The Swedish games operator, Jadestone, has announced that its new backgammon network has gone live. Players will now be able to enjoy superb backgammon software with excellent prizes at Jadestone partners, including bwin and Paf.

It was a very busy day of betting on the online gambling sites yesterday with online gamblers placing wagers on American Idol. Today will probably be even busier due to the fact that the finale takes place tomorrow night.

A deal has been struck whereby 188Bet will sponsor Bolton Wanderers and Wigan Athletic.  This deal will make them the first company to sponsor two Premier League clubs and Reebok and JJB Sports will be replaced in the process.

Sir Rodney Walker, World Snooker Chairman has announced that they have chosen Betfred, the independent UK bookmaker to sponsor the World Snooker Championship for the following four years. This popular tournament will now be known as the Betfred.com World Snooker Championship.

The Australian Football League is calling on the country’s government to make ground breaking changes to gambling legislation so that in-betting will be allowed in live games.