Online Gambling News from March 2006

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Gambling News from March 2006

March 30th, 2006: Invasion of the Poker Bots
Los Angeles,CA (PRWEB) March 27 2006 - Douglas Hardy has tried them all. Arguably the foremost leader in poker software testing, Mr. Hardy has taken on a personal mission to see if there is a... (Read more)

March 30th, 2006: Absolute Poker Endorses Affiliates to Attend the 2006 Casino Affiliate Conference
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, March 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Absolute Poker (http://www.absolutepoker.com), the fourth largest online poker website in the world, announced today that they have sponsored a select... (Read more)

March 30th, 2006: Online Poker's Most Generous Website Welcomes Back Existing Players
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 29, 2006--After four months analysing new software, PokerShare.com, the online poker room that shares its cash with its players, announces its new site launch on the... (Read more)

March 30th, 2006: How One Person Beat Online Poker For Thousands Of Dollars
(PRWEB) March 29, 2006 -- Our player's real-life name is Trey, but he won't reveal any of his online poker screen names for our article. He started playing online poker in early 2004, and has put... (Read more)

March 30th, 2006: Mobile Gambling Leader Introduces Yet Another
March 29, 2006 (London, UK) – Following on the success of their first two real-money slot machine games for the mobile phone platform, Slotland.com has launched yet another mobile slot machine. The... (Read more)

March 30th, 2006: Progressive Blackjack Added Kiwi Casino
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Now Kiwi Casino players will have an exciting new progressive game to play as they deposit their way into the draw for a fantastic new 42" Plasma TV. Progressive Blackjack has... (Read more)

March 30th, 2006: Online Stakes Heat Up As PokerShare Returns
March 29, 2006 (London, UK) - After four months analysing new software, PokerShare.com, the online poker room that shares its cash with its players, announces its new site launch on the Tain network.... (Read more)

March 28th, 2006: GT Web Launches COPCS.com - Canadian Online Poker Champsionship Series
/24-7PressRelease/ - VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, March 27, 2006 -- GT Web, a small internet company based in Vancouver, Canada, has created the web's newest niche. The Canadian Online Poker Championship... (Read more)

March 27th, 2006: Online Poker Room PlatinumPoker.com Gives Away Free Stuff
Curacao, Netherlands Antilles (PRWEB) March 26, 2006 -- 500 Chip PlatinumPoker poker chip sets, luxurious combed cotton long sleeve VIP shirts emblazoned with the now famous PlatinumPoker logo,... (Read more)

March 27th, 2006: TheRoundersRoom.com Announces Private Online Poker Tournaments
(PRLEAP.COM) March 25, 2006 – TheRoundersRoom.com, an Online Poker Forum and Community for discussion about online poker and sportsbetting announces weekly private poker freerolls and buy-in... (Read more)

March 27th, 2006: Blackpool Casino Hit with Slot Tax
BLACKPOOL, United Kingdom – (PRESS RELEASE) -- A future Blackpool super casino will be hit with an extra £6 million per year tax bill, it was confirmed yesterday. "The small print of Gordon... (Read more)

March 27th, 2006: Playtech Joins RGA
NICOSIA, Cyprus – (PRESS RELEASE) -- Playtech, a leading online gaming software provider, recently announced its membership in the Remote Gambling Association (RGA). Playtech's membership comes soon... (Read more)

March 24th, 2006: CheckFree Streamlines Reconciliation Processing for Absolute Poker as Growth in Online Gaming Drives Need for Tighter Operational Control
ATLANTA and LONDON, March 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CheckFree (Nasdaq: CKFR), today announced that Absolute Poker, the world's fourth largest online poker destination, has selected CheckFree's... (Read more)

March 24th, 2006: Playtech Acquires Remote Gambling Association Membership
NICOSIA, Cyprus, March 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Playtech, a leading online gaming software provider, recently announced its membership in the Remote Gambling Association (RGA). Playtech's membership comes... (Read more)

March 24th, 2006: GameAccount Unleash P2P 3-Card Poker
March 23, 2006 (London, UK) – GameAccount, the #1 online P2P and skill gaming provider (www.gameaccount.com), has officially launched their “3-Card Poker” product - a unique person-to-person (P2P)... (Read more)

March 22nd, 2006: American Voters Strongly Oppose Online Gambling Ban According To Latest Zogby Poll Results
London (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) March 21, 2006 -- The www.OnlineGamblingMythsAndFacts.com website (OGMF) was recently launched to debunk the myths and trumpet the truths about online gambling. OGMF... (Read more)

March 21st, 2006: Online Poker Championship's Third Car Won, One Left to Go
Belize (PRWEB) March 20, 2006 -- The College Poker Championship™ continues to redefine the student poker arena, uplifting and securing the future of students the world over. David Z, the third... (Read more)

March 21st, 2006: Online Poker Site for Mac Opens
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Macintosh users wanting to play an online poker site for Mac can now do so at Pacific Poker's Mac compatible poker room by viewing Compatiblepoker.com.... (Read more)

March 21st, 2006: Poker Tournament Tours Europe
TROISDORF, Germany -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- A one-of-a-kind pan-European championship, the Everest Poker European Championship consists of live freeroll satellites throughout Europe and online... (Read more)

March 21st, 2006: US Complacent in WTO Ruling
GENEVA – (PRESS RELEASE) -- The US today revealed nothing about progress made in almost a year regarding compliance with the WTO's 2005 ruling on Antigua's online gambling industry*. In a... (Read more)

March 20th, 2006: From Virtual Vegas to the Real Thing at VIP.com
London, UK (PRWEB) March 20, 2006 -– From the roll of the dice and spin of the roulette wheel to the bright lights and sounds of the slot machines, the gap between online casinos and offline casinos... (Read more)

March 20th, 2006: US Complacent in WTO Compliance Dispute
Geneva (PRWEB) March 20, 2006 -- The US today revealed nothing about progress made in almost a year regarding compliance with the WTO’s 2005 ruling on Antigua’s online gambling... (Read more)

March 20th, 2006: Iowa Man Wins $28,000 WPT Prize Package From PokerListings.com
New York, NY (PRWEB) March 19, 2006 -- Mike started playing poker with his college buddies two years ago and got a taste for the big poker scene when he and his girlfriend visited Las Vegas during... (Read more)

March 20th, 2006: Club World Casinos Group Launches Online Casinos with Global Appeal
(PRWEB) March 17, 2006 -- Club World Casinos Group is very excited to announce the launch of 3 online casinos designed to cater for the increasing demands of the global market. ClubUSAcasino.com... (Read more)

March 20th, 2006: Win A Trip To Dublin With Online Casino
(PRWEB) March 17, 2006 -- Millions of people around the globe celebrate St Patrick's Day each year. The great thing about it is that you don't even need to be Irish. All you need to do is wear... (Read more)

March 17th, 2006: Full Tilt Poker's Chris Ferguson Finishes Second at National Heads-Up Poker Championship
Full Tilt Poker’s Chris Ferguson once again proved why he is considered one of the world’s most skilled poker players, navigating his way through a tough 64-person field to score his second... (Read more)

March 17th, 2006: Club World Casinos Group Launches Online Casinos with Global Appeal
(PRWEB) March 17, 2006 -- Club World Casinos Group is very excited to announce the launch of 3 online casinos designed to cater for the increasing demands of the global market. ClubUSAcasino.com... (Read more)

March 17th, 2006: World Poker Exchange Continues Popular College-Level Tournament With Worldpx College Shootout
ST. JOHN'S, Antigua, March 15 /PRNewswire/ -- World Poker Exchange, one of the world's fastest growing online poker sites, reports the number of Worldpx.com College Shootout participants more than... (Read more)

March 17th, 2006: Bluff Europe Now Available
March 16, 2006 (London, UK) – America’s #1 poker magazine is now available across Europe. Written for real players by real poker professionals, Bluff Europe is available in the UK, Scandinavia and... (Read more)

March 16th, 2006: Macintosh Casino Software Now Available For Mac And iMac Users Looking To Play Blackjack
(PRWEB) March 16, 2006 -- Macintosh compatible casino games are now being offered at Macintosh gaming website Mac Online Poker. Mac users can now play online blackjack, slot machines, roulette, and... (Read more)

March 16th, 2006: Aristocrat Technologies Awarded Iowa Casino Contract
LAS VEGAS – (PRESS RELEASE) -- Las Vegas-based Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. announced today that it was awarded a contract to provide its OASIS(TM) Casino Management System for the April 2006... (Read more)

March 16th, 2006: 2006 Casino Affiliate Convention in Amsterdam will Discuss Italy and Other Countries Blocking Online Casino Sites
New York, NY (PRWEB) March 15, 2006 -- Ticonderoga Ventures, Inc. announces that the 2006 European Casino Affiliate Convention (http://www.casinoaffiliateconvention.com) will discuss the latest... (Read more)

March 15th, 2006: Don't Leave Money at the Poker Tables, Players Can Now Get Back Some of the House Profits
(OPENPRESS) March 14, 2006 -- Poker has grown in popularity over the last few years, almost at an exponential rate. Television coverage and advertisements are at an all-time high. Many people want to... (Read more)

March 14th, 2006: Casino Profit Share to Sponsor the Luau Dinner Party At CAP Spring Break 2006
Fountain Valley, CA (PRWEB) March 14, 2006 -- CAP Spring Break, a unique networking event presented by CasinoAffiliatePrograms.com “CAP” is excited to announce that top casino and poker affiliate... (Read more)

March 14th, 2006: Absolute Poker Records 300 Million Hands Dealt, Adds Customizable Online Poker Tables
Online poker site Absolute Poker recently reached a memorable milestone, witnessing the 300 millionth hand dealt to its poker players. Currently the fourth-largest online poker site, Absolute Poker... (Read more)

March 14th, 2006: Titan Poker Club Offers “Wsopbonus” Bonus Code to New Online Poker Players
(PRWEB) March 13, 2006 -- Titan Poker Club (www.titanpokerclub.com), the web’s hottest new online poker players club, is offering a special bonus code promotion to new poker players joining Titan... (Read more)

March 13th, 2006: iMac Poker Tournaments Now Available Online For Macintosh Users At MacOnlinePoker.com
(PRWEB) March 11, 2006 -- Poker tournaments for iMac and Mac users are now available online at http://www.maconlinepoker.com/mac-poker-tournaments/index.html. The poker software is compatible with... (Read more)

March 13th, 2006: Cindy Margolis Offers 'Special Services' to VIP Online Poker Players
(Press Release) Cindy Margolis’ online poker room (www.cindyspoker.com) opens up a VIP Lounge accessible only to members of Cindy’s Poker. The idea of having a VIP Lounge with special services... (Read more)

March 13th, 2006: InterPoker Sets the Stage for the Ultimate 'Freeze-Out' Tournament
Reigning Champion Juha Helppi Returns to His Home Turf, While Poker Pros Brave the Subzero Temperatures in the Latest Extreme Poker Challenge InterPoker.com to Kick Off Online Qualification... (Read more)

March 13th, 2006: PokerHeaven.com’s Televised “Online Series of Poker” Brings Internet Poker Tournaments to Prime Time Television
(PRWEB) March 9, 2006 -- Pokerheaven.com in a partnership with The Poker Channel, Sky Channel 844 has brought online poker tournaments to prime time television. Pokerheaven.com in partnership with... (Read more)

March 13th, 2006: JohnnyBax And Sheets Teach Poker Players How To Win Online
CHATHAM, N.J./EWORLDWIRE/March 9, 2006 --- PokerXFactor.com, a new online training Web site for poker players, today announced that two of the top online professional poker players in the world,... (Read more)

March 13th, 2006: Official Poker Launches Online Store
(PRESS RELEASE) -- After a steady climb to the top of the poker and magic DVD wish lists, Official Poker has announced its digital download store. With the huge popularity of handheld devices such... (Read more)

March 13th, 2006: Mac Online Poker Software Rated Top Site to Make Money
(PRWEB) March 9, 2006 -- Windows and Mac poker players have found the best online poker software to make money. An ongoing poll revealed Pacific Poker to be the best Mac compatible online poker... (Read more)

March 13th, 2006: Kiwi Casino Gives Away Another Trip
NEW ZEALAND – (PRESS RELEASE) -- Kiwi Casino Poker has given away another luxury vacation for two to the 2006 New Zealand Poker Champs. Playing poker online can take you all over the world as... (Read more)

March 13th, 2006: Enormous Jackpots and Outrageous Bonuses Are More Abundant Than Ever at - VIP Casino
(PRWEB) March 9, 2006 -- Whoever coined the phrase “you can’t have your cake and eat it too” has obviously never paid a visit to the award-winning VIP Casino. Having launched their innovative Premium... (Read more)

March 9th, 2006: Totally Hip Technologies Inc.: Poker Website to be Developed
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(CCNMatthews - March 8, 2006) - Totally Hip Technologies Inc. (TSX VENTURE:THP) is pleased to announce it has entered into an agreement for the Joint Venture development... (Read more)

March 9th, 2006: Everest Poker Announces First Qualifier for the Everest Poker European Championship
MONTREAL, Quebec (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On March 3, 2006, the first live satellite for the Everest Poker european Championship was held in Munich, Germany, with new Everest Poker player Wolfgang... (Read more)

March 9th, 2006: Kiwi Casino Poker Gives Away 'Another' Luxury Vacation
(PRWEB) March 8, 2006 -- Kiwi Casino Poker (www.kiwicasinopoker.com) has given away another luxury vacation for two to the 2006 New Zealand Poker Champs. Playing poker online can take you all over... (Read more)

March 9th, 2006: The Inside Story of the $20 Million Poker Game at Wynn Las Vegas
March 8, 2006 (Las Vegas, NV) – In what is considered the largest head-to-head poker game of all time, self-made billionaire banker Andy Beal matched $20 million against a rotating cast made up of... (Read more)

March 8th, 2006: Absolute Poker's 'Win Your Tuition' Tournament Gathers Steam on College Campuses
COSTA RICA--(COLLEGIATE PRESSWIRE)--March 7, 2006--Absolute Poker, the fourth largest online poker Web-site in the world, announced today that it is on track to shatter last year’s total number of... (Read more)

March 8th, 2006: Drawdead.com Announces Ladies Only Online Poker Freeroll Forum
Austin, TX (PRWEB) March 7, 2006 -- Drawdead.com, The number one source for daily poker freeroll schedules, has launched a new ‘Ladies Only’ Freeroll Poker Forum. Sara Freeman, who was recently... (Read more)

March 8th, 2006: River Belle Online Sends Player to WSOP
GIBRALTAR –- (PRESS RELEASE) -- At the final table of the No-Limit Texas Hold'em World Series of Poker Main Event, the greatest poker players in the world are at war with each other, giving cold... (Read more)

March 7th, 2006: New Quick and Easy To Use Online Casino Gambling Guide Delights Players
Edinburgh UK (PRWEB) March 5, 2006 -- The recent re-launch of the comprehensive gambling directory has met with the approval of both existing players and new visitors who enjoy the easy way they can... (Read more)

March 7th, 2006: PokerWink.com Launches Social Networking Website to Connect Online Poker Players
TORONTO, ONTARIO (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Looking for an easy way to connect with a poker community? PokerWink.com is an online, social-networking community designed for online poker players.... (Read more)

March 6th, 2006: New Quick and Easy To Use Online Casino Gambling Guide Delights Players
Edinburgh UK (PRWEB) March 5, 2006 -- The recent re-launch of the comprehensive gambling directory has met with the approval of both existing players and new visitors who enjoy the easy way they can... (Read more)

March 6th, 2006: Free iPod’s for Playing Online Poker
(PRWEB) March 3, 2006 -- Smack Dog Poker is offering up one of the best rake back deals on the web right now with our newest online poker sponsor, Royal Card Club. Smack Dog Poker,... (Read more)

March 6th, 2006: AlamoPoker.com Joins On-Line Pokers Big Names by Offering a More Than $1,900,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool
LOS ANGELES, CA, Mar. 2nd, 2006/ www.AlamoPoker.com - The Home of Texas Hold'Em is offering a series of six big money prize pool tournaments culminating with the Grand Tournament VII, a No Limit... (Read more)

March 6th, 2006: Jackpot Factory Launches Slot Promotion
KAHNAWAKE, Canada – (PRESS RELEASE) -- The Jackpot Factory Group, a leading online casino group that has paid out over $4 billion since its launch, unveiled an enormous slot promotion called "Slot... (Read more)

March 3rd, 2006: Online Poker Room TouchStone Poker Launches “PLAYER POINTS”
Curacao, Netherlands Antilles (PRWEB) March 2, 2006 -- Online poker room TouchStone Poker has just launched its Player Points program which rewards its players for their loyalty to the poker room.... (Read more)

March 3rd, 2006: American Poker Player Championship to be Hosted
(Press Release) Binion's Gambling Hall & Hotel, and Omni Media & Entertainment are proud to announce the next great American poker tournament, the American Poker Player Championship™ -... (Read more)

March 3rd, 2006: Horse With No Name at Table Mountain Casino
FRESNO, Calif., March 1 /PRNewswire/ -- America, one of the most popular bands of the 1970's and 80's will bring their biggest hits ('A Horse With No Name,' 'Sister Golden Hair,' 'Ventura Highway,'... (Read more)

March 3rd, 2006: The King Solomons Group Acquires the Windows Casino Group
London, United Kingdom (PRWEB) March 2, 2006 -- The King Solomons Group announced the acquisition of The Windows Casino group, which includes Windows Casino as well as other established online... (Read more)

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