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Paddy Power Adds iPhone Support for Mobile Gaming

Fans of Paddy Power will be excited about the online gambling company’s latest announcement: the addition of an iPhone App that allows users to enjoy the website while on the go. The application has already been released and contains all of the features necessary for mobile bet placement and funds withdrawals or deposits for British and Irish punters.

Paddy Power worked alongside Sweden’s Mobenga, a mobile telephone content and games developer, to create its new App. The program allows iPhone (and iPod Touch) owners to log onto their Paddy Power accounts remotely and manage numerous account features through a simple and convenient interface. Members are now able to access vital aspects of their accounts remotely, a definite plus for punters that require the ability to place or alter bets in the days and hours leading up to a staked event. As iPhone (and other smartphone) usage continues to increase, Paddy Power is seeking to make it easier than ever before for registered members to take advantage of their services anytime they desire.   
  
After months of development, Paddy Power is thrilled to see positive feedback coming in from site members that have taken advantage of the new system. The sportsbooking and gaming company also told press that Paddy Power users can expect further mobile programs to be announced in the future as part of an ongoing business strategy. Members of Paddy Power can download the application through Apple’s Applications Store to get started with mobile gaming today.

PokerStar’s Reveals Massive Guaranteed Prize for Upcoming WCOOP

PokerStars ’ 2010 World Championships of Online Poker (WCOOP) is looking even more lucrative for skilled competitors as the online poker site recently announced a fantastic main event guarantee that will see the series champion take home at least two million dollars. Already a great tournament series with plenty of excitement, this year’s WCOOP looks to be an even bigger and better event now that the main event will encourage fierce and intense play with one of the largest online poker tournament payouts ever offered.

Since it kicked off last week the WCOOP has been thrilling spectators and participants alike with a line of tournaments that feature world-class players and great prizes. The series’ debut tournament began with a $215 buy-in no-limit hold ‘em six-maximum battle and is currently continuing on with a total prize pool guaranteed at over $50 million. The 2010 WCOOP will spread the $50M minimum across over 62 events. PokerStars has released details of buy-ins that range from $215 to $25,500 (for 18th-19th September’s no-limit hold ‘em high-roller two-day tournament).  
   
Thus far, eight competitors have already won over eleven million dollars with the bulk of the prize money yet to be awarded. The PokerStars 2010 WCOOP main event is scheduled for 26th September. It will consist of a two-day $5,200 buy-in no-limit hold ‘em tournament with a $2M guarantee that should easily overtake the already impressive $1,715,200 sum won by (last year’s WCOOP main event champ) Yevgeniy Timoshenko.

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PKR.Com and London’s The Fox Poker Club Announce London Calling Festival

PKR.Com and London’s The Fox Poker Club have teamed up to bring poker fans a fantastic month of live dealer tournaments with buy-in amounts appropriate for any level of player. Throughout October and early November the two poker giants will host London Calling, a festival dedicated to the beloved game, sharing fantastic prizes and the chance to compete for bragging rights at a massive series of events.

Beginning on 11th October and running for 28 days, London Calling will give poker players the opportunity to enjoy a total of 57 tournaments. The games are staked to suit any bankroll with buy-ins set at amounts as low as £20 and as high as £100. Various playing styles will also be represented, London Calling featuring no-limit hold ‘em, heads-up, pot-limit Omaha, pot-limit Omaha eight games and a two-day HORSE series. The festival will wrap up on 7th November with a £300 buy-in main event and a PKR.Com leaderboard will see online participants being able to covert finishing position points into stacks that can be used at a future PKR freeroll tourney.  

The Fox Poker Club and PKR.Com told press that London Calling was designed in order to give all levels of players the ability to compete in a high quality tournament without the intimidating stakes of professional series. PKR.Com is celebrating more than four years of success in the online poker industry and has recently revealed that it holds 3.75 million registered members and has provided almost three million dollars in freeroll tournaments.

William Hill Unveils New and Improved Layout for Its Poker Site

William Hill poker players are in for an improved experience at their site of choice as the online poker platform has announced an update that seeks to boost performance and provide fans with great new features. The site revision will see the addition of fantastic tools and software functions that are designed with ease of use and flexibility in mind.

William Hill Poker and Playtech have been working hard to make their site an even bigger hit with existing members and prospective registrants by creating new features and redesigns that make play simpler than ever before. Changes include a complete poker table redesign that allows for cascading multiple tables, multi-monitor support and table resizing. Player status updates have also been revamped(with improved graphics and flashing avatars) in order to make it easier to identify an active hand or remaining time. Lastly, William Hill has also improved chat functionality by adding a side toolbar that can list statistics, hand histories, settings, commentary and notes. All of these features are customizable and allow members to tailor the platform to their specific needs.  
   
Each of the new features should help to further William Hill Poker’s position as one of the online poker industry’s most successful businesses. The redesign goes a long way toward making William Hill’s software amoung the most flexible currently available and should hold appeal for both serious and casual online poker players.  

Titan Poker Gives Players the Opportunity to Face Off Against a Team Titan Pro

Titan Poker’s newest bounty tournament is giving the site’s fans a chance to get closer than ever to Team Titan’s professionals. Team Titan Bounty has been revised and improved, turning a favourite site feature into a reoccurring event that gives Titan Poker members the chance to win big while testing their skills against some of the poker world’s most talented professionals.

The new Team Titan Bounty tournaments have already begun and are set to take place every week. Buy-ins are set at six dollars and, if a competitor is able to take down one of the Team Titan Pro players, they’ll be awarded with $100. Each week the top Bounty players will join a list that provides access to a heads-up qualifier (with the next qualifier scheduled for 1st November) that sees Titan Poker champions battling for the chance to win additional (but still unspecified) prizes.

A number of Team Titan Pro players have already confirmed their participation in the event. Thus far Team Titan has announced the inclusion of seven pros: Sam Trickett, Jonas Klausen, Yann Brosolo, Joel Benzinou, Sorel Mizzi, Marvin Rettenmaie and Florian Desgouettes. Titan Poker members that have watched these pros triumph at the 2010 World Series of Poker are sure to be excited about a chance to test themselves against them in upcoming Team Titan Bounty tournaments.

Party Poker Greets Winter Early with September’s “The Snowball” Promotion

Most of us are trying to keep winter out of our minds as we enjoy the last days of summer but not Party Poker. The company’s upcoming promotion, The Snowball, anticipates the arrival of colder weather as it kicks off early September, demonstrating that there may be more reason to look forward to the end of the summer than we think.

Online poker players will enjoy the chance to compete for hundreds of thousands of dollars throughout participant prizes ($5,000) and freeroll tournaments ($100,000) both up for grabs during September at Party Poker. Players are able to win 15 prizes and the entry terms set for The Snowball couldn’t be easier to satisfy. Party Poker members need only play at real money tables from 1st to 30th September to gain points that allow them to move up through levels. The greater a player’s level, the larger the amount of prizes they are eligible for. Points accumulate from level to level, allowing poker fans to snowball their chance at exceptional cash prizes.

Party Poker will be hosting The Snowball throughout the entire month of September with finals ($5,000-$50,000 freerolls) taking place at 2.30PM EST from 4th October through until 8th October. The promotion was designed for players of all skill levels and points can be earned by playing at any real money table, regardless of entry stakes.

Betfred Casino Reveals Details for New Slot Games and Future Releases

The ever popular Betfred Casino is making news in the online gaming community as it begins to reveal details of its upcoming release of a series of new slot games. Working in partnership with renowned software company WagerWorks, Betfred has completed(and is still producing) a wide range of additional slots for site members to enjoy in the near future.

Betfred Casino and WagerWorks have been working hard on readying a variety of online slot games for the internet casino’s members, having just released the first few titles and promising more in the near future. Currently Betfred players can enjoy the initial batch of releases (Monopoly, Cluedo, Wheel of Fortune: Hollywood Edition and Cleopatra slots) while they wait for even more titles to appear soon. In the coming weeks and months even more slots will be added to the Betfred Casino roster, guaranteeing plenty of fun to come.

Not only is BetFred Casino preparing more slot games in the future, it’s also working on a number of fresh casino titles with WagerWorks as well. Given Wagerworks reputation for quality game development, Betfred fans should have a lot to look forward to. It’s good news for online gamers and exciting for both Betfred and Wagerworks too. The recent deal that saw the two companies enter a working relationship currently looks like a win for everyone involved.

PKR.Com Prepares Launch of New Website Software

Popular online gambling network, PKR.com, launched back in August of 2006 and, after four years of success in its industry, has decided to revamp its image with a software overhaul that will revitalize and improve its interface. The update looks to give site members an easier platform for their gaming by streamlining current features and adding others.

To celebrate its fourth anniversary, PKR.com has announced its Version 2.0 update, a facelift that seeks to improve both the aesthetics and functionality of its website. PKR.com’s Version 2.0 will include a brand new user interface that has been designed in accordance with collected user feedback. Players can expect to find a fresh-looking lobby that now comes equipped with helpful features like the “game finder wizard” — technology that makes it simple for users to locate their desired tournaments, titles and more. Other changes, included in the Version 2.0 update, include a new multi-tabling system that allows players to simultaneously run up to nine different tables at one time.

Leon Walters, PKR.com’s Chief Operating Officer, told press that Version 2.0 has been in the works for almost an entire year and that the company plans to launch the update as only the first step in an ongoing website improvement plan. PKR.com also revealed that it’s member roster now clocks in at an impressive 3.75 million registered players and that, since it’s 2006 launch, the site has provided nearly $3 million in freerolls.

Doyle’s Room Gives Members the Chance to Win Seats at Todd Brunson Montana

Doyle’s Room online poker players are being given the opportunity to take their game to the next level as the website launches a special promotion set on sending talented players to the Todd Brunson Montana Challenge. The Challenge, set to take place at the end of this month, is one of the biggest events of the season and Doyle’s Room is doing its best to help ensure that as many of its site’s members as possible are able to attend.

Seats at the Todd Brunson Montana Challenge will be awarded to Doyle’s Room members through three different methods. The first, direct method allows players to buy into the promo’s 22nd August grand final event (for $226.60). One of every ten players at the tournament will be given a prize package that includes a seat at the Montana Challenge. Doyle’s Room will also be hosting a weekly satellite (with a $22.70 buy-in) that will provide one of every ten players with a spot in the grand final. Finally, site members can also take part in daily satellites (beginning at 4.00pm EST at a buy-in of $2.22). The player that progresses to the end of the satellites will also receive entry to the Montana Challenge.

Doyle’s Room will sponsor the Todd Brunson Montana Challenge as it gears up to take place this 31st August through to 6th September, 2010 at Big Fork, Montana. The $226.60 buy-in grand final kicks off at 3.00pm EST on 22nd August.

SkyVegas Bolsters Gaming Line-Up with New Community Slot Title

Online casino giant, SkyVegas, has announced the addition of a new community slot title that helps to bring the website’s many members together in collaborative play. The new game (Community Cops ‘n’ Robbers) offers great cash prizes, an exciting, fresh design and, most importantly, the ability to compete for rewards alongside other SkyVegas fans.

Community Cops ‘n’ Robbers is a five reel, 20 payline multi-player slot game that pays out amounts of up to £250,000. The online slot title gives players a wide array of stakes to buy in with, allowing for bets as low as one penny and as high as £25 per line. Community Cops ‘n’ Robbers hosts three bonus rounds (Cash Explosion, Cop the Lot and Hot Pursuit) that reward lucky SkyVegas players with possible cash bonuses and multipliers. Where Cops ‘n’ Robbers gets really interesting however, is in its community features. The game allows multiple players to share in triggered rewards and share the excitement of slot wins and losses alongside other live SkyVegas members.

SkyVegas’ Community Cops ‘n’ Robbers also comes equipped with chat features that make the game even more enjoyable. The WagerWorks developed title lets players take part in a truly social experience that takes the game to a whole new level. In its announcement of Community Cops ‘n’ Robbers, SkyVegas also spoke of future plans for further community-based games.

PokerStars and Partners Unveil Details of First Ever National Mexican Poker Tournament

PokerStars has partnered with other leading industry corporations to bring Mexico its first ever nation-wide poker tournament. Along with equipment manufacturer, PokerTek Incorporated and Spanish gaming company, Cirsa Gaming Corporation SA, PokerStars has organized a fantastic event that will bring plenty of excitement to the nation when the tournament launches late this summer.

The Life Poker Championship is set to take place at the end of the month at Cirsa’s CasinoLife Del Valle in Mexico City and it will feature a celebrity charity event (hosted by Mexican TV star, Monika Sanchez) and a number of great cash tables and enormous prizes. The tournament will make use of ten PokerPro tables (donated by PokerTek), feature software from PokerTek and will be lead up to by a series of PokerStars.net qualifier tournaments. PokerStars currently projects that the tournament will draw over 300 players and provide exceptional exposure for PokerTek, PokerStars and Cirsa. It is planned for live television broadcast throughout Mexico and will see Mexican Team PokerStars Pro player, Angel Guillen making a presence at the tables and around the casino.

Aside from great poker play, the aforementioned celebrity charity event at Life Poker also aims to raise $8,000 for the Mayan Sanchez Foundation, a group that provides assistance for special needs children. PokerStars, Cirsa and PokerTek will host the Life Poker Championship from Mexico City from 18 August to 22 August, 2010.

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Ladbrokes Promotes Monthly Bounty Tournaments with Steve Davis

Successful online gambling network, Ladbrokes, has unveiled details of an exciting new promotion that aims to put its members into competition against one of the snooker world’s most accomplished players, Steve Davis. The London native will take on poker players at cash tables under the handle, “5K2”, offering a great bounty target and the chance to win even further rewards as he appears at various Ladbrokes cash tables.

Steve Davis, a six-time World Champion snooker player, will take part in an ongoing series of bounty tournaments that allow site members to take their chances in competition against the renowned athlete. Beginning on Wednesday, 18th August at 7.30, Davis will take on competitors in bounty competitions (where knocking out the snooker pro rewards the winner with £200). After Davis is eliminated from games, he will join Sit and Go tournaments or other cash tables. Players that join these games also have the chance to win a £13 Cruise Steps Tournament ticket (from 50 available tickets) that makes them eligible for a £4,000 Ladbrokes.com Poker Cruise prize package.

Players that encounter Davis in competitions will be able to chat with the star about snooker, poker and more while fighting for the Poker Cruise prize. Ladbrokes’ innovative new bounty event is set to kick off on 18th August and will feature an initial buy-in of £5.50 with half-price rebuys.

Wink Bingo Adds 16 New Slot Games to Website

The ever popular Wink Bingo network is increasing excitement among its members by unveiling a number of new instant-win slot games. A total of 16 fresh slot titles have been added to the already popular website in order to give Wink fans more variety for their playtime.

The new Wink Bingo slots are found in the Instant Games section of the site and include both branded and completely original titles. Popular television shows make a presence on the new games with Wink featuring slots licensed by media favourites like X-Factor, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, The Price is Right and more. Aside from these, the website has also released new designs such as their Beez Kneez, Dolphin Reef and Cubis slots. Every one of the 16 selections now available at Wink Bingo brings site members the same level of high quality and exceptional rewards that they’ve come to expect from their bingo and instant play site of choice.

Wink Bingo’s launch of 16 new slots is the largest simultaneous slot game rollout to ever grace a bingo site. Each of the new online slot games have also been added to the other bingo sites hosted on the Wink Bingo network (RedBus Bingo, Tasty Bingo and Posh Bingo) as well. Members of any of the four participating sites can log on today to get started in playing on any of the numerous, recently unveiled games.

Women’s League Poker Announced by PokerStars

Female poker players make up a large presence in the sport— taking titles at some of the industry’s biggest events and acting as important sponsors for various  websites, teams and competitions. With the launch of PokerStars Women’s Poker League female players are being given another great venue for enjoying competition against their colleagues in the game.

The PokerStars Women’s Poker League gives amateur and professional female players the ability to enter into ladies-only competitions that provide great rewards. The renowned poker website has already begun to announce some of the prizes that will be available through the Women’s Poker League schedule, detailing the launch of new daily tournaments and a lucrative points system. PokerStars will feature twice-daily tournaments (at 1.10pm and 9.10pm) with low buy-ins (starting at $5.50) and regular cash and point prize pools. All League entrants receive one point just for playing, an additional five points for cashing and upwards of 20 points for reaching the final table. The woman with the most points at the end of each month will receive either $300 or €200 and the top 50 players will also receive an unspecified monetary reward.

PokerStars has made the Women’s Poker League available to both North American and European players by breaking the new league into US dollar and Euro divisions. The PokerStars Women’s Poker League also gives members access to a yearly competition and satellite tournaments that grant entry to PokerStars numerous live events.

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