Spinning M-Games in Singapore -- Microgaming-powered wireless casino developer Spin3 announced today that WooWorld, a mobile and online entertainment content aggregator in Asia, has selected Spin3's play-for-fun SpinFone system to power the first mobile gaming platform in Singapore. Customers will be able to download WooWorld's "WowBoss" casino games, such as blackjack, slots and roulette, via SMS to compete for prizes rather than cash. WooWorld and mobile operators will share revenues generated from downloads and player retention built into the SpinFone system.
Moblie WSOP -- News and updates from the World Series of Poker are now available as SMS alerts to U.S. wireless network subscribers through "POKER! Mobile Service," a product provided by BLUFF Magazine, Full Tilt Poker, Setanta Mobile, Trajectory Sports & Media Group and mStyle. Fans need only text "POKERNEWS" or "POKERLIVE" to 67000 to receive the latest news, results and breaking stories directly on their phones.
Fallon Watch -- British jockey Kieren Fallon and 10 other people appeared in the City of London Magistrates' Court today over allegations of race fixing. He and jockeys Fergal Lynch and Darren Williams deny charges of conspiracy to defraud customers of Internet betting exchange Betfair. All 11 defendants were released on unconditional bail and will appear at Southwark Crown Court.
Poker with Attitude -- Poker pro Tony G is launching his own online poker room: TonyGPoker.com. The outspoken pro said he wanted to create an online poker room with attitude for people that want to play like he does. "For me poker is about guts and glory," said Tony G. "So many sites have no personality, no heart, they are so boring they make you go to sleep. I created TonyGPoker.com so players would have a site where they can show some attitude and if they sit down against me, I won't hold back!"