The Manchester United Soccer Team recently decided to kill their plans to build a Las Vegas style casino. The casino was expected to be located at Old Trafford.
I saw a funny story online in a few places but never linked it up. I decided to after seeing a post about it on Wicked Chops Poker the other day. 
William Hill, an online sports book, had to close down betting on who will be the next actor to portray James Bond. They stopped action because the betting was getting heavy on Daniel Craig to win. This guy used to date former supermodel Kate Moss.
Singapore recently launched a website for problem gamblers. The government is trying to address concerns over a possible rise in bankruptcies and gambling addiction. They‘re doing so to be pre-emptive. Two casinos will be opening up over there in a few years.
Slotland.com is doing a great deed. They‘re building a school for an African village in Malawi. Malawi is a former British colony located in southeast Africa. It’s one of the world’s poorest countries. Most of the locals live on less than a dollar a day. 
Steve Wynn has jumped into the product branding market with full force. The value of his name is pretty strong so he’s looking to maximize his profits with it. Wynn wants his name to be synonymous with quality products and luxury service. He’s hoping that people from all around the world will think so too.
There is going to be a Poker Industry Expo in Costa Rica this winter. It’s scheduled to be held on December 3rd - 4th at the San Jose Palacio Hotel. This poker expo is held annually and it is a business convention for the poker industry. 
The first ever televised Backgammon game occurred this month. The event was filmed in Monte Carlo back in July 2005 and it involved over 500 players from around the world. These players were competing for $100,000 and the title of World Champion.
Cantor Fitzgerald, an investment broker firm, has launched their own online casino. It’s called Cantor Casino. Their casino games will include roulette, blackjack, mini baccarat, video poker and slots. They will also have some Asian games like Pai Gow and Sic Bo.
The Sun, a U.K. newspaper recently launched their own online poker room. It’s called Sun Poker and they are throwing a free online tournament to celebrate their opening. Go to the Sun Online website for more details.
The World Series of Poker is heading south of the border this winter. Starting in February, Harrah’s will be holding satellites to the WSOP all throughout Latin America.
Wynn Resorts has promoted Andrew Pascal to President and Chief Operating Officer of Wynn Las Vegas. Andrew will now oversee daily operations of the Las Vegas resort.
Patrik Antonius won the 2005 Baden European Poker Tour Championship today. Patrik took down Gunnar Osterbrod in heads up play. Stop by and read Otis’ tourney reports on the Poker Stars Blog. Otis live blogged the entire event from Austria and did a great job.
A new member’s only poker club is set to open for business in early 2006. It will be located in Mayfair, which is in central London. The Fox Poker Club will be the name of this new club. 
Otis is back covering the European Poker Tour. Stop by and read his daily
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