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For the first time on February 9, an Italian topped a field of 523 players to win a major World Poker Tour title. Wearing his trademark tuxedo, Alessio Isaia won €380,000 and the Main Event title at the WPT Venice. The popular event was held recently in the historic Casino di Venezia in Italy which is thought to be the oldest casino in the world. In addition to the prize money and title, however, Isaia also secured himself a $25,500 seat for the WPT World Championship at Bellagio and a Tiffany bracelet. Isaia is a Full Tilt Poker pro. Following the historic win, Isaia reported that, "I'm very happy. I've been trying to win a big tournament for three or four years. I came close in the EPT but I never achieved it. I'm even more happy to win it in Italy, my home country, it is really special." Isaia also remarked that he was "very, very tired" which is unsurprising given that the heads-up battle continued for eight hours which is a new WPT record. Isaia was up against Hungarian Szabolcs Mayer and their pair switched lead in dramatic fashion a number of times. However, Isaia put on a fine performance of persistence, determination and talent to clinch his career highlight.
British bookmaker and online gambling company Ladbrokes (LSE: LAD) is holding merger talks with online gaming software giant Playtech (AIM: PTEC), the Daily Telegraph has reported. ₤2.2 billion deal to shake industry The proposed merger, which would be worth around ₤2.2 billion ($3.5 billion), comes as Ladbrokes simultaneously negotiates a ₤240 million takeover of online gambling company 888 Holding (LSE: 888). If it goes ahead, Ladbrokes would develop from a business that works directly with consumers through it land-based and online betting services, to one that also supplies software and games to online casinos, sportsbooks and poker rooms. However it could also complicate the deal Playtech signed in 2008 with Ladbrokes' main rival William Hill. Other mergers on the cards These latest merger talks come at a time of great change for the gambling industry, with observers also closely monitoring discussions between PartyGaming Plc and bwin Interactive Entertainment AG, which would create the world's largest publicly listed online gaming group. However, the industry is used to such things not coming to fruition, with failed talks held as long ago as 2006 between Ladbrokes and 888, and the bwin-PartyGaming initiative first discussed in 2009.
Microgaming is well known as the world's largest provider of poker software and in fact supports more than 40 poker rooms around the globe. This means that when you play at leading poker sites like Cool Hand Poker and Ladbrokes you will always find a multitude of active tables for the right stakes and fiercely competitive promotions like the Bad Beat Jackpot. Basically, a "bad beat" in poker is when you have a great hand which should have won but it was ultimately beaten by another hand. Microgaming's Bad Beat Jackpot is an increasingly compelling reason to choose to play at poker sites powered by this software giant. Strong track record The BB Jackpot has a tantalizing history with some sizable winnings being delivered over just the last couple of years. Most recently, the jackpothit a new record high at almost $250,000 which is a total 35% higher than ever before. All the last ten players at the final table, who came from a range of poker sites, profited from a share in the Bad Beat Pot. Additionally, in April 2009 two players from Ladbrokes won a magnificent $120,000 when they both hit Four-of-a-kind. BB Jackpot conditions The Bad Beat Jackpot can payout when either a four-of-a-kind, 8s or better are beaten but it is only available for certain tables as there are a number of conditions that must be met. For instance, there must be more than four players, the hand must be raked and a contribution towards the jackpot collected from that hand. Plus, thebest hand of both the winner and the loser must include the hole cards. Thrills and spills The BB Jackpot allows poker players to experience the thrill of lotteries as the jackpot will continue to climb until it is hit adding a new and exciting dimension to a game of poker.
Right from the poker lobby of bet365 Poker, you can now start not only playing a range of classic casino card and table games but earning Merit Points too at a great rate. bet365's whole bonus system and VIP tiers are based on these so called Merit Points as you need to collect enough to clear bonuses and progress through the levels of privileges. In short, the more Merit Points you accumulate, the more you will be rewarded which is precisely the reason why bet365's current promotion is so hot. Right now you can earn up to five Merit Points for every $10 wagered on these great casino games available right from the poker lobby. This rate is even better than that available at the poker tables and is a great opportunity to cross over from a hand of poker to say roulette or baccarat. Merit Points can be redeemed for either cold hard cash or used to claim a series of Tournament Token rewards. However, in order to make sure you get your Merit Points, opt in during the promotional week. This will make you automatically eligible for point in each following week. Opt in today or risk losing out!
If you enjoy a flutter on the darts then you should already know that the UK's Premier Darts League launched February 10, at London's O2 Arena. 888.com is sponsoring the event, which is set to provide punters with plenty of online betting action. Where and When... If you're not one of the 80,000 fans expected to watch Phil Taylor and his fellow competitors play live over the next 15 weeks, you needn't miss out. There's no way the top online sportsbooks would let this event pass them by, and sure enough, clients of 888, William Hill and Bwin online sportsbooks (among others) will enjoy a wealth of Premier League Darts wagering opportunities. 888 Sportsbook 888sport is offering a wide range of Premier League Darts betting markets, including overall tournament winner, player to come in last place, and end of match scores. As the sponsor of the competition, 888 will use the event to showcase its online casino and online poker brands, both of which are currently offering "double your money" deposit match bonuses to new members. William Hill Sportsbook William Hill Sports is offering similar betting specials, betting previews and regular news updates and predictions throughout the competition. Pundits will be covering the event live on William Hill Radio too. Bwin Sportsbook So far, bwin's selection of markets is somewhat limited, focusing on long term bets, primarily on the tournament winner. Who Will You Back If you're thinking of putting your money on Taylor to retain his Premier League title despite his lack luster World Championship performance, don't forget he'll have to fight off world champ, Adrian Lewis, for the prize. That's not to mention the other top players - James Wade, Gary Anderson, Simon Whitlock, Raymond van Barneveld, Terry Jenkins and Mark Webster.
Susan and Lee Mullen from Grimsby, UK were overjoyed to scoop a £4.8 million prize when their regular numbers came up on the EuroMillions Lottery last Friday. The lucky couple revealed that they should have been second time winners as their numbers had been pulled out once before. On that occasion however, they had stopped buying tickets as their financial situation was so dire. Lost Chance The couple religiously purchased tickets each week, using the same numbers. Six years ago, when their daughter was born, they were unable to afford lottery tickets. Said Mr Mullen, "Religiously, every week, we used to do the lottery and when my daughter was born we didn't have enough money, and it was either nappies for my daughter or the lottery... unfortunately all six numbers that we did every week came in (which could have netted £8.5 million) - to say that we were totally gutted was an understatement. We were a bit disillusioned with it and we thought that was our chance gone, finished." A Dream Leads to the Realization of a Dream Over Christmas Mrs Mullen dreamt that their numbers would come up again. Just six weeks after recommencing their weekly lottery ticket purchase they scooped a life-changing win. Mrs Mullen is registered disabled following back surgery. The couple, who have four children in total, have been living off just £300 a week. Mr Mullen said, "We just can't comprehend that we never, ever have to worry.' Mrs Mullen said they would remain grounded, "People have won vast amounts of money on the lottery and other things and within a few years it's gone. That's not going to happen to us." You Got to be in it to Win it Their winning lucky dip ticket matched all five numbers plus two lucky stars and reaped them a staggering £4,873,639.80 EuroMillions jackpot prize. To buy a lottery ticket of check your numbers visit the Lotter lottert ticket agency. Learn a lesson from the Mullens; don't give up hope. Buy your lottery ticket today for your chance of a six figure win.
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British firm City Index has launched its award-winning spread betting and CFD trading function for Blackberry, Android, Windows and Java mobile devices. Growth of mobile spread betting This latest move follows the recent release of an updated version of the iPhone trading app, complete with a powerful live charting package and newsfeeds from Dow Jones newswires. The original iPhone spread betting and CFD trading app, City Trading, was launched in October 2009 to give clients full access to trading account via their mobile. Since then the percentage of total trades placed on City Index mobile platform has risen from 3% to a whopping 15%. Start using City Trading app today With the app now available for these extra devices, using City Trading is just a couple of clicks away. Use the wizard to get the app sent to your handset, download the app via a link sent by SMS text message, and then start forex trading and financial betting. Features include being able to check the latest prices and market movements instantly, look up open and close position, set stop and limit orders, create new or amend existing orders, monitor favorite markets and review trade order history. And all information and transactions are 100% secure, without any need to worry about your personal information being shared with third parties.
Rumors about the imminent release of a Sony Ericsson Playstation phone are now reality after the company aired a Super Bowl commercial to advertise its new Xperia Play. Launch Set for March The new device - which has a slide out panel featuring a video game controller instead of the usual slide out keyboard - was set to be launched to the public at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on February 13, but is now rumored to launch in March. As the Super Bowl ad shows viewers, users will have access to the Android marketplace, as well as to a Playstation Game Suite. The device will run on the new Android 2.3 system. How long until mobile gambling apps? With so much hype around this device and speculation that it will compete with other major smartphones such as the iPhone and Blackberry, it is only a matter of time before we see the launch of compatible mobile casino, sportsbook and poker apps. In late January William Hill became the latest company to launch a special mobile betting app for Android devices, with a free download available from William Hill Mobile to anybody running Android 2.2.
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