Playtech secures PartyGaming deal
2nd January 2007

IT firm Playtech has secured a four-year contract providing gambling sector giant PartyGaming with its software platform, the company announced this morning.

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Playtech Builds Official Manchester United Gaming Site
25th September 2006

The launch of the official Manchester United online gaming site was recently announced following an agreement signed between Manchester United and Playtech's licensee Betfred, cementing their status as official betting partners.

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Phil Laak Beats Toughest Poker Robot In The World
20th July 2005 - Online Casino News Wire

Chess is a game with perfect information. Poker is uncertain, incomplete and emotionally-driven. Nobody knew how this Man vs. Machine battle would go down in the history books.

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Online Casino Buys Portion of JFK Fence
24th June 2005 - L.A. Times

An online casino has purchased a section of fencing from the scene of President John F. Kennedy's assassination for nearly $33,000.

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In A Twist Of Fate - Holy Pretzel Sells for $10,600
2nd June 2005 - Newswire

GoldenPalace.com, the Internet casino that previously bought a partially eaten grilled cheese sandwich with the likeness of the Virgin Mary for $28,000, now has a pretzel that some believe is shaped like the Virgin Mary holding baby Jesus.

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Dennis Rodman Crosses Line With Wife
1st June 2005 - Newswire

As an NBA legend, notorious party animal, headline-grabbing celebrity, wrestler, poker player, and talk-show host, Dennis Rodman has done it all. Except lend his unique brand of shock value to the 2005 Wife Carrying World Championships that is. Now "The Worm" proves there's a first time for everything.

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Who's Your Daddy? Infant Gets Sponsorship Deal
31st May 2005 - Newswire

People who thought LeBron James or Tiger Woods were too young for their enormous company sponsorships are in for a shock. Internet casino-turned-household name GoldenPalace.com has won an eBay auction to sponsor a newborn baby boy. The boy's parents scored $999 for the unique sponsorship opportunity.

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An Ad Born Every Minute: Baby Named After Popular Internet Company
25th May 2005 - Newswire

With their latest eBay purchase, Internet casino GoldenPalace.com is well on their way to overtaking the name "Smith" in the telephone book. The headline-grabbing casino spent $15,000 to name another child GoldenPalace.com.

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Online Gaming Pays Off: Players Cash in at Casino's Expense
19th May 2005 - Newswire

Although Internet casino GoldenPalace.com has become a household name due to their outrageous and innovative marketing campaigns, they are also known for their high paying jackpots. Just ask the three lucky players that have broken the bank for over $250,000 in just a few weeks.

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Pope Benedict XVI'S Car Now Officially In The Hands Of GoldenPalace.com!
19th May 2005 - Newswire

Internet casino GoldenPalace.com, known mostly for its eccentric eBay purchases, does it again. Their recent eBay auction win is easily one of the most popular events in Internet history -- more than 8.5 million people viewed the auction and the item that shattered all eBay records was Pope Benedict XVI's previously owned 1999 Volkswagen Golf.

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Playtech's Winajackpot.com Network Sets New World Record for Online Jackpot Payout - $1,853,850!
19th May 2005 - Newswire

Winajackpot.com member Cari M. from Tennessee entered the history books, 30 April 2005, when she scooped the highest jackpot ever paid online - an astounding $1,853,850 playing Gold Rally 8-line Slots at SCasino.com - part of the CasinoLasVegas Group, a member of the Winajackpot network of Playtech-powered casinos.

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Betting on the Bat: Sports Interaction Offers Interesting Odds on NASCAR's 'Batman Begins 400'
17th May 2005 - Newswire

When NASCAR officials announced that the Batmobile will act as honorary pace car in the newly-named "Batman Begins 400," an upcoming Nextel Cup race, Sports Interaction executives decided to up the ante with some interesting lines on the famous supercar's performance and what else may happen at the June 19 NASCAR Race in Michigan.

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Online Casino Hits PR Jackpot
13th May 2005 - Wired

Drew Black, director of marketing for online casino GoldenPalace.com, doesn't care what you think about his company's decision to spend $28,000 on a grilled-cheese sandwich bearing the likeness of the Virgin Mary. He's just glad that you're thinking about it.

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Disgruntled Wilbanks Wedding Guest's Invitation Sold on eBay
10th May 2005 - Newswire

In what is quickly becoming a Jennifer Wilbanks scrapbook, GoldenPalace.com has added another piece of the infamous Runaway Bride's puzzle to their collection -- the wedding invitation.

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Playtech and Casino Solei Part Ways
9th May 2005 - Newswire

Playtech regrets to announce the termination of its software license granted to VBC Ltd, operators of Casino Solei since 2003.

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Casino buys Spears' 'pregnancy test'
5th May 2005 - Newswire

Online casino Golden Palace has spilled $US5,001 ($A6,468) for Britney Spears' alleged home pregnancy test.

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A Holy Ride: Pope Benedict XVI's Car Sold on eBay in Record-Breaking Auction
5th May 2005 - Newswire

From the frenzy of media interest over the past few days, the latest GoldenPalace.com winning eBay auction is easily one of the most phenomenal events in Internet history. The item that shattered all eBay records by incredibly receiving over 8.5 million visitors to its auction page was Pope Benedict XVI's previously-owned 1999 Volkswagen Golf. The holy car now belongs to the casino for euro 188,938.88 (approx. $244,590.83 USD).

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CASINO NAMES 'GOLDEN' TOT FOR 15G
30th Apr 2005 - New York Post

A woman in Connecticut hit the jackpot this week — by naming her baby after an online casino.

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bet365 Launches Online Casino on Integrated Playtech Platform
18th Apr 2005 - Newswire

Leading online gaming software developer, Playtech, and established UK betting and gaming group, bet365, have announced the launch of a branded online casino to complement the latter's successful sportsbook operation.

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Playtech Launches 90 Ball Bingo
18th Apr 2005 - Newswire

Leading online gaming software developer, Playtech, has announced a new UK-style, 90 ball online bingo game to complement its highly successful US-style 75 ball game introduced 18 months ago.

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Internet Casino Wins Right To Name Monkey
16th Apr 2005 - Biz Report

An infinite number of newly discovered monkeys trying to name themselves could have pounded on their keyboards a long time before coming up with this one: GoldenPalace.com.

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Net Casino Wins Right To Name Monkey
15th Apr 2005 - Globe And Mail

LA PAZ, Bolivia, April 15 — Internet casino GoldenPalace.com has paid $650,000 in an auction hosted by Charity Folks for the right to name the new species of monkey. The species was discovered in western Bolivia's Madidi National Park by Dr. Robert Wallace of the Wildlife Conservation Society.

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Company Gets to the Bottom of Sports Sponsorship
14th Apr 2005 - Newswire

Internet casino GoldenPalace.com scored prime exposure with their latest eBay purchase, by winning a $2,225 auction for adverting space on the rear of Brazilian Ju-Jitsu champion Gazzy Parman's shorts for her historic competition in an elite submission grappling tournament that has never before included women.

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Company Wins Right To Name New Species GoldenPalace.com Makes History For Naming Monkey Species
13th Apr 2005 - Newswire

Internet casino GoldenPalace.com has come forward as the generous bidder who recently paid $650,000 in an auction hosted by http://www.charityfolks.com for the right to name the new species of monkey discovered in western Bolivia's Madidi National Park by Dr. Robert Wallace of the Wildlife Conservation Society.

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Online Poker Powerhouses Pokernews and Noble Poker Announce Second $5,000 Freeroll Tournament
10th Apr 2005 - Newswire

Premier poker news source Pokernews.info (www.pokernews.info), and Noble Poker are at it again. Last month, the two online poker entities teamed up for one of the biggest freeroll tournaments on the web. Player Matty82 outlasted the competition, and picked up a nice $1,250 for his efforts. Over half the players in the tournament were in the money. Noble Poker and Pokernews are again feeling generous, and have decided to repeat this one of a kind offer.

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