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by simon on March 09, 2006
Jayshree Asalan, a South African attorney and gambler, intends to sue the Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World for the R42,9-million she claims is hers. Asalan was playing on one of their slot...
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by jo on March 08, 2006
NASCAR is another American phenomenon that is less than appealing outside the country. However, whilst the rest of the world marvels at the riches and luxury of Formula One, the blue collar world of...
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by simon on March 08, 2006
"Are Player's Clubs our friends or foes?" asks John G. Brokopp. In his latest internet article, Brokopp argues that rather than a simple loyalty scheme, Player's clubs are...
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by jo on March 07, 2006
Its a strategy thats not for the faint-hearted and one that usually makes us shout at the screen when we see pro poker players raise on those nasty 9-2 hands. But Daniel Negreanu nicely lays out when...
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by simon on March 07, 2006
Goldenpalace.com have struck again with their relentless advertising campaigns. This time publicity comes in the shape of a religious tree. The tree, apparently bearing an image of the Virgin Mary,...
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by jo on March 06, 2006
Whilst the rest of the world was watching the overrated Crash surprisingly (and unbelievably) beat the overrated Brokeback Mountain at the Oscars on Sunday, Jennifer Tilly was way too interested in...
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by jo on March 06, 2006
Its difficult to explain to a non-American exactly what is the phenomenon of March Madness. It's so big, the game console manufacturers all have their own March Madness titles Basically, March...
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by simon on March 05, 2006
Well it's nice to start things off with a positive result. Things can only go down from here! Clooney, pictured above receiving his Oscar, won Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of a CIA...
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by simon on March 05, 2006
OK, I've been mulling this over for a while and my first tip of the night is Best Male actor to cry during his acceptance speech at the 2006 Oscars - 8/1 (PaddyPower) My second tip, is George...
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by simon on March 05, 2006
The Tusk Umfolozi Casino, South Africa, was robbed last night by a 17-strong gang armed with various weapons including AK-47s. At around 11:40pm the gang, all wearing ski masks, burst onto the gaming...
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by simon on March 03, 2006
Philip Seymour Hoffman is the odds-on favourite to take the Oscar for his interpretation of writer Truman Capote. Irish bookmakers Paddy Power are offering 1/7 on Hoffman taking the Best Actor gong...
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by jo on March 02, 2006
Atlantic City are following Nevada's lead and are looking to introduce wireless gaming to their casinos. As with the Nevada example, its likely the PDA devices would be allowed only within casino...
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The date has been set - 22nd March 2006 - for the launch of a new UK daily national aimed at gamblers. The Sportsman, to be edited by Charlie Methven (a former Telegraph, Evening Standard and...
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by jo on March 01, 2006
irish land-based and online bookie, Paddy Power have announced that almost 10,000 players have signed up to their poker site - in less that a year. Even though that represents a miniscule amount...
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