PokerNews (http://www.pokernews.com/) is pleased to announce a change to the iPoker PokerNews Cup Australia Satellite Series (http://www.pokernewscup.com/ipokersatellites.php) that will benefit their loyal ... more]]> Melbourne, Vic, Australia (PRWEB) September 2, 2008

PokerNews (http://www.pokernews.com/) is pleased to announce a change to the iPoker PokerNews Cup Australia Satellite Series (http://www.pokernewscup.com/ipokersatellites.php) that will benefit their loyal player base. Every Super Satellite in this Series will now feature a two package guarantee with the final to carry a three package guarantee.

The Series will end with the final Super Satellite scheduled for Friday, September 26, 2008. The iPoker Satellite Series to the PokerNews Cup has always been popular as it features massive packages to the tune of USD8,000 that include bigger amounts of travel cash, entries to more events and invites to exclusive excursions and tours.

Interested participants can compete on any iPoker site – buy-in for $ 320, or choose from a variety of sub satellites on offer.

This is incredible value and one of the best ways to enjoy this coveted poker event – so head over to any iPoker site today for a once in a life time opportunity!

About PokerNews Ltd:

PokerNews Ltd incorporates PokerNews.com which is considered to be the independent online poker authority, having been picked by Forbes as “Best of Web” for the Poker category. PokerNews features daily news, reviews of the major poker rooms, special bonuses and freerolls, and is available in over 30 different languages. PokerNews has recently branched out into tournament reporting and was named as the exclusive live update and chip count provider for the 2007 & 2008 World Series of Poker, as well as being the official media partner of the Aussie Millions.

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Dublin has been awarded the title of European Poker Capital 2008 by Bluff Europe Magazine (http://www.BluffEurope.com). The Irish capital piped last year’s winner, ... more]]> London, UK (PRWEB) September 4, 2008

Dublin has been awarded the title of European Poker Capital 2008 by Bluff Europe Magazine (http://www.BluffEurope.com). The Irish capital piped last year’s winner, London, to the post — with Vienna, Amsterdam and Barcelona named third, fourth and fifth places respectively. Bluff Europe praised Dublin’s lively and friendly poker scene, as well as the wealth of poker clubs and tournaments available to the poker playing public.

Dublin has a fine selection of card rooms and, poker is also growing steadily on a grassroots level in the city through poker societies and pub poker leagues. Each year exciting new tournaments spring up with buy-ins to suit all pockets. Dublin is also home to the Irish Open, the oldest and most revered tournament in Europe.

Last year’s contest saw Dublin come in a respectable second to London but this year the Irish capital was the city that most impressed the Bluff Europe panel. “Last year, in recognition of the inaugural WSOPE and the general health of its burgeoning poker scene, we chose London as the place to be. This induced a lot of snickering from across the Irish Sea, where they’re rightfully very protective of their fantastic poker scene,” said Philip Conneller, Editor of Bluff Europe. “But this year there was really only one candidate.”

“Gentleman” Liam Flood, who has been a stalwart of Irish poker since he helped introduce Hold’em to the Emerald Isle in the Seventies, was delighted with the news. “It’s because of the craic,” he explained, when asked him to describe what he felt was special about poker in Dublin. “There’s a sense of community. We find that a few drinks after the game helps you relax, too.”

All data compiled by editors at Bluff Europe – Europe’s leading poker magazine.

For further information please contact:

Melissa Ross

Lyceum Media

+44 (0) 207 953 4026

Melissa(at)lyceummedia.com

ABOUT BLUFF EUROPE

Bluff Europe is Europe’s most widely read poker publication, the largest in the UK, aimed squarely at the poker enthusiast. The magazine is distributed through European card rooms and poker clubs as well as on newsstands in the UK, Germany and Scandinavia. Regular contributors include Phil Laak, Paul Jackson, Hollywood Star turned poker pro Jennifer Tilly and a host of other poker professionals from the UK, Europe and the USA.

Bluff Europe magazine is the first magazine to be available by subscription through SMS. Poker enthusiasts in the UK can subscribe by texting POKER to 60155. http://www.bluffeurope.com

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The renowned Irish based bookmaker and online casino operator Paddy Power has powered its way on to leading online casino reviews website Oggs.com with ... more]]>
(PRWEB) September 7, 2008

The renowned Irish based bookmaker and online casino operator Paddy Power has powered its way on to leading online casino reviews website Oggs.com with its professional approach and great customer service. Oggs.com only reviews reputable online casino, poker, bingo and slots providers and Paddy Power’s use of Wagerworks excellent software is a big reason why the online casino was welcomed on to the online casino reviews website so quickly

A spokesman for Oggs.com said ‘We are not interested in listing every online casino, poker, bingo or slots website, but only those with a proven track record and are based on the best software available in the industry. It can take up to 2 years to verify and add a new casino so we are very happy to invite Paddy Power on to Oggs.com much quicker than usual.’

Paddy Power casino runs on the Wagerworks platform, Wagerworks being a wholly-owned subsidiary of IGT who make a range of popular land-based casino games. No US, Canadian, German or French players are accepted, but then their core players are from UK and Ireland.

What also encouraged Oggs to review them was Paddy Power’s attention to responsible gambling, the site running a ‘Player Protection’ policy where a player can limit their deposits, wagering or losses as they see fit at any time. Once a change is made, the player cannot increase the limit for 7 days.

‘We want to make sure our loyal users who come back time and time again to read our latest online casino reviews are looked after by the online gambling companies they choose to play with and we would like to see more online casinos offering ‘Player Protection’ policies in the future.’ Oggs.com said.

Oggs.com has spent a year updating and looking at new casino operations across the world to bring to online casino players and recently launched both its own blog ‘The OggBlog’ and several new sections on the website covering Poker, Bingo and Slots. Oggs.com went on to say ‘We are announcing a number of exciting new reviews over the next month and will no doubt have more news after the European i-Gaming Congress and Expo held in Barcelona in September.’

Oggs.com is a leading independent eCOGRA recognised online casino reviews directory, which focuses on the best US, UK, EU and Asian online casinos.

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Three superstar alumni from NBCs Saturday Night Live will reunite Saturday, October 11th for the Saturday Night Live Reunion Show, an ... more]]>
Lac du Flambeau, WI (Vocus) September 11, 2008

Three superstar alumni from NBCs Saturday Night Live will reunite Saturday, October 11th for the Saturday Night Live Reunion Show, an event that will prove to be filled with side-splitting humor. They will perform one show at 8 p.m. Tickets are $ 50, $ 40 and $ 30.

Comedians Joe Piscopo, Victoria Jackson and Father Guido Sarducci will combine their talents in a performance packed with hilarious antics and one-liners. Their combined careers span nearly two decades of the hit television show thats been at the forefront of American pop culture.

Piscopo became a star on Saturday Night Live almost immediately after joining the cast in 1980 and was known for his boorish impressions, most famously his boorish take on Frank Sinatra. In fact, Piscopo wrote a letter to Sinatra asking for his permission; Sinatra agreed and jokingly referred to him as vice chairman of the board, a spin on Sinatras own nickname. He also recorded the hit single The Honeymooners Rap in which he impersonated Jackie Gleasons Ralph Kramden character. The song soon became a hit.

Also taking the stage will be Jackson, who starred on the show from 1986 1992. Jackson started the show in its 12th season, when executive producer Lorne Michael fired most of the previous cast and hired Jackson along with soon to be stars Dan Carvey, Phil Hartman, Jan Hooks and Kevin Nealon. Jackson was most famous for her appearances on Weekend Update with Dennis Miller in which she would recite poetry while doing headstands or backbends on the news desk. Other roles she is known for include a Christian girl who regularly appeared on Church Chat, nightclub singer Nancy Maloney and Brenda Clark from Toonces the Driving Cat.

Last, Father Sarducci will make an appearance, traveling to Lake of the Torches right from the Vatican. Comedian Don Novello created the Sarducci character, who is a chain-smoking priest with tinted glasses and works in the United States as a gossip columnist and rock critic for the Vatican newspaper LOsservatore Romano. In addition to Saturday Night Live, Novello has appeared as Sarducci on such television shows as Fridays, MarriedWith Children and Blossom.

Michael J. Broderick, Director of Marketing at Lake of the Torches Resort Casino commented; If you are like me, growing up with Saturday Night Live and the characters played by Piscipo, Jackson, and Novello gave us a reason to laugh and stay up late on Saturday night! We are truly thrilled to be hosting this fantastic show live in the beautiful Northwoods of Wisconsin.

For more information or for ticket sales, call 1-800-25-TORCH, ext.6222, or visit the Player Services desk at the casino. You must be 18 to attend the show.

Situated on the shores of Pokegama Lake and nestled in Wisconsins Northwoods, the Lake of the Torches Resort Casino has a feel of a classic Northern retreat and reflects its Ojibwe culture and heritage. The casino has over 800 slot machines (including a non-smoking area), 12 blackjack tables and three poker tables, a high-stakes Bingo Hall seating up to 500 persons, the 24-hour Game Time Grill and the Eagles Nest Restaurant. The hotel has 101 wellappointed rooms, the Dancing Waters Lounge and the Woodland Oasis pool area. The 8,500 square-foot Convention Center with the Hall of Nations offers an outstanding venue for entertainment, receptions, trade shows, meetings, presentations and seminars.

More information on upcoming events at Lake of the Torches is available at http://www.lakeofthetorches.com.

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BackgammonMasters Online Game Operator has expanded their Game Lobby to include the new AstroPay Video Slot Game. The first in a series of ... more]]> London, UK (PRWEB) September 12, 2008

BackgammonMasters Online Game Operator has expanded their Game Lobby to include the new AstroPay Video Slot Game. The first in a series of Video Casino Games to be launched, AstroPay gives http://www.backgammonmasters.com players the complete casino experience in addition to their Blackjack, Poker, and Backgammon games and tournaments. All of BackgammonMasters games are home-grown, original, one-of-a-kind creations of the BackgammonMasters Game Development Team.

“We’ve always been known for our high quality game experience and our superior graphics, the feedback from our players prompted us to offer more of their favorite games, if they’re coming to us to play, they know it’s going to be superior,” commented BackgammonMasters CEO, Jay Ryan.

By offering such a wide variety of single-player and multi-player games, BackgammonMasters has become a one-stop-shop for the most popular casino games available online. During Blackjack and Backgammon FreeRoll tournaments, players enjoy passing the time waiting for other tables to finish their round by participating in multiple types of games. The lure of the AstroPay Slots Game offers players a quick answer where they can play up to 3 different games simultaneously including Poker , Blackjack, Backgammon and now Slots.

BackgammonMasters invites current and new members to try the new games and encourage players to send in feedback. Added Ryan, “We urge our players to come test the new games and let us know what they think. Our audience’s opinion is the best form of live quality assurance testing we have. We are committed to hearing our customers and giving them the experience they want. “

All of BackgammonMasters Games including AstroPay Slot Game are available in Play Money and Real Money games. BackgammonMasters has prepared themselves for the growing traffic to their platform by adding more operators to Live Chat Support feature in addition to their extensive articles, FAQ’s and Help files in order to handle the influx of new members who need assistance or have questions.

Released by Gammonish.com – backgammon online source for news and information about online Casino and Poker games.

Contact:

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Chipleader, the award winning affiliate marketing program for Absolute Poker and UltimateBet, today announced that they will be back in Barcelona this September ... more]]>
Miami, FL (PRWEB) September 18, 2008

Chipleader, the award winning affiliate marketing program for Absolute Poker and UltimateBet, today announced that they will be back in Barcelona this September for CAP Euro. In addition to a revamped booth stocked with gifts for attendees, the leading affiliate site is once again bringing another lucrative promotion to the table.

While past promotions have focused on trip giveaways to exotic locations such as Aruba, Costa Rica and Las Vegas, the latest promotion promises a focus on money and promises to award it to more players more often.

Chipleader affiliates will soon be able to win 10% of Absolute Poker’s and UltimateBet’s Bad Beat Jackpot winnings whenever the Bad Beat Jackpot is hit by one of their players. With the launch of the new CEREUS Network, jackpots approaching the million-dollar mark at both online poker sites will become a regular occurrence. The possibility to profit from the popular Texas Hold’em jackpot game is quite large for Chipleader affiliates and their players.

To qualify for the promotion, affiliates must actively promote Absolute Poker and/or UltimateBet on their site, have the Bad Beat Jackpot ticker for that site displayed on their homepage, generate an average of $ 2,000 in revenue per month over a 3-month period, and generate at least a 10% increase in new depositors. This promotion is set to launch November 1st.

Chipleader will be participating in the CAP Euro Barcelona event from September 25th through September 28th, 2008. Full details on the Chipleader affiliate program can be found online at http://www.chipleader.com.

About Chipleader

Chipleader is the award winning affiliate program for Absolute Poker and UltimateBet where affiliates can get everything they need in one destination for both brands. Custom tailored and specifically built for today’s affiliate, Chipleader provides a one-stop powerhouse for affiliates to get reports, statistics, complete marketing materials for both brands, and updated industry news. Affiliates can select a revenue share program, CPA (cost per acquisition) and access one of the best Refer A Webmaster programs in the industry.

About Absolute Poker

Absolute Poker is dedicated to providing players from around the world with an online poker game experience that is second to none. Players worldwide can access Absolute Poker online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from any PC or Mac and experience the best multi-player game online poker has to offer. Absolute Poker is committed to remaining the most trusted and best online poker experience, created by poker players for poker players.

About UltimateBet

Designed with the assistance of the best poker players in the world – Phil Hellmuth and Annie Duke – UltimateBet provides the best poker games available on the net. Players can download the free poker software, play in free ring games and tournaments and get tips from these pros to learn the sport or to enhance their playing strategy. UltimateBet currently has over 2 million registered players.

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What would you do if you won over four million dollars at an online casino?

Well, such was the question faced by Sylvia P. ... more]]> London, UK (PRWEB) September 22, 2008

What would you do if you won over four million dollars at an online casino?

Well, such was the question faced by Sylvia P. from Quebec Canada who scooped $ 4,188,719.98 to be exact playing Joyland’s Beach Life slot machine.

Her first reaction was to scream as she never had before. “My first words were, ‘Oh my God. I won. I WON’”, says Sylvie as she recalls the moment she become an instant multi-millionaire.

The words were aimed at Sylvie’s brother Henry, who she was speaking to on the phone at the time. His reaction? He must have misheard his sister. “He just said ‘calm down, calm down’. But when I said the amount again, and he asked whether I meant four thousand.”

Once Henry was fully aware of the enormity of the win, it took some time for it to fully sink in. “He just kept saying to me, calm down, and breathe deeply and he just kept laughing,” says Sylie.

Like thousands of others, Sylvie enjoys the excitement of Joyland Casino from the comfort of her own home. Moreover, it is her family she has to thank for her stupendous luck, and particularly her Father who passed away in 2000.

“I have been playing combinations of my father’s lottery numbers every since he died. In addition I have added number 36 which was the year in which he was born. My father really did give me the luck I needed”. Once she had shared the amazing news with the rest of her family and friends, thoughts soon turned to what she would do next with her mega-win.

“Like everyone you always wish to win one day and not to have to worry about money ever again”. Honestly life hasn’t been easy. But now the priority is to buy a house and to give my two children some new furniture.”

“This is amazing news” said Mia Collins, VIP Manager at Joyland Casino, “you always hope that one of your customers will win the big one and now it’s happened and whats more this is one of the biggest jackpot wins in online casino history. We are so proud of Sylvie”.

Sylvie has a last word of advice for all the other players on Joyland dreaming of what they could do for their family if they ever won big…

“Never stop dreaming and hoping,” she says. “because one day maybe you will be the one in the hall of fame just like me. To all Joyland staff, a million ‘thank yous’ for your support and don’t stop your good work.”

We won’t Sylvie. For more about Joyland go to http://www.Joylandcasino.com

For further information please contact:

Sarah Jones, GameOn Marketing

sarah @ gameon-marketing.com

About Joyland Casino

Joyland Casino is a world-class, multilingual gaming casino site, operating in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish plus other languages are continued to be constantly added.

Joyland Casino offers over 100 online casino games including Video Poker, Online Keno, Roulette and of course Progressive and Instant Jackpots. At Joyland Casino players receive a $ /25 FREE bonus when registering an account, no deposit required. You are welcome to come and try the amazing experience that Joyland Casino offers. You could be the next online millionaire!

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