The UK Poker Clubs Association (UKPCA) declared that the DCMS' treatment of poker clubs was totally irrational and announced that it was applying for a judicial review over the matter. Barry Martin, a spokesperson for UKPCA, said that the government was not listening to the industry, despite attempts to communicate in an 'open and transparent manner'.
"Venues not set up for poker, without trained staff, or proper facilities, where the main activity may often be gambling, will be able to play for unlimited stakes and prizes, but poker clubs will not – it is ridiculous," he said.
The association is arguing that the new laws will push poker players into 'gambling-focused casinos' and 'potentially hazardous environments' for the playing of a competitive game that poker is.
UKPCA also predicts that the law will also lead to a growth in unregulated 'underground' poker playing.
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
ATE Online - Casino
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Bingo Winner Wins Compensation
Quoted from http://www.ateonline.co.uk/60/59/63/articles/12008.php:
National bingo winner Karen Bryson has won £27,880 in compensation from her ex-partner after he broke a promise to give her a share of his house. Bryson claimed that Alex Bunce had offered her the property deal after she scooped a £103,247 national jackpot at her local bingo hall.
The pair then spent the jackpot in under 12 months, on 'exotic holidays, a sports car and paying off credit card debts'. The couple had been seeing each other for six months before the win.
Bryson, told the court they had met with a solicitor to change the title deeds to include her name.
She said: "It all sounded so simple - I give him half the money and I get half the house. But the transfer of the title deeds never happened. There were always excuses as to why it hadn't gone through.
"Once all of the money had been spent, Mr Bunce moved out and he forced me to pay rent."
Susan L – Record Bingo Gold winner!
Susan L – Record Bingo Gold winner!
It’s a record month at Jackpotjoy, for more than one game! Bingo Gold has just smashed its previous record Jackpot, making Sarah L £63,679 richer!
“Oh my god, I can’t believe it! I’m shaking. The kids have been jumping all over me. I said today was my last try, and thought that if I didn’t win with my ten cards, that would be it. It’s brilliant. I’m thrilled!”
Susan’s win comes just in time for her children’s birthdays and she’s now able to buy a present that would never have entered the imagination before the win. When we told her about the record she’d set, her excitement got even bigger!“
It’s the biggest Bingo Gold Jackpot ever? Wow! My husband’s on a flight on his way to a business trip, so he won’t be finding out! He can stay and play golf. My kids are so excited. They want to go to Florida and now they can! I can’t wait for the money to go into my account”To mark the great occasion, we’re treating Susan with a trip to London to see a show in the city’s West End. It’s something she’s never done before, and something she can barely wait for!“I’ve never been this lucky before. That you very much! I love shopping in London. It will be fantastic!”
Record Deal or No Deal Win
David E – Record Deal or No Deal winner!
The biggest ever Deal or No Deal Jackpot has just been won by David E. The lucky member scooped up an incredible £629,547, shattering the game’s previous record amount.
"It hasn’t sunk in yet. I didn’t believe it. I had to double check. It will sink in when the money’s in my hand".
Understandably, David was still in a state of shock, and so were the few family members that he shared the amazing news with.
"I have no ideas for the money yet. I told my parents and they thought I was joking. They thought it was only £629!"
Only a member of Jackpotjoy for a while, David has experienced at first hand, just how little it takes to win a lot.
"I play Deal or No Deal quite a lot. It’s great"
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