Laurence Fishburne in new Vegas Thriller

Hollywoodreporter.com claims that Laurence Fishburne is in final negotiations to board Columbia Pictures’ Vegas-set thriller “21”, along with Liza Lapira and Josh Gad who have also joined the cast of the blackjack tale.

The film is based on Ben Mezrich’s best-seller, ‘Bringing down the House’, which is the inside story of six M.I.T. students who, guided by an MIT lecturer who acts as a mentor, devise a plan to ‘count cards’ in Blackjack, enabling them to get an edge over the casinos, and subsequently take the Las Vegas casinos for millions of dollars. Fishburne will play a Vegas security chief who hunts down the group.

Jim Sturgess and Masi Oka have already boarded “21”, which will be helmed by Robert Luketic. Shooting is set to begin in February, in Boston and Las Vegas.

Kevin Spacey, who also will appear in the film playing an MIT lecturer, is producing alongside Dana Brunetti and Michael De Luca. Sony’s Elizabeth Cantillon and DeVon Franklin are shepherding for the studio.

Fishburne, whose recent film credits include “Bobby” and “Akeelah and the Bee”, also is a theater veteran whose credits include “Without Walls and Fences.” He was nominated for an Academy Award for his role in “What’s Love Got to Do With It.”

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Big Brother star to be Offered Asian Poker Role

The Asian Poker Classic, is reportedly set to capitalise on Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty’s success on the UK’s Celebrity Big Brother (CBB), by inviting the actress and reality TV star to present the Asian Poker Classic, taking place in Goa, on 1st to 5th March 2007.

Bollywood actress Shetty, who was already a huge star of Indian cinema, has shot to fame throughout the world thanks to her high profile role on Channel 4’s Celebrity Big Brother programme, which is currently creating headlines and heated debate around the world.

Her appearance on the show has alerted organisers of the Asian Poker Classic who see Shetty as the perfect candidate to host what will be the biggest poker tournament ever to have been staged in India, and which is set to attract an international audience to Goa in early March.

It is believed the APC organizers will be contacting her as soon as she comes out of the CBB house, to ask if she’ll be involved.

Earls Court Exhibition Centre – Gaming and Gambling Shows

Opening this week (23 – 25 January) at the Earls Court Exhibition Centre’s 1 & 2 will be the ATEI, ICE and ICEi – collectively know as the London shows. With a combined exhibitor base totalling in excess of 500 companies this is sure to prove a very spectacular event. Below is a brief of what you can expect to see.

The ICEi

Now in its 3rd year, ICEi has gone from strength to strength as the dedicated remote gaming zone. Due to its phenomenal growth and the ever-expanding product range this exciting sector has to offer, ICEi has now developed into an exhibition in its own right, and this year will see the biggest and most spectacular ICEi event ever!

With more than a 40% increase in floor space, allowing a greater number of exhibitors to come and show their wares, and visitors to see even more than before!

Showcasing the very latest products, innovations and industry developments, ICEi will attract thousands of key industry professionals who are ready to connect with their market! So whether you are an exhibitor or visitor, make sure you are there to reap the benefits too!

As the marketplace for everything in the online gaming and gambling sector, ICEi will be hosting a wide range of products covering ONLINE, MOBILE, REMOTE, INTERACTIVE, TV, WIRELESS and CONTENT DEVELOPERS FOR GAMBLING, GAMING AND BETTING.

The International Casino Exhibition

As the world’s premier exhibition for gaming and gambling professionals, ICE 2007 is set to be the definitive international event for anyone interested in this spectacular industry.

ICE cannot fail to impress, with a 30% increase in floor space, allowing a greater number of exhibitors to come and show their wares, and visitors to see even more than before! Showcasing the very latest products, innovations and industry developments.

There will be a boundless range of product on show, catering for all your needs, from CARD SORTING & SHUFFLING to SLOT MACHINES; TABLE GAMES to COIN VALIDATORS & CURRENCY HANDLING EQUIPMENT; PLAYER TRACKING to VIDEO GAMING MACHINES; MULTI-PLAYER GAMES to SECURITY / SURVEILLANCE ; CASH MACHINES to CUSTOMISED GAMES / CONCEPTS & GAME DESIGN to PROGRESSIVE SYSTEMS / DISPLAYS to CASINO MANAGEMENT.

The ATEI

The World’s Foremost Coin-Op and Amusement Exhibition. Demonstrating the latest products and services and showcasing industry innovations and developments. ATEI will attract over 25,000 people who want to do business.

There will be a boundless range of product on show, catering for all your needs, from SLOT MACHINES to SWAG; AWPS to VENDING MACHINES; VIDEO GAMES to SECURITY SYSTEMS; CRANES and KIDDIE RIDES to MONEY HANDLING EQUIPMENT and TABLE FOOTBALL to TOUCHSCREEN TECHNOLOGY.

Banks issued subpoenas by US Department of Justice

A report in this week’s Sunday Times Online claims the US Department of Justice has ordered the world’s biggest investment banks, accountants and law firms to hand over all e-mails, telephone records and papers connected with internet gaming firms as part of an investigation into illegal online gambling in America.

According to the Sunday Times, HSBC, Dresdner Kleinwort, Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank are known to be among the banks that have been issued with subpoenas — official requests for information — as part of a worldwide hunt to build a case against those who benefited from illegal online gambling.

The Department of Justice first issued subpoenas in October; only days after George Bush sounded the death knell for America’s $6 billion (£3.2 billion) internet gambling industry by signing legislation banning all related transactions. But until now the investigation has been kept secret. It is thought that some investors in online gambling companies, including Party Gaming and 888.com, have also been hit with requests for information.

The request could force banks and other advisers or former advisers to the gambling companies to hand over hundreds of thousands of e-mails and files to American investigators. The probe by the Department of Justice will spark outrage in Britain, coming so soon after the extradition of the so-called Nat West Three to America. The subpoenas do not reveal whom the Department of Justice is targeting. But some believe the ultimate goal is to find information incriminating the founders of the online gambling firms.

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Harry tells me that there is still time to qualify on any of the sites. The 5 winners from each site will win the third qualifier by playing the most bingo games. Enough said Harry, I’m off to play bingo, and of course I’m going to have a go on Keno at the same time! To find all the sites operated by Bingo Entertainment Ltd, go to http://www.bingoentertainment.com

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