'It's a slot machine Jim, but not as we know it.' <br> <br> This year's Global Gaming Expo, held in Las Vegas in November, showcased new technology that promises to take slot machines into a whole new dimension.

A recent survey by Gamcare, the British gambling charity, found that Wales has more poker players per head than the rest of Britain. An astounding 31% of Welsh people said they had played poker at least once this year. The English lagged behind with 22% and the Scots came in at a respectable 27%.

The leading online casino 888.com is taking an aggressive stand despite getting blows from the USA market. It is entering the mobile gaming sector, using software developed by Random Logic.

888.com is pleased to announce their move into the world of mobile phone gaming. Downloading the 888 software is free, and the program can be used on over 340 different phones.

It may have been India's first mega poker tournament, but Indian players were pumped and ready for the Asian Poker Classic.

All those who fear that Turkey will cave in to the demands of the anti-online-gambling lobby can relax, for now at least. Turkish poker players can now enjoy a new Turkish-language site, courtesy of PokerNews.