Online Casino and Gambling News: January 2009

UK Government threats over RIGT contributions shortfall

The annual wrangle over "voluntary" contributions by major British gambling groups to the Responsibility in Gambling Trust entered a critical phase as the new year started, with Culture Secretary, Andy Burnham, reportedly losing patience with the gambling industry after the emergence of a £1.2 million shortfall in donations for 2008-09.

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Malta Independent examines Bodog payments web

The Malta Independent Online newspaper published an article on the Bodog empire and its founder Calvin Ayre over the weekend, interesting not so much for its news content as for the details of a complex web of payment businesses introduced to the Mediterranean island to facilitate online gambling payments.

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Ten million dollar lottery gift from the grave

The weekend reportage of WFSB TV in the United States featured a tragic but at the same time uplifting story of a $10 million lottery gift from the grave.

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Tom "durrr" Dwan offers million dollar heads-up poker challenge

Internet poker multi-tabling and nosebleed stakes ace Tom "durrr" Dwan clearly savours the adrenalin of competition, and has started the new year with an interesting 3 to 1 challenge open to all online poker players with the wherewithal, confidence and courage to take on one of the most exciting and unpredictable pros on the Net.

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William Hill completes Playtech transition, Director steps down

Online gambling software developer Playtech plc has announced that it has completed the transaction with William Hill plc, as previously announced on 20 October, 2008.

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