Readers er punters, the Australian federal election has been called by Prime Minister Julie Gillard, affectionately labeled 'Jungle Girl' by Media Man. To square things up the challenger for the title belt er Prime Ministership is Tony "The Bruiser" Abbott. Political betting tips, odds, background and more. Media Man and Gambling911 take you ringside for round one as the campaigning officially begins...
Punters, donkey's, politicians, my fellow citizens, the Australian political election is on.
Media Man and Gambling911 have learned that the Gillard VS Abbott showdown is 21st August. Mark it down and get ready to put money down if you're that way inclined.
Our friends at Centrebet are widely regarded as the the leading Australian bookie for political bets, and later in our bulletin we have a betting guide for your enjoyment an perhaps use. Got to love the Centrebet crew.
Centrebet head analyst Neil Evans had last week advised August 28 was the election date. Wrong Neil... you weren't trying to lead us astray were you mate?
Gillard is the shortest-price Prime Minister since Harold Holt led the Liberal Party to Australia's biggest federal victory way back in 1966.
Evans tipped us off that a prominent Australian lawyer had waged $60,000 for Labor to win at $1.22.
Centrebet has the ALP at $A1.22 favourite to win, the Age reports, compared to $A4.10 on offer for Tony Abbott's opposition.
A new Centrebet client yesterday put $20,000 on the Coalition at $4.10, although so much money has flowed for Labor since Ms Gillard's ascension that it did not bring in the ALP's starting price.
The single largest punt of $100,000 was made on Ms Gillard by a Perth punter last week.
Punters reckon the Greens' Adam Bandt is a good chance to take the Labor-held seat of Melbourne, where Finance Minister Lindsay Tanner is retiring.
Press Conference News...
Prime Minister Gillard arrived at Government House at 10.40am today to get the go ahead from the Governor-General, Quentin Bryce, to dissolve the Parliament.
She then held a press conference and said "I seek a mandate from the Australian people to move Australia forward. This election presents Australians with a very clear choice...whether we move Australia forward or go back. Moving forward with confidence also requires a strong set of convictions and a clear set of values. And over the last few weeks I have had the opportunity to share those values with the nation. I believe in hard work. I believe in the benefits and dignity of work. I believe in what comes as an individual when you do your best and you earn your keep. So in this, the forthcoming election campaign, I'll be asking the Australian people for their trust. "I'll be asking Australians for their trust so that we can move forward together".
The challenger, Tony "The Bruiser" Abbott had this to say...
"If there was one policy on which the coalition lost the last election, it was workplace relations. On workplace relations policy, the coalition trashed its own brand and has to re-establish trust. Trust will only be restored by demonstrating, over time, that the coalition again has the steady hands in which people's job security and pay and conditions can once more safely rest. Work Choices is dead. I've said that before. Today I've not just buried the body but cremated it too."
The Bruiser Jogs Into The Hilton Hotel Ballroom To Standing Ovation...
The challenger jogged into the Hilton Hotel ballroom to an impressive standing ovation and delivered a speech which was a mighty pre-election attack on the government.
"We are ready to govern" said the prizefighter.
Abbot noted that past 3 weeks were "chaotic" for the federal Labor government, since factional warlords "executed" Mr Rudd.
"There's been the mining tax fix based on a succession of lies, there's been the boatpeople fix that got lost somewhere in the Timor Sea and there's been the economic credibility fix that was hijacked by Kevin Rudd courtesy of questions from Laurie Oakes at the press club" he proclaimed.
The coalition requires a swing of 2.4% in order to get back into government, and note its just one term after Mr Rudd led Labor to an emphatic victory over John Howard's 11 years plus government.
The coalition will have to take 12 seats off the government and hold 5 seats, now notionally Labor, to govern in its own right.
Introducing Mr Abbott, Nationals leader Warren Truss told the audience that Ms Gillard could not be trusted.
"Kevin Rudd could not trust her word - why should we?".
Australian Federal Election Betting: A Guide...
The Australian Federal Parliament is bicameral, as it has two chambers: the House of Representatives (Lower House) and the Senate (Upper House). Members of each house are determined by a compulsory secret ballot of all Australians from across six states and two territories. These votes are then tallied using a preferential system (see below).
A system of Cabinet or "responsible" government based on the British Westminster tradition is practised. The party or coalition of parties commanding a majority in the House of Representatives becomes the government and provides the ministers (including the Prime Minister), all of whom must be members of the Parliament. Elections for the House of Representatives are held at least every three years.
The Constitution requires membership of the Australian House of Representatives to be, as nearly as practicable, twice that of the Senate. The House has 150 members: 50 from New South Wales; 37 from Victoria; 27 from Queensland; 12 from South Australia; 15 from Western Australia; five from Tasmania; two from the Australian Capital Territory; and two from the Northern Territory.
A Government need not command a majority in the Senate which has an equal number of members (12) from each State. The Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory were not represented in the Federal Parliament until 1975 when they each gained two Senators.
Normally, Senators serve a six-year term with half the Senate retiring every three years. Senators elected to represent the Territories, however, serve a maximum of three years and their terms coincide with those of the members of the House of Representatives. In Senate elections, the people of each State and Territory vote as single electorates.
Australian Federal Election Betting - Preferential Voting
The essence of preferential voting is that voters number candidates on the ballot paper in a rank order of choice. You put the number 1 next to your first choice candidate, 2 next to your second choice, and so on. If your first choice candidate is not elected and no candidate receives half of the vote, your vote may be re-examined for its next preference. The point of the system is to elect the most preferred candidate, to choose the candidate that can build an absolute majority of support in the electorate rather than the simple majority required for first past the post voting.
Australian Federal Election Betting - Bet Types
Centrebet offer Australian Federal Election odds as to the winner of the overall election (Coalition or Labor) as well as betting odds for individual seats of parliament.
Centrebet does not accept bets on when an election will be held, as obviously there would be a group of people within the Gillard Government who would have already decided.
Centrebet does accept bets on the election outcome; eg - Abbott (Liberal coalition) or Gillard (Labor). All up, just under $1.9 million was bet on the 2004 Australian federal election. *Public thank you to Centrebet for the detailed run down on political betting.
Stay tuned for more updates.
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The Late Mail...
Western Australian businessman and gorilla marketer, Kym Illman, a Media Man friend and associate, has ambushed the election... kind of... Illman, the "evil genius" has devised and now launched a clever online website where you can nominated yourself and your friends to run in the election. Check it out
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Wrap Up...
Gillard or Abbott? Tell us in the forum. Readers, here's the standard joke for political campaigns the world over... "How do you know when a politician is lying? When their lips are moving! No offence Julia and Tony... we didn't make the joke up, we're just repeating it for the loyal international audience, probably more familiar with "I did not have sexual relations with that women" and 'Casino Jack'.
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Friday, July 16, 2010
Australian And New Zealand Casino And Gambling News, by Greg Tingle - 16th July 2010
Australia is the source of an interesting mix of news this week. Aussie casino wars, casino tycoons big boys toys, casinos buying into other investments, Aussie poker Twit - ers, rumors and more. Media Man and Gambling911 with your Aussie wrap up...
Australians All Out Of World Series Of Poker...
Aussie cricket legend, Shane Warne aka "The Spin King", Jeff Fenech "The Marrickville Mauler" and Joe Hachem "The Poker Star" are all out of this years WSOP. Insiders advised to see at least a few of them at the Crown Casino Aussie Millions Poker Champion in Melbourne this January. Aussie Millions is Australia's richest poker tournament.
Aussie Joe Hachem Returns To The Age, WSOP Dreams Smashed...
Hachem's WSOP 2010 bid is history but we understand Fairfax Media's The Age is more than happy to have Hachem back to writing duties at the paper. Joe, idea for you... how would you feel about endorsing a casino rooms also, like Mike Sexton at World Poker Tour does... with WTP Casino? Maybe it would be 'The Age Casino'... just kidding, I think, but stranger things have happened.
Lasseters Wharf Casino Buys Restaurant - New Zealand...
Queenstown’s Lasseters casino has purchased one of the resort’s premier restaurants.
Boardwalk Seafood Restaurant heads Adele and Grant Jackson confirm they’ve sold the business to neighbour, Lasseters Wharf Casino. The deal is understood to have been competed in the past 48 hours. Jackson understands the casino plans to reopen the Steamer Wharf eatery and a walkway linking to the casino next month. Boardwalk’s chef Grant took part-ownership of the establishment with his wife a decade ago, and full ownership three years ago. Grant says the deal has been in the offing for 11 months, pending New Zealand Gambling Commission approval. Restaurant numbers have "exploded" in Queenstown during his time at Boardwalk, Grant advised. "A big night used to be 160 to 170 diners – now if we have 100 it’s a bloody good night." The Jacksons have no fixed future plans but intend "looking at every option" once they return from an overseas holiday. More casino deals perhaps? New Zealanders remain on many of the world's top 10 casino and gaming lists, with their passion for a punt up there with Aussies.
Aussie Elle MacPherson Eyes Richard Branson; Plays Backgammon...
'The Body' from down under remains a bit of fixture around the Australian and international casino and gaming landscape. With her adventure with James Packer UK lad Damian Aspinall apparently history, Elle has recently championed Bondi Beach loving Richard Branson, his book and business. Elle, was it Branson's Virgin Casino or Virgin Gaming, or both? Elle enjoys playing backgammon, so maybe an online casino endorsement could be in the works? One little problem, Australia's can't play at Virgin Casino, not yet anyway, so we will leave it to the powers that be.
James Packer and $50M Yacht Spotted On Gold Coast?...
Packer's yacht has been sighted on the Gold Coast, but where's James hiding?
The 50-metre Italian built Mangusta Leopold 165 has the region buzzing and eyeballs googling for the casino and lifestyle billionaire tycoon James Packer. No sign of wife Erica at this stage either. Marina Mirage management is not disclosing if Mr Packer was on board. The close by exclusive Palazzo Versace, a former Media Man hangout, is a logical "hiding place" for Packer, but staffers say no one by the name of "James Packer" name had checked in. Maybe "John Smith" and "Jane Doe" did? Gold Coast is the home of Tabcorp's Jupiters Hotel and Casino. We don't suspect the Packer clan will be paying them a visit, but stranger things have happened. As they say, keep you friends close and your enemies closer. Rumours still persist of Packer to by Tabcorp part of fully, but that's not forecast until circa 2012. No rush James, enjoys your digs, be it sea, land or both.
Mildura Jewel Casino And Media Wars...
The battle for your mind (as Alex Jones puts it) is still on as the Mildura pro and anti casino mobs stick to their guns. A Media Man birdie says that there's more chance of the casino going ahead than not. The anti casino troupe are moving forward on their website "dedicated" to the proposed casino. The working title to the website is 'Sunraysia Against Casinos'.
The pro casino mob have a friend or supporter of sorts in Michael Bailey, Marketing Manager for Launceston’s Country Club Tasmania. He says his city has reaped many benefits, with millions of dollars poured back into the community, since the country club’s boutique casino was established.
Bailey, a former executive with the mainland’s WIN TV network, advised there would always be a minority who would voice opposition, but usually these were people who were not aware of the long-term benefits that multi-million dollar projects brought to a community. Some may also be 'God Squad' or 'Bible Bashers' who just hate casinos with a passion... you know Hellfire and Brimstone stuff. He also tipped there would also be a few "stirrers" with no connection to the region who would jump on the anti-casino bandwagon and voice an opinion. "I’ve heard it all before," he said. "They said the same about Wrest Point… Crown Casino… here in Launceston… the fact that legal gaming venues would draw a gangster element, street crime will rise… all the usual arguments. The fact is that the Australian casino industry is so tightly regulated there is very little margin for criminals to take advantage. There are very few negatives with this sort of development.".
Victorian Premier John Brumby has gone on re Mildura Jewel Casino "If there was clear community support and if there was clear bipartisan support. I have always said personally that I think it is the sort of thing that would attract jobs and investment to the area. So I think it will be good to have the community debate. We will see how people think about this issue in Mildura."
Aussie Casino King, James Packer, head of Crown Limited is quite on the Mildura proposal, but insiders understand he doesn't see it as a threat, but perhaps more of an opportunity and perhaps as more positive buzz for the Australian and Asia Pacific casino industry. Like Crown, Jewel would be more of a total entertainment, lifestyle and tourism experience... not just slots, roulette and poker. Read up on the interesting history of Mildura re gaming...
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Wrap Up...
Welcome back to Australia Jeff, Joe and Warnie. Got to love the 'Gumleaf Mafia'. Australia's PartyPoker front man Tony G didn't compete, but has a few promotional gigs to keep him busy, when he's not fighting off the ladies. Hachem is expected to write quite a bit on Vegas and the WSOP in the upcoming Melbourne Age. Expect the Australian casino and gaming sector to peg onto the upcoming Australian Federal election, just as Kym Illman has with his recent viral campaign. Illman counts Aussie cricketer - poker star Warnie as a mate. Ah, tiny world. Warnie might be ready to continue discussions with Packer now, last spotted together at Crown Casino a few months back. Virgin Casino might have won an 'Online Casino Of The Month' award last month (even though Aussies can't play there), but this month PartyCasino is holding a lead, and Microgaming powered Captain Cooks Casino is giving them a run for their money. Ah, legendary explorer Captain Cook would be proud. Aussie punters are still calling on a Kerry Packer themed slot to be released, and also have Andre The Giant on their wish list. The good news is that more insiders say that Sly Stallone's Rocky Balboa slot will appear at one of two PartyGaming powered casinos before year end. Last time Stallone visited Australia he was stopped at an airport and searched, with some pharmaceutical products being found. Oh, fellow Hollywooder Robert De Niro (star of 'Casino' and 'The Killer Elite') has been doing Melbourne of late. De Niro owns a restaurant or two in Australia is doing some modest media promos. He's also opened up a couple of film opps for Aussie - Greek actor Firass Durani from 'Underbelly'. Durani played club tycoon John Ibrahim in the most recent 'Underbelly' series 'The Golden Mile. MM mate and client John "Vulcan" Seru also featured alongside 'Our Firass' in the Underbelly series. Gawd its a small world aint it. The rumour Mill says Ibrahim has joined the Media Man - Casino News Media Facebook, with Media Man extending the olive branch, noticing a number of mutual friends (in the real world). MM is said to been keen to meet up with JI soon to discuss various online ventures "ideally suited to existing bricks and mortal establishments at Kings Cross and beyond". Sounds intriguing hey. Readers, know something we don't? Did you get any secret tips from Paul The Octopus or any of his good mates? Smart money on the Australian election - "Jungle Girl" Gillard VS "The Bruiser" Abbott. Tell us in the forum. Have fun, know the odds and keep it legal.
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Australians All Out Of World Series Of Poker...
Aussie cricket legend, Shane Warne aka "The Spin King", Jeff Fenech "The Marrickville Mauler" and Joe Hachem "The Poker Star" are all out of this years WSOP. Insiders advised to see at least a few of them at the Crown Casino Aussie Millions Poker Champion in Melbourne this January. Aussie Millions is Australia's richest poker tournament.
Aussie Joe Hachem Returns To The Age, WSOP Dreams Smashed...
Hachem's WSOP 2010 bid is history but we understand Fairfax Media's The Age is more than happy to have Hachem back to writing duties at the paper. Joe, idea for you... how would you feel about endorsing a casino rooms also, like Mike Sexton at World Poker Tour does... with WTP Casino? Maybe it would be 'The Age Casino'... just kidding, I think, but stranger things have happened.
Lasseters Wharf Casino Buys Restaurant - New Zealand...
Queenstown’s Lasseters casino has purchased one of the resort’s premier restaurants.
Boardwalk Seafood Restaurant heads Adele and Grant Jackson confirm they’ve sold the business to neighbour, Lasseters Wharf Casino. The deal is understood to have been competed in the past 48 hours. Jackson understands the casino plans to reopen the Steamer Wharf eatery and a walkway linking to the casino next month. Boardwalk’s chef Grant took part-ownership of the establishment with his wife a decade ago, and full ownership three years ago. Grant says the deal has been in the offing for 11 months, pending New Zealand Gambling Commission approval. Restaurant numbers have "exploded" in Queenstown during his time at Boardwalk, Grant advised. "A big night used to be 160 to 170 diners – now if we have 100 it’s a bloody good night." The Jacksons have no fixed future plans but intend "looking at every option" once they return from an overseas holiday. More casino deals perhaps? New Zealanders remain on many of the world's top 10 casino and gaming lists, with their passion for a punt up there with Aussies.
Aussie Elle MacPherson Eyes Richard Branson; Plays Backgammon...
'The Body' from down under remains a bit of fixture around the Australian and international casino and gaming landscape. With her adventure with James Packer UK lad Damian Aspinall apparently history, Elle has recently championed Bondi Beach loving Richard Branson, his book and business. Elle, was it Branson's Virgin Casino or Virgin Gaming, or both? Elle enjoys playing backgammon, so maybe an online casino endorsement could be in the works? One little problem, Australia's can't play at Virgin Casino, not yet anyway, so we will leave it to the powers that be.
James Packer and $50M Yacht Spotted On Gold Coast?...
Packer's yacht has been sighted on the Gold Coast, but where's James hiding?
The 50-metre Italian built Mangusta Leopold 165 has the region buzzing and eyeballs googling for the casino and lifestyle billionaire tycoon James Packer. No sign of wife Erica at this stage either. Marina Mirage management is not disclosing if Mr Packer was on board. The close by exclusive Palazzo Versace, a former Media Man hangout, is a logical "hiding place" for Packer, but staffers say no one by the name of "James Packer" name had checked in. Maybe "John Smith" and "Jane Doe" did? Gold Coast is the home of Tabcorp's Jupiters Hotel and Casino. We don't suspect the Packer clan will be paying them a visit, but stranger things have happened. As they say, keep you friends close and your enemies closer. Rumours still persist of Packer to by Tabcorp part of fully, but that's not forecast until circa 2012. No rush James, enjoys your digs, be it sea, land or both.
Mildura Jewel Casino And Media Wars...
The battle for your mind (as Alex Jones puts it) is still on as the Mildura pro and anti casino mobs stick to their guns. A Media Man birdie says that there's more chance of the casino going ahead than not. The anti casino troupe are moving forward on their website "dedicated" to the proposed casino. The working title to the website is 'Sunraysia Against Casinos'.
The pro casino mob have a friend or supporter of sorts in Michael Bailey, Marketing Manager for Launceston’s Country Club Tasmania. He says his city has reaped many benefits, with millions of dollars poured back into the community, since the country club’s boutique casino was established.
Bailey, a former executive with the mainland’s WIN TV network, advised there would always be a minority who would voice opposition, but usually these were people who were not aware of the long-term benefits that multi-million dollar projects brought to a community. Some may also be 'God Squad' or 'Bible Bashers' who just hate casinos with a passion... you know Hellfire and Brimstone stuff. He also tipped there would also be a few "stirrers" with no connection to the region who would jump on the anti-casino bandwagon and voice an opinion. "I’ve heard it all before," he said. "They said the same about Wrest Point… Crown Casino… here in Launceston… the fact that legal gaming venues would draw a gangster element, street crime will rise… all the usual arguments. The fact is that the Australian casino industry is so tightly regulated there is very little margin for criminals to take advantage. There are very few negatives with this sort of development.".
Victorian Premier John Brumby has gone on re Mildura Jewel Casino "If there was clear community support and if there was clear bipartisan support. I have always said personally that I think it is the sort of thing that would attract jobs and investment to the area. So I think it will be good to have the community debate. We will see how people think about this issue in Mildura."
Aussie Casino King, James Packer, head of Crown Limited is quite on the Mildura proposal, but insiders understand he doesn't see it as a threat, but perhaps more of an opportunity and perhaps as more positive buzz for the Australian and Asia Pacific casino industry. Like Crown, Jewel would be more of a total entertainment, lifestyle and tourism experience... not just slots, roulette and poker. Read up on the interesting history of Mildura re gaming...
Gambling911 'Australian Casino Wars: Mildura Media Wars?'
http://www.gambling911.com/gambling-news/australian-casino-wars-mildura-media-wars-071010.html
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Wrap Up...
Welcome back to Australia Jeff, Joe and Warnie. Got to love the 'Gumleaf Mafia'. Australia's PartyPoker front man Tony G didn't compete, but has a few promotional gigs to keep him busy, when he's not fighting off the ladies. Hachem is expected to write quite a bit on Vegas and the WSOP in the upcoming Melbourne Age. Expect the Australian casino and gaming sector to peg onto the upcoming Australian Federal election, just as Kym Illman has with his recent viral campaign. Illman counts Aussie cricketer - poker star Warnie as a mate. Ah, tiny world. Warnie might be ready to continue discussions with Packer now, last spotted together at Crown Casino a few months back. Virgin Casino might have won an 'Online Casino Of The Month' award last month (even though Aussies can't play there), but this month PartyCasino is holding a lead, and Microgaming powered Captain Cooks Casino is giving them a run for their money. Ah, legendary explorer Captain Cook would be proud. Aussie punters are still calling on a Kerry Packer themed slot to be released, and also have Andre The Giant on their wish list. The good news is that more insiders say that Sly Stallone's Rocky Balboa slot will appear at one of two PartyGaming powered casinos before year end. Last time Stallone visited Australia he was stopped at an airport and searched, with some pharmaceutical products being found. Oh, fellow Hollywooder Robert De Niro (star of 'Casino' and 'The Killer Elite') has been doing Melbourne of late. De Niro owns a restaurant or two in Australia is doing some modest media promos. He's also opened up a couple of film opps for Aussie - Greek actor Firass Durani from 'Underbelly'. Durani played club tycoon John Ibrahim in the most recent 'Underbelly' series 'The Golden Mile. MM mate and client John "Vulcan" Seru also featured alongside 'Our Firass' in the Underbelly series. Gawd its a small world aint it. The rumour Mill says Ibrahim has joined the Media Man - Casino News Media Facebook, with Media Man extending the olive branch, noticing a number of mutual friends (in the real world). MM is said to been keen to meet up with JI soon to discuss various online ventures "ideally suited to existing bricks and mortal establishments at Kings Cross and beyond". Sounds intriguing hey. Readers, know something we don't? Did you get any secret tips from Paul The Octopus or any of his good mates? Smart money on the Australian election - "Jungle Girl" Gillard VS "The Bruiser" Abbott. Tell us in the forum. Have fun, know the odds and keep it legal.
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Thursday, July 15, 2010
Google Games Ramps Up, Zynga $US200 Million Deal, Pac-Man Et Al, by Greg Tingle - 15th July 2010
Readers, punters, journalists, internet entrepreneurs, casino and gaming tycoons, and everyone else, major developments in the online gaming world as the battle continues for world domination, with our friends Google in the thick of the action... Media Man and and Gambling911 probe the latest at Google, with game consul, toggle stick and computer mouse side by side as we explore the internet gaming super highway.
Readers will recall Richard Branson re entering the video gaming market last month with his Virgin Gaming. Around the same time Google brought the world arcade classic Pac-Man to the world via its home page, and its still a hit. Got to love the "insert coin" feature.
Years ago Google made headlines with 'Google Follows The Money Trail To Gambling', but was only just scratching the surface of things to come...
http://www.mediamanint.com/articles/google_follows.html
Last month Google's Pac-Man took the world by storm. Check out the Gambling911 story...
'Google Games Pac-Man "Wasted" 4.8 Million Hours'
http://www.gambling911.com/entertainment/google-games-pac-man-wasted-48-million-hours-052610.html
Recently Australia's Foxtel did a deal with Microsoft X-Box, and now internet giant Google is investing bags of cash into social gaming via the web.
Google Invests $US200 Million In Zynga Social Gaming Network...
Google has reportedly invested some $US200 million in social gaming network Zynga, the company behind the the hit Farmville game, in another sign the online gaming sector continues to heat up.
The move follows Google bringing the Pac-Man classic arcade game to its Google browser a couple of months ago, which of course generated international headlines and massive participation by kids of all ages! Around the same time Richard Branson not content with his already impressive empire including Virgin Games inc Virgin Casino, launched Virgin Gaming, in a deal with World Gaming. Players compete in skill based games for cash and prizes. What will they think of next. Google's got its thinking cap on judging by insider reports and leaks.
The Google - Zynga deal comes just days after an Aussie entrepreneur got his iPhone game development studio picked up by Disney (parent of Marvel Entertainment these days). Got to love those Marvel slots. The deal is understood to be for hundreds of millions, but the exact amount would only be known to a handful of people like bean counters and legal eagles.
The move comes as Google is moving into the social gaming scene with the development of its Google Games network. Google also is ramping up things on its social network with the intent to compete with and ideally beat Facebook, who recently has yet another legal situation on its hands about ownership and stake holder type matters. Time to pounce Google and seize the day.
Technology news service TechCrunch is understood to have first broke the Google - Zynga story and reports that "multiple sources" advise Google has invested circa $US100-200 million in Zynga. VC raised is about $US500, and Z got $US180 million Russian "mob" Digital Sky Technologies, plus Tiger Global, Institutional Venture Partners and Andreessen Horowitz.
Leaks and insiders state Zynga’s revenue for 2010 will be $US350 million, with 50% of that being operating profit. Revenue forecast for 2011 is estimated to be a massive $US1 billion.
The deal went though Google, not its Google Ventures, which one may mean the the investment is of massive importance to the company, and not just a "pet project" or "Throwing mud and walls and seeing what sticks", to quote a Media Man insider.
The Google Games network is set for launch late this year, plus the Google branded social network, yet to take on an official name.
Zynga was set up only 3 years ago by ultra entrepreneurs Mark Pincus, Michael Luxton, Eric Schiermeyer, Justin Waldron, Andrew Trader, and Steve Schoettler.
They make the bold claim to be the biggest social gaming network on the internet, and stars are apparently 1.3 million "daily active users".
The company earns revenue mainly through "in-game credits", which are bought through a commerce system using PayPal as the default payment option, but expect Google to get in on the action with a switch over in the near future.
Zynga sports dozens of games but Farmville has become the title with the greatest name value of late. Virtual farms, livestock, you name it. Moo! Bah. Woof!
The deal shows that social gaming and online and mobile apps are now big business and punters are lapping it up. Of course for some, online casinos where one can play for money are all the range, and the PartyCasino VS Virgin Casino war is well and truly alive and well, but Virgin Casino is yet to accept Australian players, so Party is king in that department, battling it out with the likes of PKR and Captain Cooks Casino, with Betfair and Centrebet set to offer more options for Aussies, and social networking is also on their radar.
So readers, the internet continues to offer an increasing amount of play for free or play for money options. Facebook, downloads, in browser games... the choice have never been greater.
Media Man research indicates that most gamers and gamblers are checking out numerous brands and gaming options, and that Google, Facebook, PartyGaming, Virgin and movie themed games are likely to keep dominating for the years to come. Established game titles like Cleopatra, Tomb Raider, Mission: Impossible, Thor, Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, Pac-Man and Rambo are set to become available in more options and to remain in the top 10 lists.
Gaming, Politics And Censorship In Australia...
Sen Conroy remarked "Some sections of the community have expressed concern about whether the range of material included in the RC category ... correctly reflects current community standards. As the government's mandatory ISP filtering policy is underpinned by the strength of our classification system, the legal obligation to commence mandatory ISP filtering will not be imposed until the review is completed."
As of time of publication many Aussie ISPs including Telstra Bigpond, Optus, and iPrimus - have pledged to block child-abuse websites voluntarily. The voluntary approach has long been advocated by internet gurus and experts, bringing Australia into step with other countries such as Britain.
Google, which has seemed to have been at war with Senator Conroy over the policy, advised it was "heartened" to see the government had taken into account "the genuine concerns expressed by many" on the RC category.
"While we're yet to see full details, a voluntary proposal by ISPs, limited to child abuse material, is consistent with the approach taken in many of Australia's peer countries worldwide," Google Australia managing director Karim Temsamani said. In addition, "Our primary concern has always been that the scope of the proposed filter is far too broad. It goes way beyond child sexual abuse material and would block access to important online information for all Australians."
Online Poker, Online Casino Games, Poker Babes?...
It's a wait and see situation as to what poker and gaming websites may get blocked. For the record, and some readers will know this already, both Media Man and Gambling911 are website portals, covering a range of sectors from gaming, gambling, poker, entertainment, technology and politics. Websites such as TMZ, The Daily Telegraph and The Sydney Morning Herald also cover gaming, gambling and sports betting, often having pro active advertising campaigns running and sometimes with editorials and Google advertising feeds and "sponsored links". The nature of the web is dynamic, so in theory website content, campaigns, links etc can be changed on almost a second by second basis. That makes for even more complex legal, technical and other aspects. Oh, Media Man has 10,000s of web pages cross dozens of websites and only probably has one set of tits...wrestling babes (and no private parts below), so MM is not an adult company either. Media Man is in fact in the Hitwise top ten (entertainment - personalities category), as has been for the past 7 years. MM also participates in dozens of affiliate programs across about a dozen business sectors, just one being gaming. Readers, get the point of how complex some of the elements are?
Wrap up...
Did you enjoy your internet gaming report? The "war" has just begun. Are you a web freak, a mobile games freak or a consul freak? Are you into slots, arcade games or both? Pac-Man, Space Invaders, Pinball Wizard, Inside The Playboy Mansion, Tomb Raider or Cleopatra? Tell us in the forum. Punters, as always know the odds and keep it legal. Good punting, happy web surfing, play and party hard...have fun.
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Readers will recall Richard Branson re entering the video gaming market last month with his Virgin Gaming. Around the same time Google brought the world arcade classic Pac-Man to the world via its home page, and its still a hit. Got to love the "insert coin" feature.
Years ago Google made headlines with 'Google Follows The Money Trail To Gambling', but was only just scratching the surface of things to come...
http://www.mediamanint.com/articles/google_follows.html
Last month Google's Pac-Man took the world by storm. Check out the Gambling911 story...
'Google Games Pac-Man "Wasted" 4.8 Million Hours'
http://www.gambling911.com/entertainment/google-games-pac-man-wasted-48-million-hours-052610.html
Recently Australia's Foxtel did a deal with Microsoft X-Box, and now internet giant Google is investing bags of cash into social gaming via the web.
Google Invests $US200 Million In Zynga Social Gaming Network...
Google has reportedly invested some $US200 million in social gaming network Zynga, the company behind the the hit Farmville game, in another sign the online gaming sector continues to heat up.
The move follows Google bringing the Pac-Man classic arcade game to its Google browser a couple of months ago, which of course generated international headlines and massive participation by kids of all ages! Around the same time Richard Branson not content with his already impressive empire including Virgin Games inc Virgin Casino, launched Virgin Gaming, in a deal with World Gaming. Players compete in skill based games for cash and prizes. What will they think of next. Google's got its thinking cap on judging by insider reports and leaks.
The Google - Zynga deal comes just days after an Aussie entrepreneur got his iPhone game development studio picked up by Disney (parent of Marvel Entertainment these days). Got to love those Marvel slots. The deal is understood to be for hundreds of millions, but the exact amount would only be known to a handful of people like bean counters and legal eagles.
The move comes as Google is moving into the social gaming scene with the development of its Google Games network. Google also is ramping up things on its social network with the intent to compete with and ideally beat Facebook, who recently has yet another legal situation on its hands about ownership and stake holder type matters. Time to pounce Google and seize the day.
Technology news service TechCrunch is understood to have first broke the Google - Zynga story and reports that "multiple sources" advise Google has invested circa $US100-200 million in Zynga. VC raised is about $US500, and Z got $US180 million Russian "mob" Digital Sky Technologies, plus Tiger Global, Institutional Venture Partners and Andreessen Horowitz.
Leaks and insiders state Zynga’s revenue for 2010 will be $US350 million, with 50% of that being operating profit. Revenue forecast for 2011 is estimated to be a massive $US1 billion.
The deal went though Google, not its Google Ventures, which one may mean the the investment is of massive importance to the company, and not just a "pet project" or "Throwing mud and walls and seeing what sticks", to quote a Media Man insider.
The Google Games network is set for launch late this year, plus the Google branded social network, yet to take on an official name.
Zynga was set up only 3 years ago by ultra entrepreneurs Mark Pincus, Michael Luxton, Eric Schiermeyer, Justin Waldron, Andrew Trader, and Steve Schoettler.
They make the bold claim to be the biggest social gaming network on the internet, and stars are apparently 1.3 million "daily active users".
The company earns revenue mainly through "in-game credits", which are bought through a commerce system using PayPal as the default payment option, but expect Google to get in on the action with a switch over in the near future.
Zynga sports dozens of games but Farmville has become the title with the greatest name value of late. Virtual farms, livestock, you name it. Moo! Bah. Woof!
The deal shows that social gaming and online and mobile apps are now big business and punters are lapping it up. Of course for some, online casinos where one can play for money are all the range, and the PartyCasino VS Virgin Casino war is well and truly alive and well, but Virgin Casino is yet to accept Australian players, so Party is king in that department, battling it out with the likes of PKR and Captain Cooks Casino, with Betfair and Centrebet set to offer more options for Aussies, and social networking is also on their radar.
So readers, the internet continues to offer an increasing amount of play for free or play for money options. Facebook, downloads, in browser games... the choice have never been greater.
Media Man research indicates that most gamers and gamblers are checking out numerous brands and gaming options, and that Google, Facebook, PartyGaming, Virgin and movie themed games are likely to keep dominating for the years to come. Established game titles like Cleopatra, Tomb Raider, Mission: Impossible, Thor, Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, Pac-Man and Rambo are set to become available in more options and to remain in the top 10 lists.
Gaming, Politics And Censorship In Australia...
Sen Conroy remarked "Some sections of the community have expressed concern about whether the range of material included in the RC category ... correctly reflects current community standards. As the government's mandatory ISP filtering policy is underpinned by the strength of our classification system, the legal obligation to commence mandatory ISP filtering will not be imposed until the review is completed."
As of time of publication many Aussie ISPs including Telstra Bigpond, Optus, and iPrimus - have pledged to block child-abuse websites voluntarily. The voluntary approach has long been advocated by internet gurus and experts, bringing Australia into step with other countries such as Britain.
Google, which has seemed to have been at war with Senator Conroy over the policy, advised it was "heartened" to see the government had taken into account "the genuine concerns expressed by many" on the RC category.
"While we're yet to see full details, a voluntary proposal by ISPs, limited to child abuse material, is consistent with the approach taken in many of Australia's peer countries worldwide," Google Australia managing director Karim Temsamani said. In addition, "Our primary concern has always been that the scope of the proposed filter is far too broad. It goes way beyond child sexual abuse material and would block access to important online information for all Australians."
Online Poker, Online Casino Games, Poker Babes?...
It's a wait and see situation as to what poker and gaming websites may get blocked. For the record, and some readers will know this already, both Media Man and Gambling911 are website portals, covering a range of sectors from gaming, gambling, poker, entertainment, technology and politics. Websites such as TMZ, The Daily Telegraph and The Sydney Morning Herald also cover gaming, gambling and sports betting, often having pro active advertising campaigns running and sometimes with editorials and Google advertising feeds and "sponsored links". The nature of the web is dynamic, so in theory website content, campaigns, links etc can be changed on almost a second by second basis. That makes for even more complex legal, technical and other aspects. Oh, Media Man has 10,000s of web pages cross dozens of websites and only probably has one set of tits...wrestling babes (and no private parts below), so MM is not an adult company either. Media Man is in fact in the Hitwise top ten (entertainment - personalities category), as has been for the past 7 years. MM also participates in dozens of affiliate programs across about a dozen business sectors, just one being gaming. Readers, get the point of how complex some of the elements are?
Wrap up...
Did you enjoy your internet gaming report? The "war" has just begun. Are you a web freak, a mobile games freak or a consul freak? Are you into slots, arcade games or both? Pac-Man, Space Invaders, Pinball Wizard, Inside The Playboy Mansion, Tomb Raider or Cleopatra? Tell us in the forum. Punters, as always know the odds and keep it legal. Good punting, happy web surfing, play and party hard...have fun.
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Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Virgin Casino Cleopatra Tournament 12th - 18th July 2010
Virgin Casino, part of Richard Branson's Virgin Group, is running its Cleopatra Tournament.
£1,000 will be given away to the Cleopatra slot top 46 players every day.
Be one of the top 46 players to have bet the most on the day via the casino classics Cleopatra and Cleopatra II and you'll walk away with a cash prize at Virgin Casino.
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2nd to 6th place – £50 each
7th to 16th place - £25 each
17th to 36th place - £10 each
37th to 46th place - £5 each
Join now and get a £100 Casino Welcome Bonus at Virgin Casino.
Virgin Games has won a number of industry awards and commendations including awards from Media Man, Casino News Media and eGaming Review. Virgin Casino won the Media Man 'Online Casino Of The Month' for June 2010 and is in the running again this month.
At present Virgin Casino is unable to accept money players from the United States, Australia or New Zealand. Please see World Casino Directory.
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Be one of the top 46 players to have bet the most on the day via the casino classics Cleopatra and Cleopatra II and you'll walk away with a cash prize at Virgin Casino.
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Join now and get a £100 Casino Welcome Bonus at Virgin Casino.
Virgin Games has won a number of industry awards and commendations including awards from Media Man, Casino News Media and eGaming Review. Virgin Casino won the Media Man 'Online Casino Of The Month' for June 2010 and is in the running again this month.
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Do You Support The Aussie Internet Filter?, by Greg Tingle - 13th July 2010
Readers, censorship and internet censorship continues to threaten your civil liberties. Big Brother and The Thought Police continue to battle for your mind and control. In the spirit of freedom of the press and freedom of speech we bring you yet another filter free report on the Australian censorship debate. Casino billionaires, politicians, media barons, journalists, insiders and everyone else... we know your watching so opt into to the discussion (and please do not opt in to anything illegal). Media Man and Gambling911 caffeine free report...
You've heard a lot about censorship and internet censorship on the pages of Media Man and Gambling911. Here's another chance to help get your voice heard, taking a few pages out of the PPA (Poker Players Alliance).
In a valiant attempt to gauge the genuine level of support for or against Sen. Conroy's Internet Filter proposal, a bush tucker swag of Australian I.T media outlets are supporting a combined survey.
There are a large number of Aussie I.T news media outlets that have expressed varying levels of disapproval for the Internet Filter proposal. Media Man and Gambling911 encourage open discussion and have covered the pros and cons for a number of years now. For the record, we do not condone or participate in kiddy porn or illegal pornography. We're media and internet portal companies and we suspect that most of the bright readership would be award of this.
With such massive condemnation and accompanying disapproval from the combined reader base it would seem that there is a strong groundswell to dump the filter.
About 90% of Australian's do not want the internet filter, according to stats from a range of surveys including Fairfax Media and Murdoch's The Daily Telegraph.
How large are the numbers of punters against it? Are the thousands of detractors on one media site the same thousands of detractors on another?
To help answer this question, a combined effort amongst numerous information technology firms has established a simple survey which has the ability to reject multiple votes. We will be able to get an indication of the total number of people opposed to the filter. Yes We Can!
Note, as with any questionnaire with self-selected participants, no conclusion can be drawn as to the relative proportions of supporters and detractors for the question; however, the actual numbers of nay-sayers can be significant.
Please, visit the link and vote; the question is so simple folks..."Would you vote for a political party that supports the internet filter?"
http://sites.google.com/site/filterpoll/poll
Stay tuned for more updates.
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There you go. That wasn't so hard to click the mouse to vote was it. Enjoy your web surfing, ideally and likely internet filter free (unless your behind the Great Firewall Of China). Have fun and keep it legal (proxy or no proxy).
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You've heard a lot about censorship and internet censorship on the pages of Media Man and Gambling911. Here's another chance to help get your voice heard, taking a few pages out of the PPA (Poker Players Alliance).
In a valiant attempt to gauge the genuine level of support for or against Sen. Conroy's Internet Filter proposal, a bush tucker swag of Australian I.T media outlets are supporting a combined survey.
There are a large number of Aussie I.T news media outlets that have expressed varying levels of disapproval for the Internet Filter proposal. Media Man and Gambling911 encourage open discussion and have covered the pros and cons for a number of years now. For the record, we do not condone or participate in kiddy porn or illegal pornography. We're media and internet portal companies and we suspect that most of the bright readership would be award of this.
With such massive condemnation and accompanying disapproval from the combined reader base it would seem that there is a strong groundswell to dump the filter.
About 90% of Australian's do not want the internet filter, according to stats from a range of surveys including Fairfax Media and Murdoch's The Daily Telegraph.
How large are the numbers of punters against it? Are the thousands of detractors on one media site the same thousands of detractors on another?
To help answer this question, a combined effort amongst numerous information technology firms has established a simple survey which has the ability to reject multiple votes. We will be able to get an indication of the total number of people opposed to the filter. Yes We Can!
Note, as with any questionnaire with self-selected participants, no conclusion can be drawn as to the relative proportions of supporters and detractors for the question; however, the actual numbers of nay-sayers can be significant.
Please, visit the link and vote; the question is so simple folks..."Would you vote for a political party that supports the internet filter?"
http://sites.google.com/site/filterpoll/poll
Stay tuned for more updates.
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Wrap Up...
There you go. That wasn't so hard to click the mouse to vote was it. Enjoy your web surfing, ideally and likely internet filter free (unless your behind the Great Firewall Of China). Have fun and keep it legal (proxy or no proxy).
*The writer is a special contributor for Gambling911
*Media Man is primarily a media, publicity and internet portal development company. Gaming is just one of a bakers dozen of sectors they cover. They also offer political commentary and analysis.
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Aussie F1 Ace Mark Webber Sees Red; No Bull, by Greg Tingle - 12th July 2010
Readers er Rev Heads, Mark "The Turkey" Webber continues his winning ways on and off the track, despite what looks to be team politics and favoritism issues. It's red flag to a bull, but Webber "Mr Aussie Grit" continues his winning ways Media Man and Gambling911 lock horns with Red Bull management as the situation revs up...
Australian F1 ace, Mark Webber must be feeling a tad bullish these days. He's locked horns with team mates, media and even flipped the car catching a bit of blue sky.
Recent dramas have waved a red flag to a bull, but for Webber, victory is sweet, and the Webber clan including the old man is waving the red flag back to the provocateurs.
Media Giants BBC and Fairfax Media are throwing around terms like 'Battle of Britain' and screaming 'Civil War' in the Red Bull camp, and maybe they're right?
Bottom line, Webber has won the British Grand Prix. Believe it or not the race concluded with one half of the team's grease monkey types allegedly taunting the other with a body part from the winning car. Red flag to a bull doesn't do it justice Jack.
Silverstone was sizzling with emotion as the Red Bull - drivers love - hate relationship continues, not foreign to say 'War Of The Roses' nor 'The Osbournes'. Webber's team "mate" is getting known as the "Dirty Dick Dastardly' of the camp, a grease money being 'Mutley' and Webber is of course Peter Perfect, in the modern day 'Wacky Races'.
Lewis Hamilton thrilled the crowd understood to exceed 100,000. Extending his lead in the drivers' championship to 12 points over teammate Jenson Button with a solid drive to second, but folks it is McLaren's reigning world champion who will be wrapt, having kept his title hopes alive by zooming from 14th on the grid to 4th, thus claiming 12 points in the process.
Fernando "Don't Call Me Abba" (Media Man tag) Alonso, who for the second race running was hit hard by a stewards' ruling and ended up short of the points. Ferrari's pre-season favourite is well... flat-ish.
Red Bull is turning to media darling and crowd favorite, with on track results, excitement, and off field dramas worthy of 'The Wacky Races'.
Not happy Jan... Webber, by the team's decision to remove a new front wing from his car and put it on that of Sebastian Vettel's for qualifying the previous day! Webber got fire in the belly, seeing his "teammate" off the track at the first bend and went about his winning ways.
"Not bad for a number two driver" sprouted Webber, crossing the finish line at the Milton Keynes-based team.
Christian Horner, team leader, was locking horns with Webber, and more bull dust would soon follow.
Webber had more than hinted at team favouritism after qualifying this past Saturday that the team had "got the result they wanted" re Vettel.
Horner was trying to water down the fiery atmosphere and war of words but Webber remained reved up and let loose at the drivers conference.
"I would never have signed a contract for next year if I believed that was the way going forward. I was disappointed. We will see how it goes in the future, I will keep doing what I am doing and I hope it is enough."
In the pit lane below him where Horner's worst nightmares were unfolding we understand.
Webber's mechanics, glorified grease money's et al were said to have removed the "old" front wing that Webber had been forced to race with and waved it at Vettel's side of the garage.
They, like Webber, were pissed by the apparent favouritism shown by Red Bull's management and were not afraid to show the world their thoughts.
Webber's pop, Alan, advised he was not surprised, and that he had "worried" for Mark due to his mood the night prior.
"He clearly wasn't very happy when he got back after qualifying and I have to tell you I didn't know how he was going to be," Webber Sn said. "I was a bit worried about him. He was pushing the food around his plate at breakfast and looked a bit tensed up. Martin Brundle came on the television and said watch out for some fun at the first corner and Mark looked up and said 'You bet there will be some fun at the first corner', so I knew he was going to be up for it. "He is really determined and I am really proud of what he did here. He didn't let things get inside his head. He just wanted to do his job. He has fantastic support in the team and in the crowd and that is great for him because he has lived in this country for so long."
Webber even got to have a word with Legend Stirling Moss.
"I think what Mark Webber should do is say 'OK, give him (Vettel) the best parts, and I'll go out and beat him anyway'," the 80-year-old told the BBC media.
Horner said: "We have just won the British Grand Prix you know."
A Media Man spokesperson said "Mark Webber has shown the world who is the best. No Turkey, just a champion who flies like an eagle. The Webber brand might be more powerful now than Red Bull. Perhaps Richard Branson's Virgin Racing or another racing team may do well to sign up Webber when the opportunity permits. Webber's eyes are open with fire in the belly. You can taste Webber's passion and it reads Eat My Dust".
Wrap Up...
Mark Webber is a champion through and through. Not a turkey nor a mug. His Aussie grit, work ethic, positive attitude and all round ability sees him rise above and defy the odds. Punters, consult with Paul The Psychic Octopus if you must on Webber's upcoming races, but our spies tell us he's going to be ridding high in the saddle for quite some time, and friends, that's No Bull. The late Johnny Cash would be proud of this bull rider. Watch out for bull horns, crazed matadors, mad Brits, and keep it legal. Vroooom.
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Australian F1 ace, Mark Webber must be feeling a tad bullish these days. He's locked horns with team mates, media and even flipped the car catching a bit of blue sky.
Recent dramas have waved a red flag to a bull, but for Webber, victory is sweet, and the Webber clan including the old man is waving the red flag back to the provocateurs.
Media Giants BBC and Fairfax Media are throwing around terms like 'Battle of Britain' and screaming 'Civil War' in the Red Bull camp, and maybe they're right?
Bottom line, Webber has won the British Grand Prix. Believe it or not the race concluded with one half of the team's grease monkey types allegedly taunting the other with a body part from the winning car. Red flag to a bull doesn't do it justice Jack.
Silverstone was sizzling with emotion as the Red Bull - drivers love - hate relationship continues, not foreign to say 'War Of The Roses' nor 'The Osbournes'. Webber's team "mate" is getting known as the "Dirty Dick Dastardly' of the camp, a grease money being 'Mutley' and Webber is of course Peter Perfect, in the modern day 'Wacky Races'.
Lewis Hamilton thrilled the crowd understood to exceed 100,000. Extending his lead in the drivers' championship to 12 points over teammate Jenson Button with a solid drive to second, but folks it is McLaren's reigning world champion who will be wrapt, having kept his title hopes alive by zooming from 14th on the grid to 4th, thus claiming 12 points in the process.
Fernando "Don't Call Me Abba" (Media Man tag) Alonso, who for the second race running was hit hard by a stewards' ruling and ended up short of the points. Ferrari's pre-season favourite is well... flat-ish.
Red Bull is turning to media darling and crowd favorite, with on track results, excitement, and off field dramas worthy of 'The Wacky Races'.
Not happy Jan... Webber, by the team's decision to remove a new front wing from his car and put it on that of Sebastian Vettel's for qualifying the previous day! Webber got fire in the belly, seeing his "teammate" off the track at the first bend and went about his winning ways.
"Not bad for a number two driver" sprouted Webber, crossing the finish line at the Milton Keynes-based team.
Christian Horner, team leader, was locking horns with Webber, and more bull dust would soon follow.
Webber had more than hinted at team favouritism after qualifying this past Saturday that the team had "got the result they wanted" re Vettel.
Horner was trying to water down the fiery atmosphere and war of words but Webber remained reved up and let loose at the drivers conference.
"I would never have signed a contract for next year if I believed that was the way going forward. I was disappointed. We will see how it goes in the future, I will keep doing what I am doing and I hope it is enough."
In the pit lane below him where Horner's worst nightmares were unfolding we understand.
Webber's mechanics, glorified grease money's et al were said to have removed the "old" front wing that Webber had been forced to race with and waved it at Vettel's side of the garage.
They, like Webber, were pissed by the apparent favouritism shown by Red Bull's management and were not afraid to show the world their thoughts.
Webber's pop, Alan, advised he was not surprised, and that he had "worried" for Mark due to his mood the night prior.
"He clearly wasn't very happy when he got back after qualifying and I have to tell you I didn't know how he was going to be," Webber Sn said. "I was a bit worried about him. He was pushing the food around his plate at breakfast and looked a bit tensed up. Martin Brundle came on the television and said watch out for some fun at the first corner and Mark looked up and said 'You bet there will be some fun at the first corner', so I knew he was going to be up for it. "He is really determined and I am really proud of what he did here. He didn't let things get inside his head. He just wanted to do his job. He has fantastic support in the team and in the crowd and that is great for him because he has lived in this country for so long."
Webber even got to have a word with Legend Stirling Moss.
"I think what Mark Webber should do is say 'OK, give him (Vettel) the best parts, and I'll go out and beat him anyway'," the 80-year-old told the BBC media.
Horner said: "We have just won the British Grand Prix you know."
A Media Man spokesperson said "Mark Webber has shown the world who is the best. No Turkey, just a champion who flies like an eagle. The Webber brand might be more powerful now than Red Bull. Perhaps Richard Branson's Virgin Racing or another racing team may do well to sign up Webber when the opportunity permits. Webber's eyes are open with fire in the belly. You can taste Webber's passion and it reads Eat My Dust".
Wrap Up...
Mark Webber is a champion through and through. Not a turkey nor a mug. His Aussie grit, work ethic, positive attitude and all round ability sees him rise above and defy the odds. Punters, consult with Paul The Psychic Octopus if you must on Webber's upcoming races, but our spies tell us he's going to be ridding high in the saddle for quite some time, and friends, that's No Bull. The late Johnny Cash would be proud of this bull rider. Watch out for bull horns, crazed matadors, mad Brits, and keep it legal. Vroooom.
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Monday, July 12, 2010
FIFA World Cup: Good For Aussie Gambling Companies, by Greg Tingle - 12th July 2010
Readers er punters, Spain may be your new FIFA world champions, but that's not the end of the story. The sports business world, namely the sports betting world, legal eagles and TV networks are counting numbers and political and legal repercussions continue to play out in quite a casino economy - roller coaster like fashion. Looks like former Australian prime minister John Howard will not be scoring a FIFA (nor cricket or NRL) role at the time of publication. Who wants Johnny? Media Man and Gambling911 play bean counter as we crunch some numbers so you don't have to...
By all accounts most sports betting companies did very well out of the world cup, and Betfair, Tabcorp, Centrebet, Ezybet and SportingBet were in the Aussie top ten. Not all the firms are ready to release their numbers into the public domain quite yet, however Media Man and Gambling911 have been able to obtain some early numbers...
Tabcorp Holdings (TAH AU): The soccer World Cup increased sales at Australia’s biggest gambling company by 20% to A$120 million, compared with the previous event in Germany four years ago. The stock climbed a modest 0.2% to A$6.47 at time of publication.
FIFA World Cup TV Audience...
A worldwide television audience of more than 700 million people was expected to have watched Spain’s 1-0 extra-time victory over the Netherlands in the final, according to FIFA.
FIFA Legal VS Fairfax Media (The Age)...
FIFA powers that be were not at all happy with newspaper The Age, who published articles last week covering a number of serious allegations towards FIFA regarding corruption. The court case is being conducted in Melbourne, Australia. Don't expect to see Fairfax roll over and leave it alone. Fairfax Media have been instrumental in the downfall of many brands and companies over the years, in recent years known for blowing the whistle on "eco fuel performance booster" Firepower. Insiders say Firepower was "greenwashing on steroids" in an Enron scale disaster!
Read some of The Age coverage of FFA and FIFA here
'FFA take legal action over bid claims' (The Age)...
http://news.theage.com.au/breaking-news-sport/ffa-take-legal-action-over-bid-claims-20100706-zxsb.html
'Frank Lowy spitting chips over FIFA scoop' (Crikey)
http://www.crikey.com.au/2010/07/07/frank-lowy-spitting-chips-over-fifa-scoop-as-the-age-waits-on-writ
'FIFA Investigates Australia Bid Officials, FIFA Vice President' (Gambling911)
http://www.gambling911.com/fifa-world-cup/fifa-investigates-australia-bid-officials-fifa-vice-president-063010.html
World Cup Traffic Increases (Hitwise)
http://weblogs.hitwise.com/heather-dougherty/2010/06/world_cup_traffic_increases_1.html
Wrap Up...
Yep, Aussies have further cemented their claim as some of the world's biggest and most passionate punters, both online and offline. How much did you spend on the World Cup having a punt, and did you listen to Paul The Psychic Octopus? Tell us in the forum. As always, bet with your head, not over it, and have fun...oh, and well done to our Spanish matador like readership. Watch out for bull horns.
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By all accounts most sports betting companies did very well out of the world cup, and Betfair, Tabcorp, Centrebet, Ezybet and SportingBet were in the Aussie top ten. Not all the firms are ready to release their numbers into the public domain quite yet, however Media Man and Gambling911 have been able to obtain some early numbers...
Tabcorp Holdings (TAH AU): The soccer World Cup increased sales at Australia’s biggest gambling company by 20% to A$120 million, compared with the previous event in Germany four years ago. The stock climbed a modest 0.2% to A$6.47 at time of publication.
FIFA World Cup TV Audience...
A worldwide television audience of more than 700 million people was expected to have watched Spain’s 1-0 extra-time victory over the Netherlands in the final, according to FIFA.
FIFA Legal VS Fairfax Media (The Age)...
FIFA powers that be were not at all happy with newspaper The Age, who published articles last week covering a number of serious allegations towards FIFA regarding corruption. The court case is being conducted in Melbourne, Australia. Don't expect to see Fairfax roll over and leave it alone. Fairfax Media have been instrumental in the downfall of many brands and companies over the years, in recent years known for blowing the whistle on "eco fuel performance booster" Firepower. Insiders say Firepower was "greenwashing on steroids" in an Enron scale disaster!
Read some of The Age coverage of FFA and FIFA here
'FFA take legal action over bid claims' (The Age)...
http://news.theage.com.au/breaking-news-sport/ffa-take-legal-action-over-bid-claims-20100706-zxsb.html
'Frank Lowy spitting chips over FIFA scoop' (Crikey)
http://www.crikey.com.au/2010/07/07/frank-lowy-spitting-chips-over-fifa-scoop-as-the-age-waits-on-writ
'FIFA Investigates Australia Bid Officials, FIFA Vice President' (Gambling911)
http://www.gambling911.com/fifa-world-cup/fifa-investigates-australia-bid-officials-fifa-vice-president-063010.html
World Cup Traffic Increases (Hitwise)
http://weblogs.hitwise.com/heather-dougherty/2010/06/world_cup_traffic_increases_1.html
Wrap Up...
Yep, Aussies have further cemented their claim as some of the world's biggest and most passionate punters, both online and offline. How much did you spend on the World Cup having a punt, and did you listen to Paul The Psychic Octopus? Tell us in the forum. As always, bet with your head, not over it, and have fun...oh, and well done to our Spanish matador like readership. Watch out for bull horns.
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Australia: Political Betting Odds and Updates, by Greg Tingle - 12th July 2010
Readers er punters, the gaming, casino, political and internet world continue to come together as one in a roundabout way. What kind of betting is starting to take off in a big way down under in Australia? Political betting, and that's with or without Paul The Psychic Octopus throwing in his 2 cents worth. Casino billionaires, politicians, media barons, journalists, insiders and everyone else... watch this space. Media Man and Gambling911 ambush the political ballot boxes (figure of speech) with this special report...
Punters, mark it down and get ready to put money down if you're that way inclined...28th August is widely regarded to be the Australian federal election date.
Centrebet head analyst Neil Evans said August 28 was now well in front of 21st August and the odds for 4th September had also picked up.
"I have been told by a Labor source that August 28 is the target date, with September 4 now being ear-marked as the back-up date," Mr Evans advised.
August 28 has now firmed from $1.85 to $1.70, while September 4 is $4.25 from $6.
Evans said a prominent Australian lawyer had waged $60,000 for Labor to win at $1.22.
The coalition are currently on $4.10 to win the next election.
Greens Head Bob Brown Tip August 21 or 28 Election...
I think either this week or next week she's likely to go to the Governor-General's office asking for an election," talking to Network Nine this past Sunday.
"The Labor strategists who changed the prime minister so readily over the mining tax will now be looking at the best time for the government to go to an election. I raised a glass to that myself, it's an historic breakthrough. However I think a lot of Green votes went across and parked with Julia and Labor voters came and parked with us."
Voters did not like the perceived (or real) mess "Jungle Girl" (Media Man tag) Gillard had made of the asylum seeker policy or her discrimination against same-sex couples in marriage laws, Senator Brown said.
The major parties did not realise the importance of climate change and setting a carbon price to voters, he said.
"The big parties are out of kilter with the majority feeling in this country. They need to change and get a carbon price."
The prime minister could not avoid setting a carbon price and if she did it would disadvantage the opposition, Senator Brown said.
"Tony Abbott will be seen as last century, totally out of touch on this issue," he said.
In the meantime Media Man has issued a public challenge to Tony "The Bruiser" Abbott to set in and show his "clout and punching power" re the banning of an upcoming boxing match in Sydney...
Aussie Boxing Match Banned Background And Update...
Australian boxing champ Danny "The Green Machine" Green is promising legal action after the NSW Combat Sports Authority delivered a last-minute bombshell forbidding Green's July 21 bout with veteran fighter Paul Briggs to be held in NSW.
Green's legal eagles are considering their options while organisers and promoters work around the clock to ensure the IBO cruiserweight title fight will go ahead at Perth's Challenge Stadium.
The NSW Combat Sports Authority has been bashed by both boxers after the board deemed Briggs was unfit to fight despite the 34-year-old twice being cleared by neurosurgeon Ahmed Mohammad and other top medical experts.
With the fight less than two weeks away, the NSW Combat Sports Authority canned the fight after a board meeting on Tuesday without giving either camp any prior notice that the fight, originally scheduled for the iconic Sydney Entertainment Centre, was in jeopardy.
Green is calling for NSW Premier Kristina Keneally to launch an enquiry into the NSW government board's mismanagement of the situation, stating his opponent is "100 per cent fit to fight". Media Man reckons Tony Abbott, leader of the opposition (Liberal) should throw some jabs at the situation, giving "The Bruisers" boxing and all round sporting background and passion.
"I'm outraged," the 37-year-old world champion said. How this little insignificant organisation can think they know more than neurosurgeons and top medical experts shows just how inexperienced they are. Briggs said he was "so angry" at the shock decision and declared himself in some of the best shape of his career. "I've been training the house down, I don't know what they are thinking" Briggs said. The only good news for NSW boxing fans is that Green has not ruled out boxing in Sydney again and tickets to the Sydney fight will be fully refunded.
Brigg’s 3-year absence from the ring was the reason the NSW Combat Sports Authority declared the fight was "unsafe" to go ahead.
Media Man has heard around the traps that this could be the start of a massive crackdown on boxing and other colourful entertainment events like UFC and burlesque. A Media Man insider was heard over saying "No wonder the WWE decided to go to PG13. It's a political strategy to help give them less headaches. The last thing the WWE wants is another scandal. UFC hasn't been able to get regulated in New York yet either, nor has the poker bill being passed in California, so the political machines are at work, its obvious".
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Gillard or Abbott? Green VS Briggs? Pick em time. Tells us in the forum. Should Abbott being a former boxing champ step in about the match being banned in Sydney? No swearing, even though we know all the old cliche... "How do you know when a politician is lying? When their lips are moving! No offence Julia and Tony... we didn't make the joke up, we're just repeating it for the loyal international audience, probably more familiar with "I did not have sexual relations with that woman" and 'Casino Jack'.
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Punters, mark it down and get ready to put money down if you're that way inclined...28th August is widely regarded to be the Australian federal election date.
Centrebet head analyst Neil Evans said August 28 was now well in front of 21st August and the odds for 4th September had also picked up.
"I have been told by a Labor source that August 28 is the target date, with September 4 now being ear-marked as the back-up date," Mr Evans advised.
August 28 has now firmed from $1.85 to $1.70, while September 4 is $4.25 from $6.
Evans said a prominent Australian lawyer had waged $60,000 for Labor to win at $1.22.
The coalition are currently on $4.10 to win the next election.
Greens Head Bob Brown Tip August 21 or 28 Election...
I think either this week or next week she's likely to go to the Governor-General's office asking for an election," talking to Network Nine this past Sunday.
"The Labor strategists who changed the prime minister so readily over the mining tax will now be looking at the best time for the government to go to an election. I raised a glass to that myself, it's an historic breakthrough. However I think a lot of Green votes went across and parked with Julia and Labor voters came and parked with us."
Voters did not like the perceived (or real) mess "Jungle Girl" (Media Man tag) Gillard had made of the asylum seeker policy or her discrimination against same-sex couples in marriage laws, Senator Brown said.
The major parties did not realise the importance of climate change and setting a carbon price to voters, he said.
"The big parties are out of kilter with the majority feeling in this country. They need to change and get a carbon price."
The prime minister could not avoid setting a carbon price and if she did it would disadvantage the opposition, Senator Brown said.
"Tony Abbott will be seen as last century, totally out of touch on this issue," he said.
In the meantime Media Man has issued a public challenge to Tony "The Bruiser" Abbott to set in and show his "clout and punching power" re the banning of an upcoming boxing match in Sydney...
Aussie Boxing Match Banned Background And Update...
Australian boxing champ Danny "The Green Machine" Green is promising legal action after the NSW Combat Sports Authority delivered a last-minute bombshell forbidding Green's July 21 bout with veteran fighter Paul Briggs to be held in NSW.
Green's legal eagles are considering their options while organisers and promoters work around the clock to ensure the IBO cruiserweight title fight will go ahead at Perth's Challenge Stadium.
The NSW Combat Sports Authority has been bashed by both boxers after the board deemed Briggs was unfit to fight despite the 34-year-old twice being cleared by neurosurgeon Ahmed Mohammad and other top medical experts.
With the fight less than two weeks away, the NSW Combat Sports Authority canned the fight after a board meeting on Tuesday without giving either camp any prior notice that the fight, originally scheduled for the iconic Sydney Entertainment Centre, was in jeopardy.
Green is calling for NSW Premier Kristina Keneally to launch an enquiry into the NSW government board's mismanagement of the situation, stating his opponent is "100 per cent fit to fight". Media Man reckons Tony Abbott, leader of the opposition (Liberal) should throw some jabs at the situation, giving "The Bruisers" boxing and all round sporting background and passion.
"I'm outraged," the 37-year-old world champion said. How this little insignificant organisation can think they know more than neurosurgeons and top medical experts shows just how inexperienced they are. Briggs said he was "so angry" at the shock decision and declared himself in some of the best shape of his career. "I've been training the house down, I don't know what they are thinking" Briggs said. The only good news for NSW boxing fans is that Green has not ruled out boxing in Sydney again and tickets to the Sydney fight will be fully refunded.
Brigg’s 3-year absence from the ring was the reason the NSW Combat Sports Authority declared the fight was "unsafe" to go ahead.
Media Man has heard around the traps that this could be the start of a massive crackdown on boxing and other colourful entertainment events like UFC and burlesque. A Media Man insider was heard over saying "No wonder the WWE decided to go to PG13. It's a political strategy to help give them less headaches. The last thing the WWE wants is another scandal. UFC hasn't been able to get regulated in New York yet either, nor has the poker bill being passed in California, so the political machines are at work, its obvious".
Stay tuned for more updates.
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Wrap Up...
Gillard or Abbott? Green VS Briggs? Pick em time. Tells us in the forum. Should Abbott being a former boxing champ step in about the match being banned in Sydney? No swearing, even though we know all the old cliche... "How do you know when a politician is lying? When their lips are moving! No offence Julia and Tony... we didn't make the joke up, we're just repeating it for the loyal international audience, probably more familiar with "I did not have sexual relations with that woman" and 'Casino Jack'.
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Sunday, July 11, 2010
7,319 Players Enter Second Largest WSOP Main Event in History - 9th July 2010
7,319 players stormed the Rio All Suites Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas for the first four Day Ones of the 2010 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, making it the second largest tournament in the history of the 41 year old institution.
To put this year’s tournament in perspective, only the 2006 WSOP Main Event and its 8,773 player field – held prior to the passage of the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act (UIGEA) in the United States later that year – eclipsed the number of players accommodated by the Rio this year. While this year’s Main Event is the second largest tournament in history, the first place prize will not be the second largest in history. Due to the flattened payout structure instituted by Harrah’s and WSOP officials last year, this year’s winner will receive $8,994,138, the third largest payday behind 2006 champion Jamie Gold’s $12 million and 2008 victor Peter Eastgate’s $9,152,416.
Day 1D was by far the largest of the four Day Ones held., as 2,391 players stepped up to take their shot at winning poker’s most cherished championship. Day 1D vastly outpaced the three previous Day Ones (1,125, 1,489, and 2,314 players, respectively), leaving poker fans around the Pavilion and Amazon Rooms of the Rio scrambling to search for their favorite pros.
Former Dallas Cowboy great and Pro Football Hall of Fame member Emmitt Smith issued the call to “shuffle up and deal” before stepping to the felt himself, decked in Full Tilt Poker regalia. Although he made it through the first break, the all-time leading rusher in NFL history didn’t last long at the tables. Joining him on the rail were such professional players as Ante Up For Africa champion Phil Gordon, John Kabbaj, Pamela Brunson, 2005 WSOP final table duo Joseph Hachem and Steve Dannenmann, John Juanda, Sorel Mizzi, and Noah Boeken.
According to statistics from the WSOP website, 1,699 players survived the carnage of the final Day One of the 2010 WSOP, with several notable professionals stepping up to the top of the leaderboard. WSOP bracelet holder Steve “MrSmokey1” Billirakis was able to capture the lead of Day 1D by finishing off the night with 187,150 chips. He is closely pursued by Khamsy Nuanmanee, a 24 year old player from Las Vegas who thrilled the crowd around the Rio with her run up to 170,525 in chips. Others trailing behind this duo on Day 1D include David Benyamine (130,800), Team PokerStars pro Vanessa Rousso (111,050), 2010 bracelet winner Matt Keikoan (105,175), Josh Arieh (103,650), Jason Mercier (90,525), and 2010 WSOP Player of the Year contender Frank Kassela (87,000).
The remaining 5,129 players in the 2010 WSOP Main Event will now proceed to play over the next two days. Days 1A and 1C will be hitting the felt Friday afternoon for Day 2A, with roughly 2,400 players scheduled to meet again for battle. Corwin Cole looks to be the overall leader for the four Day Ones with 228,200 in chips, but there are a host of challengers that await him in the Top Ten of Day 2A alone.
Sitting in fourth place at the start of Day 2A is the last man to win back-to-back WSOP Main Event titles, Johnny Chan, stacked with 163,700 in chips, top female professional Lauren Kling (149,650) in seventh, Hendon Mobster Barny Boatman (144,050) in eighth, and $50,000 Player’s Championship winner Michael Mizrachi holding down the tenth place slot with his 142,650 in chips. Others who will be looking to move up the leaderboard on Day 2A include Hoyt Corkins (129,150), defending WSOP Europe Main Event champion Barry Shulman (113,325), recent PokerStars signee David Williams (112,225) and former World Champion Chris Moneymaker (107,425).
After play today and Saturday, the field should be cut down to roughly 2,500 survivors. The WSOP Main Event will then take a break on Sunday before bringing the remaining warriors back for action on Monday. Then, players will attempt to reach 747th place, the first position that will be paid at this year’s Main Event.
(Credit: Poker News Daily)
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To put this year’s tournament in perspective, only the 2006 WSOP Main Event and its 8,773 player field – held prior to the passage of the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act (UIGEA) in the United States later that year – eclipsed the number of players accommodated by the Rio this year. While this year’s Main Event is the second largest tournament in history, the first place prize will not be the second largest in history. Due to the flattened payout structure instituted by Harrah’s and WSOP officials last year, this year’s winner will receive $8,994,138, the third largest payday behind 2006 champion Jamie Gold’s $12 million and 2008 victor Peter Eastgate’s $9,152,416.
Day 1D was by far the largest of the four Day Ones held., as 2,391 players stepped up to take their shot at winning poker’s most cherished championship. Day 1D vastly outpaced the three previous Day Ones (1,125, 1,489, and 2,314 players, respectively), leaving poker fans around the Pavilion and Amazon Rooms of the Rio scrambling to search for their favorite pros.
Former Dallas Cowboy great and Pro Football Hall of Fame member Emmitt Smith issued the call to “shuffle up and deal” before stepping to the felt himself, decked in Full Tilt Poker regalia. Although he made it through the first break, the all-time leading rusher in NFL history didn’t last long at the tables. Joining him on the rail were such professional players as Ante Up For Africa champion Phil Gordon, John Kabbaj, Pamela Brunson, 2005 WSOP final table duo Joseph Hachem and Steve Dannenmann, John Juanda, Sorel Mizzi, and Noah Boeken.
According to statistics from the WSOP website, 1,699 players survived the carnage of the final Day One of the 2010 WSOP, with several notable professionals stepping up to the top of the leaderboard. WSOP bracelet holder Steve “MrSmokey1” Billirakis was able to capture the lead of Day 1D by finishing off the night with 187,150 chips. He is closely pursued by Khamsy Nuanmanee, a 24 year old player from Las Vegas who thrilled the crowd around the Rio with her run up to 170,525 in chips. Others trailing behind this duo on Day 1D include David Benyamine (130,800), Team PokerStars pro Vanessa Rousso (111,050), 2010 bracelet winner Matt Keikoan (105,175), Josh Arieh (103,650), Jason Mercier (90,525), and 2010 WSOP Player of the Year contender Frank Kassela (87,000).
The remaining 5,129 players in the 2010 WSOP Main Event will now proceed to play over the next two days. Days 1A and 1C will be hitting the felt Friday afternoon for Day 2A, with roughly 2,400 players scheduled to meet again for battle. Corwin Cole looks to be the overall leader for the four Day Ones with 228,200 in chips, but there are a host of challengers that await him in the Top Ten of Day 2A alone.
Sitting in fourth place at the start of Day 2A is the last man to win back-to-back WSOP Main Event titles, Johnny Chan, stacked with 163,700 in chips, top female professional Lauren Kling (149,650) in seventh, Hendon Mobster Barny Boatman (144,050) in eighth, and $50,000 Player’s Championship winner Michael Mizrachi holding down the tenth place slot with his 142,650 in chips. Others who will be looking to move up the leaderboard on Day 2A include Hoyt Corkins (129,150), defending WSOP Europe Main Event champion Barry Shulman (113,325), recent PokerStars signee David Williams (112,225) and former World Champion Chris Moneymaker (107,425).
After play today and Saturday, the field should be cut down to roughly 2,500 survivors. The WSOP Main Event will then take a break on Sunday before bringing the remaining warriors back for action on Monday. Then, players will attempt to reach 747th place, the first position that will be paid at this year’s Main Event.
(Credit: Poker News Daily)
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Virgin Casino Launches Break da Bank by Microgaming
Virgin Casino Launches Break da Bank by Microgaming
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM — Virgin Casino, part of the leading online gaming company - Virgin Games, has today announced the launch of Break da Bank, a new game from Microgaming. This new slot game is the third addition by Microgaming to Virgin Casino's extensive product suite following the pair's partnership last month.
Break da Bank is a three reel, five payline slot game, with a wild multiplier symbol. The game is great example of the classic slot machine, with state of the art graphics that truly capture the image of landbased slots.
Warren Eloff, Product Manager at Virgin Games, commented "Last month we introduced Tomb Raider and Thunderstruck by Microgaming - both of which have been a hit with our customers. We believe this new slot will also be a firm favourite, particularly with fans of the traditional slot machine. They have introduced fantastic graphics that makes playing Break Da Bank feel like you're in a Vegas casino!"
Founded in 2004, Virgin Games has over 1,000,000 players and nearly 200 games on its site. Through the introduction of a custom built Virgin Games platform in 2008, Virgin Games seeks to provide its players with the widest possible choice of casino games. A growing selection of games can be found at Virgin Games from a number of producers including Microgaming, WagerWorks, Cryptologic, Freemantle and Ash Gaming.
To play Break da Bank visit www.virgincasino.com
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- Virgin Poker, part of the Boss Media network, offers a huge array of games and content for beginners through to experienced pros - as well as the most generous loyalty scheme in the industry
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM — Virgin Casino, part of the leading online gaming company - Virgin Games, has today announced the launch of Break da Bank, a new game from Microgaming. This new slot game is the third addition by Microgaming to Virgin Casino's extensive product suite following the pair's partnership last month.
Break da Bank is a three reel, five payline slot game, with a wild multiplier symbol. The game is great example of the classic slot machine, with state of the art graphics that truly capture the image of landbased slots.
Warren Eloff, Product Manager at Virgin Games, commented "Last month we introduced Tomb Raider and Thunderstruck by Microgaming - both of which have been a hit with our customers. We believe this new slot will also be a firm favourite, particularly with fans of the traditional slot machine. They have introduced fantastic graphics that makes playing Break Da Bank feel like you're in a Vegas casino!"
Founded in 2004, Virgin Games has over 1,000,000 players and nearly 200 games on its site. Through the introduction of a custom built Virgin Games platform in 2008, Virgin Games seeks to provide its players with the widest possible choice of casino games. A growing selection of games can be found at Virgin Games from a number of producers including Microgaming, WagerWorks, Cryptologic, Freemantle and Ash Gaming.
To play Break da Bank visit www.virgincasino.com
About Virgin Games:
Virgin Games launched in June 2004 and has quickly established itself as one of the leading gaming websites in the UK. Virgin Games comprises three distinct offerings:
- Virgin Casino, offers content from a range of games suppliers including WagerWorks, Microgaming, Cryptologic, Freemantle and Ash Gaming, bringing consumers classic casino games like Blackjack and Roulette, as well as great feature slots like Monopoly, Rubik's, X-Factor and the highly popular MegaJackpots progressive games, with a current jackpot value of over GBP 2,500,000
- Virgin Poker, part of the Boss Media network, offers a huge array of games and content for beginners through to experienced pros - as well as the most generous loyalty scheme in the industry
- Virgin Bingo, part of the Virtue Fusion network, offers cash prizes worth thousands of pounds in the progressive jackpots, as well as Virgin prize bingo and a range of unique Virgin Games bingo games.
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Australian Casino Wars: Mildura Media Wars?, by Greg Tingle - 11th July 2010
Readers er punters, casino billionaires, politicians, media barons, journalists, insiders and everyone else... the casino war battleground with a solid media war component has recently expanded in Australia, now no longer limited to the Crown Casino VS Star City Casino element, with a dash of Aus Vegas debate in Cairns, Victoria's regional Mildura is seeing an all mighty battle for the minds, media headlines, as the Mildura Jewel - for and against campaigners turns up the heat. Media Man and Gambling911, along with the sniffer dogs, Bluey and Timmy, hit the regional trail with this special report down under...
The latest casino war in the Asia Pacific is happening in Victorian Mildura, but its not Casino VS Casino, its pro casino campaigners VS the anti casino establishment, with media and new media (such as Media Man and Gambling911) being a significant part of the battlefield ala "the art of war".
The bush tucker mob against the Jewel Casino in regional Mildura advise they will continue a media saturation campaign to help ensure residents could make an "informed decision" about the proposal. You know, the good old fashioned community consultation type of thing, but the anti casino mob of course have their view out in the open for all.
Media Man research to date indicates that its a small ish but very vocal swag against the casino, with roughly 85% of the township wanting the neon lights, primed to offer jobs, a tourism boost and sustainable growth prospects, bringing money in to the community, then to be shared in a fair and balanced capacity, with government - council checks and balances.
Sunraysia Against Casinos spokesman Lance Milne said only overwhelming community support for the development would convince the organisation that it was wanted. Milne said in the meantime the organisation would be steadfast in its opposition against a casino in their backyard.
"We initiated a newspaper advertising campaign some weeks ago and we have booked 43 television advertisements to gain feedback and discuss before deciding on our next course of action.We also have plans to develop a website which will be our main form of communication with the public aside from media outlets. The advertising has been funded through donations from people who attended one of our earlier meetings and wanted to help out. We haven’t solicited donations as such, but we now have enough to cover our immediate plans.".
Media Man, Gambling911 and a swag of Australian based media and new media companies are delighted to hear that Sunraysia Against Casinos will be launching their own website and do believe that community consultation and awareness is a sound strategy.
A Media Man spokesperson said "Great to hear about the upcoming Sunraysia Against Casinos website. New media an in particular websites is a perfect way to get awareness both locally, state, nationally and internationally. The internet is a global medium. They will be able to get more feedback from the community, but maybe will get a few detractors and hate mail also. We think that the local council might do well to ramp up their coverage of the proposed casino also, perhaps by launching their own sub-site or website for the subject. That will counteract things are the Mildura casino, media and political wars continue to heat up. Here's to a good, clean fight and may the best campaigner win".
Punters er readers, stay tuned for more on Australian casino wars, and don't forget to check out the Darwin Aus Vegas casino - political wars also, certainly giving Mildura wars a run for their battle, despite one anti casino campaigning calling a proposal "Baraar"! Oh, Terri Irwin (Mrs Crocodile Hunter) is moving forward her plans for a Viva Croc Vegas - Crocodile A Mania theme park on the Las Vegas Strip as lady luck looks to be smiling for the Crocodile Queen on the jungle. Terri will create 1000s of jobs for Aussies and Yankees. As Australian casino king James Packer could tell you, there's money in and around the casino, gaming and tourism sector when done right. Something Mildura is just starting to grasp like an Aussie grass snake. Ssssss.
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Mildura Jewel Hotel and Casino? Heaven or Hell? Tell us in the forum, and know that your comments will be read by a vast national and international audience, so keep it clean and nasty snakes and crocodiles are not welcome!
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The latest casino war in the Asia Pacific is happening in Victorian Mildura, but its not Casino VS Casino, its pro casino campaigners VS the anti casino establishment, with media and new media (such as Media Man and Gambling911) being a significant part of the battlefield ala "the art of war".
The bush tucker mob against the Jewel Casino in regional Mildura advise they will continue a media saturation campaign to help ensure residents could make an "informed decision" about the proposal. You know, the good old fashioned community consultation type of thing, but the anti casino mob of course have their view out in the open for all.
Media Man research to date indicates that its a small ish but very vocal swag against the casino, with roughly 85% of the township wanting the neon lights, primed to offer jobs, a tourism boost and sustainable growth prospects, bringing money in to the community, then to be shared in a fair and balanced capacity, with government - council checks and balances.
Sunraysia Against Casinos spokesman Lance Milne said only overwhelming community support for the development would convince the organisation that it was wanted. Milne said in the meantime the organisation would be steadfast in its opposition against a casino in their backyard.
"We initiated a newspaper advertising campaign some weeks ago and we have booked 43 television advertisements to gain feedback and discuss before deciding on our next course of action.We also have plans to develop a website which will be our main form of communication with the public aside from media outlets. The advertising has been funded through donations from people who attended one of our earlier meetings and wanted to help out. We haven’t solicited donations as such, but we now have enough to cover our immediate plans.".
Media Man, Gambling911 and a swag of Australian based media and new media companies are delighted to hear that Sunraysia Against Casinos will be launching their own website and do believe that community consultation and awareness is a sound strategy.
A Media Man spokesperson said "Great to hear about the upcoming Sunraysia Against Casinos website. New media an in particular websites is a perfect way to get awareness both locally, state, nationally and internationally. The internet is a global medium. They will be able to get more feedback from the community, but maybe will get a few detractors and hate mail also. We think that the local council might do well to ramp up their coverage of the proposed casino also, perhaps by launching their own sub-site or website for the subject. That will counteract things are the Mildura casino, media and political wars continue to heat up. Here's to a good, clean fight and may the best campaigner win".
Punters er readers, stay tuned for more on Australian casino wars, and don't forget to check out the Darwin Aus Vegas casino - political wars also, certainly giving Mildura wars a run for their battle, despite one anti casino campaigning calling a proposal "Baraar"! Oh, Terri Irwin (Mrs Crocodile Hunter) is moving forward her plans for a Viva Croc Vegas - Crocodile A Mania theme park on the Las Vegas Strip as lady luck looks to be smiling for the Crocodile Queen on the jungle. Terri will create 1000s of jobs for Aussies and Yankees. As Australian casino king James Packer could tell you, there's money in and around the casino, gaming and tourism sector when done right. Something Mildura is just starting to grasp like an Aussie grass snake. Ssssss.
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http://www.gambling911.com/gambling-news/australian-and-new-zealand-gambling-news-070510.html
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Bush Telegraph
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Aus Vegas
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Wrap Up...
Mildura Jewel Hotel and Casino? Heaven or Hell? Tell us in the forum, and know that your comments will be read by a vast national and international audience, so keep it clean and nasty snakes and crocodiles are not welcome!
*The writer is a special contributor for Gambling911
*Media Man is primarily a media, publicity and internet portal development company. Gaming is just one of a bakers dozen of sectors they cover. They also offer political commentary and analysis.
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PartyCasino News: Caribbean Cash Fever - Win a share of $100,000 and the holiday of a lifetime
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We’re welcoming the summer with open arms this year by giving away a massive total of $100,000 across two leader boards.
That’s not all. We’ll also be running a prize draw to send one very lucky player to the beautiful island of St. Kitts to soak up some glorious Caribbean sun.
Fixing your name on one of our leader boards couldn’t be easier; simply collect as many points as you can from 6th to 18th July. Points can be collected on any of our slots and jackpot slots.
Our holiday prize draw is open to all of our players. All you have to do to be in with a chance of jet-setting to paradise is earn an entry ticket by collecting 100 points. You’ll get an entry for every 100 points you notch up, so keep earning those points: the more entries you have, the better your chance of winning the luxurious holiday will be!
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Guided volcano crater tour for two with lunch and drinks
Natural pool jeep tour for two with snacks, drinks, and snorkel equipment
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We’re welcoming the summer with open arms this year by giving away a massive total of $100,000 across two leader boards.
That’s not all. We’ll also be running a prize draw to send one very lucky player to the beautiful island of St. Kitts to soak up some glorious Caribbean sun.
Fixing your name on one of our leader boards couldn’t be easier; simply collect as many points as you can from 6th to 18th July. Points can be collected on any of our slots and jackpot slots.
Our holiday prize draw is open to all of our players. All you have to do to be in with a chance of jet-setting to paradise is earn an entry ticket by collecting 100 points. You’ll get an entry for every 100 points you notch up, so keep earning those points: the more entries you have, the better your chance of winning the luxurious holiday will be!
Prize details
Two return flights from London to St. Kitts
Return airport transfers in St. Kitts
Seven nights at the Marriott Resort and The Royal Beach Casino for two people
Guided volcano crater tour for two with lunch and drinks
Natural pool jeep tour for two with snacks, drinks, and snorkel equipment
Dinner for two at the hotel’s La Cucina restaurant to the value of $150
Fujifilm Finepix waterproof digital camera with 2.7" LCD screen
$1,000 spending money
Insurance for two
Winner management
Let’s make this a summer to remember with Caribbean Cash Fever.
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Friday, July 09, 2010
PartyGaming Group Awarded Second eCOGRA Affiliate Trust Seal
PartyGaming Group Awarded Second eCOGRA Affiliate Trust Seal
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AffClub Affiliate Program passes tough affiliate administration tests
London, 7 July 2010 - Following the approval of PartyPartners.com in January this year, a second affiliate marketing administration program in the PartyGaming group of online gambling companies has successfully passed the on-site inspection and monitoring requirements of player protection and standards body eCOGRA.
AffClub handles affiliate marketer relationships and administration for PartyGaming Plc subsidiary iGlobalMedia Entertainment Limited, which operates the websites acquired from IOG Casinos and the Tradal Group in 2007.
Nine well-established, tier one internet casino brands and one successful online poker room comprise the AffClub business portfolio.
"In keeping with the various other PartyGaming operations that eCOGRA reviews, AffClub operates in a highly professional manner and its focus on meeting the needs of affiliates within given control frameworks provides for a reliable and effective platform for affiliates and regulators alike," reports eCOGRA Compliance Manager Sean Roberts who conducted an extensive inspection and assessment of AffClub’s operations before the eCOGRA Affiliate Trust Seal was approved by the standards body.
Having successfully met the eCOGRA affiliate program standards, AffClub is now entitled to display the eCOGRA Affiliate Trust Seal, which certifies that the company observes best practice operational standards of fairness and efficiency in dealing with affiliate marketers, and is independently reviewed on a regular basis.
eCOGRA chief executive Andrew Beveridge said that among the criteria for accreditation, applicant programs for the seal must show that affiliate revenue is calculated fairly and accurately, that payments are prompt, and that there are appropriate controls in place to accurately link players to affiliates.
"Achieving accreditation such as AffClub has done requires high levels of commitment and sound administrative and business systems," he said.
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About eCOGRA’s Affiliate Trust Seal:
eCOGRA is an independent, non-profit London-based standards organisation that sets online gambling standards and provides an international framework for best operational and player protection requirements, with particular emphasis on fair and responsible gambling.
Best practice standards relevant to affiliate programs have been established through an extensive international research and consultation program, targeting key areas of affiliate program activity to ensure that:
Affiliate revenue is calculated accurately and deductions are correctly allocated
Payments are completely and accurately processed
Preventative and detective controls are in place to ensure accurate and correct linking of players to affiliates
Program software applications are developed, implemented, maintained and secured in a manner representative of best practice international standards
Affiliate programs must be able to demonstrate that they can recover from a system disaster
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Casino Swiss
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Noble Poker
AffClub is a collaboration of the industry's oldest and most respected marketing businesses. With many years of experience, iGlobalMedia Entertainment has provided affiliates with professional management and extensive assistance, motivating affiliates to achieve excellent results and earnings.
London-listed PartyGaming plc purchased IOG Casinos and Tradal Group in January 2007, creating AffClub as the affiliate program for nine well-established online casino brands and a thriving online poker room.
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AffClub Affiliate Program passes tough affiliate administration tests
London, 7 July 2010 - Following the approval of PartyPartners.com in January this year, a second affiliate marketing administration program in the PartyGaming group of online gambling companies has successfully passed the on-site inspection and monitoring requirements of player protection and standards body eCOGRA.
AffClub handles affiliate marketer relationships and administration for PartyGaming Plc subsidiary iGlobalMedia Entertainment Limited, which operates the websites acquired from IOG Casinos and the Tradal Group in 2007.
Nine well-established, tier one internet casino brands and one successful online poker room comprise the AffClub business portfolio.
"In keeping with the various other PartyGaming operations that eCOGRA reviews, AffClub operates in a highly professional manner and its focus on meeting the needs of affiliates within given control frameworks provides for a reliable and effective platform for affiliates and regulators alike," reports eCOGRA Compliance Manager Sean Roberts who conducted an extensive inspection and assessment of AffClub’s operations before the eCOGRA Affiliate Trust Seal was approved by the standards body.
Having successfully met the eCOGRA affiliate program standards, AffClub is now entitled to display the eCOGRA Affiliate Trust Seal, which certifies that the company observes best practice operational standards of fairness and efficiency in dealing with affiliate marketers, and is independently reviewed on a regular basis.
eCOGRA chief executive Andrew Beveridge said that among the criteria for accreditation, applicant programs for the seal must show that affiliate revenue is calculated fairly and accurately, that payments are prompt, and that there are appropriate controls in place to accurately link players to affiliates.
"Achieving accreditation such as AffClub has done requires high levels of commitment and sound administrative and business systems," he said.
Notes for editors:
About eCOGRA’s Affiliate Trust Seal:
eCOGRA is an independent, non-profit London-based standards organisation that sets online gambling standards and provides an international framework for best operational and player protection requirements, with particular emphasis on fair and responsible gambling.
Best practice standards relevant to affiliate programs have been established through an extensive international research and consultation program, targeting key areas of affiliate program activity to ensure that:
Affiliate revenue is calculated accurately and deductions are correctly allocated
Payments are completely and accurately processed
Preventative and detective controls are in place to ensure accurate and correct linking of players to affiliates
Program software applications are developed, implemented, maintained and secured in a manner representative of best practice international standards
Affiliate programs must be able to demonstrate that they can recover from a system disaster
About AffClub:
AffClub’s portfolio of brands include:
Casino Swiss
Noble Casino
Casino Las Vegas
Casino King
EnterCasino
ClubDice Casino
MagicBox Casino
Carnival Casino
50Stars Casino
Noble Poker
AffClub is a collaboration of the industry's oldest and most respected marketing businesses. With many years of experience, iGlobalMedia Entertainment has provided affiliates with professional management and extensive assistance, motivating affiliates to achieve excellent results and earnings.
London-listed PartyGaming plc purchased IOG Casinos and Tradal Group in January 2007, creating AffClub as the affiliate program for nine well-established online casino brands and a thriving online poker room.
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Australians Catch Paul The Octopus Fever, by Greg Tingle - 9th July 2010
The Australian punting public and a number Aussie politicians and journalists have fallen in love with Paul The Octopus, and his curious mania and fever travels coast to coast, Paul's now the toast of the coast (but has managed to stay off the grill and out of boiler to date)... Media Man and Gambling911 spread their tentacles across the Atlantic, voyaging into the Pacific Ocean, reaching out to the golden sands of Bondi Beach, the Gold Coast and beyond.
It's official, Aussie's have been wrap up in Paul The Octopus Mania, with fevers been reported at hospitals across nationwide. The surgeon general advises the fever is only temporary and will relax one once the FIFA World Cup concludes, and a full recovery is forecast once the outcome of the upcoming Australian political election has been decided.
Journalists, politicians and internet entrepreneurs are understood to be in the bracket most susceptible to risk.
Millions of soccer nuts worldwide have taken the bait from the King Of All Octopuses and his management and will be watching when Paul The Octopus decides if he'll embraces his highly trained tentacles around a Spain's flag or that of the Netherlands.
The world's most famous sea creature and man of the moment is enjoying his stay at a German zoo, and hasn't put a foot wrong on soccer selections since the 2008 European final.
He will accurately predict the result of the World Cup final, but only if his workload has not exhausted him, a spokesman said.
The 8th wonder of the world, who shocked Germany by tipping the Spaniard's in the semi-final will today make his prediction for the 3rd place playoff between Germany and Uruguay.
Paul's handlers will follow the familiar and tried and tested routine...2 boxes will be lowered into his think tank, each containing a tasty selection of thinking octopus food and the flags of the two opposing teams.
Whichever box Paul opens is judged to be the winner of course.
Paul will then be offered boxes with Spanish and Dutch flags, the two teams in Sunday's showcase final for his consideration, but only if he is deemed not too tired to think drawing upon his out of this world powers.
"We do not want to overburden him," the spokesman said.
Punters would be at least $2538 AUD better off if they'd wagered $10 down at the conclusion and punted their winnings each time the octopus made his World Cup selection.
The switched on, gambling savvy animal has selected bait from boxes, representing Germany and its opponents, since the start of the South African spectacle.
Fans are convinced the uncanny cephalopod is much more intelligent than your average mollusk, bear, and may be as smart as a dolphin or whale.
Australian animal experts have been considering training up cattle dogs, sheep dogs and Labradors to see if they can achieved similar accuracy in picking winners to our friend Paul. The Australian Police Force, Customs and leading cattle stations have long enjoyed working side by side with animals, with most successes to date coming from K9's, man's best friend.
Aussie and Asia Pacific casino king, James Packer, also tuned into the ocean with one of his pads being located at Bondi Beach, is understood to have taken note of Paul's expertise. Mr Packer's Macau City Of Dreams and the Ho family connection, Melco - Crown and the like, have also taken note. The City Of Dreams has a US$250 million entertainment show 'The House of Dancing Water', and casino special attraction top brass are rumoured to be looking at ways to include Paul in their act, that is if business terms and creative juices flow. It all depends if Paul will put his tentacles on the bottom line, and if he can handle the extra workload.
Back to the soccer field, until the semi-final, Paul picked Germany's box before each match, except in the "group game" phase, when its Serbia's box caught his appetite. Serbia did win sports analysts advise.
When he went for a Spanish snack before yesterday AM s emi-final, it sent an curious sign to Germans.
CSIRO statistics man Geoff Robinson said the underwater gambling expert was a phenom.
"Odds are one chance in two to the power of six of guessing correctly - assuming that the octopus doesn't have psychic powers". And one in every 64 potential octopus substitutes would be expected to do this well. It isn't at all surprising. He is just lucky, and very photographic."
Melbourne Aquarium staffers advise octopuses are more savvy than you might think.
"They are one of the few animals that need interaction to stimulate them through the day," assistant curator Ali Edmunds said, "so we have lots of toys to keep them entertained. But ours can't place bets. They are very trainable and will do just about anything."
Swim back to Germany, disappointment at their 1-0 defeat to Spain turned to anger with some sections of the 350,000 sized crowd in Berlin insulting and even threatening both Paul and his mother.
To Media Man's outrage some fans have begun posting recipes on the internet, believing that Paul's reward for his clairvoyant powers should be a meeting with the boiler or BBQ, side by side with an Aussie shrimp on the barbie. Australian TV, movie (and BBQ tourism) legend Paul Hogan is remaining silent on the subject.
The Spanish Prime Minister has offered state protection for Paul as anger grows, but shrinks think he must be joking.
As earlier published by publishing powerhouse Gambling911...
"I am concerned for the octopus ... I am thinking of sending him a protective team," said Spanish Prime Minister Jose Zapatero on Radio Cadena Ser. His Environment and Fisheries Minister, Elena Espinosa, also suggested a moratorium on going after Paul. "On Monday, I shall be at the European Council of Ministers and I shall be asking for a (fishing) ban on Paul the octopus so the Germans do not eat him!"
German journalists are understood to have had sudden cravings for seafood, with squid being their favored item off the menu. One sports mad German journo said after the semi-final that he had "a sudden desire to eat a bit of squid".
Word of this swam to to Spanish fans and even ahead of the match Spanish Industry Minister Miguel Sebastian called for the creature to be given an "immediate" free transfer to Spain to "ensure his protection".
Political Update Thanks To Paul...
Australian Prime Minister, the smart, humble and most sexy Julia Gillard, will win the next election however Labor will 8 seats, the Aussie punters predict at this time. Rumours circulating around Bondi Beach tip that Paul The Octopus also agrees.
The Federal Government's chances, stocks and image, so it seems, have improved quite a bit since Labor boned (thanks Eddie McGuire) Kevin "Bloody" Rudd last month in favour of his former deputy Ms Gillard (speculation reigns for how long she will remain a Ms... marriage this year?)
Aussie betting - gaming giant Centrebet (Betfair - James Packer 50% owned is the competitor) still expects the Government to lose 8 seats at the upcoming election however still enough to form a 10-seat majority. That's 10 (think of Julia as the Bo Derek of Aussie politics hey baby).
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Just in punters, Paul is rumoured to be swimming down to Bondi Beach to meet and greet the Bondi Beach Chamber of Commerce within the coming month. The rumour mill says Paul wants a friendly word in the ear of Malcolm "No Bull" Turnbull, former Leader of the Liberal Party. Malcolm "No Bull" Turnbull is a nature lover with at least 4 dogs and is a pro active member of the local surf club. We'll be quizzing Mal on whether he eats Octopus or not, and will be reporting back the findings. Current Liberal leader Tony Abbott will not be attending the upcoming function, but is a keen ocean swimmer, but hasn't spotted Paul in his swimming routes to date.
Bondi Surf Lifesaving Club and Network Ten's Bondi Rescue remain on high alert.
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It's official, Aussie's have been wrap up in Paul The Octopus Mania, with fevers been reported at hospitals across nationwide. The surgeon general advises the fever is only temporary and will relax one once the FIFA World Cup concludes, and a full recovery is forecast once the outcome of the upcoming Australian political election has been decided.
Journalists, politicians and internet entrepreneurs are understood to be in the bracket most susceptible to risk.
Millions of soccer nuts worldwide have taken the bait from the King Of All Octopuses and his management and will be watching when Paul The Octopus decides if he'll embraces his highly trained tentacles around a Spain's flag or that of the Netherlands.
The world's most famous sea creature and man of the moment is enjoying his stay at a German zoo, and hasn't put a foot wrong on soccer selections since the 2008 European final.
He will accurately predict the result of the World Cup final, but only if his workload has not exhausted him, a spokesman said.
The 8th wonder of the world, who shocked Germany by tipping the Spaniard's in the semi-final will today make his prediction for the 3rd place playoff between Germany and Uruguay.
Paul's handlers will follow the familiar and tried and tested routine...2 boxes will be lowered into his think tank, each containing a tasty selection of thinking octopus food and the flags of the two opposing teams.
Whichever box Paul opens is judged to be the winner of course.
Paul will then be offered boxes with Spanish and Dutch flags, the two teams in Sunday's showcase final for his consideration, but only if he is deemed not too tired to think drawing upon his out of this world powers.
"We do not want to overburden him," the spokesman said.
Punters would be at least $2538 AUD better off if they'd wagered $10 down at the conclusion and punted their winnings each time the octopus made his World Cup selection.
The switched on, gambling savvy animal has selected bait from boxes, representing Germany and its opponents, since the start of the South African spectacle.
Fans are convinced the uncanny cephalopod is much more intelligent than your average mollusk, bear, and may be as smart as a dolphin or whale.
Australian animal experts have been considering training up cattle dogs, sheep dogs and Labradors to see if they can achieved similar accuracy in picking winners to our friend Paul. The Australian Police Force, Customs and leading cattle stations have long enjoyed working side by side with animals, with most successes to date coming from K9's, man's best friend.
Aussie and Asia Pacific casino king, James Packer, also tuned into the ocean with one of his pads being located at Bondi Beach, is understood to have taken note of Paul's expertise. Mr Packer's Macau City Of Dreams and the Ho family connection, Melco - Crown and the like, have also taken note. The City Of Dreams has a US$250 million entertainment show 'The House of Dancing Water', and casino special attraction top brass are rumoured to be looking at ways to include Paul in their act, that is if business terms and creative juices flow. It all depends if Paul will put his tentacles on the bottom line, and if he can handle the extra workload.
Back to the soccer field, until the semi-final, Paul picked Germany's box before each match, except in the "group game" phase, when its Serbia's box caught his appetite. Serbia did win sports analysts advise.
When he went for a Spanish snack before yesterday AM s emi-final, it sent an curious sign to Germans.
CSIRO statistics man Geoff Robinson said the underwater gambling expert was a phenom.
"Odds are one chance in two to the power of six of guessing correctly - assuming that the octopus doesn't have psychic powers". And one in every 64 potential octopus substitutes would be expected to do this well. It isn't at all surprising. He is just lucky, and very photographic."
Melbourne Aquarium staffers advise octopuses are more savvy than you might think.
"They are one of the few animals that need interaction to stimulate them through the day," assistant curator Ali Edmunds said, "so we have lots of toys to keep them entertained. But ours can't place bets. They are very trainable and will do just about anything."
Swim back to Germany, disappointment at their 1-0 defeat to Spain turned to anger with some sections of the 350,000 sized crowd in Berlin insulting and even threatening both Paul and his mother.
To Media Man's outrage some fans have begun posting recipes on the internet, believing that Paul's reward for his clairvoyant powers should be a meeting with the boiler or BBQ, side by side with an Aussie shrimp on the barbie. Australian TV, movie (and BBQ tourism) legend Paul Hogan is remaining silent on the subject.
The Spanish Prime Minister has offered state protection for Paul as anger grows, but shrinks think he must be joking.
As earlier published by publishing powerhouse Gambling911...
"I am concerned for the octopus ... I am thinking of sending him a protective team," said Spanish Prime Minister Jose Zapatero on Radio Cadena Ser. His Environment and Fisheries Minister, Elena Espinosa, also suggested a moratorium on going after Paul. "On Monday, I shall be at the European Council of Ministers and I shall be asking for a (fishing) ban on Paul the octopus so the Germans do not eat him!"
German journalists are understood to have had sudden cravings for seafood, with squid being their favored item off the menu. One sports mad German journo said after the semi-final that he had "a sudden desire to eat a bit of squid".
Word of this swam to to Spanish fans and even ahead of the match Spanish Industry Minister Miguel Sebastian called for the creature to be given an "immediate" free transfer to Spain to "ensure his protection".
Political Update Thanks To Paul...
Australian Prime Minister, the smart, humble and most sexy Julia Gillard, will win the next election however Labor will 8 seats, the Aussie punters predict at this time. Rumours circulating around Bondi Beach tip that Paul The Octopus also agrees.
The Federal Government's chances, stocks and image, so it seems, have improved quite a bit since Labor boned (thanks Eddie McGuire) Kevin "Bloody" Rudd last month in favour of his former deputy Ms Gillard (speculation reigns for how long she will remain a Ms... marriage this year?)
Aussie betting - gaming giant Centrebet (Betfair - James Packer 50% owned is the competitor) still expects the Government to lose 8 seats at the upcoming election however still enough to form a 10-seat majority. That's 10 (think of Julia as the Bo Derek of Aussie politics hey baby).
Twitter - For Twits Or Smart Operators?...
Oh, did we mention... Julia Gillard recently joined the social networking craze with her Twitter account
http://twitter.com/JuliaGillard
Media Man Int Twitter
http://twitter.com/mediamanint
Media Man Politics Twitter
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The Late News
Just in punters, Paul is rumoured to be swimming down to Bondi Beach to meet and greet the Bondi Beach Chamber of Commerce within the coming month. The rumour mill says Paul wants a friendly word in the ear of Malcolm "No Bull" Turnbull, former Leader of the Liberal Party. Malcolm "No Bull" Turnbull is a nature lover with at least 4 dogs and is a pro active member of the local surf club. We'll be quizzing Mal on whether he eats Octopus or not, and will be reporting back the findings. Current Liberal leader Tony Abbott will not be attending the upcoming function, but is a keen ocean swimmer, but hasn't spotted Paul in his swimming routes to date.
Bondi Surf Lifesaving Club and Network Ten's Bondi Rescue remain on high alert.
*The writer is a special contributor for Gambling911
*Media Man is primarily a media, publicity and internet portal development company. Gaming is just one of a bakers dozen of sectors they cover. They also offer political analysis and commentary.
*No animals or sea creatures were harmed in the research of this report
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