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Former Chief of the Kahnawake Mohawk Council, Joe Norton, a respected and dignified personality has done it all. From battling racial tensions, to becoming a respected public servant, Norton is indeed a force to be reckoned with. But it is his work with Absolute Poker that has made him a household name in the online gambling industry. Scandals aside, Absolute Poker has remained rock solid over the past decade and continues to grow in strength by the day. A man of principles As a servant of the Mohawk people, Grand Chief Norton is an exponent of graceful conduct. From Canada to the US, Norton is revered by many. He was able to harness the power of the internet and use it to employ scores of people, bringing education, health care and recreational activity to the Kahnawake people.
Onine bookmaker and casino Ladbrokes has slammed the UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), following the latter's decision to ban a recent advertising campaign for Ladbrokescasino.com The advertising watchdog banned the humorous ads after receiving just one public complaint, in which it was claimed the ads linked gambling to risk-taking and reckless behavior. The two ads, created by M & C Saatchi, featured two fictional thrill-seekers who end up paying with their lives after taking one risk too many. The ads then end with the slogan "Ladbrokescasino.com: Quench your thrill buds." In one of the ads, narrator Williem Snyman talks about a shark-diving student of his who dived into shark-infested waters in a seal costume with raw bacon and sausages tied to his wetsuit. "All we could bury was his flipper," Snyman laments. Ladbrokes is appealing to the Independent Reviewer for ASA Adjudications to overturn the decision. A Ladbrokes spokesperson said the ads were deliberately ridiculous, and that in contrast to the allegations, the nature of the stories "actively encouraged caution and moderation over extreme behavior and recklessness." "Ladbrokes fully supports the code of practice relating to gambling advertising but this ruling is an example of political correctness going too far," said the Managing Director of Ladbrokes' remote betting and gaming operation, John O'Reilly. In April 2008, Paddy Power and InterCasino were the first gambling companies to fall foul of the 2005 Gambling Act, both having advertising campaigns banned by the ASA.
2009 promises online gambling fans and professionals the most spectacular and extravagant conferences they have ever experienced. More than just a conference Online gambling conferences are eagerly awaited opportunities for gambling fans and professionals to club together to swap ideas and learn about the latest online gambling trends. Delegates from around the world will also benefit from the generosity of conference organisers who really make these events special, offering excursions and gala events for globetrotting gambling fans. If you're a dedicated online gambling professional, then you really can't afford to miss out on these fantastic online gambling events. 2009 online gambling conference schedule The 2009 online gambling conference schedule runs as follows (see Key at the foot of the table): Conference Location Dates Notes GPWA Las Vegas 13-14 January Social iGaming Networking along with open discussions with top gambling experts. ICC London 26 January First international casino conference. will focus on the key strategic, regulatory, technical and marketing issues. Combating Cybercrime in Betting and Gaming London 27 January 5th annual conference with a cutting-edge agenda focusing on core issues affecting fraud, security, payments, compliance, IS and technology managers within i-gaming companies. Legal Gaming in Europe Summit London 26-27 January Navigate your way through the minefield of gambling and gaming legislation in European markets. IGE London 27-29 January World class gaming show. ATEI London 27-29 January First choice amusement and coin-op exhibition. CAP Euro London London 29 January-1 February Range of gaming casino affiliate awards as well as awards for best iGaming software. AiG and Expo Macao 24-26 February AiG, Asia's premier and largest i-gaming conference Two full days of keynotes, plenary sessions and streams. CAP Spring Break Cancun, Mexico 21-28 March Offering sponsored parties and recreational and networking activities in conjunction with the latest round of the Affiliate Series of Poker (ASOP). CAC Amsterdam Amsterdam 30-31 March The largest Internet gaming event covering affiliate marketing and advertising for the Internet gaming business, including poker and bingo. CAP Euro Amsterdam Amsterdam 30 April-3 May Keep up to date on the current issues and latest tips and tricks in the iGaming affiliate industry. Affilicon Israel 1-2 June Latest developments in affiliate marketing from experts in the fields of SEO, Social Network computing, and Internet technology. CAC Moscow Moscow September 2009 One of the largest i-gaming events in the industry providing conference access to affiliates from Russia and Eastern Europe. G2E Las Vegas 18-20 November World's largest and most comprehensive education programs for the gaming industry. Affilicon Israel 24-25 November Explore new trends in Internet marketing, strategies, tactics, and the most advanced and up-to-date Internet marketing issues. Key: AiG: Asian i-Gaming Congress ATEI: Amusement Trades Exhibition CAC: Casino Affiliate Convention CAP: Casino Affiliates Program GPWA: Gambling Portal Webmasters Association ICC: International Casino Conference IGE: International Gaming Expo
The U.S. state of Delaware could go a step closer to legalizing sports betting when Governor Ruth Ann Minner leaves office on January 20, legislators have said. The push to legalize betting in the tiny east coast state was put on hold in 2007 when the Democrat governor announced that she would veto any legislation to legalize it. Minner will be replaced by governor-elect Jack Markell, also a Democrat. Markell has already promised to consider legalization, saying he needs to "understand the costs and the benefits." House Speaker Bob Gilligan (Democrat) said he believes betting could be approved in the upcoming legislative session, saying "If we're going to do it, we're going to do it quickly." The last attempt to legalize sports betting in Delaware was knocked back in the Senate Finance Committee after being approved by the House. But Senate Speaker Thurman Adams (Democrat) said he expects the legislation will be pushed through to a Senate hearing, a big step toward eventual legalization. Estimating the benefits Sports betting is sure to bring extra revenue to the Delaware state coffers, although there is debate over exactly how much the figure would be. A recent report by the state's gaming industry said sports betting could bring in as much as $71 million. A Governor's Task Force Report gave a more modest total, estimating an additional $22.5 million to $30.6 in the first year. One this is for certain - the close proximity of Delaware to the large population centers of neighboring New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland, means it is more than just Delaware residents who are waiting to see what happens.
The Macworld 2009 Conference & Expo was recently hosted in San Francisco. Over 40,000 Mac enthusiasts shared their innovative ideas, products and services relating to the Mac OS platform. In and amongst the frenzied activity, was a fresh new perspective on the future of high-tech products like the iPhone and its implications for online gambling in 2009. iPhones and gambling The notable achievements in innovative design and functionality achieved by the next generation of smart phones including the iPhone and Google's G-Phone have upped the stakes for online mobile gaming. Online gaming in 2009 looks set to benefit from the latest features, ease-of-use and mobility afforded by such products. Mobile entertainment gaming has come on in leaps and bounds. Mac users will relish the news, as games like Poker Stars Mac-compatible poker was released in the third quarter of 2008. iPhone users now have the luxury of playing mobile online casino games - an industry first for iPhone and iPod Touch. Better than before Not long ago players had to choose phone models from a list on the online casino and then wait for a text messages in order to download the platforms. Today Mac users can even play directly, no download required, on their iPhone with its integrated Web browser. Games you can play The successes of Tomb Raider and Blackjack join Major Millions as the leading games on top mobile casinos such as Euro Grand. The all new iPhone mobile casino games offer players hi-resolution graphics and fully enhanced in-game effects. All Slots Casino too offers its casino for iPhone and iPod Touch mobiles. Players can play in either Play4Fun or Play4Real modes. Another mobile version is available for consumers who don’t own an iPhone or iPod Touch, with a simple to download application - compatible with more than 1200 Java-supporting phones.
Google, so dominant a search engine that the company's brand name has become an officially-recognized verb, recently announced that it would allow UK gambling affiliates to bid on Google Adwords. The announcement comes just months after the company allowed gambling operators to buy Adwords. Almost all Google users would be familiar with the concept of Adwords, although they might not realize it. Adwords allow companies to create advertisements and choose keywords, which are words or phrases related to the business. When people search on Google using one of the keywords, the ad then has a chance of appearing next to the search results. With Google commanding over 50 percent of the market share in the field of online search engines, it's no wonder UK affiliates will be ecstatic at the good news. Affiliates will be limited for the time being, however, with operator terms such as Gala Bingo or Bet365 not able to be bid on. Advertisers must be registered with the UK Gambling Commission and have a valid license held in the United Kingdom or a number of other UK dependencies. Income Access, which offers affiliate marketing solutions for the online gaming industry, has begun offering new PPC tracking tools that allow UK gambling affiliates to track their referrals from Adwords. Nicky Senyard, CEO of Income Access, said: "Through our Affiliate Custom Tracking tools, UK gambling affiliates will be able to track their referrals right from when they acquire them via Adwords. This functionality will be available to affiliates in both Income Access network and third party program powered by our software."
Casino Affiliate Programs, or CAP, is holding its second annual all out bash in London's The Brewery on January 29, 2009. The ceremony was a great success when it was held for the first time last year. Taking place at the 2008 Event Magazine's Best Venue is a sign that this year will be no less glamorous. CAP Awards CAP Awards are handed out based on user-driven votes only, in 8 different categories and 25 prizes in all. These categories range from Best Poker Affiliate to the Best iGaming Software. With last year's attendance of over 500 people who were enthralled with ladies emblazoned in gold paint, magicians, and staggering towers of fire, the 2009 awards have a lot to live up to! Attendees can expect a jam packed schedule that starts with a lavish champagne reception straight on through to carriage rides home! A sumptuous 3 course dinner will be served with aprés-dinner entertainment provided by comedian Tony Law. Following, the main event starts with the award ceremony at 9:30pm and continues until 11pm when all we be invited to take to the dance floor. Media Partners Sound like fun? You bet it is. An OCR Live team will be on hand, covering the event with video cameras and mic, and bringing you interviews with the winners, and some of the losers too. Stay tuned.
Bwin Interactive Entertainment has announced that it will launch real-money skill games online for Italians, after becoming the first operator to receive permission to do so. Italy's Amministrazione Autonoma Dei Monopoli Di Stato (the State Monopolies Autonomies Administration, or AAMS) regulatory body approved the move, which will allow Bwin to offer games including solitaire, blackjack, three-card poker, backgammon and eight-ball billiard. The Austrian company had already launched poker for Italians in late October, using the new P5 Poker Engine, developed by its Ongame Network subsidiary. "As the world's leading online gaming company, Bwin continues to fortify its position in the Italian market as a genuine 'house of games' with sports bets and online poker and now also real-money skill games," said co-CEO Norbert Teufelberger. Founded in 1999 as Betandwin.com, Bwin is constantly developing its products, offering Web sites in 22 different languages. The company has a particularly large presence in Italy, where it sponsors the A.C. Milan football club, meaning its logo appears on the team's jersey.
Canadian Poorya Nazari, 22, won the top prize of $3 million in the 2009 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure Saturday in the Bahamas, after qualifying for the tournament on PokerStars.com. Nazari qualified through a $33 rebuy turbo tournament. The youngster, who only recently graduated from McMaster University with a degree in biochemistry, didn't look like a chance to win the tournament until he made the final table, after holding on to a short stack through large parts of days three and four of the event. He entered the final table in second place to chips-leader Alex Gomes, but his main rival went out in fourth and Nazari went on to win the tournament. Nazari then eliminated Tony Gregg on the final hand of the night to capture the $3 million first place prize and the first major championship of 2009. His pair of tens was enough to beat Gregg's Queen high. Gregg earned $1,700,000 for his runner-up performance Over 1000 players took part in PokerStars Carribean, the majority of whom had won their seats online. They were all competing for a total prize pool of more than $12.5 million. "It hasn't sunk in it, it hasn't hit me yet. It definitely feels unbelievable; it feels surreal. I can't believe what's happening," Nazari told a PokerStars interviewer after the game. The next stop for the new poker pro is the European Poker Tour Grand Final, being held in Monaco from April 28 to May 3.
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