The Las Vegas poker sector was left wondering at the choice of identical timeframes this week when super gambling giants The Venetian and Wynns competitively announced new poker tournaments scheduled for later this (February) month.

Top online gambling software developer and turnkey provider Cryptologic has released strong 2006 results showcasing eight new customer sites, 40 new games, new acquisitions and some impressive Asian expansion moves.

A new study suggests that screening smokers and former smokers for lung cancer doesn't save lives or prevent advanced disease and may lead to unneeded and harmful treatment.

A recent player survey at Slotland.com shows that online slot machine players may have regional preferences, but they also have universal favourites. While some games are more popular in America and others in Europe or Asia or Australia, one in particular is a favourite with players around the world. �Lucky Stars� is Slotland.com�s most popular mobile game with customers everywhere.

LONDON, England – As reported by Reuters: "Austrian Internet bookmaker bwin (BWIN) made a first move in the long-awaited consolidation of European betting operators, unveiling on Wednesday takeover talks with British rival Sportingbet (SBT.L).

Sony has announced that the first 500,000 people to register their PlayStation 3 on the PlayStation Network after the console's European launch will receive a free copy of James Bond film Casino Royale on

Imperial Palace, that little Harrah's armpit that we all know and love, has their regular Ace in the Hole blackjack tournament April 6-8 with $35,000 in cash prizes and a $15,000 first place.

Las Vegas-based slot manufacturer Konami Gaming had 87 selected slot machines removed from the floor of Ontario casinos after a bug was found that occasionally flashed jackpot wins across the reel symbols.

Colony Capital, Frank Fertitta, and Lorenzo Fertitta have made an $5.4 billion takeover bid for Station Casinos, which accepted today.