2008 Telegraph and Argus Snooker Classic Set for February

According to the Telegraph and Argus website a date has been set for their 2008 Telegraph & Argus Snooker Classic. It will take place on February 23rd at the Richard Dunn Sports Centre and John Parrott and Mark Williams will be competing against one another. According to the site, tickets are selling fast and the event has been widely publicized. (28/12)

World Snooker Academy has New Members

Recently eight players joined the World Snooker Academy. James Wattana, a legend snooker player from Thailand, has joined the Academy. He is a three-times ranking event champion and the former world number three in snooker. He has become a regular resident at the Academy. (26/12)

Customizable Mahjong Solitaire Now Available on Kickplay Website

Earlier this month the web-based game company, Kickplay, released their version of Mahjong Solitaire. The games are available for free on the website and can be customized to meet player’s preferences. (21/12)

World Mahjong Tour, Inc. Gets Funding

A gaming company, World Mahjong Tour, Inc. (WMT), which is focused in the Asia market announced that it has secured funding from the owner of the Hollywood Park Casino and Crystal Park Casino based in Los Angeles, California, Leo Chu. (19/12)

GigaMedia Limited Announced Partnership with XL Games

GigaMedia Limited has announced their partnership with XL Games in which a development is in the works for a new MMO (Massively Multi-player Online game site). (18/12)

New Online Rummy Site Now Debuted

RummyRoyal has debuted as the first online multiplayer rummy site as announced by RM Royal Media Ltd of Cyprus. (17/12)

Ronnie "The Rocket” O’Sullivan Back to Number One

Ronnie "The Rocket” O’Sullivan has just been crowned world number one but freely admits he only has a little time left in the sport. (17/12)

World Snooker Championship Video Game Released For Nintendo DS

(12/12)

Backgammon Masters Now Accepting Multi-Currency Deposits

Online gaming portal Backgammon Masters has announced the introduction of several new features lately, the most recent being the addition of multi-currency deposits and withdraws. (06/12)

Damian Plesec Wins 19th City of Venice International Backgammon Tournament

(04/12)

World Mahjong Tour To Receive Funding

The World Mahjong Tour will be relying heavily on the rising gaming market in Asia, and more notably in regions like Macau and other Chinese areas of interest. Established in 1999, the Macau region of China increased their gambling receipts by an astounding 22% in 2006, actually eclipsing gaming powerhouse Las Vegas in that department. The WMT is going to air its first broadcasts in early 2008, with its 6 initial tour spots to be held in places such as Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Macau. (02/12)

Popular Gin Rummy Site Debuts Multiplayer Option

Gin Rummy is now available for real live cash betting at RummyRoyal (01/12)

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