<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
	xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"
	>

<channel>
	<title>What Casino &#124; Online Casino Directory &#38; News</title>
	<atom:link href="http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
	<link>http://www.whatcasino.co.uk</link>
	<description>Online Casino, Poker,  Bingo Guide &#38; News</description>
	<lastBuildDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:53:06 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6</generator>
	<language>en</language>
	<sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod>
	<sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency>
			<item>
		<title>Casino Plex Announces New Marvel Slot Games</title>
		<link>http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/casino-news/casino-plex-announces-new-marvel-slot-games/</link>
		<comments>http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/casino-news/casino-plex-announces-new-marvel-slot-games/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:53:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>harry</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Casino News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Casino]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[casino plex]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Marvel Slots]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[online casino]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/?p=1029</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[New online casino games arrive at Casino Plex including X-Men, Fantastic Four, Daredevil, Elektra and Blade.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1030" src="http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/marvel-banner-150x150.jpg" alt="Casino Plex Adds More Marvel Slots" width="150" height="150" /><span style="color: #000000">After the successful launch of Iron Man and the Incredible Hulk back in early October, Casino Plex is introducing more compelling casino games based on Marvel characters set to take online casino players by storm.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000">Casino Plex is probably the first casino online to introduce the latest additions from Marvel to their ever expanding portfolio of thrilling casino games.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000">The release of these new games is even more exciting with the introduction of the Multi-level Mystery Jackpot that will link all the games in the Marvel Slots Series giving players the chance to win one of four different types of jackpots.    </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000">The trigger to winning a jackpot is random and can occur after any spin in any of the linked games. It is not caused by any symbol combination in the linked games and any bet of any size in the linked games can win the jackpot.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000">Additionally, players at Casino Plex can enjoy more new Video Slot games including the 5-reel, 25 payline video slot machines Cute &amp; Fluffy and From Russia with Love, the 5-reel, 20 payline video slot game Happy Bugs and Fairy Magic, a 5-reel 15-line video slot game.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000">Finally, blackjack enthusiasts can look out for Lucky Blackjack, the newest addition to the wide range of blackjack games and roulette lovers can enjoy Multiplayer Roulette that will allow them to sit down at the same Roulette table with several other players, have a chat and play the game they love.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000">“We feel that the superior range of online casino games here at Casino Plex, along with the latest additions from the Marvel factory and the rest of the new games, is what makes Casino Plex so popular with online casino players from around the world” excitedly commented Harry Christodoulou, Marketing Manager at Casino Plex.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000">Casino Plex has become one of the leading online casinos powered by Playtech and players can enjoy a wide variety of bonuses and can earn up to €5,000 in free bonuses.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000">Customer service is available 24/7 and can be reached by email, phone, fax or even by Live Chat during certain hours.</span></p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/casino-news/casino-plex-announces-new-marvel-slot-games/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Betfair and Ladbrokes Suffer Setback in the Netherlands</title>
		<link>http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/casino-news/betfair-and-ladbrokes-suffer-setback-in-the-netherlands/</link>
		<comments>http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/casino-news/betfair-and-ladbrokes-suffer-setback-in-the-netherlands/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:53:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>harry</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Casino News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[betfair]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gaming license]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ladbrokes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[online gambling]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/?p=1021</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Betfair and Ladbrokes seem to be loosing a 7 year old fight in their efforts to challenge a Dutch ruling preventing them from offering their online gambling services to people in the Netherlands.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1022" src="http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/betfair-ladbrokes_402_210-150x150.jpg" alt="Setback for Betfair and Ladbrokes" width="150" height="150" /><span style="color: #000000">Betfair and Ladbrokes seem to be losing a 7 year old fight in their efforts to challenge a Dutch ruling preventing them from offering their online gambling services to people in the Netherlands.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000">Yves Bot, an advocate-general at the European Court of Justice said that the Netherlands can take any measures necessary in order to protect consumers against gambling addiction. For that purpose, a country can offer a betting license to a single operator, in this case being the betting operator De Lotto.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000">He continued by saying that member states do not have to recognize gambling licenses which operators have obtained in other European Union countries.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000">Opinions made by advocate-generals at the European Court of Justice are not binding, but they are followed in the majority of the cases.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000">A spokesperson for London based Betfair declined to comment and a Ladbrokes representative said they would be issuing a statement later on. Officials at the Dutch Ministry of Justice had no comment.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000">The European Court usually rules within six months after an opinion by an advocate general.</span></p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/casino-news/betfair-and-ladbrokes-suffer-setback-in-the-netherlands/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Casino Plex Launches Italian Language Website</title>
		<link>http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/casino-news/casino-plex-launches-italian-language-website/</link>
		<comments>http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/casino-news/casino-plex-launches-italian-language-website/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:09:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>harry</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Casino News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[casino plex]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[italian language]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[online casino]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/?p=1017</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Casino Plex says Ciao to Italian players with a new version of its website purely for the Italian market.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1018" src="http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/casino-italian-150x150.jpg" alt="Casino Plex Launches Italian Website" width="150" height="150" /><span style="color: #000000">In another move to accommodate the needs of their extensive worldwide player base, Casino Plex, probably the fastest growing online casino will give Italian speaking players the chance to enjoy their top of the range casino games along with their fantastic promotions in their native language.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000">Players from Italy can simply choose the Italian language version of the website by clicking on the Italian national flag. The Casino Plex website is now featured in English, Russian and Italian with more languages to follow in the near future.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000">“We feel that by offering the Casino Plex website in the language most suitable to our players it will be beneficial for both the players and us” said Harry Christodoulou, Marketing Manager at Casino Plex.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000">The aggressive move from this trendy and well established online casino is part of their commitment to offering international players the very best in the online gaming experience in their language.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000">Casino Plex continues to offer its members a very competitive €500 Welcome Bonus and a gargantuan €5,000 High Roller Bonus. A €50 Refer a Friend bonus is also in place to reward players for inviting their friends to Casino Plex.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000">In order to activate any of the bonuses, members only need to download their easy to use software and play any real money games. Casino Plex offers additional bonuses on all deposits made using certain payment options with extra casino bonuses ranging from 10% - 15%.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000">At Casino Plex, players can play online casino games such as online roulette, blackjack, keno, bingo, craps and many more thrilling casino games. Casino Plex also features some exhilarating games that can give casino players the chance to win progressive jackpots worth millions of Euros.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000">Casino Plex caters to players worldwide and offers Euro, Sterling Pound and US Dollar as available currencies.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000">For the very latest Casino Plex news make sure you visit their online newsletter.</span></p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/casino-news/casino-plex-launches-italian-language-website/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Ladbrokes Completes Move to Gibraltar</title>
		<link>http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/casino-news/ladbrokes-completes-move-to-gibraltar/</link>
		<comments>http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/casino-news/ladbrokes-completes-move-to-gibraltar/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:41:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>harry</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Casino News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ladbrokes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[online sportsbook]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/?p=1012</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Ladbrokes.com has revealed that the move of its online sportsbook operations to Gibraltar was completed two months ahead of schedule.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1013" src="http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/ladbrokes-gibraltar-150x150.jpg" alt="Ladbrokes Completes Move to Gibraltar " width="150" height="150" /><span style="color: #000000">Ladbrokes.com has revealed that the move of its online sportsbook operations to Gibraltar was completed two months ahead of schedule.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000">The move was announced by Ladbrokes back in August and the reason behind it was so that they could compete with the likes of William Hill and other offshore based rivals.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000">By operating its sportsbooks from the UK, Ladbrokes was put under immense financial pressure as they are subject to 15% Gross Profits Tax, a 15% VAT on input costs as well as Horserace Betting Levy at 10% of profits on British horseracing.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000">The relocation will help Ladbrokes save considerable sums in tax but they will still continue to pay corporation tax on profits in the UK.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000">“Competing from the UK against operators with significant tax advantages became unsustainable. We are pleased to have completed the move ahead of schedule and with a minimal impact on jobs” said Christopher Bell, Chief Executive Officer of Ladbrokes Plc.</span></p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/casino-news/ladbrokes-completes-move-to-gibraltar/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>UIGEA December 3rd Hearing Has Online Gamblers Nervous</title>
		<link>http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/casino-news/uigea-december-3rd-hearing-has-online-gamblers-nervous/</link>
		<comments>http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/casino-news/uigea-december-3rd-hearing-has-online-gamblers-nervous/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:02:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>harry</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Casino News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Internet Gambling Ban]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[online casino]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[UIGEA]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/?p=1000</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It was just announced by the House Committee on Financial Services that two pieces of legislation related to the UIGEA will be discussed on Thursday, December 3rd.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1001" src="http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Washington-D.C-The-Capita-150x150.jpg" alt="UIGEA December 3rd Hearing Has Online Gamblers Nervous " width="150" height="150" /><span style="color: #000000">It was just announced by the House Committee on Financial Services that two pieces of legislation related to the UIGEA will be discussed on Thursday, December 3<sup>rd</sup>.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000">The first piece is H.R. 2266 and will discuss Reasonable Prudence in Regulation Act and the second piece H.R. 2267 will discuss the Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000">The meeting will be held at 10am in the Rayburn House Office Building and interested parties can watch a live webcast of the hearing online at the official website.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000">Two days prior to this hearing, Tuesday December 1<sup>st</sup>, US financial institutions will have to comply with the regulations of the UIGEA. That means banks will have to carry out a more thorough due diligence during account opening to deny commercial entities that may be acting as internet gaming sites access to the payment system.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000">They also need put in place strict policies and procedures to prevent all debit and credit card payments to online gaming sites. That has online gamblers very nervous since that is the main deposit option used nowadays.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000">Even though the hearing on December 3rd seems to be just informative, the H.R 2266 delays the regulation of the UIGEA by one year to December 1<sup>st</sup> 2010. That would be great news for online players.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000">The second bill, H.R 2267 establishes a comprehensive framework for companies to solicit U.S. customers. This is the latest attempt to legalize and regulate the online gaming industry in the US and would make a nice Christmas gift for all gaming companies looking to get into the US market.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000">A bill introduced back in May, 2009 H.R. 2268 will tax online gaming operators 2% of deposits.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000">It remains to be seen how this story will unfold as the power shifts to the hands of the Financial Services Committee made up from 41 Democrats and the 29 Republicans.</span></p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/casino-news/uigea-december-3rd-hearing-has-online-gamblers-nervous/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Poland Set to Ban Online Gambling</title>
		<link>http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/casino-news/poland-set-to-ban-online-gambling/</link>
		<comments>http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/casino-news/poland-set-to-ban-online-gambling/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:43:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>harry</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Casino News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Internet Gambling Ban]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[online casino]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Poland]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/?p=990</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Polish government decided to adopt a law this past weekend that will confine casino gambling to land based casinos only. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #000000"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-997" src="http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/402x210polish-flag11-150x150.jpg" alt="Poland to ban gambling" width="150" height="150" />The Polish government decided to adopt a law this past weekend that will confine casino gambling to land based casinos only. The new bill will outlaw slot machines that can be found in many Polish shops, cafes, clubs and many service stations. This is a major blow to small businesses that rely on slot machines for additional income.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000">The Polish senate voted in favour of the bill with 48 votes to 3 and 30 abstentions. It now requires the signature of the Polish president, Lech Kaczynski before it can come into effect.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000">The Polish ban comes nearly two months after the Prime Minister Donald Tusk was forced to sack four senior Polish officials over the allegations of allowing gaming lobbyists to influence his cabinet over gambling legislations.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000">Prime Minister Donald Tusk said: “Barring any surprises, I hope the president will be able to affix his signature as of November 30.” </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000">What is more interesting in this case is that according to polish website money.pl, gambling sites will bring 350 million zlotys ($127 million) to this year’s budget, meaning the ban will stretch the state budget even further in  the coming years.</span></p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/casino-news/poland-set-to-ban-online-gambling/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Poker Ride Progressive Game Awards Player Over $10,000</title>
		<link>http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/casino-news/poker-ride-progressive-game-awards-player-over-10000/</link>
		<comments>http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/casino-news/poker-ride-progressive-game-awards-player-over-10000/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:24:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>harry</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Casino News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[online casino]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Royal Vegas Online Casino]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/?p=979</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Online casino player walks away with more than $10,000 in Progressive Jackpot wins at Royal Vegas Online Casino.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-984" src="http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/royal-vegas2-150x150.jpg" alt="Royal Vegas Casino" width="150" height="150" /><span style="color: #000000">Progressive jackpot games have always enjoyed a highly successful following among online players. On the 12th of November 2009 one player walked away from the Progressive table game jackpot at Royal Vegas Online Casino, with more than $10,000 in his back pocket.</span></p>
<p>Dimitrios R. a Royal Vegas Online Casino player secured a $12,812.57 win on the Poker Ride progressive table game. Poker Ride is just one of many progressive jackpot games available for immediate play at the casino, which also includes slots, video poker, roulette and blackjack.</p>
<p>What makes Dimitrios R.'s time at this exclusive Fortune Lounge Online Casino even more superior is that unlike many other online casinos, his win was paid out in full, directly after winning the jackpot on the casino game played.</p>
<p><span style="color: #000000">Royal Vegas Online Casino has a guaranteed instant payout method (depending on the certain banking restrictions in specific countries however), which will see Dimitrios R. together with all the other many lucky Fortune Lounge players being able to enjoy the spoils of the rewards without delay. The opportunities for these illustrious wins are presented in each game at the casino and offer a safe, secure venue to play at 24/7.</span></p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/casino-news/poker-ride-progressive-game-awards-player-over-10000/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Huge Online Jackpots and bonuses at 7 Sultans</title>
		<link>http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/casino-news/huge-online-jackpots-and-bonuses-at-7-sultans/</link>
		<comments>http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/casino-news/huge-online-jackpots-and-bonuses-at-7-sultans/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:16:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>harry</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Casino News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[7 sultans]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[online casino]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/?p=972</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The internet has made it easier for players across the globe to enjoy their favourite online casino games in the comfort of their own homes. Players are guaranteed long hours coupled with high casino rewards while playing casino games with features that are similar to playing in a land based casino.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-974" src="http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/7sultans-casino-150x150.jpg" alt="7sultans-casino" width="150" height="150" />The internet has made it easier for players across the globe to enjoy their favourite online casino games in the comfort of their own homes. Players are guaranteed long hours coupled with high casino rewards while playing casino games with features that are similar to playing in a land based casino.</p>
<p> Playing at 7 Sultans Online Casino is always a marvel with a wide selection of high quality casino games uniquely designed to offer unmatched entertainment and casino jackpot rewards.</p>
<p>7 Sultans is a world class online casino popular for being a trendsetter with unique promotions and different casino game tournaments that offer big wins and a memorable online gambling experience. This first step to enjoying the wonderful offers at 7 Sultans involves choosing how to play. Players can download the casino software or choose the instant play option. The next step involves requesting the casino software and following the easy to download instructions. Players are offered an option to play for real money where they have access to exciting and progressive jackpots, or select practice play which enables them to play free casino games and get familiar with the different casino games and rules.</p>
<p>Having selected a playing mode; players are ready to make their first deposit and receive an enticing sign up bonus which serves as a ticket boarding the jackpot express and experience exciting payouts with every win.</p>
<p>Explore superior online gambling with 7 Sultans and enjoy the finest casino games coupled with skyrocketing jackpots and exciting bonuses.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/casino-news/huge-online-jackpots-and-bonuses-at-7-sultans/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Virgin Poker renews contract with GTECH G2&#8217;s IPN</title>
		<link>http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/poker-news-2/virgin-poker-renews-contract-with-gtech-g2s-ipn/</link>
		<comments>http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/poker-news-2/virgin-poker-renews-contract-with-gtech-g2s-ipn/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:30:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Poker News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[GTECH]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[online poker]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[virgin poker]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[virginpoker]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/?p=963</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[GTECH G2 has renewed its contract with VirginPoker.com to supply the online poker site with its games software and player management system. VirginPoker.com is part of the Virgin Group and has been one of the most popular poker rooms in the International Poker Network (IPN) since it joined 2005.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-964" title="Virgin Poker" src="http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/virgin_casinocards-150x150.jpg" alt="Virgin Poker" width="150" height="150" />GTECH G2 has renewed its contract with VirginPoker.com to supply the online poker site with its games software and player management system. VirginPoker.com is part of the Virgin Group and has been one of the most popular poker rooms in the International Poker Network (IPN) since it joined 2005.</p>
<p>With well over three million poker players, the International Poker Network is the world's largest independent poker network. It is operated by GTECH G2 and managed by GTECH G2 St Minver, one of the four igaming companies acquired by lottery industry giant GTECH to form its interactive gaming division.</p>
<p>One of the world's most recognized brands, Virgin Poker has been part of the IPN since 2005. Attracting players from around the world, Virgin Poker offers seven different poker games including multi-table and Sit&amp;Go tournaments and is also the host of the annual Virgin Poker Festival.</p>
<p>"Having a blue-chip client like Virgin renew their commitment with us is a terrific endorsement of the investment we have made in our product and, together with our partners, our success in building further liquidity on the IPN," said Atul Bali, CEO, GTECH G2.</p>
<p>Simon Burridge, Chief Executive of Virgin Games, says "Virgin Games is very happy to extend our partnership. Since our launch in 2005 we have seen good growth in the UK poker market and we look forward to continued progress, moving forward with GTECH G2 and the IPN´"</p>
<p>The IPN recently awarded a Bad Beat jackpot of nearly half a million dollars and hosts a €100,000 Guaranteed Freeroll Tournament every Sunday. At any given time there are nearly 10,000 players on the network playing at more than 1500 tables.</p>
<p>"There are many advantages in a large network like ours," said Tony Ure, Head of IPN, GTECH G2. "With so many players, there's a table for every kind of player and they're always busy. Our liquidity allows us to provide big jackpots and to host €10,000, €100,000 and even €1,000,000 guaranteed free rolls."</p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/poker-news-2/virgin-poker-renews-contract-with-gtech-g2s-ipn/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Rank opens new G Casino in Coventry</title>
		<link>http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/casino-news/rank-opens-new-g-casino-in-coventry/</link>
		<comments>http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/casino-news/rank-opens-new-g-casino-in-coventry/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:50:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Casino News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Casino]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Isle of Capri]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rank]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/?p=957</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Rank Group Plc ("Rank" or "the Group") announces the opening today of a new G Casino at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Tahoma,Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px;"></p>
<p style="font-size: 11px;"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-958" title="Rank Casinos" src="http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/dark-hat-media-150x150.jpg" alt="Rank Casinos" width="150" height="150" /><span style="color: #000000;">(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Rank Group Plc ("Rank" or "the Group") announces the opening today of a new G Casino at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry.</span></p>
<p style="font-size: 11px;"><span style="color: #000000;">The casino was acquired from Isle of Capri for a cash consideration of £650,000 in April 2009 and has been re-launched under Rank's G Casino brand after an investment of £1 million to reconfigure the site.</span></p>
<p style="font-size: 11px;"><span style="color: #000000;">The launch of the 44,000 sq ft Coventry G Casino brings the number of G Casinos operating in Britain to nine with a further G Casino in Sheffield scheduled to open before the end of the year. Recently, Rank announced its intention to grow the successful G Casino brand to 20 clubs by the end of 2012.</span></p>
<p style="font-size: 11px;"><span style="color: #000000;">Rank's ambition is to broaden the appeal of the casino market in Britain by offering customers a wider range of gaming and non-gaming activities. The new G Casino in Coventry features a modern restaurant, a stylish bar, a sports lounge and one of the largest poker rooms in the UK. The casino also features 20 gaming tables, 20 gaming machines and 50 electronic roulette tables.</span></p>
<p style="font-size: 11px;"><span style="color: #000000;">The first G Casino opened in Manchester in 2006. Since then seven more G Casinos have been added in Aberdeen, Blackpool, Bolton, Dundee, Luton, Thanet and London's Piccadilly Circus. In September 2009, Rank Interactive launched a new flagship online casino under the brand at gcasino.com.</span></p>
<p style="font-size: 11px;"><span style="color: #000000;">Commenting on the new opening, Phil Urban, managing director of Rank's casinos business, said:</span></p>
<p style="font-size: 11px;"><span style="color: #000000;">"I am delighted to be announcing a further G Casino opening in the UK, following the opening of the Dundee G Casino earlier this month. The Ricoh Arena is a great venue and we are proud to be a part of its future."</span></p>
<p></span></span></p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.whatcasino.co.uk/casino-news/rank-opens-new-g-casino-in-coventry/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
	</channel>
</rss>
