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Poker has long been a game of choice for many, but it has only been in the last ten years that poker has made the move from a game to a sport in the eyes of its fans and competitors. Sites like Ladbrokes.com have soared in popularity thanks to films like Casino Royale bringing the glamorous poker lifestyle back to the mainstream.

However, poker is about more than the rush of adrenaline you get when on a winning streak; it’s about the money to be made and, with anyone being able to enter into tournaments at Ladbrokes, the competition is becoming fierce.

Buzz Mania is one of the bigger tournaments currently available on Ladbrokes, offering the chance to win a share of “10,000 cash, or “10,000 of Sunday buzz tickets. Players must opt-in to take part, and play at the multi tournament tables (MTT) in order to qualify for one of the two freerolls. Simply play during any day in February to qualify and build your MTT days.

To enter freeroll #1, and qualify for your share of Sunday buzz tickets, you must accumulate 20 MMT days. For freeroll #2, to qualify for your share of “10,000 in cash, you must accumulate 30 MMT days. The freerolls will be held on March 2, and will follow the same format as Sunday buzz, although playing at any GBP MMT during February generates two MMT days towards qualification.

GBP tables are exclusive to Ladbrokes, meaning that only registered players can participate. You can find these in the cash lobby – just look for anything British. Think bulldogs, Charing Cross, Yorkshire puddings – are you starting to get the picture? Although don’t worry, you don’t have to be British to play, you just need a Ladbrokes account.

Another great offer, currently open solely to Ladbrokes social followers, is the chance to win a ticket to the Sunday buzz “75k GTD. The Social Series is open exclusively to Ladbrokes’ Facebook and Twitter fans, tournaments for which can be found in the Ladbrokes lounge. The passwords will be available in the week leading up to opening, so keep checking the social pages to make sure you can increase your point position and be in with the chance of winning your ticket to the “75K GTD.

Ladbrokes have a betting history that spans over 125 years and are one of the most well-known and trusted brands around. The poker section of their site, poker.ladbrokes.com, caters to newcomers with a ‘how to play‘ section, through to the serious high rollers. So why not check out their tournaments to find one that suits you?

Check out the original source here! Originally from PokerNews.com

Wed, 08/24/2011 – 06:00 – PokerPages Staff

Gambling is one of mankind’s oldest pursuits, with even cave paintings found thought to be depicting waged games. Although there are no casinos dating back that far there are some pretty old ones still in operation.

Casino de Monte Carlo
This casino is located in Monte Carlo, Monaco, and was established in 1856. Today, it attracts some of the world’s wealthiest people and has been used in many films including the James Bond movie, Casino Royale.

Crockfords Club
This London based club was first established in 1826. It was started up by William Crockford with helpful sponsorship by the Duke of Wellington. This is the world’s most exclusive gaming club and, although not a typical casino, it’s rich in heritage.

Casino Weisbaden
Casino Weisbaden is located in the city of the same name in Germany. It was the first casino to come into operation after Prince Carl von Nassau-Usingen presented a city banker with a 200 Gulden license. Despite being closed due to a revolution and gambling ban it still continues to operate today.

Casino De Spa
This Belgium casino was established in 1763 and work on it was finished in 1769. Due to fires, the front needed to be rebuilt in 1918. Although it claims on its website to be the world’s oldest casino, the gambling establishment at number one, Casino di Venezia, beats it by just over a century.

Casino di Venezia
Established in 1638, Casino di Venezia is presently the world’s oldest casino still in operation. Based in Italy the facade is still the original one built in the 17th century. The building is bursting with historical brilliance and is a delight to play in for any gambling fan.