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A viral strip poker game has been released by BowmansPoker.com. It is reported to have received more than 30,000,000 hits. The game tests how highly-skilled is the player against an opponent who at first seems to be an attractive woman. Once the clothes start to be dropped, things are getting different. ‘Bowmans has always been about innovations. This time, we’ve added also a little provocative factor,’ said the Marketing Manager, Sara Waller. ‘This game is great fun and will surely attract many people to playing poker.’ ‘This viral has even gained the popularity of the Guinness dancing man screensaver designed a few years ago,’ she added. Most of the strip-poker site users are Dutch and UK casino gamblers. (… visit casino games)

While Britain gets ready for its 1st super casino, a gambling charity report indicates that women have become seduced by UK casino gambling on the Internet. Gamcare reveals that unregulated industry areas are witnessing an increasing number of females wagering small sums at the beginning and becoming more hooked on winning. Virtual UK casinos are believed to be more attractive due to the fact that their environments are not as intimidating as land-based casinos or bookies. The charity wants the gaming websites to regulate the business better so that the problem of gambling addiction would be minimized. 

This year, we could have a surprise champion of WSOP Ladies. Her name is Angela Thacker, she is 30 years old, and a complete stranger from Halifax, England. During the final of Betfair Ladies Night Poker, Angela managed to beat the fierce competition and made it to the event thus.
This tournament, where women from all over the UK and Ireland are competing, was meant to be a showcase for talented females. It certainly wasn’t a disappointment. In the final round, there was a close run thing between Vera Duffy from Ireland, Thacker and Francine Brandler. The former got three twos and was taken out. Thus, only Duffy or Thacker were going to get the (… see online casino games) Read the rest of this entry »

After becoming a multi-million dollar business is just a couple of years, Internet gaming now seems to be scrutinized critically. Researchers from the US and the UK conducted separately two new studies. They reveal that Internet gaming is not just great business, but players want government to control this industry more as well as are subconsciously distrustful of both their opponents and gaming companies. According to the American Gaming Association’s report, the majority of online players were either college students or graduates and more than 70% of them took up gaming on the Internet in the last 2 years. 50% of them when asked, are convinced Read the rest of this entry »

Since Internet gambling industry is so uncertain nowadays, a timely boost may have just been provided by the recently revealed fact that Richard Caborn, the UK Minister for Sport and Gambling, has been visiting 888.com based in Gibraltar. The government of Gibraltar sent Mr. Caborn an invitation. CEO of 888.com, John Anderson, gave the Minister a tour of company’s facilities. The meeting was meant to determine how Gibraltar handles its leading role in the worldwide online casino gambling industry. Thanks to this visit, the Gibraltar government representatives and gamblers were given the opportunity to carry on their lobby of the British Read the rest of this entry »

Forms of gambling such as betting shops, casinos and other ones will soon be allowed to advertise on TV in the UK. In September next year, such commercials will no longer be banned due to Gambling Act’s involvement. However, there will be restrictions concerning advertisements targeting potential addicts and youth. Also, any slogans saying that gambling is a good way to solve financial problems are forbidden. An approved commercial won’t depict socially irresponsible behavior or actions that may harm anyone financially or emotionally. Furthermore, children or the vulnerable cannot be the target of such adverts. Similarly to alcohol Read the rest of this entry »

The number of people interested in poker nights in clubs and pubs is on the rise in the UK due to increasing Internet poker popularity. For instance, the Amateur National Poker League now has more than twice the participating pubs since the launch which took place a couple of weeks ago. Managing Director of ANPL, Sarah Meehan, was surprised by the popularity of poker nights since similar projects in the US and Australia required more time before drawing so much attention. Meehan says that, ‘Poker nights are the new trivia nights. Pubs, clubs and even hotels demand our services. The contestants play for points and prizes, not for money. Thus, we can Read the rest of this entry »

Like every year, UK Open qualifier has been launched by Whichpoker.com. One lucky winner will enter the event which will take place in Maidstone, England, from September 25th to October 8th, 2006.
Anyone who wants to qualify must create their account at Pacific Poker through links available at WhichPoker.com, deposit at least $100, and wager not less than $2,500. All of this must be done before September 5th, 2006. The prize of the free-roll is $5,000 buy-in as well as $2,500 in cash to be spent on travel and accommodation. Graham Edmond of Whichpoker.com says, Read the rest of this entry »

Playtech, virtual casino software company, has announced its deal with UKbetting. From now on, the latter’s casinos will be powered by the Playtech software platform. Two sites focused on the European and UK casino markets, totalbet.com and ukbetting.com, are reported to be tightly integrated with the above-mentioned platform trough Playtech’s integration package. Playtech’s product has included a customized package of software that was designed particularly for sportsbook operators along with sports fans. With the new contract, Playtech now has 44 licensees, which means that they are operating 139 gaming websites. Avigur Zmora of Playtech Read the rest of this entry »

PokerNews.com and Pacific Poker have announced that on September 10th at 13.00 EST a $7.5k UK Poker Open free-roll will take place. The winner will receive $5,000 buy-in to the tournament and $2,500 to pay for travel and accommodation. The UK Poker Open 2006 will take place in Maidstone, UK, between September 25th and October 8th. 108 players will be divided into 18 elimination groups consisting of six players. The winners of each group will move on to the three semi finals. The best two out of each semi final will play in the final. The winner of the final round will claim the lion’s share of the $0.5 million prize-pool. Each stage of the event will be televised. Read the rest of this entry »