a number of charities including the Red Cross, Doctors without Borders and Unicef.
Last week, BoDog founder Calvin Ayers pledged £10,000 to the Haitian aid appeal and vowed to match all donations made by online gamers up to Oxfam’’s Haiti Earthquake Relief Help Fund.
Published by Dave Murphy
01.25.2010 | 10:03 am | Casino.co.uk
British poker players have been warned off an impending threat to their tournament chances - from Eastern Europe.
The Mirror reports that a series of highly talented players are emerging from the former Soviet bloc, as evidenced by the ongoing European Poker Tour Deauville event.
Romanian players in particular have made a huge impression at the tournament, the news provider notes.
Despite many of the top players having day jobs, they are starting to make major waves on the tour.
Claudiu Secara, 35, the chip leader heading on to the final table, is joined by 21-year-old starlet Teodor Caraba as the final eight prepare to do battle.
A third compatriot, Robert Cezarescu was knocked out of the tournament in third place, highlighting the ability of the Romanian contingent.
Michael ”Fratton” Fratty, Peter Eastgate, Craig Bergeron, Stephane Albertini and Mike ”Timex” McDonald complete the final table at the Deauville tournament.
Published by Dave Murphy
01.22.2010 | 1:05 pm | Casino.co.uk
Microgaming’’s new Casino La Vida aims to promote "a life that encompasses wealth, prosperity, good health and stimulating experiences" via its 450 online casino games.
Its offerings include 150 slots, table games like blackjack and roulette and an extensive selection of video poker games.
The site prides itself on making players” lives a easy as possible, with its 24/7 assistance services available in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish.
In order to tempt online gamblers, the site is offering a welcome bonus of up to 519 credits in the currency being wagered which is spread over a player’’s first three deposits.
The first deposit carries a 111 per cent bonus to a maximum of 111 credits, while the second and third carry bonuses of 33 per cent to a maximum of 333 credits and 55 per cent to a maximum of 555 credits respectively.
Anyone taking advantage of all three welcome bonuses will receive an extra 20 credits.
"We have pulled out all the stops to make sure that Casino La Vida is a casino to remember from the word go," commented one employee.
Published by Charlie ”Chips” Peterson
01.22.2010 | 1:05 pm | Casino.co.uk
Microgaming’’s new Casino La Vida aims to promote "a life that encompasses wealth, prosperity, good health and stimulating experiences" via its 450 online casino games.
Its offerings include 150 slots, table games like blackjack and roulette and an extensive selection of video poker games.
The site prides itself on making players” lives a easy as possible, with its 24/7 assistance services available in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish.
In order to tempt online gamblers, the site is offering a welcome bonus of up to 519 credits in the currency being wagered which is spread over a player’’s first three deposits.
The first deposit carries a 111 per cent bonus to a maximum of 111 credits, while the second and third carry bonuses of 33 per cent to a maximum of 333 credits and 55 per cent to a maximum of 555 credits respectively.
Anyone taking advantage of all three welcome bonuses will receive an extra 20 credits.
"We have pulled out all the stops to make sure that Casino La Vida is a casino to remember from the word go," commented one employee.
Published by Charlie ”Chips” Peterson
01.22.2010 | 1:05 pm | Casino.co.uk
Microgaming’’s new Casino La Vida aims to promote "a life that encompasses wealth, prosperity, good health and stimulating experiences" via its 450 online casino games.
Its offerings include 150 slots, table games like blackjack and roulette and an extensive selection of video poker games.
The site prides itself on making players” lives a easy as possible, with its 24/7 assistance services available in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish.
In order to tempt online gamblers, the site is offering a welcome bonus of up to 519 credits in the currency being wagered which is spread over a player’’s first three deposits.
The first deposit carries a 111 per cent bonus to a maximum of 111 credits, while the second and third carry bonuses of 33 per cent to a maximum of 333 credits and 55 per cent to a maximum of 555 credits respectively.
Anyone taking advantage of all three welcome bonuses will receive an extra 20 credits.
"We have pulled out all the stops to make sure that Casino La Vida is a casino to remember from the word go," commented one employee.
Published by Charlie ”Chips” Peterson
01.22.2010 | 1:05 pm | Casino.co.uk
Microgaming’’s new Casino La Vida aims to promote "a life that encompasses wealth, prosperity, good health and stimulating experiences" via its 450 online casino games.
Its offerings include 150 slots, table games like blackjack and roulette and an extensive selection of video poker games.
The site prides itself on making players” lives a easy as possible, with its 24/7 assistance services available in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish.
In order to tempt online gamblers, the site is offering a welcome bonus of up to 519 credits in the currency being wagered which is spread over a player’’s first three deposits.
The first deposit carries a 111 per cent bonus to a maximum of 111 credits, while the second and third carry bonuses of 33 per cent to a maximum of 333 credits and 55 per cent to a maximum of 555 credits respectively.
Anyone taking advantage of all three welcome bonuses will receive an extra 20 credits.
"We have pulled out all the stops to make sure that Casino La Vida is a casino to remember from the word go," commented one employee.
Published by Charlie ”Chips” Peterson
01.22.2010 | 1:05 pm | Casino.co.uk
Microgaming’’s new Casino La Vida aims to promote "a life that encompasses wealth, prosperity, good health and stimulating experiences" via its 450 online casino games.
Its offerings include 150 slots, table games like blackjack and roulette and an extensive selection of video poker games.
The site prides itself on making players” lives a easy as possible, with its 24/7 assistance services available in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish.
In order to tempt online gamblers, the site is offering a welcome bonus of up to 519 credits in the currency being wagered which is spread over a player’’s first three deposits.
The first deposit carries a 111 per cent bonus to a maximum of 111 credits, while the second and third carry bonuses of 33 per cent to a maximum of 333 credits and 55 per cent to a maximum of 555 credits respectively.
Anyone taking advantage of all three welcome bonuses will receive an extra 20 credits.
"We have pulled out all the stops to make sure that Casino La Vida is a casino to remember from the word go," commented one employee.
Published by Charlie ”Chips” Peterson
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