Daily updated Skill Games news section with the latest stories in the world of online and offline skill gaming.

Jadestone Inks another Skill Games Deal

Jadestone Networks operates the Arena multiplayer gaming network which includes skill gaming. The company recently announced they have signed a deal with Bwin’s Italian subsidiary Gioco Digitale. The new deal will see Jadestone getting the player liquidity from Gioco and local expertise to help them in the Italian market. (19/03)

Large Group of people arrested for illegal mahjong gambling

Thirty four people were indicted Wednesday morning for illegal gambling on Taipei’s Hankou Street. The police arrested the gamblers at a rented mahjong venue and took a total of NT$111,320 which was NT$76,320 in gambling money and NT$35,000 in profit. (19/03)

Gerda Hofstatter Wins WPBA San Diego Classic

The WPBA San Diego Classic took place at the Veijas Casino in Alpine, California on March 10th to the 14th and the tournament had sixty four players competing. The event was a huge success and it was Gerda Hofstatter who earned the first place win after defeating Shu-Han Chang of Chinese Taipei in the finals. (17/03)

PSP Minis Getting Mahjong Solitaire

The PSP Minis is very popular and game developers are constantly looking for new games to add to the console’s option. It has now been announced that the console will be offering an affordable version of mahjong solitaire for the PSP Minis. (17/03)

Snooker Pro Wins Third Ranking Tournament this season

Snooker player Duncan Bezzina has won his third ranking tournament this season on March 12th. The snooker player won the event which was held at the Jesmond Sporting Club by the Malta Billiards & Snooker association. (16/03)

Trivia Technology Launches new version of Backgammon Premium

Since the release of the iPhone and iPod touch, many software companies have created application upon application of many casino games. This allows the mobile device owners to play their favorite casino and other games while on the go. Owners will find an application for just about anything including casino games. (15/03)

Women’s PBA gets new sponsors and affiliates

Cuetec Cues is the latest sponsor to join the Women’s Professional Billiard Association. Cuetec will be the Official Cue of the 2010 Classic Tour. Cuetec Cues has been a long running sponsor of the WPBA Classic Tour. (12/03)

Tough matchups for competitors in the World Snooker Championship

The first round of the World Snooker Championship will be very tough for the competition. The players are pitted against formidable opponents and the Championship is set to be very exciting. The event is going to start on April 17th at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. (12/03)

World Backgammon Champion Tim Holland Passes Away

A world backgammon champion who was one of the best competitors in the world has passed away. Tim Holland passed away this past Wednesday at his home in West Palm Beach. Holland was seventy nine years old. (12/03)

Man in jail over mahjong game found dead

Zhou Lingguang was taken into custody last summer for playing mahjong, which can sometimes be considered an illegal activity in South China. The man was sentenced to one year in jail but was found dead this past Monday. (11/03)

Play65 Announces Backgammon Television Channel

Play65, a top online backgammon provider, has just announced the launch of their first backgammon channel. Mars is the name of the channel and television viewers can take part in one on one backgammon games by using the Play65 software and their remote control. (10/03)

William Hill Previews Skill Games

William Hill is a known online gaming brand as they have a sportsbook, casino, poker and other gambling offerings. William Hill offers players a large selection of gambling offerings and one of the gaming categories is skill gaming. (10/03)

Geoffrey Bauer Wins Tri-State Billiards Competition

On March 6th the Tri-State Billiards Tour stopped in New York City, New York at Eastside Billiards to host a $500 added B-D event. the tournament saw several competitors participating but it was Geoffrey Bauer who took home the first place win. (09/03)

National 6-Red Snooker Tournament In Full Swing

The first event National 6-Red Snooker Championship 2010 in full swing as it has started in Bangalore. Top snooker players Pankaj Advani and Alok Kumar are competing for top honors during the event. the tournament series will last nine days and qualifying rounds are currently underway. (09/03)

After Forty Years Friends Continue Mahjong Game

Mahjong has been known to run in marathon sessions but for five friends the game has been a staple in their life for forty years. The five women have played the game of mahjong and kibitz for more than forty years. (05/03)

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