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The Reno Gazette-Journal commented over the weekend on federal attempts to legalise online gambling in the United States, noting that three Nevada representatives in the House of Assembly support Congressman Barney Frank’s HR2267, but that the support of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid will be critical.

That support may not be immediately forthcoming; the crafty leader of the Democrat majority has thus far not committed himself either for or against the proposal.

Describing his involvement as pivotal, Democrat and Nevada Representative Shelley Berkley told the newspaper: “He will be the decider when it comes to Internet gaming.”

Frank’s HR2267 passed out of the House Financial Services Committee last week on a 41 – 22 vote of approval and has 70 co-sponsors in the House – the strongest showing yet in attempts to legalise the pastime in America.

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Party Gaming chief executive Jim Ryan addressed a number of questions on operational issues facing Party Gaming during his post-results press conference Friday, and one of these concerned the disruption of the Party Gaming – Danske Spil agreement to partner going into a newly liberalised Danish gambling market.

Licensing in Denmark comes into full effect in January 2011, and the b2b partnership would have seen state monopoly Danske Spil provided with online poker and casino products by Ryan’s company.

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Spin3, the mobile gambling technology provider and Microgaming associate has proved that it has maintained its high professional standards by passing its annual eCOGRA review with flying colours this week.

Spin3 initially achieved eCOGRA accreditation in June 2009 after a stiff inspection, and has been continually monitored in respect of its operational conduct and software fairness by the independent player protection and standards body throughout the year.

eCOGRA compliance manager Sean Roberts conducted the second review, interacting with Spin3′s deployment and support manager, Michael Sabbag.

In his report to the eCOGRA independent directors, Roberts noted: “This company’s ability to meet stringent regulatory and compliance objectives whilst delivering on innovation and entertainment is testament to its focus on providing cutting edge reliable solutions.”

Spin3 works with several major online gambling groups, including Ladbrokes, Fortune Lounge, Jackpot Factory and 32Red.

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888 Holdings plc has released its Q2/2010 interim report and trading update, showcasing continued success in b2c and b2b activities over the quarter and the year to date.

Financial highlights include:

• Total Operating Income at US$61 million (Q2,2009: US$61 million), same level as Q2 2009
• As at 30 June 2010, 888 had 7.9 million online casino, poker and sport real money registered customer accounts, representing an increase of 22% since 30 June 2009
• Total Operating Income B2C at US$52million (Q2,2009: US$48 million), an increase of 6%.
• Total Operating Income B2C Bingo at US$13 million (Q2,2009: US$3 million), an increase of 372%.
• Total Operating Income B2C Emerging Offering at US$4.4 million (Q2,2009: US$4 million) an increase of 11%.
• Total Operating Income B2B at US$10 million (Q2,2009: US$12 million), a decrease of 24%, but a 3% increase on a pro-forma basis.
• Group Total Operating Income in H1,2010 at US$130 (H1,2009: US$118 million), an increase of 10%.
• Total Operating Income B2C in H1,2010 at US$110 (H1,2009: US$94 million), an increase of 18%.

The report points to the following Operational Highlights:

• Acquisition of Mytopia social games development studio from Real Dice Inc.

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After playing football just a few months ago in Oregon, Jeremiah Masoli has found a new team in Mississippi. The University of Mississippi Rebels have decided to take a chance on a quarterback who has had several off-field incidents in the past. College football betting lines would be more favorable towards the Rebels if Masoli makes the starting roster.

Masoli was dismissed in June for two run-ins with police that led to his enrollment with at Ole Miss. Head coach Houston Nutt offered him a walk-on spot on the team after meeting with Masoli over the weekend.

NCAA rules allow Masoli to play immediately because he has already earned his undergraduate degree.

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Slotastic Casino is currently offering start up bonuses worth $500, which seems like a pretty nice way to welcome players to a new casino. All new players at Slotastic Casino can collect a match bonus of 150% up to $300.

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This weekend, Go Casino starts a big slot tournament to end the month of July and start August with a bang. How big is the tournament? It’s $60,000 worth of big. Though the entry fee for the tournament is a bit higher than usual, the big prize pool should make up for it for anyone who doesn’t mind spending a few bucks.

From Friday, July 30 to Tuesday, August 3, Go Casino is running the $60,000 Guaranteed Weekend Madness tournament. The slot tournament is played on the Cherry Blossoms game, which is a Vegas Technology online slot with a Japanese theme. The slot tournament has an entry fee of $14.99, which earns you 325 coins with which to play. If you run out and want more, you can re-buy for the same amount. Eac

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To date, Paul the Octopus has only made predictions on major football matches.  His World Cup picks were perfect including a selection of Spain to win outright in Sunday’s final.  So will Paul make his picks for the 2010 Open Championship this week?

Paul did veer off course a bit with a pick on a game that did not feature Germany.  All other picks prior to Sunday were games that featured the German side.

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While it still may be early, the 2010 World Series of Poker (WSOP) main event featured two ladies among the top 10 chip leaders.  Aside from the 2007 World Series of Poker Europe main event, no woman has ever made the final table of the WSOP main event.  One of the more exciting features of the main event in recent years has been anticipation surrounding the "last woman standing". 

Sasha Rosewood and Vanessa Selbst were the two women holding the number 7 and number 8 chip count spots, respectively, heading into Sunday’s play.

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The 2008 World Series of Poker champion Peter Eastgate is retiring from the world of poker according to the Associated Press.

"I was bored of the game, lacking motivation, did not need the money any more so saw no point in continuing," Peter Eastgate told The Associated Press in a Facebook message on Wednesday. "In case I return, it will be because I need an income again or because I am bored doing nothing."

Eastgate told the AP he has no immediate plans and isn’t sure what he will do next.

A 24-year-old Danish poker player who won $9.15 million at the 2008 World Series of Poker main event. 

"When I started playing poker for a living, it was never my goal to spend the rest of my life as a professional poker player," Eastgate said.

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