Phyllis F. November 18, 2014 14:47:04
WSOP main event first runner-up Felix Stephensen has to pay half of his winnings in taxes at home in Norway. Second place winner of the World Series Of Poker, Felix Stephensen, has to pay tax bill on his $5,147,911 winnings, which would amount to roughly half that sum. This is in keeping with the Norwegian […]
Britons love to play slots and hate paigow. The only downside? Paigow players tend to be healthy, and slots players… not so much. The gaming company Jackpot UK recently produced an excellent detailed study in how gambling corresponds with lifestyle indicators like weight, health and frequency of exercise, breaking up different games by the average […]
Monica E. July 28, 2014 13:31:40
Three thrill seekers working for the Aspers Casino in Northampton are getting ready to take on the Three Peaks Challenge. The challenge is scheduled to take place over the August bank holiday weekend. According to recent gambling news, participants will climb Scafell Pike in England, Snowdon in Wales and the highest mountain in Britain, Scotland’s […]
Monica E. May 8, 2014 14:09:39
Dave Shallow and Richard Kellet got to take home GBP 68,000 each, after agreeing to a heads up chop at the UKIPT Nottingham. The 2014 UKIPT Nottingham High Roller event was the star of British gambling news this week. The second day of the GBP 3,300 buy-in tournament started out with 35 players competing for […]
Alex Nevsky May 5, 2014 16:34:44
World’s most expensive things to consider buying after a huge win at online casinos in the United Kingdom. You’ve been enjoying a lucky blackjack run for weeks and unlike Ben Affleck nobody has kicked you out of a casino. Or you’ve caught that elusive progressive jackpot worth millions. Or beat a field of several thousands […]
Women are gambling more than ever these days, but they still tend to avoid sports betting. Horseracing is one exception, however. In February this website ran a series of articles analyzing the role of women in both the production and consumption sides of the gambling industry. The basic theme: gambling is no longer just for […]
Monica E. March 21, 2014 13:43:32
The Grosvenor UK Poker Tour is scheduled to take place between April 8 and 13, at Coventry’s Grosvenor G Casino. The championship is dedicated to skilled students from the UK who can’t afford to spend thousands on big tournaments hosted in British poker rooms. The good news is that the event is celebrating its 10th […]
Monica E. March 19, 2014 16:17:17
In a campaign against illegal gambling, UK officials have taken action against three unlicensed poker clubs. The Fifth Street Card Club in Borehamwood lost its gaming permit and officials have found that the Royal Surrey Social Club in Morden has been hosting poker games illegally, by exceeding the limits prescribed by current regulations. The Palms […]
Alex Nevsky March 12, 2014 11:55:47
Professional football players turned professional poker players? Why not? Check out the list of top 7 poker playing footballers. Being a professional footballer pays well, that is if you’re good and playing in the right league. But what happens when it’s time to call it a day? The most common career paths for footballers are […]
Civic groups and some investors are concerned by the rapid pace of casino construction. It’s no secret that the casino market in the US is saturated. As more and more states expand casino licenses to raise tax revenue, more casinos are competing for a static market. Gone are the days when a single casino or […]
Big gambling project part of strategy to revive Royal Pier UK casino firm Aspers is preparing a bid for a GBP 330 million casino at the Royal Pier in Southampton. The firm already owns Britain’s two largest casinos and envisions the new project as part of a broad development strategy for the Royal Pier. The […]
Alex Nevsky January 30, 2014 15:05:31
Renowned British poker professional Sam Trickett is going after more silverware at the upcoming British Poker Awards. Sam Trickett was the talk of the poker nation at 2012 British Poker Awards, scooping not one, but three prestigious trophies including the most coveted Player of the Year award. It looks like the poker pro from Retford […]
Monica E. January 14, 2014 15:09:00
A casino bought by Rank Group last May gets a GBP 1 million revamp. Rank Group has recently made a GBP 1 million investment in its Grosvenor Casino. British players who visit the new casino are offered the chance to gamble around the clock. In addition, the gambling venue located on Highcross Street, Leicester, now […]
Alex Nevsky April 22, 2013 16:19:22
Major online gambling operator withdraws from several countries where it lacks operating licenses.
AI S. October 9, 2012 15:38:47
Poker Stars rebrands the casino’s poker room and develops online poker.
AI S. September 29, 2012 10:00:11
Passoker’s fixed-odds and online slots gaming division start with FA Cup Football and racing.
AI S. September 24, 2012 13:39:19
Poker Stars relocates Full Tilt Poker IT background to the Isle of Man. FTP begins operating on 6th November, 2012, and promises to pay out non-US players.
Derek Sebastian May 8, 2012 12:53:16
British students turn to online gambling to pay off debts after the government hikes university tuition.
Tom B. September 23, 2010 00:04:33
PR from online poker room PKR may have claimed the website to be more than just another poker site in the United Kingdom
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