Online Gambling News

Cocktail Party Against US Online Poker Ban

The poker players organization Poker Players Alliance plans to organize a rally and a cocktail party against the new online poker ban. The rally/party is scheduled to July 28 and it will take place in at Buzios Seafood Restaurant in the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The rally is sponsored by Poker Players Alliance president Michael Bolcerek, and members Chris Ferguson, Linda Johnson, Howard Lederer, Greg Raymer and other well known poker players. PPA invites all poker players to join the event and to show support in their favorite game. Poker Players Alliance president, Michael Bolcerek stated that poker has always been one of the most popular pastimes in America and he intends to defend the right to enjoy playing poker online. Ferguson, Johnson, Lederer and Raymer have also added a support statement claiming that they will continue defend on their right to play poker.

New Online Poker Site for Women

by Josephe McNamarra - 24 Jul,2006 09

The leading online poker website Absolute Poker announced Wednesday the launch of a new poker website, which will be dedicated to women poker players. AP Lady purpose is to provide helpful information to women who want to get into the world of online poker. According to Lacey Jones, one of Absolute Poker pro players who also takes part in the 2006 WSOP, the poker game sociability appeals to many women. She also said that poker being a thinking game also donates to its popularity among women. Women who will choose to play online poker at AP Lady will be able to choose from a wide selection of online poker players. AP Lady also offers its women players the ability to interact with the other players via chats and forums. In addition, AP Lady offers variety of promotions and bonuses including 100 percent deposit bonus where new players would be able to earn up to 750 dollars.

Does Lottery Online Increase Odds

Californian man won the lottery first prize for the second time in his life. The retired teacher won the California Lotto 100,000 dollars Big Spin Prize last weekend. The lucky winner played online lottery on the GlobalWon World-wide lottery site. JT McNaught, the owner of the eBiz IQ website, said that playing the GlobalWon lottery can increase the odds of winning the lottery. He brought the case of the lucky Californian teacher as an example. According to McNaught, he won more secondary prizes in a year of playing GlobalWon lottery than he had ever won in ten years of playing the national Lottery. GlobalWon is licensed by The Lotteries and Gaming Authority, which is the single regulatory organization responsible for the authority of all forms of gaming. GlobalWon is an international lottery that enables players from around the world to play online lottery. GlobalWon Jackpots are large.

2006 Casino Players Best Gaming Awards Announced

Harrahs Entertainment won the Casino Players Best of Gaming Awards for the sevenths year in a row. In the 2006 poll, organized by the Casino Player magazine, Harrahs properties won 228 first-place awards and 562 total awards. Gary Loveman, chairman, CEO and president of Harrahs Entertainment said that winning the Best of Gaming Awards proves the company commitment to excellence in customers service. He said that the awards are a tribute to the company employees. In this year Casino Players Best of Gam0ing Awards, for the first time Harrahs was selected as the top casino entertainment provider in the Las Vegas strip market winning 39 first-place honors out of total of 78 awards. Among other honors, Harrahs won as the Best Headliners in Las Vegas for hosting Celine Dion and Elton John in Caesars Palace, Best Overall Casino, Best Casino Promotions and Luckiest Casino in Las Vegas Strip.

Play Poker Against Interns

The online poker website Absolute Poker announced Monday the launch of a new website. The site, pokerinternships.com, will reveal behind-the-scenes stories and photo diaries of the seven interns in the companys nerve center at San Jose, Costa Rica. Absolute Poker had also announced expanding its internship program and adding a new freeroll tournament. The new freeroll, called Bust the Interns will enable players from home to play against the interns. Absolute Poker Internship program offers ambitious college students an opportunity to work at the online gaming industry while leaving in a mansion near San Jose beaches and wild landscapes. Absolute Poker guarantees a full time job for the interns who will prove excellence in doing their jobs. Absolute Poker is one of the biggest online poker sites in the world. It offers variety of online poker games incl...

Hells Kitchen Competitor Interviewed

Online betting site Bodog.com posts an exclusive interview with Hells Kitchen competitor Keith Greene. In his interview in Bodog Nation, Greene speaks about working with celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay and reveals behind the scenes secrets. The 28 years old restaurant employee from the Hamptons is one of the six competitors left in the show. The article is headlined Hells Kitchen Star Dishes It Out and it reveals the experiences of a competitor from his co working with cruel chef Ramsay. Greene said that Ramsay acts normal and friendly until it comes to food. According to Greene, every conversation with Ramsay about food turned him into a crazy. The online sportsbook Bodog.com offers betting odds on celebrities and entertainment, including who will be the winner in the second season of the popular Fox Network reality show Hells Kitchen. Keith Greene is listed at 9:4 odds.

12 Acres Added to Philadelphia Casino Complex

Trump Entertainment Resorts announced Tuesday that Keystone Redevelopment Partners has signed an option agreement for the purchase of 12 acres of land in Philadelphia for TrumpStreet Casino and Entertainment Complex. The additional 12 acres will be purchased with Tasty Baking Company. With the additional 12 acres, TrumpStreet is planned to be 30 acres. The additional land will be used as a temporary gaming area that will include more than 1,500 slot machines. The Casino and Entertainment Complex will be located at the intersection of Interstate 76 and Pennsylvania Route 1, where Budd Co. factory used to take place. Keystone Redevelopment Partners is a joint venture of the leading gaming company Trump Entertainment and a group of local investors of Philadelphia area. The company is waiting for the approval of Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board due to the end of the year. Trump Entertainment