Online Gambling News from May 2005

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Gambling News from May 2005

May 31st, 2005: Picking the Right Online Casino Poker Table for You
In order to win at online poker, it´s not enough to select the right online casino; you also need to know how to pick the right table for you. One of the biggest misconceptions is that successful... (Read more)

May 31st, 2005: AngelCiti Surpasses $130 Million in Wagers
PEMBROKE PINES, Fla., May 31, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- AngelCiti Entertainment, Inc. (OTCBB:AGCI), an online casino software company, announced today that it has reached another corporate milestone in... (Read more)

May 31st, 2005: Mandatory standards to clean up online games
The national clean-up against illegal online games is underway: the Ministry of Culture will solicit opinions from the masses from June on the criteria of the examination of online games it drafted;... (Read more)

May 31st, 2005: China to root out violence and porn from online games
BEIJING (Reuters) - China is stepping up censorship of online gaming to root out pornography, eliminate threats to state security and to stop youths becoming addicted, Xinhua news agency said on... (Read more)

May 30th, 2005: Kids raise the stakes in poker
It wasn't long into his poker-playing career that Wyatt Sparks realized he had developed a "tell." The 14-year-old had a distinctive way of acting when he looked at his cards, and all the other... (Read more)

May 30th, 2005: How to Avoid Going on a Tilt Playing Online Casino Poker
Being on a tilt means letting your emotions get the best of you and dictate the way you play poker. Regardless of whether you're playing at an online casino or a land based one, once you start... (Read more)

May 30th, 2005: Mandatory standards to clean up online games
The national clean-up against illegal online games is underway: the Ministry of Culture will solicit opinions from the masses from June on the criteria of the examination of online games it drafted;... (Read more)

May 30th, 2005: Chartwell Technology pays $4 million for poker software developer Micropower
CALGARY (CP) - Gambling software company Chartwell Technology Inc. has paid $4 million for online poker developer Micropower Corp. of Gibraltar. "Growth of the online poker market has been... (Read more)

May 30th, 2005: Beginners Guide to Online Casino Bonuses
No online casino can afford to lose its existing client base. At a time where there is such vigorous competition among online casinos for every player they can scrape up, you awe it to yourself to... (Read more)

May 27th, 2005: Empire Online Plans Float
ISRAEL – As reported by the Haaretz: "It would be fair to say that Israelis are masters of the online gambling industry. Noam Lanir, 38, is planning to float Empire Online, which provides marketing... (Read more)

May 27th, 2005: Online Casino Marketing Company Issued for $1,000,000,000
(PRWEB) May 27, 2005 -- Empire On-line recently announced that it was considering going public in the London stock exchange, by the advice of the investment bank. As fantastic as it may sound, the... (Read more)

May 27th, 2005: Gamblers Lodge Gives Away Free Cash For Answering Online Casino Gambling Riddles
(PRWEB) May 27, 2005 -- Players can win up to $250 each month at Gamblers Lodge, the betting community that caters to providing timely advice and information to online bettors. Consisting of a... (Read more)

May 27th, 2005: San Jose man wins big at casino slots
A San Jose man's life will never be the same after winning $2,103,287.58 May 19 on the Wheel of Fortune MegaJackpot progressive slot machine at Cache Creek Casino Resort. Saul Espinal, a 39-year... (Read more)

May 27th, 2005: Londonscasino.com -- Live Casino Via Webcam Launches $3000 Live Dealer Spin N' Win Competition
(PRWEB) May 26, 2005 -- LondonsCasino.com, the live online casino site announces the launch of its unique Spin N" Win Competition. Online casino fans are offered the chance to win $3000 cash in a... (Read more)

May 27th, 2005: Online Casino Releases New Version of Casino Games Software
Online casino Sands of the Caribbean has released its latest version of casino games software earlier this week. Version 6.0 features a package of 24 state-of-the-art online casinos games. Among... (Read more)

May 27th, 2005: CYOP Systems to Launch Poker for Cash
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 26, 2005--CYOP Systems International Inc. (OTCBB:CYOS - News), a leading provider of online gaming software, is pleased to announce that it will be... (Read more)

May 27th, 2005: PokerNewsWeb.com Launches Gaming Investor Forum; Online Casinos and Poker Investment Featured
SEATTLE -- PokerNewsWeb.com, an innovative source of poker and gaming investment articles, announced the launch of its investing webpage and 'StockTalk' forum today at... (Read more)

May 26th, 2005: Londonscasino.com – Live Casino Via Webcam Launches $3000 Live Dealer Spin N' Win Competition
(PRWEB) May 26, 2005 -- LondonsCasino.com, the live online casino site announces the launch of its unique Spin N’ Win Competition. Online casino fans are offered the chance to win $3000 cash in a... (Read more)

May 26th, 2005: How to Tell If an Online Casino Payout Rate Is Accurate
The payout rate of an online casino can often be found on its homepage. This figure usually exceeds the 90 percentile on most online casinos. Naturally, the higher the payout rate is, the better your... (Read more)

May 26th, 2005: AngelCiti Plans Additional Stock Dividend in Midas Entertainment to Shareholders
PEMBROKE PINES, Fla., May 25, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- AngelCiti Entertainment, Inc. (OTCBB:AGCI), an online software licensor, announced today that management has decided to dividend out additional... (Read more)

May 25th, 2005: Noam Lanir plans to float Empire Online at $1b value
By Galit Yemini It would be fair to say that Israelis are masters of the online gambling industry. Noam Lanir, 38, is planning to float Empire Online, which provides marketing techniques to online... (Read more)

May 25th, 2005: Potential Investors and Investment Targets in the Gambling/Gaming Industry
DUBLIN, Ireland, May 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c17837 ) has announced the addition of Potential Investors and Investment Targets in the... (Read more)

May 25th, 2005: Gambling has found a growing fan base online
For college-aged men, the most popular clandestine pastime on their PCs may no longer involve Danni Ashe or Cindy Margolis. No, if Trekkie and the rest of the inhabitants of Avenue Q were to reprise... (Read more)

May 25th, 2005: New Kyl plan would ban online gambling without exception for racing
A proposal from the office United States Senator Jon Kyl (R-Arizona) would bar online gambling without an exception for the racing industry. Like previous failed bills supported by Kyl, the bill... (Read more)

May 25th, 2005: AngelCiti Announces Addition of New Games and Plans for French Language Websites
PEMBROKE PINES, Fla., May 24, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- AngelCiti Entertainment, Inc. (OTCBB:AGCI), an online casino software licensor, announced today the recent popular addition of 3-reel Australian slot... (Read more)

May 25th, 2005: Hot hands: The surge of online poker
By Diego Vasquez Online gambling sites have grown impressively over the past six months, driven by the country’s renewed fascination with poker. During April, comScore Network’s gambling category... (Read more)

May 24th, 2005: Kiwi Casino Player Turns $200 Deposit into $54,146 Winnings
May 24, 2005 -- Linda from New York state joined Kiwi Casino early May 2005 and made a $200 deposit. She played her first game on nine days later. Within a further two days later she racked up... (Read more)

May 24th, 2005: Announcing the Opening of the Safe, Ethical Gambling Site
May 24, 2005 -- Exciting new development on a Global Internet fashion. Everyone knows that it is hard to make it in this world, with little financial resources and little time it is hard to study... (Read more)

May 24th, 2005: Online Casino to Host Celebrity Poker Tournament
The term online casino has become synonymous with gambling and winning huge sums of money. The majority of people would never associate an online casino with giving to charity. As it so happens,... (Read more)

May 23rd, 2005: Online poker tournament offers college scholarship
By DRU SEFTON Newhouse News Service Soon thousands of poker players around the world will be competing in a massive virtual Texas Hold 'Em tournament with a controversial jackpot: a college... (Read more)

May 23rd, 2005: How Would You Handle These Hold'em and Omaha Hands?
by Mr. Fred Renzey Flop-style poker has become so popular in casino card rooms that old-style stud poker is practically dead. Texas Hold'em and Omaha Hi/Lo monopolize the poker action with many of... (Read more)

May 23rd, 2005: Gambling Law Update™
Although several attempts have been made by different lawmakers, Internet gambling prohibition measures have failed each year, while the industry continues to gain more ground with the American... (Read more)

May 23rd, 2005: Zone 4 Play, CosmoTrade Sign Contract
WILMINGTON, Delaware – Zone 4 Play, Inc. (OTCBB: ZFPI), a leading developer of multi-platform gaming solutions, and Cosmotrade Investments, Ltd., operator of the largest online casino in South... (Read more)

May 23rd, 2005: Online Gaming Pays Off: Players Cash in at Casino's Expense
ST JOHN'S, Antigua, May 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Although Internet casino GoldenPalace.com has become a household name due to their outrageous and innovative marketing campaigns, they are also known for... (Read more)

May 20th, 2005: Singapore PM rebuffs Las Vegas gambling magnate over casino project comments
SINGAPORE (AP) - Singapore's prime minister is dismissing complaints by Las Vegas gambling magnate Steve Wynn that Singapore is micro-managing a new casino project, saying that the government wants... (Read more)

May 20th, 2005: Fantastic New Games at the Online Casino
Microgaming´s Viper Powered online casinos are featuring some new and exciting games to play. In keeping up with the popularity of slots at the online casino, Viper has a new game called MegaSpins... (Read more)

May 20th, 2005: Sands of the Caribbean Unveils Version 6.0 of its Online Casino Software
WILLEMSTAD, Curacao--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 19, 2005--Sands of the Caribbean, http://www.carsands.com, has been at the forefront of the online gaming entertainment industry, and today continues that... (Read more)

May 20th, 2005: Texas Police Destroy Gambling Machines
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – As reported by the Brownsville Valley Morning Star: "Police destroyed 30 video gambling machines on Tuesday as part of a new strategy to reduce illegal gambling in the... (Read more)

May 20th, 2005: Playtech's Winajackpot.com Network Sets New World Record for Online Jackpot Payout - $1,853,850!
NICOSIA, Cyprus, May 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Winajackpot.com member Cari M. from Tennessee entered the history books, 30 April 2005, when she scooped the highest jackpot ever paid online - an astounding... (Read more)

May 20th, 2005: GWIN Inc. Signs Letter of Intent to Enter International Online Poker Business
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 19, 2005--GWIN Inc. (OTCBB: GWNI - News) Chairman & CEO, Wayne Root, announced today that GWIN has signed a Letter of Intent with Live Cast Media, LLC ("LCM"), to... (Read more)

May 19th, 2005: Using NETeller as Your Online Casino Payment Option
One of the most popular online payments methods since 1999, NETeller provides secure online money transfer services. Basically, a NETeller account serves as a virtual wallet into which NETeller... (Read more)

May 19th, 2005: Lucky Numbers at the Online Casino
Do you believe in luck? This story may change your mind. 110 players of an online casino lottery all recently won because they decided to use numbers they found inside a fortune cookie. The odds of... (Read more)

May 19th, 2005: AbsolutePoker College Tournament Deadline Tomorrow
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica – College students interested in winning tuition money for Fall 2005 semester at the school of their choice have until midnight PST this Thursday May 19 to enter the... (Read more)

May 19th, 2005: Would Having an Edge Let You Gamble for a Living?
Solid citizens can play some casino games at an advantage. Card counters at blackjack and controlled shooters at craps do it. Both skills demand dedication to master and sustain, and both require... (Read more)

May 18th, 2005: Online Gambling Gets a Turbo Boost with Casino Man Power Toys.
Re-launched today, CasinoMan.Net one of the leading online gambling portals gets a complete overhaul to enhance its brand an appeal to a wider audience. The new site contains key information for... (Read more)

May 18th, 2005: Online Gambling Portal Launches Exclusive Casino Promotion Service
(PRWEB) May 18, 2005 -- http://www.online-gambling-insider.com, through it's new online casino junket service, now brings this concept to the world of online casinos. Ryan D, founder of Online... (Read more)

May 18th, 2005: Online Casinos Consider IPOs
LONDON — As reported by the Financial Times: "With its red telephone boxes, British bobbies on the beat and quaint period charm, Gibraltar is the last place you would expect to find a fast-expanding... (Read more)

May 18th, 2005: Tribeca Tables, Gambling Federation Sign Deal
LONDON – Tribeca Tables Europe, Ltd, one of the market leaders of comprehensive ePoker solutions announced today a major online poker deal with global online casino leader, Gambling... (Read more)

May 17th, 2005: New poker channel to launch
A new UK poker and casino lifestyle entertainment channel launches on Sky Channel 226 and global broadband tomorrow night. Pokerzone TV is targeted at the growing audience of poker enthusiasts... (Read more)

May 17th, 2005: PartyPoker.com Targets Midwest
OKLAHOMA – (PRESS RELEASE) -- PartyPoker.com, king of all poker sites, has landed in the Midwest. People involved in the gaming business are targeting the region, especially the Oklahoma market, to... (Read more)

May 17th, 2005: BoDog announces major U.S. marketing campaign
Bodog's advertising hassles with Esquire vs the Department of Justice (see InfoPowa last week) does not seem to have slowed the top gambling group down judging by press releases this week - the... (Read more)

May 17th, 2005: Playtech terminates Casino Solei license
The online Casino Solei.com owned by land-based gambling interests in Croatia, came to a parting of the ways with software provider Playtech this week. In a press release redolent with... (Read more)

May 17th, 2005: Wagerlogic releases slot version of 'Bejeweled'
Wagerlogic scored a big one this week, landing a 5 year exclusive agreement for the Internet rights to the slot version of Bejeweled – a wildly popular game with online players that has entertained... (Read more)

May 17th, 2005: The Strip: Overbuilt? Not Yet ... - RGT Online
Although 30,000 more hotel rooms will likely open on the Strip between now and 2010, there is little chance Las Vegas faces a glut or price wars, insiders and analysts believe. Still, a building... (Read more)

May 17th, 2005: Poker popularity at IU concerns some
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana University students are caught up in the popularity of poker tournaments, some playing for fun while others are gambling with their cash. But a gambling expert says... (Read more)

May 17th, 2005: Losses trimmed at Gaming Corp
LONDON (SHARECAST) - Online gambling group Gaming Corporation today reported a massive increase in turnover and narrowing half year pre-tax losses and hinted at more acquisitions to come. Losses... (Read more)

May 16th, 2005: Poker News: PokerLizard.com Interviews Poker Pro and Tournament Master Kathy Liebert
PokerLizard.com, the internet's leading source of free poker gifts, cash rebates, and pro interviews, talks to poker pro Kathy Liebert. Kathy was the first female poker player to win $1,000,000 in a... (Read more)

May 16th, 2005: Strategies for Online Casino Texas Hold´em Poker
Texas Hold'em poker is one of the most popular online casino poker games. It is a fairly simple game to learn, but like all acquired skills it takes a lot of practice to master. Texas Hold'em is... (Read more)

May 16th, 2005: Risky Business? Web Gambling Calls On Advertising Agencies
It's a category that has put new-business executives at odds with their own "you've-got-to-play-to-win" philosophies. Online gambling companies are looking for a bigger cut of the poker-crazed U.S.... (Read more)

May 16th, 2005: GoldenPalace.com Hits PR Jackpot
UNITED STATES – As reported by Wired News: "Drew Black, director of marketing for online casino GoldenPalace.com, doesn't care what you think about his company's decision to spend $28,000 on a... (Read more)

May 16th, 2005: New Online Casino Affiliate Program Turning Heads
One of the internet´s biggest online casino affiliate programs has undergone some big changes recently. The Lucky Traffic online casino affiliate program has been revamped and is offering some great... (Read more)

May 16th, 2005: Online Casinos Taking Bets on New Star Wars Movie
Star Wars is the most famous movies series of all time. And the online casinos are tapping into that fact by placing odds on just how much money the final Star Wars prequel will gross once it opens... (Read more)

May 16th, 2005: Las Vegas mogul slams Singapore for direct involvement in casino planning
SINGAPORE (AP) - Las Vegas casino mogul Steve Wynn said the Singapore government's direct involvement in designing the city-state's first two casinos was "unsophisticated'' and could compromise the... (Read more)

May 16th, 2005: Casino Buys Britney Spears Home Pregancy Test (with news video)
An online casino has bought Britney Spears' pregnancy test for $5001. Golden Palace, the company that also brought the Virgin Mary cheese sandwich, brought the Spears' test from an Ottawa radio... (Read more)

May 13th, 2005: BayWatch Star Traci Bingham Proclaimed Online Poker Room's Spokestar
When celebrity Traci Bingham enters a room, men and women alike cannot help but gaze. She captivates every person she meets and entrances them with her exotic beauty and high energy... (Read more)

May 13th, 2005: Cyberslotz.co.uk Launches £1 million Roulette Game
Online fruit machine and games website, Cyberslotz.co.uk, is making history with the launch of its largest online jackpot ever. The new game, Jackpot Roulette, created exclusively for... (Read more)

May 13th, 2005: PartyGaming fuels IPO talk as names new chairman
By Pete Harrison LONDON (Reuters) - The world's biggest online poker company, PartyGaming, fuelled speculation it was nearing one of London's largest initial public offerings in five years by... (Read more)

May 13th, 2005: Play At EnglishHarbour.com & You Could Win A New Car
Online Casino Sweepstakes To Give Lucky Player One Of The Year’s Hottest Autos Leading online casino EnglishHarbour.com today opened the “Speed into Summer Sweepstakes” giving customers a... (Read more)

May 13th, 2005: Auction held for Pope's Volkswagen
An eBay bidder from Austin, Texas paid 188,938 euros ($244,800) for a Volkswagen Golf once owned by Pope Benedict. The bidder, registered as “Golden Palace Casino,” is well known for purchasing... (Read more)

May 12th, 2005: Indian 'casino' goes online
Playwin and Contests2win have come together to offer the casino effect online, with players getting one chance everyday to pull the lever on the online machine and set their jackpot... (Read more)

May 12th, 2005: The £1 Million Spin that Reels 'em In
LONDON, UK -- May 11, 2005 - Cyberslotz.co.uk, the UK's leading online fruit machine and games website*, makes history today with the launch of the largest online jackpot ever. The new game, Jackpot... (Read more)

May 12th, 2005: Tips for Wagering at the Online Casino
Many people who play online casino games simply play for fun. The beauty of online casino software is that it can be downloaded for free and played for free as well. The online casinos that feature... (Read more)

May 12th, 2005: Gambling software firm CryptoLogic's Q1 profit jumps to US$4.8M from US$3.8M
TORONTO (CP) - CryptoLogic Inc., a software developer for Internet gambling, said Wednesday its earnings jumped $1 million US in the first quarter but it won't be getting into the wireless-device or... (Read more)

May 11th, 2005: Why It Pays to Check the Online Casino Payout Rate
If you are an avid online casino player than you´ll definitely want to check out the payout rates at your favorite online casinos. Some online casinos offer higher payout rates than others, but what... (Read more)

May 11th, 2005: VIPpoker.com, Normandie Casino Host Charity Poker Event
LOS ANGELES, California – VIP Management Services announced today a unique project linking land-based and cyberspace gaming. Through its VIPpoker.com brand, VIP has partnered with the Normandie... (Read more)

May 11th, 2005: Bluff Poker Tour: First International Online Poker Tour
ATLANTA, GA -- Bluff Magazine, the world's leading poker publication, has announced the Bluff Poker Tour (BPT); the world's first international virtual poker tour. Participants of the Bluff Poker... (Read more)

May 10th, 2005: 'Most-Won' Online Progressive Jackpot Hits Again at $162,514
LONDON, UK -- The slot machine site with the most won jackpot on the net announced yet another huge progressive jackpot winner! Lucky North American slots player 'oohlahma' has won $162,514 at... (Read more)

May 9th, 2005: World Gaming Expects Admission into AIM
UNITED KINGDOM – LONDON, United Kingdom -- World Gaming plc (OTC BB: WGMGY), a UK-based Internet-gaming software and e-business services group of companies ("the Company"), is pleased to announce its... (Read more)

May 9th, 2005: GoldenPalace.com Buys Pope's Car
SAUERLAND, Germany – From the frenzy of media interest over the past few days, the latest GoldenPalace.com winning eBay auction is easily one of the most phenomenal events in Internet history. The... (Read more)

May 9th, 2005: Kyl working on a new anti gambling bill
Last week InfoPowa flagged reports that the indefatigable Sen. Jon Kyl was on the warpath again with yet another attempt to ban online gambling instead of regulating it in the USA. More detail is... (Read more)

May 9th, 2005: Gambling.com sold to Gaming Corporation plc
Gaming Corporation plc is clearly still on the acquisition trail, following up last week's purchase of Ted Loh's Got2Bet portal with the acquisition of Newbold Enterprises Limited, the owner of... (Read more)

May 9th, 2005: Playtech to launch dispute resolution service
Playtech licensees frustrated by the refusal of Casinomeister portal owner Bryan Bailey to accept their advertising will be relieved this week to note from the 'Meister's newsletter that there has... (Read more)

May 6th, 2005: State preparing for more gambling addicts
HARRISBURG – Getting universities to create training courses for gambling-addiction counselors and expanding health insurance to cover treatment are among the state's challenges as it prepares for a... (Read more)

May 3rd, 2005: Cell Phone Poker Highlights Growth of Online Gambling
As reported by the Orlando Sentinel: "…The service from PokerRoom.com -- launched in April -- highlights the fast growth and accessibility of online gambling. The business has grown so much that... (Read more)

May 3rd, 2005: Lucky Summit Online Casino Opens on Schedule
Summit Entertainment Group, Inc. (Pink Sheets:SETG) is proud to announce that its online gaming casino, sportsbook, bingo and "One of a kind" Live poker is now open for business at... (Read more)

May 3rd, 2005: US woman wins over $1.8 million at Swiss Casino
The weekend was an eventful and lucky period for US player Carri.M, who hit a record-breaking US$ 1,853,875.84 on a bet of $16 last Saturday playing Playtech's 8 line progressive Gold Rally at Swiss... (Read more)

May 2nd, 2005: Wi-Fi Communications Company Previews Secure Wireless Casino
Diamond I, a Wi-Fi-based communications solutions company, has announced that it has opened an interactive online web-based preview of its WifiCasino GS hand-held Wi-Fi-based gaming system. This... (Read more)

May 2nd, 2005: Poker Media Group Launches Bikini Poker’s Trial Version
Poker Media Group has launched the trial version of the hottest online poker product to hit the gaming industry in years: Bikini Poker. This free, downloadable software offers features never... (Read more)

May 2nd, 2005: Orange Mobile Gaming Service Goes Live
Gaming Corporation plc, the owner of the UK gaming website, www.casino.co.uk, has announced that the casino.co.uk branded mobile gaming service is now live on the Orange World WAP... (Read more)

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