Week beginning 25th January 2010

• Playtech gets ahead of game
  Playtech has made a significant foray into the global lottery market by signing a deal with Scientific Games, the US gaming services provider, giving it access to government contracts and a boost to its Videobet machines business.
• Anonymous poker star Isildur1 makes waves online
  The online poker scene was set on its ear with the arrival of the Swedish phenom known only by his Tolkien-esque moniker of "Isildur1."
• Iranians to Gamble Online
  Many countries ban online gambling but players are often found in defiance of the law playing online a prime example is Iran.
• Online Gambling Industry donates to relief for Haiti
  The online gambling industry is generally a very competitive industry however many sites are contributing to the Haiti relief funds.

Week beginning 18th January 2010

• The Online Gambling Industry is anteing up for Haiti
  One of the industry's leaders, Bodog founder Calvin Ayre, ordered his foundation to donate GBP 10,000 to the earthquake relief effort and offered to match anyone involved in online gambling's pledge of up to $1 million.
• Bill would allow Atlantic City casinos to offer Internet gambling
  New Jersey has joined the race to become the first state to legalise Internet gambling.
• WPT to host charity tournament in Los Angeles
  World Poker Tour and non-profit organisation Chrysalis have teamed up to roll out the red carpet on Saturday, February 20 at Commerce Casino.
• Bad Beat Jackpot hits for half million at Caesars
  In Atlantic City this week, Steven Gedney had a bad beat when his four-of-a-kind 3’s were beaten by Chris Dobrzanski’s four-of-a-kind Aces but luckily for him the Bad Beat jackpot was over $500 000.
• Team World Poker Cup begins
  The inaugural free to play Team World Poker Cup offering teams from 16 nations the chance to battle it out for ultimate glory has been launched.
• Teenager wins PokerStars Caribbean Adventure
  The seventh PokerStars Caribbean Adventure Main Event is the richest poker tournament held outside of Las Vegas.

Week beginning 11th January 2010

• Sun International tries to end strike
  Sun International called on the striking South Africa Commercial, Catering and Allied Works Union (SACCAWU) to attend an urgent meeting as soon as possible.
• Kentucky up in the air over gambling expansion
  Several of Kentucky's struggling racetracks have been rallying their state's legislature for a gambling expansion that would allow them to add slots to their offerings.
• Will Norway reverse ban on online gambling?
  Although neighbor Sweden and other nearby countries have gone in one direction by completely legalising online gambling.

Week beginning 04th January 2010

• Pennsylvania Table Game Could Vote This Week
  Pennsylvania's Governor is giving state lawmakers until 8th January 2010 to reach an agreement on legalising table games.
• Pokies Clampdown Will Hit Jobs
  New South Wales clubs and hotels warned that job losses might be inevitable if the Federal Government imposes recommended new controls on gambling.

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