A little while ago, we wrote a piece about how Microgaming was closing down its poker network, deciding to move away from the famous card game. Since then, the company has launched a series of multi-player poker games within its online casino service, seemingly meaning that the decision to shut the Microgaming Poker Network was […]
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How Do the Super Bowl Teams Get Chosen?
The Super Bowl is one of the most watched sporting events in the world, with only the UEFA Champions League final having more viewers than it in a normal sporting year. Though it has become more and more popular outside the United States of America, it is in its native country where it gains most […]
Which Bookies Own Dog Tracks & Racecourses?
There has always been a close link between dog tracks and bookmakers, not least of all because that’s where many of the people who founded the modern day bookies that we all know by name began their careers. In more recent times, the Bookmakers’ Afternoon Greyhound Services have been hugely important to the success and […]
Youngest Jockeys in Horse Racing
The world of horse racing is populated with older people, mainly because of the prevalence of the likes of owners and trainers in the media. It doesn’t help the sports older image that most of the successful jockeys are also advancing in years, such as Davy Russell being 38-years-old when he won the first of […]
Lottery Fraudsters: The Scammers Who Tried to Con Their Way to a Lotto Win
For most people, the idea of winning the lottery is a dream; millions of pounds entering your account, changing your life forever. Millions of people around the world buy lottery tickets on a regular basis, desperately hoping that one day it will be their numbers that come out of the machine and hand them a […]
Why Are Bingo Sites Leaving Virtue Fusion & Where Are They Going?
Bingo sites are common across the internet, with a theme to fit virtually anyone’s preferences. Whatever type of bingo you like to play and whenever you might wish to play, there’s going to be a site that will suit your needs. Whilst this is a given, what is not often considered is the network that […]
Who Were the Oldest Jockeys in Horse Racing (And How Old Were They?)
Horse racing is a sport that always feels as though it’s something of a young person’s game. After all, those involved are having to put themselves through incredible physical feats in order to make it through races each day. Whilst jockeys are traditionally small, being of short stature doesn’t automatically mean that you’re thin, light […]
Could We See the End of VIP Schemes & Loyalty Points in the UK?
The use of VIP schemes has long been one of the gambling industry’s go-to methods of enticing high-rollers. Loyalty Points, meanwhile, do the same sort of job but on a smaller scale, promising customers prizes for the number of points earned. Both methods are ones that have generated plenty of controversy over the years, especially […]
Open, Invitational, Masters, ProAm & Ryder Cup: What Do the Different Types of Golf Tournament Mean?
On the face of it, there are few sports that have as many confusing rules as golf. The sport itself is relatively simple, with players required to make it around the course in the fewest shots possible, hitting their ball with their clubs to propel it on its journey. When you start looking closer, however, […]
Full Tilt Poker Is Closing Down For Good
One of the internet’s most popular poker sites decided to close its doors on the 25th of February, 2021. The site effectively merged with PokerStars, with the owners saying that their desire to improve the software and customer experience at the parent site meant that Full Tilt Poker didn’t get the focus that they felt […]