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Purple Lounge, the world’s fastest growing luxury online poker room and casino is proud to announce the sponsorship of Sweden’s latest poker star, professional online and live tournament player Stefan Mattsson.

Purple Lounge, the leading poker and lifestyle site has confirmed a one-year partnership with 27 year-old Stefan Mattsson following his brilliant performance at the 38th World Series of Poker, finishing 22nd from a field of 6,358 in the $10,000 World Championship No Limit Texas Hold’em event.

Winning $333,490, this performance has been the highlight of Stefan’s career to date. Proving he’s not just a one hit wonder, Stefan’s WSOP 2007 success follows a 4th placing at the Bellagio Cup III, which saw him walk away with $12,305 and an earlier WSOP placing which saw Stefan walk away with $ 123,699 in 2006. Stefan’s impressive form has not gone unnoticed and he has secured a reputation as ‘one to watch’ in the world of poker.

“We’re extremely proud and excited to welcome Stefan to the Purple Lounge team. Stefan is evidently talented and his skills at the poker table are incredibly impressive. We’re thrilled to be working with him and we look forward to seeing what we can achieve together over the next year,” said Chris Gorman, Chairman of Purple Lounge Limited.

“Stefan is a driven young man with a very bright future if he continues to build on his success at the same rate we’ve seen so far. We’d like to congratulate Stefan on his recent WSOP 22nd placing and look forward to celebrating many more successes moving forward.”

Stefan’s original game of choice was Blackjack, even working as a Blackjack dealer for a while. However, once he discovered poker there was no looking back. Stefan left his degree in Civil Engineering and embarked on a career as a professional poker player around three and a half years ago. Since then, his determination and resilience have brought him a wealth of opportunities as well as wins, proving him to be an exciting force within the world of poker.

“I’m delighted to be working with Purple Lounge, and I’m looking forward to building a great relationship with my new team. My WSOP result this year was simply mind-blowing and I’m confident I can achieve some more great results for Purple Lounge over the next year.”

The sponsorship will see Stefan representing Purple Lounge as a brand ambassador on the international poker circuit at world-class tournaments as well as at a whole range of branded events including, conferences, exhibitions, parties and tours.

The partnership is timely for both sides, both having recently experienced large scale success in a short period of time, and on the verge of making a big impact in the industry. Stefan will play an integral part in Purple Lounge’s marketing plans moving forward and the partnership will no doubt bring a substantial boost to both his profile and that of Purple Lounge.

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888.com, the Worlds No.1 online casino, has announced that October 10th will be its first charity day, in which casino, poker and bingo players can join 888.com in donating to two charity organisations.

As part of 888.com’s 10th birthday celebrations and its continuing focus on responsible gaming activities, the gaming giant has pledged to contribute $100,000 to charity and to allow players to join the donation by contributing a percentage of their playing money. 888.com’s employees will also be participating in special activities to raise awareness of its charity partners.

Players can choose to donate to Earth Action (http://earthaction.org/) and World For World (http://www.worldforworld.org/) at 888.com, which will be encouraging players to help make a difference and make a contribution.

Players can choose which charity organisation they wish to donate to or, if they have no preference, split the donation between the two. Both charities are dedicated to environmental conservation and human rights.

To contribute, 888.com members should play their favourite games at 888.com on October 10th, whether they be casino games, bingo or poker at 888.com’s poker room, Pacific Poker. Alternatively, players can make a separate donation directly at the charities websites.

888.com is committed to providing a fair and responsible gaming environment. It has taken steps to assure compliance with responsible gaming practices and codes of practices, as well as following responsible privacy and consent practices.

888.com’s Marketing Director, Matt Robinson, said “This is the first time we have run a Global charity day and we’re delighted we can raise money for such important causes. It’s a great opportunity for all of our players to work with us in contributing to important global issues — simply by playing and enjoying our games.”

For further information, please contact Gill Carter at +00-350-49800 or newscom @ 888.com

About 888.com:
888.com is the World’s No.1 online casino. It has millions of members worldwide who enjoy its casino, bingo and poker room’s and receive an online gaming experience like no other.

Founded in 1997 – 888.com this year celebrates its 10th anniversary – by pioneers of the online gaming industry, 888.com has developed a strong brand grown by cutting-edge marketing through offline sponsorships, poker events, online collaborations and continual upgrading of its flagship online products; 888.com Casino, Bingo and Poker.

888.com’s goal is to provide quality entertainment to people who enjoy gambling, by giving them the opportunity to do so in a safe, fun, fair, regulated and secure environment. Its clients are its assets and it continually makes every effort to establish customer satisfaction by building relationships via service, honesty, advice and trust – with every member!

888.com operates under a license granted by the Government of Gibraltar for the purposes of operating an online casino and poker room. 888.com has adopted the code of conduct of the Interactive Gaming Council (IGC), of which it is a member.

888.com is operated by Cassava Enterprises (Gibraltar) Ltd. A registered company incorporated and located in Gibraltar (company registration number 83961). The company has other offices around the world and employs over 750 employees. 888.com can be used in 11 different languages in 176 countries worldwide.

A leading force in the gaming industry since 1997, 888.com continually strives to be the No.1 site. It was a founding member if eCOGRA, an independent standards authority for the industry committed to protecting online players around the world. It continually donates to UK and global charities and is working even harder on its CSR messages as well as promoting eCOGRA and providing an international framework of best operational and player practice requirements enforced through inspections, reviews and continuous monitoring by global audit companies.

888.com recently announced its first acquisition; the bingo business and assets from Globalcom Limited. Bingo games can now be found at 888.com as can other new offerings including Backgammon.

Further to the new site offerings and following significant technological investment, 888.com has recently embarked in to new on-land ventures; partnering with key brands to deliver specific propositions. Its first partnership, announced late 2006, is an innovative cooperation with Rileys snooker and pool clubs for which 888.com uses its online poker capabilities to power www.rileyspoker.com. 888.com has also seen the launch of mobile, in-flight, and in-hotel casino where customers can access their favourite games, not only from their computers but from mobile phones and televisions too.

Over the last 3 years, 888.com has been named Best Online Casino twice running and Best Online Operator of the Year at the eGaming Awards as well as being voted Best Online Casino at the Inside Edge Awards and most recently, being named Best Online Casino at the UK Gambling Awards.

Offline activity sits side by side the online business, complimenting 888.com’s position as the leading authority in gaming entertainment. 888.com is the main sponsor of Sevilla FC and the title sponsor of the 888.com World Snooker Championship held at The Crucible in Sheffield. 888.com also has individual associations with top snooker talents in the world; Ronnie O’Sullivan and 888.com World Champion John Higgins.

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Texas Hold’em Poker fans have even more reason to be fanatic after learning that 343 online poker players will share in UltimateBet’s first Bad Beat Jackpot.

The $112,885.50 jackpot popped on September 26th at 9:09pm ET when PeterGunzzz lost with four jacks to shaggy82′s straight flush in a hand of Texas Hold’em Poker.

The loser of the hand earned $36,678.03 for his loss, the hand winner left the hand $18,339.01 richer, four players seated at the table where the bad beat occurred each earned $1,000, and 337 other online poker players who were seated at $.25-$.50 Bad Beat Jackpot tables shared in over $18,000.

When a poker player loses a hand with four 8s or anything better, 65% of the jackpot is divided among Bad Beat Jackpot poker players (25% remains in the pot for the next jackpot and 10% is dedicated towards administrative fees). But unlike similar offerings at other online poker sites, Texas Hold’em poker players don’t have to be sitting at the table where the bad beat occurred to share in the prize money.

All players seated at a Bad Beat Jackpot table featuring the same limit and game type as where the bad beat occurred will walk away from their table with cash. In the case of UltimateBet’s first Bad Beat Jackpot hit, all $.25-$.50 No Limit Hold’em Bad Beat Jackpot tables proved to be extra lucrative.

Bad Beat Jackpot is just like traditional Texas Hold’em Poker with an added jackpot component. In addition to rake, $0.50 is collected from qualifying hands and placed into a constantly growing pot until someone hits the jackpot. UltimateBet’s Bad Beat Jackpot poker tables are categorized in red text in the game lobby. Full details on UltimateBet’s new Bad Beat Jackpot game can be found at Ultimatebet website.

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Absolute Poker today reaffirmed its commitment to the US market by announcing that it intends to further enhance the online poker experience for US players.

“There’s never been a more exciting time for US players at Absolute Poker,” stated David Clainer, Senior Vice President for Absolute Poker. “Bad Beat Jackpot and the Absolute Dream Package continue to attract Texas Hold’em fans in droves and our players can look forward to some exciting, new initiatives launching in the coming weeks.”

The popular online poker website is offering all US-based first time depositors a lucrative 100% Deposit Bonus up to $500. Full details on the limited-time bonus are available at Absolute Poker website.

Absolute Poker and the Absolute Poker website are solely owned and operated by Tokwiro Enterprises ENRG, Route 138, Kahnawake, Quebec J0L 1B0. Tokwiro Enterprises ENRG is owned by a Mohawk of Kahnawake and is operated from the sovereign nation of the Mohawks of Kahnawake, located near Montreal Quebec. The Mohawks of Kahnawake have an aboriginal right to conduct online gaming that is recognized and protected by the Canadian Constitution.

Absolute Poker is licensed by the Kahnawake Gaming Commission that enforces regulations designed to ensure, amongst other goals, that: (1) only suitable persons/entities operate within Kahnawake; (2) all games offered are fair to the player; and (3) all winners are paid.

About Absolute Poker
Team Absolute is dedicated to providing players from around the world with the best online poker game experience that is second to none. Players worldwide can access Absolute Poker online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from any PC or Mac and experience the best multi-player game online poker has to offer. Absolute Poker is committed to remaining the most trusted and best online poker experience, created by poker players for poker players.

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JackpotJoy Casino has moved its servers and operations from Curacao to Malta in the last week of August.
Malta is a member state of the EEA (European Economic Area), which makes Jackpotjoy fully compliant with the new UK laws from 1 September, the effect of which is that only companies regulated in the EEA or so called “white listed” jurisdictions may operate fully in the United Kingdom. Gaming operators must then be licensed in the EU or in a territory on the UK “white list”: Isle of Man, Alderney and Gibraltar.
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Bodog is encountering DNS issues related to several of its websites and is directing customers to an alternate site (www.newbodog.com) with little or no interruption to service.

“We are having difficulties related to our DNS registration but in little more than 12 hours, nearly all aspects of the website have been updated to reflect the environment our clients are accustomed to,” says Bodog founder Calvin Ayre. “We are working to resolve any of the minor remaining glitches on the alternate site, but other than that it is business as usual.”
According to Ayre, the problems result from a dispute over the ownership of the Bodog.com domain name.
“We are fighting this dispute and are confident that we will win,” says Ayre. “I sincerely apologize to any customers affected by our interruption and will continue to provide updates as they become available.”

About Bodog.com
Bodog.com , with its head office located in Antigua, is licensed in the United Kingdom, Antigua and Kahnawake, Canada. Bodog.com Entertainment Founder Calvin Ayre, recognized as a world authority on branding in digital entertainment, was featured on the cover of Forbes magazine’s best-selling 2006 “Billionaires” issue. Bodog.com offers a host of entertainment services, including: online gaming (www.NewBodog.com), which includes Poker, Casino and a host of other gaming products; an international record label (BodogMusic.com); a million-dollar band search competition (BodogBattle.com); a publishing division (with an online magazine, BodogNation.com, and blog, BodogBeat.com); and an international television division (Bodog.TV), which produces reality series, such as Bodog Fight (BodogFight.com) and Calvin Ayre Wild Card Poker (Bodog.TV). For more information, contact Media Relations at pr@newbodog.com. BODOG is a registered trademark of Bodog.com Entertainment Group.
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They’re developing in fast-growing markets far and wide. Now, many of Eastern European players will get 888 Casino in their language. This month, we’ll see our latest landing pages for players in Eastern Europe in Polish, Hungarian, Russian, Bulgarian and Romanian.

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Congratulations to the latest Jackpot Winner, Yuki A., who won $37,939 playing Royal Diamonds video poker at 888 Casino!
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Since Bingo Gold was re-launched a while back, people have loved it more than ever! It’s made huge Jackpot winners out of many members and continues to be one of Jackpotjoy’s most popular games!

Jannete B is one of the more recent Bingo Gold winners, landing two Jackpots in the space of 48 hours! First she won a 3,005 Pound Jackpot, and then 7,700 Pounds!

“When I first won, it was in the early morning and when I told my husband he said I was dreaming! I could not believe my luck when I went on to win again so soon.”

To start spreading the good new Jannete went on to tell the rest of her family. She also began making exciting plans about what to spend the cash on!

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