Poker Stars World Record

Poker Stars set another World Record last weekend as a record-breaking 35,000 poker players signed up simultaneously at Poker Stars to take part in the biggest online poker tournament ever to run, with $500,000 up for grabs. (more)

UK Lottery Bug Bites

Millions of UK lottery fans were left angry and frustrated over the weekend when a computer glitch prevented the sale of tickets online and at terminals spread throughout the country. The Lottery Bug Bit last Saturday morning when ticket sales should have been in full flow. (more)

Czech Rep Issues Online Gambling Licenses

Five of the top gambling companies in the Czech Republic will finally be able to offer online gaming services, after the government reached an agreement on the issue. (more)

Partygaming Dikshit’s Guilty Plea

Dikshit’s Guilty Plea Causes Anger in Online Gambling World.

Co-founder of Party Gaming, Anurag Dikshit’s decision to pay out $300 million in a plea bargain with the US Department of Justice and his admission of guilt for engaging in ‘illegal online gambling activities’, has angered other co-founders of the company, as well as top executives in the online gambling world.

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Bingo Coverall Jackpot

Bingo Jackpot players won't go far wrong if they're looking for a huge bingo coverall jackpot game to play at Wink.  On the 10th of every month, Wink Bingo runs a guaranteed £10,000 Coverall Jackpot game. 

But, you have to be in it to win it!

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Jackpot Factory is Back

We're delighted to announce that the Jackpot Factory group of casinos are now back on our list of reviewed casinos due to them becoming regulated in Malta.

The group which includes the All Slots Casino, Wild Jack, All Jackpots and First Web Casino are now fully regulated and licensed within an EEC area (Malta) meaning that are now legally allowed to advertise within the UK.

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Festive Gambling News

This week our gambling news segment is a quick run down on the most important aspects of online gambling.  I'm keeping it brief due to this being Christmas Eve and some time off beckons. 

The main stories this week cover a poker subscription site shutting up shop, 888 winning yet another award, a little about the European Sports Security Association (ESSA), and Pinnacle Sports ceasing US operations.

We'll be back to normal next week but to close this introductory summary to this weeks gambling news, I'd like to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas from all the staff here at Doolallys.com - The Premier Online Gambling Site.

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GPWA Presents 600 Seals of Approval

In an effort to maintain high standards among the 6000 gambling affiliate sites it represents, the Gambling Portal Webmasters Association presents Seals of Approval to chosen member sites. The GPWA announced this week that it had awarded its 600th seal, proving that portals are keen to protect and maintain their good reputations. (more)

New Victor Chandler Casino

The UK gambling firm, Victor Chandler, announced the launch of a new online casino company, VCCasino, thanks to a partnership deal signed between itself and the Swedish Net Entertainment. (more)

Norway Passes Gambling Law

The Norwegian government has come under fire from different factions for passing a controversial new law that will essentially bar banks from enabling transactions to and from online gambling sites. (more)