This June will see the launch of Play the Gamer, a PS3 and Xbox 360 competitive live league. Based in various venues all around the country, Play the Gamer (PTG) is a weekly event that involves players competing in a FIFA 10, Call of Duty and Need for Speed tournament. With both regional and national finals, the league will produce the UK’s first ever Play the Gamer UK National Console Champion....

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As I turned up to my first Marston’s road show venue, myself and Dave had to set up the Living it Loving it exhibition stand. Now, this may sound a simple task, however it involves setting up a crime scene (a body outline on the floor). So at 9pm in a random country conference centre, if anyone had walked into the main room they would have spotted Dave (the boss) lying on the floor and being masking taped around by myself! Let’s just say it would have been an awkward one to explain! ...

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Helen Firth has made a fantastic start to her year as a Betfred-sponsored player by reaching the final table of the Party Poker Women's World Open IV in London. The 2009 Betfred Ladies' Poker Tour champion came through a high-quality opening heat of the televised tournament and will carry her 325,000 chips into the final against five other players. Six top-class competitors, including Annette Obrestad......

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A new iniative from the Government is to spend £4 million throughout the UK to try to stop pub closures which we seem to hear about every week. They are also even looking at post offices opening in pubs . . . little comfort for the local post offices that have recently been forced to close by the Royal Mail! ...

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We have worked within the gaming industry for several years and share many of the players' frustration with the way UK casinos sometimes operate. Two years ago we decided to stop promoting events in the UK as we could not convince the casinos to promote poker in a way that would ensure players attended on a regular basis. ...

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FOLLOWING the latest shock pub closure in Plymouth a number of pubs were to find out if regulars fear their local could be in danger of following suit THE great Plymouth pub is alive and well - at least, that is, according to those still keen on a tipple. The sudden closure of The Mermaid in Eggbuckland earlier this month was another nail in the coffin for fans of traditional British pubs. ...

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THE landlord of a popular Plymouth pub has locked its doors and quit the industry suddenly after nearly two decades behind the bar. Steve Scarff called last orders at The Mermaid, in Eggbuckland, for the final time on Sunday following a bitter fight to stay afloat. He said the smoking ban, cheap supermarket booze, falling customer numbers and......

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As most of you are aware the Living it Loving it (LILI) staff had a stand at the IGE show in Earls Court, London last week. For those of you who aren’t aware of this show, this is a massive gaming exhibition with every type of gaming related company you can think of being there....

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The Academy is a great opportunity for groups of friends to take your poker nights to a new level. Improve your game and improve your nights! Organise a booking for 10 or more full Academy packages and we will cover the cost of your training! ...

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The Masters Poker Academy Early Bird Pricing means that you can now attend the Academy for as low as £199 by reserving your place in advance! That's £50 off the original price of £249. The first Masters Academy promises to improve your game and get you that step closer to being a pro. Book up early and get the experience at a 20% discount! ...

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