Usually at the end of the year, or somewhere close to it, awards are given out for outstanding achievements, quality, performances, or service by industries across the spectrum. Some of the most influential publications in the sport of poker also issue end of the year awards. The results are in from Gambling Online Magazine about […]
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One lucky casino player struck a massive jackpot this week capturing almost half a million in Euros. Alvaro C., from Portugal, struck it lucky on the Major Millions Progressive Jackpot at River Belle Casino and won a staggering EUR447,184.07. Belle Rock Entertainment continues to offer tremendous payouts and jackpot prizes to its players. “Winners, winners […]
Some very good news for online gambling and online poker firms might be coming verry soon. PARTYGAMING (PRTY.L), CRYPTOLOGIC (CRYP), PLAYTECH (PTEC.L) and 888 HOLDINGS (888.L) and many other online poker firms might soon get a serious boost in stock price. Rumors are now coming out, that the World Trade Organization (WTO) has ruled against […]
Poland to Legalize Online Poker and Online Gambling Poland’s decision follows the favorable ruling for online poker and online gambling in the Placanica case by the European Court of Justice. Under current Polish law, it is illegal to take part in gambling games offered from companies located in other countries. But the number of online […]
Bodog Online Casino Winners: Victoria K. Wins Again After winning over $280,000 playing Food Fight, Victoria is back at it and still winning. She just banked another $15,999. Bodogs online blackjack table saw a slew of big winners on Monday, April 9. Daniel V. from Illinois cashed out with a whopping $18,750 while Californias Dylan […]
The company that took the first online bet ever has stunned the online poker world by offering the biggest bonus in the history of online poker. IntertopsPoker.com now gives a massive 500% Match-Up Bonus to all new Poker Room customers, up to a maximum bonus of $10,000. The record-breaking bonus offer is designed to introduce […]
The European Union wants compensation from the United States for money its companies have lost because of the United States ban on Internet gambling. Supporters of legalized Internet gambling think the move, announced Tuesday, will increase pressure on lawmakers to regulate, rather than ban, Internet gambling. The European Union is the latest in a handful […]
Your summer vacation may mean a trip to the casino or the racetrack. What will you owe Uncle Sam if Lady Luck happens to be on your side….?? Gambling winnings are fully taxable and must be reported on your tax return. You must file Form 1040 and include all of your winnings. Gambling income includes, […]
A court has ruled that poker tournaments do not contravene Danish gaming laws. Poker is not merely a game of chance but also requires skill and is therefore legitimate competition, a municipal court in the suburb of Lyngby ruled last Friday. The ruling acquitted the president of the Danish Poker Association, Frederik Hostrup, of charges […]
Nine players made it to the final table of the $10,000 buy-in main event of the World Series of Poker. Philip Hilm, a 31-year-old Dane making a living playing poker online in England, was the chip leader with 22.07 million. Toronto poker pro Tuan Lam, 40, had 21.31 million and British poker player Jon Kalmar, […]