
Skill Games News - Archive 2010-01
Mahjong Logic to work with Mahjong ClubMahjong Logic recently announced they have a new customer, the Mahjong Club. Mahjong Logic is a software developer of the game mahjong and they create real money player to player mahjong products. This deal will see Mahjong Logic continue to advance in the international market. (27/01)
International Snooker Championship to be hosted by Jeddah
The first International Snooker Championship will be held on March 1st through the 7th and will be hosted by Jeddah. Over fifteen countries are expected to participate in the event as it takes place at the Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium. (26/01)
Jason Totten Wins Lucasi Billiards Event
The Lucasi Hybrid All-American Tour stopped at Miller Time Billiards in Davenport, IA on January 16th to host a $500 added event. the stop saw twenty eight players competing in a double-elimination 8-ball format tournament on 7 foot bar boxes. (26/01)
The Venetian Macao to Host World Series of Mahjong
The Venetian Macao-Resort Hotel will be hosting the World Series of Mahjong on August 19th through the 22nd. The World Series of Mahjong is the largest mahjong tournament in the world when it comes to prize money and player participation and players are already getting ready to participate in this year’s event. (25/01)
RummyRoyal Launches Turkish Rummy
RummyRoyal has become very popular since they first launched online just a few years ago. The software of the site is based on multi-player game types and players are able to compete against other players from all over the world. The site recently announced they have launched a new game for their players. (22/01)
Jadestone Networks to be Exclusive WSOB Championship qualifying network
Jadestone Networks is the owner of the multiplayer gaming networks GamArena and DiceArena. Jadestone is also the operator of the networks and they recently announced they are the exclusive qualifier network for the World Series of Backgammon. (22/01)
Real Money Play Launched at Online Mahjong Gaming Site
Mahjong Logic has now announced the launch of their online real money version of their classic mahjong game. Mahjong Logic is a leading developer of mahjong software so fans of the game have been highly anticipating the real money version. (21/01)
World Pool Masters Expands for 2010
Matchroom Sport recently announced that details for the 2010 PartyPoker World Pool Masters. The tournament is set to take place in May from the 12th to the 16th at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. This year the invitational event has seen some major changes that should make the tournament even more popular. (19/01)
World Mahjong Tour Facebook Game Purchased by Mahjong Club
World Mahjong tour is a popular Facebook game and it was recently purchased by Mahjong Club. The game is played by thousands of players each day and the application allows players to play the game while they are on the social networking site. (18/01)
Shaun Murphy Knocks Stephen Hendry out of Wembley Masters Snooker
Shaun Murphy faced Stephen Hendry in the Wembley Masters Snooker recently for Hendry’s first round and he was beaten by Murphy 6-4. Hendry is a seven time world champion is disappointing to be knocked out by world ranked number three Murphy. (14/01)
Live Streaming available for 22nd Annual Music City 9-Ball Open
JOB Billiards Club in Madison, Tennessee will be hosting the 22nd Annual Music City 9-Ball Open which began yesterday and will continue until the 17th. PoolActionTV will be streaming the Open live for fans to view. The live streaming will begin tonight during the open division player auction. (14/01)
RM Royal Media and Microgame S.p.A. join forces
Online Rummy software provider RM Royal Media Ltd., recently announced they are going to be working with Microgame S.p.A, which is a service provider for online public games in Italy. Royal Media will be integrating Rummy games into the People’s Network. (13/01)
Sparky Ferrell wins White Diamond Billiards Winter Extravaganza
The White Diamond Billiards Winter Extravaganza took place this past weekend at White Diamond Billiards in Lafayette, LA. The tournament drew a large field of players at 128 and it was Sparky Ferrell who managed to outlast the field and take the first place win. (12/01)
Doubles Pair Tayyab and Urfi make Snooker Final
Tayyab and Urfi are working together on as a doubles pair in the Tenth Pool Palace Snooker Tournament and the duo has now made the finals. The pair beat Faiz and Satish in a three frame victory to make it to the finals where they will be joined by Taran and Sameer. (12/01)
2010 Season of Great Southern Billiard Tour Begins This Weekend
January 9th 2010 is the beginning of the 2010 season of the Great Southern Billiard Tour. The POOL Room Sports Bar in Duluth, Georgia will be hosting the first stop on the tour. The Tour has continued to grow in size and has become quite popular over the past few years. (08/01)
Rummy Royal offers prizes for 100,000,000 round of rummy
Rummy Royal is reaching their one hundred millionth round of rummy and to celebrate they are offering players a chance to win prizes. The online rummy site is offering players a chance to spot the table and then play it to win prizes. (07/01)
Isle of Man gives Online gambling license to Mahjong Logic
Mahjong Logic is a leading mahjong software developer and the company just announced they have obtained an online gambling license for the Isle of Man. Mahjong Logic must satisfy the jurisdiction’s licensing requirements and comply with gaming standards and player protection rules to be able to gain a license, all of which was done after filing an application. (06/01)
O’Sullivan experimenting with a new cue
Preparing to defend his Master title, Ronnie O’Sullivan is testing out a new odd looking cue. The new cue is purple and was given to Ronnie from one of his sponsors. Ronnie has been using the new cue as he gets ready to compete in the Masters this weekend. (05/01)
WPA Announces World Team Championships 2010
The World Teams Championship 2010 has been announced by the World Pool-Billiards Association. The WPA has stated the Championship will begin on January 30th and continue to February 7th. The first World Teams Championship event will be taking place in Hanover, Germany. (05/01)
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