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| iMEGA Delays Kentucky Seizure Thu, 20th November Court of Appeals grants motion filed by American non-profit lobby group in forfeiture hearing on 141 online domain names.Source: IGaming Business | Fahrenkopf Optimistic On Internet Gambling Thu, 20th November The need for new sources of tax revenues as the economy worsens could see the US Federal Government legalise online gambling.Source: IGaming Business | Player Suing Online Poker Site Thu, 20th November Cycalona ‘Clonie’ Gowen is taking FullTiltPoker.com to court in Nevada seeking $40 million in damages.Source: IGaming Business |
| Lottomatica Revenues Hit $1.77 Billion Wed, 19th November Despite global economic downturn, Italian lottery and gaming specialist reports 83 percent rise in net incomes for previous nine months.Source: IGaming Business | Aussie Bookies Join to Mitigate Racing Contribution Concerns Wed, 19th November The Age, an Australian paper, reported this week that a number of major corporate bookmakers are working jointly to produce figures that show they will contribute around $15 million Australian dollars to the racing industry in the 2008 fiscal year.
TheSource: Gamingindustrymedia | Hong Kong Man Sentenced for Online Gambling Business Wed, 19th November A Hong Kong man, convicted of running a number of gambling Web sites, on Wednesday was sentenced to eight years in prison and fined 20 million yuan, or US $2.9 million, in southwest China's Yunnan Province, reports China's Xinhua News Agency.
The caseSource: Gamingindustrymedia |
| Paddy Power ‘On Track’ To Meet Targets Tue, 18th November Dublin-based bookmaker releases trading update showing highly successful online sportsbook performance.Source: IGaming Business | Betfair Signs Sponsorship Agreement Tue, 18th November Sandown Racecourse to be renamed Betfair Park after the signing of three-year agreement with Melbourne Racing Club.Source: IGaming Business | Gala Coral Streamlining Ahead Of Downturn Tue, 18th November Up to 200 jobs could be affected as one of Europe’s largest operators reduces the number of its divisions from five to three.Source: IGaming Business |
| NETELLER Changes Name Tue, 18th November Isle of Man-based online payment provider will now be known as Neovia Financial following confirmation from Companies Registry.Source: IGaming Business | UK Broadcaster to Show Live Racing Odds Tue, 18th November London's Channel 4 is set to launch a 60-second live ad updating viewers with the most recent odds before the start of major horse races. The broadcaster is currently in negotiations with gambling firms and online betting operators to determine who will pSource: Gamingindustrymedia | Slots Market Still Tough in Conn Tue, 18th November Two tribal casinos in Connecticut reported an October decline in slot-machine income -- losses less precipitous, however, than September's double-digit dip.
Foxwoods Resort Casino and MGM Grand at Foxwoods revealed net slots win of $57.1 million for thSource: Gamingindustrymedia |
| Profits Up Ten Percent At Ladbrokes Mon, 17th November British gaming firm reveals its unaudited interim results for the past four months showing a twelve percent rise in group gross win.Source: IGaming Business | CryptoLogic Reports Losses Mon, 17th November Revenues for Dublin-based online casino software developer drop 16.4 percent from previous quarter to slightly over $14 million.Source: IGaming Business | Tasmania Reforming Horse Racing Mon, 17th November Australian island state proposes creating two new bodies allowing sector ‘to take control of its own destiny’.Source: IGaming Business |
| Codere Core Shareholders Initiate Sale of 71% Stake Mon, 17th November The Franco family, former co-owners of Groupo Codere S.A., have initiated sale of a majority shareholding in the Spanish company.
The sale comes after the company's core shareholders, the Martinez Sampedro family, failed to negotiate debt repayment terSource: Gamingindustrymedia | UIGEA Rules Finalised Fri, 14th November Despite having only 68 days left in office, the Bush Administration pushes through implementation rules on UIGEA.Source: IGaming Business | Ladbrokes Set To Challenge Norwegian Ruling Fri, 14th November British gaming firm announces intention to appeal against verdict from the Oslo City Court that denied it a betting license.Source: IGaming Business |
| Davydenko Exonerated By Tennis Probe Fri, 14th November Russian professional player calls investigation a ‘big mistake’ and reveals he is still fighting to clear his name.Source: IGaming Business | Bet-at-Home Signs With Evolution Gaming Fri, 14th November Evolution Gaming, a live-dealer casino game provider, has signed a deal with Bet-at-home, a German operator. The company said the deal with Bet-at-home was its 13th deal in 2008.Source: Gamingindustrymedia | Betfair and MRC Enter Three Year Sponsorship Deal Fri, 14th November Betfair, the betting exchange, inked a sponsorship deal with the Melbourne Racing Club to have the Sandown Park Racourse rebranded as Betfair Park.
Along with the name change, Betfair gained on-course presence via signage and race sponsorship involvemeSource: Gamingindustrymedia |
| West Ham Close To Sponsorship Deal Thu, 13th November Philippines-licensed SBOBet.com set to sign 18-month sponsorship agreement with Premiership soccer team worth$2.96 million.Source: IGaming Business | Arrests Made In New York For Illegal Betting Thu, 13th November Ten men thought to be involved in a sports betting ring were arrested in New York, reports the Associated Press.
Investigators estimate the gambling operation brought in $30 million during the past five years.Source: Gamingindustrymedia | White House Finalising UIGEA Wed, 12th November Despite pledging otherwise, the Bush Administration is set to implement regulations at the final hour instituting online gambling ban.Source: IGaming Business |
| Cantor Gaming Buys LVSC Wed, 12th November Las Vegas-based odds-making firm is purchased by affiliate of Cantor Fitzgerald global financial services company.Source: IGaming Business | Police Raid Second StanleyBet Shop Wed, 12th November After last week’s action in Athens, officials in Greece target sister venue in Thessaloniki with similar operation.Source: IGaming Business | Commission to Investigate Tabcorp Dealings Wed, 12th November According to the Herald Sun, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has launched an investigation into Tabcorp, one of Australia’s largest gaming companies, and its involvement with Clubs Victoria, a gaming venue group.
The investigationSource: Gamingindustrymedia |
| Dane Claims $9.1 Million at World Series of Poker Main Event Wed, 12th November The youngest person to ever win the main event at the World Series of Poker took home $9.1 million early Tuesday morning.
Peter Eastgate, a 22-year-old Danish poker pro, defeated Ivan Demidov, a 27-year-old Russian.Source: Gamingindustrymedia | World Poker Tour Signs Full Tilt Deal Tue, 11th November Online poker instruction site agrees television sponsorship arrangement for 26 episodes of WPT Season VII in America.Source: IGaming Business | Betsson Posts Great Numbers Tue, 11th November Chief Executive Officer for Swedish firm calls third quarter results the ‘strongest so far’ with revenues of $31.98 million.Source: IGaming Business |
| StanleyBet Outlet Raided By Police Tue, 11th November Ongoing battle over right to enter Greek market results in two employees at an Athens betting shop being arrested.Source: IGaming Business | William Hill Appoints Highfield Tue, 11th November Former BBC Director to become Non-Executive Director for one of the world’s largest bookmaking chains from next week.Source: IGaming Business | Sportech Purchases 4TheGame.com Tue, 11th November London-based operator of The New Football Pools buys respected soccer community website for almost one million dollars.Source: IGaming Business |
| Mobile Gaming Set To Grow Mon, 10th November New report from Juniper Research predicts that total annual wagers will hit $27.5 billion by 2013.Source: IGaming Business | TabCorp Wants Government Help Mon, 10th November Australian tote operator cries foul as taking from the Melbourne Cup slump due to Northern Territory competition.Source: IGaming Business | Magna Still In The Red Mon, 10th November Canadian racetrack owner announces third quarter results revealing a loss of $48 million prompting possible future asset sales.Source: IGaming Business |
| William Hill Rejects Bets on Obama's Life Mon, 10th November William Hill, a United Kingdom bookmaker, has rejected offers from more than 100 punters interested in placing bets on the assassination of the U.S. president-elect Barack Obama, according to The Times.Source: Gamingindustrymedia | Financial Forecast - Could Global Gaming Bounce Back Stronger? Mon, 10th November A brutal mixture of recession panic, financial crises, wavering stock markets along with constant doomsday scenarios from 24-hour media outlets have many industries in a continuous nail-biting state. Like numerous analysts, Simon J. Holliday, director ofSource: Gamingindustrymedia | Stanleybet International Unveils Fair Play For Sports Betting Campaign Fri, 7th November Stanleybet International launched the Fair Play for Sports Betting campaign yesterday, which calls for fair, open and equal access to all European markets for all European Union-based sports betting operators.
According to a prepared statement, the iniSource: Gamingindustrymedia |
| Antigua Added To UK ‘White-List’ Wed, 5th November Operators licensed by the Caribbean nation will be able to advertise their services to UK residents from November 20.Source: IGaming Business | IAS Withdraws Sale Wed, 5th November After a year, Sydney-based online gaming operator takes its Australian operations off the market.Source: IGaming Business | YouBet.com Appoints Goldberg Wed, 5th November Former Ticketmaster executive joins online horseracing and wagering site as Chief Operating Officer.Source: IGaming Business |
| Gala Coral Appoints Hughes Wed, 5th November British virtual gaming giant announces new Chief Financial Officer with experience in the media and leisure sectors.Source: IGaming Business | NETELLER Reveals Quarterly Results Tue, 4th November Online payment solution specialist reveals e-wallet growth continues despite tough markets.Source: IGaming Business | Bermuda Studying Online Gambling Tue, 4th November British Overseas Territory announces feasibility study and could become the next jurisdiction to license Internet gaming.Source: IGaming Business |
| Agreement Reached in Horseracing Levy Tue, 4th November The Financial Times reported yesterday that the levy agreement for 2008-09 with British bookmakers includes a 10 percent tax on racing gross profits in the United Kingdom, which the paper says is in line with previous years. As a concession, 100 races wilSource: Gamingindustrymedia | Bet24 Deputy Moving Up Mon, 3rd November Maria Karlsson replacing Lotta Lindquist-Brosjo as Chief Executive Officer for Scandinavian online gaming and betting firm.Source: IGaming Business | Phantom Fiber Announces Mahjong Time Contract Mon, 3rd November Multi-year deal will see mahjong games supplied to thousands of mobile telephone types around the world.Source: IGaming Business |
| Online Players Help Tote Tasmania Mon, 3rd November Annual turnover increases 30 percent to $329 million while parimutuel wagering was up 27 percent to $316 million.Source: IGaming Business | Victorians Lose Billions on Gambling Mon, 3rd November The Age reported on Thursday that Victorians lost 4.8 billion Australian dollars on gambling last year, which is a record for the Australian state. Last year losses were 85 million Australian dollars less.
Players lost the largest amount, 2.6 billion ASource: Gamingindustrymedia | Maiden Profit For Probability Fri, 31st October Mobile telephone gambling specialist reveals that its net gaming revenues rose 117 percent $4.27 million for the previous six months.Source: IGaming Business |
| Volatility Good For WorldSpreads Fri, 31st October Financial spread betting firm sees half-term profits rise by 137 percent off turnover of $10.9 million.Source: IGaming Business | Bwin Signs Soccer Sponsorship Deal Fri, 31st October Germany’s Bayern Munich will display advertising for free online casino site during domestic competitions.Source: IGaming Business | Australia Investigating Problem Gambling Thu, 30th October Registered clubs movement wants to ban the use of credit cards for online and telephone gambling in advance of next year’s report.Source: IGaming Business |
| Lotto IP Reveals Game With Us Thu, 30th October Canadian lottery intellectual property rights developer announces a new solution it stated would revolutionise online gaming.Source: IGaming Business | iMEGA Files Kentucky Writ Thu, 30th October Non-profit group is asking the state’s Court of Appeals to overturn Judge Thomas Wingate’s decision.Source: IGaming Business | Crown Takes a $6 Billion Fall Thu, 30th October Crown Ltd., an Australia-based casino operator, has declined in value by $6 billion since last December, The Australian reports.
“Crown's operations are diversified and located across different markets,” said Rowen Craigie, Crown’s chief executivSource: Gamingindustrymedia |
| Another Legal American Poker Site Launches Wed, 29th October Based in Minnesota, Zosoz.com offers the subscription club form pioneered by fellow US domain PurePlay.com.Source: IGaming Business | OPAP to Fight Stanleybet Expansion Wed, 29th October Reuters reports that OPAP S.A., the Athens-based lottery monopoly, wants to use the law to keep Stanlybet, a fixed-odds betting firm, from encroaching on its territory.
“We will take legal action,” Christos D. Hatziemmanuel, OPAP's chief executive,Source: Gamingindustrymedia | GIG Delivers In-Run Wagering to Italy Wed, 29th October Global Interactive Gaming Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Interactive Systems Worldwide Inc., has begun offering limited in-run live wagering to Italian betting shops.Source: Gamingindustrymedia |
| I-Gaming Legislation Could Influence U.S. Voters on Election Day Wed, 29th October The latest data from Poker Players Research show that over 3 million American poker players say the candidates' stances on Internet gambling legislation could affect how they vote.
The most recent of the firm's regular surveys of poker players shows anSource: Gamingindustrymedia | Atlantic City Smoking Ban Delayed Wed, 29th October In a little under two weeks after an Atlantic City smoking ban took affect in area casinos, a city council-approved measure has reversed it, according to the Associated Press.
Casinos had complained the ban put a damper on business.Source: Gamingindustrymedia | Online Business Helps William Hill Tue, 28th October Despite economic downturn, Britain’s second largest bookmaker reveals a nine percent rise in total gross wins.Source: IGaming Business |
| Tote Plans Put On Hold Tue, 28th October UK Sports Minister reveals that current market conditions are not now ‘appropriate’ to auction off the bookmaker.Source: IGaming Business | Sky Bet Sponsors Sports Journalists' Association Tue, 28th October Sky Bet, the sports-betting arm of the British Sky Broadcasting Group, has signed a two-year deal to be the principal sponsor of the Sports Journalists’ Association.Source: Gamingindustrymedia | WPT To Put Poker On MySpace Mon, 27th October Last week’s appointment of Thomas Flahie as Chief Financial Officer could be behind new deal to create poker destination on the social network.Source: IGaming Business |
| Volatile Stock Markets Cause Spread Betting Increase in U.K. Mon, 27th October The Agence France-Presse reports that spread betting ison the rise in the United Kingdom with punters placing tax-free bets onmarket performance.
“We have seen a significant increase in betting numbersand trades in alignment with the volatility in thSource: Gamingindustrymedia | 60 Minutes Report Delayed Fri, 24th October American investigative news television programme postpones expose on Ultimate Bet scandal until November 9.Source: IGaming Business | Betting Promotions Net Turnover Down Fri, 24th October Betting Promotions Sweden A.B., an online betting exchange, posted a net turnover of 31 million Swedish kronas its interim report covering January through September 2008. For the same period in 2007, its net turnover was 50.5 million Swedish kronas.Source: Gamingindustrymedia |
| Devilfish Gaming Posts Loss in Maiden Results Fri, 24th October In Devilfish Gaming’s maiden results, the company reported gross turnover of £21,763 on a pre-tax loss of £424,414 for the year ending in June 2008.Source: Gamingindustrymedia | 888 Seeks New Ad Agency Fri, 24th October Brand Republic reports that 888 Holdings is looking for a new advertising agency to handle its global ad account.
The Gibraltar-based I-gaming operator’s current agency, CHI & Partners, does not intend to bid again for the £6 million account.Source: Gamingindustrymedia | Google Decision Bearing Fruit Thu, 23rd October Search engine could benefit greatly from its decision to free up ad-words for paid gambling advertisements.Source: IGaming Business |
| Rank Reveals Revenue Decline Thu, 23rd October British land and virtual gambling giant reports that like-for-likes have fallen by eight percent for the previous 41-week period.Source: IGaming Business | U.K. Government Holds Off on Tote Sale Thu, 23rd October The United Kingdom government announced on Wednesday that it will not sell the Horserace Totalisator Board, or Tote, because of “current market conditions.”
“After further work over the summer, I have now concluded that it is not appropriate to pSource: Gamingindustrymedia | William Hill Signs Playtech Agreement Wed, 22nd October Britain’s second largest bookmaker creates William Hill Online to offer betting in-running for the first time.Source: IGaming Business |
| Managing Director Leaves Blue Square Wed, 22nd October In the UK, the Rank Group announces that the search is on for a new chief for its interactive gaming division.Source: IGaming Business | Problem Gambling Increases Tue, 21st October According to a piece from the Mail On Sunday, the numbers of people seeking help has risen 25 percent in the last year.Source: IGaming Business | Guoco Purchases More Rank Shares Tue, 21st October Malaysian firm again increases its stake in Great Britain’s second largest bingo club and casino owner.Source: IGaming Business |
| Cantor Signs Atronic Deal Tue, 21st October Agreement will see online casino operator granted exclusive use of leading slot machine manufacturer’s titles.Source: IGaming Business | IG Sport Launches First UK Licensed Online Casino Tue, 21st October London-based spread betting firm teams up with Canada’s Chartwell to launch service through ExtraBet.com.Source: IGaming Business | US Deal Could Be Close Mon, 20th October According to a piece in The Times, the Department of Justice has changed tactics in its negotiations with European online gambling operators.Source: IGaming Business |
| Leisure And Gaming Reveals Quarterly Performance Mon, 20th October Despite a drop in the amount wagered, online betting and gaming firm reports $1.2 million gross profit.Source: IGaming Business | Sluggish Economy Not Hurting Sportingbet Mon, 20th October Online casino and sportsbook operator reports a 23 percent rise in net gaming revenues to $253.02 million.Source: IGaming Business | Increase In Turnover For Webis Mon, 20th October Isle of Man-based firm behind BetInternet.com online sportsbook reports rise earnings before tax to $370,199.Source: IGaming Business |
| Kentucky Judge Denies Motion Fri, 17th October Case to decide whether the state has the right to seize 141 domain names associated with online gambling set to go to court on November 17.Source: IGaming Business | Google Changes Gambling Advertising Policy Fri, 17th October American search engine giant changes policy on placing adverts online after a four-year global ban.Source: IGaming Business | Mansion Staying In Gibraltar Fri, 17th October Despite reports to the contrary, online casino operator reveals that it has no plans to leave ‘The Rock’.Source: IGaming Business |
| Las Vegas Coming To Manila Fri, 17th October After years of debate, PAGCor announces plans to proceed with construction of $15 billion Entertainment City.Source: IGaming Business | Paddy Power Signs Colliers CRE Fri, 17th October Paddy Power, a Dublin-based bookmaker, has appointed Colliers CRE in order to assist in growing its United Kingdom reach reports Place North West, a business news Web site.Source: Gamingindustrymedia | BetUK.com Criticised By ASA Thu, 16th October UK regulator rules against online sportsbook over promotional e-mail promising a full Euro 2008-themed deposit bonus.Source: IGaming Business |
| Australia Could Ease Advertising Restrictions Thu, 16th October Proposed changes could see bookmakers licensed elsewhere promote themselves in Victoria and New South Wales.Source: IGaming Business | UK Industry Not Trusted Thu, 16th October New research shows that the public does not believe the British gaming sector can keep their personal data safe.Source: IGaming Business | 60 Minutes Reporting On Cheating Scandal Thu, 16th October CBS television programme to broadcast story concerning Ultimate Bet and Absolute Poker on October 26.Source: IGaming Business |
| Leisure & Gaming Wagers Down in Q3 Thu, 16th October Third-quarter results for Leisure & Gaming, a London-based online betting and gaming group, show that gross profit was up while the amount wagered by players was down.
Wagers collected this quarter were reported at 13.3 million euros, down 5.7 millionSource: Gamingindustrymedia | Chartwell Assists in Extrabet's First Casino Thu, 16th October Chartwell Technology Inc. announced today that it will be powering Extrabet’s first online casino licensed by the United Kingdom Gambling Commission.
Extrabet, a subsidiary of IG Group Holdings, will market the IG Sport casino through its Web site, tSource: Gamingindustrymedia | Two Million Betfair Customers Wed, 15th October UK-based online betting exchange announces milestone bet and now handles more daily transactions than all of Europe’s stock exchanges combined.Source: IGaming Business |
| WagerWorks Signs 888 Deal Wed, 15th October Gibraltar-based online gaming provider to add four titles from IGT subsidiary to its virtual games portfolio.Source: IGaming Business | Ireland to Double Bookmaker Tax Wed, 15th October Brian Lenihan, Ireland’s Minister for Finance, announced yesterday that the Irish government will double the current tax on bookmaker’s turnover, according to the Irish Times. This will turn the 1 percent tax up to 2 percent.Source: Gamingindustrymedia | Sportingbet Says Turkish Authorities Released Second Employee Wed, 15th October Sportingbet announced Tuesday that Turkish authorities released the second of two employers who were detained while vacationing in the country on May 29, 2008.
Official charges have yet to be announced for the newly released employee, though a pendingSource: Gamingindustrymedia |
| Twelve Men Detained For Online Gambling in Malaysia Wed, 15th October Bernama, the Malaysian National news agency, reports that police detained 12 men and seized eight computers in a series of cyber café raids focusing on online gambling during Oct. 9-13.
According to the state news service, those detained included owneSource: Gamingindustrymedia | Betsson Promotes Research with Scholarship Awards Wed, 15th October Betsson, a Malta-based Swedish gaming company, announced today it will award two scholarships a year. The company said in a prepared statement that the aim is to promote problem-gambling research.
The first scholarship of 15,000 Swedish kroner was presSource: Gamingindustrymedia | Redbet Moving To Malta Tue, 14th October Certain operations could be relocated to the Mediterranean island nation before the end of the year.Source: IGaming Business |
| Bwin Launches Bulgarian Site Tue, 14th October New service offers localised payment partners alongside editorial content customised for Bulgarian players.Source: IGaming Business | NETELLER Changing Its Name Tue, 14th October Isle of Man-based online payment processor is to be known as Neovia Financial from November 17.Source: IGaming Business | Dublin Man Pockets 100,000 Euros at Betdaq Bonanza Tue, 14th October Betdaqpoker.com announced today that Troy Pendergast, a 25-year-old man from Dublin, picked up 100,000 euros in the grand final of the Betdaq Bonanza on Sunday.
Held at Dublin’s Sporting Emporium Casino, the poker game featured six players who made iSource: Gamingindustrymedia |
| Inspired Unveils Virtual Sportsbook Mon, 13th October Inspired Gaming Group has announced the expansion of its open server-based gaming platform with a new Virtual Sports Book, or VSB, product from partner Hermes SoftLab, an international IT solutions provider.Source: Gamingindustrymedia | Kahnawake Issues Kentucky Statement Fri, 10th October One of the world’s largest operators of online casinos reveals that it has no intention of complying with Seizure Order.Source: IGaming Business | Irish Report Reveals Huge Potential Fri, 10th October New study reveals that the regulation of casinos could result in up to 13,000 jobs and $380 million over the next decade.Source: IGaming Business |
| Betfair Going To Court In Australia Thu, 9th October Online sportsbetting provider files suit in Federal Court after 1.5 percent turnover fee is instituted in New South Wales.Source: IGaming Business | New Advertising Guidelines Published Thu, 9th October The UK’s CAP and BCAP offer assistance for commercials promoting gambling on television, radio and print.Source: IGaming Business | Indonesian Gambling Crackdown Promised Thu, 9th October Gen. Bambang Hendarso Danuri, Indonesia's newly appointed National Police Chief, has vowed to eradicate gambling from the island country.
Mr. Danuri, who was officially appointed on Sept. 30, said he will 'bash gambling,' on Thursday after taking powerSource: Gamingindustrymedia |
| Betfair Down Under Debuts In-running Betting Thu, 9th October Betfair, the international betting exchange, announced on Thursday the launch of “in-running” betting on Australian horseracing.
Beginning Saturday, Betfair Australia customers will be able to bet live while a race is in progress, which means for tSource: Gamingindustrymedia | ASA Bans Partouche Ad Wed, 8th October An online advertisement launched by Partouche Betting, the Internet betting arm of Groupe Partouche, has been banned by the United Kingdom Advertising Standards Authority.Source: Gamingindustrymedia | PKR to Launch Internet TV Channel Wed, 8th October PKR, the online poker operator, has unveiled a standalone Internet channel dedicated to broadcasting episodes of its programming, PKR TV.
The channel, which was launched in late September, has attracted 7,000 views, the company said.Source: Gamingindustrymedia |
| IGN/Ladbrokes Actively Considering Appeal on Norwegian Setback Tue, 7th October Ladbrokes has confirmed with IGamingNews that it is “actively considering” whether to appeal a ruling handed down by the City Court of Oslo Friday, which saw the London bookie denied a license to operate in Norway.Source: Gamingindustrymedia | OPAP Denies Codere Interest Mon, 6th October Greek national gaming monopoly refutes reports it is considering Spanish or Greek purchases.Source: IGaming Business | Triple Appointment For Net Entertainment Mon, 6th October Swedish online gambling software provider employs Jungmar, Crona and Petersson in senior management positions.Source: IGaming Business |
| CryptoLogic Signs Russian Licensing Agreement Mon, 6th October Software developer makes its first move into the Commonwealth of Independent States with Kurastica.Source: IGaming Business | Mansion Extends Playtech Partnership Mon, 6th October Online casino operator announces agreement to migrate its poker operations to iPoker network.Source: IGaming Business | Mansion Extends Playtech Partnership Mon, 6th October Online casino operator announces agreement to migrate its poker operations to iPoker network.Source: IGaming Business |
| AsianLogic Wins Asian Operator Of The Year Award Mon, 6th October Hong Kong-based firm bests two other nominees to take home prestigious prize at the eGaming Review Industry Awards.Source: IGaming Business | Moody's to Review Ladbrokes for Downgrade Fri, 3rd October Moody’s Investors Service has announced it has placed the Ba2 corporate family rating and senior unsecured debt ratings of Ladbrokes and Ladbrokes Group Finance on review for possible downgrade.Source: Gamingindustrymedia | Lasseters Takes Last Online Casino Bets Fri, 3rd October The Age reports that today Lassters’ online casino took its last bets.
According to the paper, Lasseters Corporation said it was no longer taking bets on its three casino Web sites: Lasseters Online, AusVegas and Lasseters Euro. The only division stiSource: Gamingindustrymedia |
| Menendez Proposes Licensing Online Poker Thu, 2nd October US Senator’s Internet Skill Game Licensing and Control Act of 2008 specifically defines poker as a game of skill.Source: IGaming Business | ClubsNSW Rejects CentreBet Proposal Thu, 2nd October Association representing Australian clubs takes a stand against online gambling with credit cards.Source: IGaming Business | Australian Rugby Team Enters Bookmaking Joint Venture Thu, 2nd October The Gold Coast Titans, an Australian professional rugby league football team, has entered the bookmaking world in a joint venture with Betezy, an online Northern Territory-licensed bookmaker.Source: Gamingindustrymedia |
| Record Number in Attendance at Eig Thu, 2nd October Clarion Gaming has announced record attendance numbers at the European i-Gaming Congress & Expo, which took place in Barcelona, Spain, last week.
A total number of 1,544 delegates attended through a variety of registration channels, which contributed tSource: Gamingindustrymedia | Connect Awards Acknowledges CDMS and Betfair Thu, 2nd October CDMS, a communications provider, and Betfair, the global betting exchange, were awarded “Best Strategic Partnership” at this year’s Connect Awards.
The partnership was acknowledged for its “Betfair Raises the Stakes” campaign for its strategiSource: Gamingindustrymedia | C.E.O. Invests $475 Million in Las Vegas Sands Thu, 2nd October Sheldon G. Adelson, chief executive of Las Vegas Sands Corporation, has attempted to bolster his gaming company by placing $475 million of personal money back into the company account.Source: Gamingindustrymedia |
| Payne Appointed At GameAccount Wed, 1st October Former Sportingbet Chief Executive to serve as Non-Executive Chairman for skill-based gaming provider.Source: IGaming Business | Kahnawake Fines UltimateBet Wed, 1st October Former WSOP champion Russ Hamilton named by regulator in its investigation into cheating scandal.Source: IGaming Business | New Football Wagering Site Unveiled Wed, 1st October The new site allows players to forecast the outcome of football matches in separate ‘pools’ of around 10 matches. The player earns points and more chances of winning by guessing close to the right score.Source: Gamingindustrymedia |
| OPAP Dismisses Acquisition Speculation Wed, 1st October OPAP S.A., the Athens-based gambling operator, has announced that it has every intention on expanding its business but denies interest in Codere S.A. and Intralot S.A.Source: Gamingindustrymedia | Sportingbet Improving Customer Service Tue, 30th September Online gambling provider signs agreement to implement FootPrints 8 desk management solution from Numara Software.Source: IGaming Business | PokerStars Falls Foul Of Advertising Body Tue, 30th September UK Advertising Standards Authority rules that advert featuring Daniel Negreanu breached its code.Source: IGaming Business |
| Betfair Signs World Snooker Agreement Tue, 30th September Memorandum of Understanding will allow the two groups to share information on unusual betting activity.Source: IGaming Business | Betting Show Announces Session Lineup Tue, 30th September The Betting Show has announced its speaker and session lineup for the upcoming show in late October.
The seminar program, which is free to those in the betting industry, will feature Howard Chisholm (Chisholm Bookmakers), Mark Kingston (SIS), Beryl BroSource: Gamingindustrymedia | Online Gambling Ring Busted In South Korea Tue, 30th September The Agence France-Presse reports that four South Koreans have been charged for running an online gambling ring, which allegedly accumulated $100 million during an 18-month span.Source: Gamingindustrymedia |
| AsianLogic Posts Major First-Half Gain Tue, 30th September AsianLogic, the online and land-based operator, revealed that total revenues rose 208 percent to $54.9 during the first half of 2008 compared to $17.8 million during the previous-year period.
Gross profits for the Asia-Pacific company came in at $5.7 mSource: Gamingindustrymedia | U.S. Bailout Rejection Fallout Bring Casino Stocks Down Tue, 30th September Yesterday the Dow Jones industrial average fell a record 777 points after the House of Representatives rejected a $700 billion bailout plan -- a loss that touched shares in United States casino companies.
Among the hardest hit were Las Vegas Sands CorpSource: Gamingindustrymedia | Bwin Loses Second German Action Mon, 29th September After failing in North Rhine-Westphalia earlier this month, Austrian online gambling provider has case thrown out in Lower Saxony.Source: IGaming Business |
| SkyBet Appoints Mfuse For New Service Mon, 29th September The sportsbetting division of BSkyB is to offer a mobile sports wagering package before the end of the year.Source: IGaming Business | Horse Racing Authorities Deny Horse Flu Outbreak Mon, 29th September After a foreign horse tested positive for the horse flu on Wednesday night, ABC News reports that horse racing authorities tested 74 horses at Sydney’s Eastern Creek Quarantine Station and found no trace of the virus.Source: Gamingindustrymedia | Profatibility Proves Elusive For Netplay TV Mon, 29th September While Netplay TV revealed a 308 percent increase in gross bets during the first half, the company reported a loss of £134,000.
Highlights for the period, however, include £159 million in gross bets, growth in its customer base and its acquisition ofSource: Gamingindustrymedia |
| Kentucky Seizing Domain Names Fri, 26th September Court in southern American state issues seizure order against 141 online gambling sites.Source: IGaming Business | Perform Signs WatchAndBet Deals Fri, 26th September Bookmakers Paddy Power, Ladbrokes, Unibet and Sportingbet will receive live streams from a plethora of sporting events.Source: IGaming Business | Commission Investigating Snooker Betting Fri, 26th September Reports from The Guardian newspaper sugggest dubious betting patterns around Malta Cup match and player Peter Ebdon.Source: IGaming Business |
| CryptoLogic Predicts Losses Thu, 25th September Online gambling software developer expects to report operating losses for the third quarter of up to $1.5 million.Source: IGaming Business | Bwin Reports Turkish Losses Thu, 25th September Austrian online sportsbook operator reveals $3.22 million hit and confirms court proceedings against agents.Source: IGaming Business | Betfair Gets Games From WagerWorks Thu, 25th September WagerWorks, the software-development arm of International Game Technology, has done a deal with the online betting exchange Betfair to provide games content.Source: Gamingindustrymedia |
| Swedes Sweeten Software Deal Thu, 25th September Entraction Holding A.B., the online poker network operator and software developer, has extended its contract to supply Redbet Holding A.B. with software a further two years.
Redbet, which operates online betting, casino and poker Web sites, has been aSource: Gamingindustrymedia | Detroit Casinos See Smoking Ban Defeated Thu, 25th September Although the Michigan House of Representatives has voted down a proposed smoking ban on concern it would negatively impact Detroit's casino industry, the bill may still be revisited this year.
The ban, which according to published reports would affectSource: Gamingindustrymedia | Single-Digit Growth Spooks Macau Thu, 25th September According to published reports, Macau is likely to experience single-digit year-on-year revenue growth this month after reporting a 44 percent and 42 percent revenue rise in July and August, respectively.
Revenue for the first half of September came inSource: Gamingindustrymedia |
| Ongame Network Expanding Into Ireland Wed, 24th September Licensing agreement with bookmaker Bruce Betting will see the launch of BrucePoker.com.Source: IGaming Business | PartyGaming Appoints New Chief Marketing Officer Wed, 24th September Experienced Jon Salmon agrees to join Gibraltar-based gambling giant from Ads Dot Com next month.Source: IGaming Business | Ivobank Signs With Unibet Wed, 24th September Ivobank, the world's first I-gaming bank, has signed an agreement with Unibet to be a new payment option for the Sweden-based betting operator.Source: Gamingindustrymedia |
| Betfair Goes Green Wed, 24th September Betfair, the London-listed online betting exchange, is committed to cleaning up the world and will begin on Oct. 10 in Malta.Source: Gamingindustrymedia | ASA Bans Poker Stars Ad Wed, 24th September An ad for PokerStars.com, the popular online poker room, has been banned by the United Kingdom Advertising Standards Authority, or A.S.A., for implying that gambling could make a person more confident and courageous.Source: Gamingindustrymedia | IGN / Neteller Announces Several Deals Wed, 24th September Neteller, the online money-transfer company, has announced a number of client wins, joint marketing contracts and upgrades to its e-wallet.Source: Gamingindustrymedia |
| Gaming VC Posts Increased Revenues Tue, 23rd September Online gaming operator reveals revenues for the first half of 2008 were up 20 percent to $37.79 million.Source: IGaming Business | Boylesports Announces Expansion Plans Mon, 22nd September Irish bookmaker has hired former Bwin executive with plans to enter Spanish market with bespoke site in November.Source: IGaming Business | Sportingbet Signs Affiliate Speedpay Deal Mon, 22nd September Online gaming provider will now be able to pay its global network of affiliates on the same day.Source: IGaming Business |
| Sports Content Distribution Deal For Big Time Bookies Mon, 22nd September Perform, the United Kingdom-based digital sports content distributor, has signed a series of deals with Ladbrokes, Paddy Power, Unibet and Sportingbet to provide them with over 4,000 live sports events each year through its live, sports Internet TV servicSource: Gamingindustrymedia | Online Dispute Headed For WTO Fri, 19th September Remote Gambling Association reveals clash between European Union and US could go before international trade body.Source: IGaming Business | Man Plays 74-hr Poker Game Fri, 19th September Managing to play poker for more than 72 hours can be a somewhat daunting task. Ask record-breaker Dave Cain.
According to The Publican, Mr. Cain began showing signs of fatigue and confusion at one point during his non-stop charity tournament at the UniteSource: Gamingindustrymedia |
| Vegas Bigwig Drop in Rank on Forbes 400 Fri, 19th September Sheldon G. Adelson, chief executive of Las Vegas Sands, Kirk Kerkorian, chief executive of Tracinda Corporation, and Stephen A. Wynn, chief executive of Wynn Resorts Ltd., all made the infamous Forbes 400 Richest Americans list this year.
Except this tSource: Gamingindustrymedia | William Hill Hires BJL Thu, 18th September Manchester-based advertising agency wins deal to create television campaign for gaming giant.Source: IGaming Business | Tabcorp Launching LuxBet.com Thu, 18th September Australian operator will now be able to offer a greater range of bets online after moving to the Northern Territory.Source: IGaming Business |
| William Hill and Skybet Launch New Mobile Wagers Thu, 18th September William Hill and Sky Bet are going to be unveiling mobile betting services provided by Mfuse, a privately held mobile service provider.Source: Gamingindustrymedia | Bwin Loses Germany Appeal Wed, 17th September Austrian firm could be liable for six-figure fines if it continues providing services to German residents.Source: IGaming Business | PacificNet Settles Chapter 11 Case Wed, 17th September Ruling in Delaware Federal Bankruptcy Court will see Chinese firm make ten monthly payments and issue new debentures.Source: IGaming Business |
| ASA Bans Online Poker Ad Wed, 17th September The United Kingdom’s Advertising Standards Authority, or ASA, has banned a PKR TV advertisement.
According to ASA’s Web site, the online poker site’s advertisement was “irresponsible because it glamorized the risks involved in gambling and implSource: Gamingindustrymedia | U.S. Casino Stock Reflects Turmoil in American Market Tue, 16th September After one of the worst days on Wall Street since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, United States casino operators’ stock opened low on Tuesday morning, reports the Associated Press.
MGM Mirage's stock dropped 93 cents to $28.90. Las Vegas Sands CorporationSource: Gamingindustrymedia | Telegraph Signs Betfair Deal Mon, 15th September Website for UK national newspaper announces deal to feature odds from Internet betting exchange on fantasy football sub-site.Source: IGaming Business |
| PurePlay.com Attracts 1.5 Million Players Mon, 15th September American play-for-free online poker site claims to have given away over four million dollars since November of 2005.Source: IGaming Business | PartyCasino.com Going Live Mon, 15th September Online casino signs deal with Evolution Gaming to offer roulette, baccarat and blackjack over streaming video.Source: IGaming Business | Dutch Proposals Pass Senate Fri, 12th September Legislation could see games of chance played over the Internet taxed at a rate of 40.85 percent.Source: IGaming Business |
| PartyGaming Suffer Another Setback Fri, 12th September Online operator could be liable for $287 million in damages following Court ruling in favour of WMS Gaming.Source: IGaming Business | Betfair Increases Tasmanian Sponsorship Fri, 12th September Online operator will give an extra $287,000 over the next year to help support local horseracing schemes.Source: IGaming Business | Lasseters Calls For A Hold On Shares Fri, 12th September Online casino operator requests a temporary suspension from Australian Securities Exchange following uncertainty over its future.Source: IGaming Business |
| Gala Coral Group Names New C.E.O. Fri, 12th September The Gala Coral Group announced yesterday the promotion of several key employees at the bingo, casino and sports betting operator.Source: Gamingindustrymedia | PKR.com Announces Two-Millionth Member Wed, 10th September Less than a year after registering one million players, online poker room reaches customer milestone.Source: IGaming Business | iMEGA Gets Heavyweight Representation Tue, 9th September American anti-UIGEA lobby group has announced that Stephen Saltzberg has joined its legal team.Source: IGaming Business |
| Bet-At-Home.com’s Bulgarian Sponsorship Deal Tue, 9th September Online sportsbook will be official sponsor for home matches during qualification for the 2010 World Cup.Source: IGaming Business | Austria Spending on Online Betting Increases Tue, 9th September Data released by Kreutzer Fischer & Partner, a market research firm, shows that in 2007 gross gaming revenues were at 15.4 billion euros or 12.4 percent more than the year before.Source: Gamingindustrymedia | Investors Taking Vanguard To Court Mon, 8th September Case filed in New York alleging defendants invested in ‘illegitimate gambling businesses’.Source: IGaming Business |
| NETELLER Announces First Half Profits Mon, 8th September Payment processor reveals revenues of $35.9 million for the first half of 2008 thanks to diversification.Source: IGaming Business | Betfair to Utilize Datacenter Mon, 8th September Betfair, a betting exchange, has picked ControlCircle to handle its datacenter needs for bet-placing as the company begins virtualization trials.Source: Gamingindustrymedia | Playtech Reports Record Revenues Fri, 5th September Thanks to improved margins, adjusted net profits before tax rise by 90 percent to $57.8 million.Source: IGaming Business |
| Bwin's Alleged Security Scandal Fri, 5th September Gaming Intelligence Group reported today that bwin has admittedly hired Wolfgang Bachler, a security consultant and former head of a counter-terrorism unit, to investigate security issues.Source: Gamingindustrymedia | Gamblers Anonymous Sees Increase In Young Males Fri, 5th September According to the Irish Times, Gamblers Anonymous has cited a jump in males between 20 and 30 seeking help. The reason? Online gambling, the group says.Source: Gamingindustrymedia | Pentasia Launches Revamped Website Fri, 5th September After months of development, Pentasia, an I-gaming recruitment consultant firm, has launched a new Web site today.Source: Gamingindustrymedia |
| Victor Chandler Adds New Payment Method Fri, 5th September Victor Chandler, a sports betting and online gaming company, has added Ukash as an alternative payment method on its Web sites.Source: Gamingindustrymedia | Billionaire Gambler Cleared Of Casino Debt Fri, 5th September According to The Daily Mail, billionaire gambler Fouad al-Zayat, who is better known as the “Fat Man,” has won a bid to keep him from owning up to a £2 million debt, which he accumulated after only after a night at roulette and blackjack tables in aSource: Gamingindustrymedia | Sweden Looks at Foreign Gambling Operators Thu, 4th September Sweden’s inquiry commission on gambling issued a proposal that would permit foreign gaming companies to operate within its borders, according to The Local, a Stockholm-based news Web site.Source: Gamingindustrymedia |
| PAF’s Atletico Madrid Deal Wed, 3rd September New deal sees top-flight Spanish soccer club sponsored by Finnish gaming company until 2011.Source: IGaming Business | Turnaround For Betbull Wed, 3rd September London-based online betting provider sees first-half profit thanks to increase in net gaming revenues.Source: IGaming Business | Future Of CanBet.com In Doubt Wed, 3rd September Australian parent firm is to ‘review’ its overseas businesses after posting a pre-tax loss of $3.14 million.Source: IGaming Business |
| Intralot Reports Increased Revenues Wed, 3rd September Greek gaming firm is helped by the increase in successful international tenders to report earnings of $183.99 million.Source: IGaming Business | Paddy Power Signs Liverpool Deal Tue, 2nd September Irish bookmaker signs sponsorship agreement with Premiership soccer team, replacing competitor Unibet.Source: IGaming Business | Revenues For PartyGaming Rise 17 Percent Tue, 2nd September The Gibraltar-based firm behind PartyPoker.com reveals that income from poker rose six percent to $153.9 million.Source: IGaming Business |
| Betfair Offers Tote Ireland Pools Online Tue, 2nd September New agreement sees Irish Tote pools made available to over two million punters on one of the world’s leading betting exchanges.Source: IGaming Business | NordicBet Ad Sparks Controversy Tue, 2nd September Gaming Intelligence Group reports that an advertisement for NordicBet, an online gaming firm, has created controversy between the Swedish Ice Hockey Association and its main sponsor Svenska Spel, a Swedish gaming company.Source: Gamingindustrymedia | The Betting Show Slated for Late October Tue, 2nd September The Betting Show, a betting industry exhibition, has announced show dates as October 22-23 in Birmingham.Source: Gamingindustrymedia |
| Lassters Operating Revenue Down 49% Tue, 2nd September Lasseters Corporation, an Australian online sportsbook and casino operator, posted a 49 percent decline in operating revenue from $6.8 million Australian dollars in 2007 to $3.5 million Australian dollars, according to financial results for the year endedSource: Gamingindustrymedia | 888 Achieves Record Profits Mon, 1st September Gibraltar-based gaming giant announces seventh consecutive quarter of growth thanks to bingo and sports betting.Source: IGaming Business | 32Red.com Publishes ‘Encouraging’ Figures Mon, 1st September Online casino operator releases first-half results showing a 26 percent rise in total gaming revenues.Source: IGaming Business |
| New CEO For Betfair Australia Mon, 1st September After three and a half years as a Director, Andrew Twaits is announced as the successor to Anthony Klok.Source: IGaming Business | New survey from ADOC finds that the average Italian Internet poker player spends $881 a year. Mon, 1st September New survey from ADOC finds that the average Italian Internet poker player spends $881 a year.Source: IGaming Business | Leisure And Gaming Reveals Profits Fri, 29th August Despite a drop in amounts wagered, online gaming firm announces operating profit of $2.06 million.Source: IGaming Business |
| Paddy Power Lowers Expectations Fri, 29th August Despite reporting $69 million in profits for the first half of 2008, Irish bookmaker reveals that trading has fallen off.Source: IGaming Business | Ben Affleck wins Poker Tournament Fri, 29th August Although the Poker Players Alliance didn’t succeed in ridding the anti-online-gambling language from the Republican platform, it did in bringing big names to its poker tournament during the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver.Source: Gamingindustrymedia | Party Gaming Appoints Non-Executive Chairman Fri, 29th August PartyGaming, an online gambling operator, has announced the appointment of Rod W. Perry as non-executive chairman.Source: Gamingindustrymedia |
| Troubles Continue For Betbrokers Thu, 28th August Three days after going into administration, sportsbetting clearinghouse part-run by Eddie Jordan suspends shares.Source: IGaming Business | Intralot Joins FIFA’s Early Warning System Thu, 28th August Greek sportsbetting announces deal to join in global effort at eradicating unethical soccer betting.Source: IGaming Business | BetGenius Purchases TurfTrax Thu, 28th August British sportsbetting odds comparison service buys UK data provider for undisclosed amount.Source: IGaming Business |
| Spain's Basque Region Welcomes First Betting Shop Thu, 28th August Ekasa, a joint venture between Basque gaming companies, opened the Basque region’s first betting shop in Bilbao Tuesday, reports Gaming Intelligence Group.Source: Gamingindustrymedia | 888 First-Half Profits Up 40% Thu, 28th August 888 Holdings said its first-half profits soared 40 percent in its interim report for 2008. The Gibraltar-based online casino attributed the profit spike to new games that attracted more customers.Source: Gamingindustrymedia | NETELLER Signs Agreement for Net+ Prepaid Cards Wed, 27th August An agreement signed with TransSend should see the Net+ Mastercard Prepaid Cards on offer by October.Source: IGaming Business |
| Bodog Doing Fine, Says Morris Tue, 26th August Bodog have responded to claims that the online gambling group is in trouble.Source: IGaming Business | Intralot Signs Deal With FIFA Subsidiary Tue, 26th August By way of its subsidiary called Betting Company, Intralot S.A. announced on Monday it has signed an agreement with FIFA's subsidiary, Early Warning System G.m.b.H., to become a member of FIFA’s global network.Source: Gamingindustrymedia | Clarion Gaming Sets Date For Combating Cybercrime Tue, 26th August Clarion Gaming has announced that the fifth annual Combating Cybercrime in Betting and Gaming will take place Jan. 27, 2009 in London.Source: Gamingindustrymedia |
| Sports Betting Strong in Estonia Fri, 22nd August According to Baltic Business News, an Estonian news service, sports betting is still popular despite the current unstable economic climate in the country.Source: Gamingindustrymedia | Bill Suspended on 10-Year Iddaa Liscense Fri, 22nd August The joint bid posted by Italy's Lottomatica SpA, Snai SpA and Dogan Yayin for Turkish sports-betting game Iddaa has been suspended.Source: Gamingindustrymedia | ICEi 2009 To Be Bigger Than Ever Thu, 21st August Ninety-five percent of 2008 exhibitors have already booked their spot for next year’s London show.Source: IGaming Business |
| Unibet Goes With Microgaming Thu, 21st August Leading online casino operator signs deal to receive downloadable casino platform on a distinctive web address.Source: IGaming Business | CrytoLogic Reduces Losses Wed, 13th August New deals with Gaming Media Group and Sky underpin Dublin-based online gambling software developer’s plans for the future.Source: IGaming Business | Jaxx Profits From Sportsbetting Wed, 13th August Euro 2008 and German Jumping Derby help firm increase revenues 73 percent for second quarter.Source: IGaming Business |
| Ladbrokes Joining Microgaming Wed, 13th August London-based online gambling provider moving to one of the largest networks from next year to help stop drop in poker revenues.Source: IGaming Business | Ladbrokes Profits Fall 30 Percent Tue, 12th August UK bookmaker struggling with higher costs as bets from high rollers fell by one-third to $80 million.Source: IGaming Business | WPT Revenues Drop To $5.1 Million Tue, 12th August Los Angeles firm is ‘disappointed’ by its online gaming results as it changed networks to CryptoLogic.Source: IGaming Business |
| BetOnSports Trio Plead Guilty Tue, 12th August Three Florida men admit Federal charges in St Louis of helping to promote online gambling brand.Source: IGaming Business | London Capital Turnover Up 54 Percent Tue, 12th August London-based online financial spread betting and trading firm announces $10.56 million pre-tax profits.Source: IGaming Business | Paddy Power Falls To New Monthly Low Tue, 12th August Paddy Power's shares fell yesterday -- the biggest drop since July 11 -- following Ladbrokes' restatement of first-half figures.Source: Gamingindustrymedia |
| Data Security Concerns Online Gamers Tue, 12th August More than three-fourths of online gamers are troubled by security risks, eGaming Review reported on Monday.Source: Gamingindustrymedia | Unibet Receives Dutch Warning Mon, 11th August British online gambling firm finds itself in trouble again after its advertisements feature at two soccer matches.Source: IGaming Business | Let the Olympic Games Betting Begin Fri, 8th August Not only did the Olympics commence in Beijing today, so did bets on the games in Macau Special Administrative Region.Source: Gamingindustrymedia |
| Online Gambling Bill Put On Hold Thu, 7th August Nevada Congresswoman’s Internet Gambling Study Act rescheduled for mark up in September.Source: IGaming Business | Tipp24 Announces Modest Rises Thu, 7th August New Gaming law sees German online lottery operator report revenues of $33.32 million for first half of 2008.Source: IGaming Business | Youbet Gets Back In The Black Thu, 7th August Restructuring plans seem to be working as American online horse racing site posts quarterly income of $2.28 million.Source: IGaming Business |
| William Hill Interested In The Tote Thu, 7th August Britain’s second largest bookmaker registers interest in buying State-owned competitor as profits drop by ten percent.Source: IGaming Business | 888 Pulls Plug On Snooker Sponsorship Thu, 7th August Annual World Championships set to suffer as online gaming firm terminates contract after three years.Source: IGaming Business | Betsson Posts Second Quarter Growth Wed, 6th August Strongest quarter so far helps Swedish online gambling group increase revenues 63 percent to $38.76 million.Source: IGaming Business |
| Morris Mohawk Criticises Bodog Story Wed, 6th August Canadian associate accuses Forbes of painting a ‘misleading picture’ of actions against online gaming firm.Source: IGaming Business | Ruling on Amalgamated Racing Ltd Expected Friday Wed, 6th August Alphameric Plc., a provider of solutions for the leisure and hospitality sectors, said today a ruling is expected soon in the case against Amalgamated Racing Ltd., its joint venture company with Racecourse Media Services Ltd.Source: Gamingindustrymedia | Bet2Go at Bolton Wanderers Wed, 6th August Bet2Go.com, a mobile betting operator and subsidiary of Cellectivity, has become the official betting partner with the Bolton Wanderers, an English Premier League club.Source: Gamingindustrymedia |
| US Government Seizes Bodog Assets Tue, 5th August Federal Attorney’s Office files two lawsuits against online gaming firm and confiscates over $24 million.Source: IGaming Business | Rank Releases Interim First-Half Results Tue, 5th August As takeover rumours increase, UK gaming provider sees revenues and profits drop and admits ‘slight weakening’ in performance.Source: IGaming Business | North Carolina Bans Internet Gambling Terminals Tue, 5th August Governor Mike Easley signed bill into law outlawing pre-paid telephone card sweepstakes Internet terminals.Source: IGaming Business |
| All Olympic Bets Off in Las Vegas Tue, 5th August When each country’s gold medal count is announced at the 2008 Summer Olympics, there will be no drum roll in Vegas.Source: Gamingindustrymedia | Betfair Signs Flourish Deal Mon, 4th August Direct marketing agency to handle new Together We Make Summer Better advertising campaign.Source: IGaming Business | Gross Wins Up At William Hill Mon, 4th August British bookmaking giant releases interim results for previous six months showing it receives more online income than ever before.Source: IGaming Business |
| Sportingbet Employee Released Fri, 1st August After being detained by Turkish police in May, one member of staff is allowed to return to the UK.Source: IGaming Business | Svenska Spel Reports Drop In Profits Fri, 1st August Sweden’s largest gaming operator releases results showing revenues of $419 million for first half of 2008.Source: IGaming Business | Canada Could Legalise Sportsbetting Fri, 1st August Minister for Justice signals his willingness to change current laws on single match sports wagering in casinos.Source: IGaming Business |
| HKJC Enjoys Record Turnover Fri, 1st August The Hong Kong Jockey Club, which controls all legalized betting in Hong Kong, said on Friday that revenue has surged in two of its three core businesses in the 2007/08 season, which ended in July.Source: Gamingindustrymedia | Iranians are the Biggest Gamblers Fri, 1st August A United Kingdom-based online gaming site called RummyRoyal has gathered data showing that Iranians are the biggest online gamblers in Asia.Source: Gamingindustrymedia | Republicans Ask What Exactly is Illegal Internet Gambling? Fri, 1st August Four Republican members of Congress, who supported the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, have written a letter to the heads of the Department of Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board asking for clarification on 'unlawful Internet gambling.'Source: Gamingindustrymedia |
| Agreement For Online Games Network In China Thu, 31st July AsianLogic signs deal with CY Foundation to develop 178Games.com platform for Chinese market.Source: IGaming Business | IGN - U.S. Seizes $24 Million From Bodog Thu, 31st July The United States government has seized $24 million from bank accounts linked to Bodog Entertainment Group, the ubiquitous franchise best known for gambling and its billionaire front man, Calvin Ayre.Source: Gamingindustrymedia | First-Half 32Red Profits Rise 27 Percent Wed, 30th July Despite struggling poker service, casino revenues now account for 91 percent of Gibraltar-based firm’s revenues.Source: IGaming Business |
| South Africa Approves Online Gambling Wed, 30th July President Thabo Mbeki signs National Gambling Amendment Bill into law but delays implementation as details are worked out.Source: IGaming Business | Canadian MP Will Propose Sports Betting Legislation in Fall Wed, 30th July Joe Comartin, a Canadian MP who plans to introduce legislation that would legalize sports betting in Canadian casinos, has said he would be happy if his legislation were to keep the U.S.-based National Football League away from the country.Source: Gamingindustrymedia | Kahnawake Gaming Commission Clarifies Stance Tue, 29th July Online casino licensing authority releases official statement on its role in Ultimate Bet cheating scandal.Source: IGaming Business |
| Financing City Centre Becomes More Difficult Tue, 29th July Global banks' are reportedly wary of providing further financing for the $11.2 billion CityCenter project in Las Vegas.Source: Gamingindustrymedia | Doubles Champs Suspended By Tennis Body Mon, 28th July Latest sports scandal sees Frantisek Cermak and Michal Mertinak suspended and fined by ATP.Source: IGaming Business | Launch Of New Cereus Online Poker Platform Mon, 28th July Network to integrate customers and features from AbsolutePoker.com and UltimateBet.com to create worlds third largest.Source: IGaming Business |
| Sportech Appoints Muirhead Mon, 28th July Man behind Tixdaq to lead online soccer gaming site FootballPools.com in advance of new European season.Source: IGaming Business | William Hill Begins Online Search Mon, 28th July British online bookmaker has begun its search for candidates to head up new Internet division.Source: IGaming Business | Cantor Buys Wichinsky Assets Fri, 25th July eDeck mobile gaming device to feature comprehensive catalogue of casino content developed over 50 years.Source: IGaming Business |
| Malaysia Cracking Down On Online Gambling Fri, 25th July Northern state of Perak announces programme of closing locations providing loans or access to gambling.Source: IGaming Business | Registration Begins for Betting Show 2008 Fri, 25th July Clarion Gaming has opened registration for the annual Betting Show, Europe's definitive conference and exposition event for everyone involved in the betting industry.Source: Gamingindustrymedia | Annual Revenues Rise For IG Group Thu, 24th July London-based financial spread-betting firm reveals volatile markets are encouraging more bets.Source: IGaming Business |
| Bachus Criticised By Academic Thu, 24th July Professor attacks inaccurate claim by Congressman and encourages responsible Internet gambling regulation.Source: IGaming Business | UK Government Announces Tote Sale Plans Wed, 23rd July Minister for Sport and Tourism advises Parliament that a deal would only go ahead if conditions were right.Source: IGaming Business | CryptoLogic Completes Betsafe Integration Wed, 23rd July Customers can now use single wallet for poker and sportbetting products from Scandinavian operator.Source: IGaming Business |
| Summit Hears Tax Proposal Tue, 22nd July Expert believes new system would see Spain collect over one billion dollars more from online gaming.Source: IGaming Business | ATP Sanctions Two Players for Betting Tue, 22nd July The Association of Tennis Professionals has banned and fined Frantisek Cermak of the Czech Republic and Michal Mertinak of Slovakia for betting on tennis matches.Source: Gamingindustrymedia | White House Face Legislation Questioning Mon, 21st July EU trade emissaries to travel to Washington later this month to investigate legality of American anti-online gambling legislation.Source: IGaming Business |
| California Online Poker Closer To Reality Mon, 21st July Proposed AB2026 to come before the Senate Appropriations Committee in August and could become law as early as next year.Source: IGaming Business | Online Poker Site Venturing Into Facebook Mon, 21st July PokerRoom.com is expanding into the social networking scene with new Facebook application.Source: IGaming Business | Belgium To Open Up Online Market Fri, 18th July Report out this week speculates that Parliament could be about to permit foreign gambling operators.Source: IGaming Business |
| Online Site’s UIGEA Petition Fri, 18th July America’s BlockPicks.com launches campaign to repeal Internet gambling ban.Source: IGaming Business | YouBet.com Restates Results Thu, 17th July American online horse race wagering firm could add up to $1.1 million onto cost of IRG purchase.Source: IGaming Business | Frank Gaining Cult Hero Status Thu, 17th July Massachusetts Democrat receiving thousands for re-election campaign from gambling industry and individual players.Source: IGaming Business |
| Ash Featuring With 888 Thu, 17th July Gibraltar-based online gambling provider to feature fixed-odds and virtual race games on its 888Sport.com site.Source: IGaming Business | Online Legislation Awaiting Signature Thu, 17th July South African President Thabo Mbeki yet to sign National Gambling Amendment Bill into law despite its passage in May.Source: IGaming Business | Sportsbetting Boosts Jaxx Profits Wed, 16th July Euro 2008 and Deutsches Derby help push sales for German firm to almost $16 million for June.Source: IGaming Business |
| Online Operator Sees Revenues Rise Wed, 16th July German-speaking Internet gambling provider Gaming VC reports 16 percent increase in total revenues.Source: IGaming Business | Online Casino Sponsors Espanyol Wed, 16th July Barcelona-based soccer team announces agreement for main sponsorship with Interwetten AG.Source: IGaming Business | Consumer Research Advices Legalisation in Canada and U.S. Wed, 16th July A new research study finds that online gambling has the potential to become more habitual than casino gambling. The study suggests that Canada and the U.S. should legalize online gambling in order to better regulate it and reduce the potentially harmful eSource: Gamingindustrymedia |
| U.S. Bill Proposes Tax and Regulation to Ease Economic Woes Wed, 16th July Representative Jim A. McDermott, Democrat of Washington, on Tuesday introduced legislation to direct $40 billion of Internet gambling revenue over the next 10 years to job training for those in declining economic sectors and educational assistance for youSource: Gamingindustrymedia | Sona Completes Express Funding For NYRA Tue, 15th July Betting on horse races online one step closer to becoming a reality in New York despite UIGEA.Source: IGaming Business | Providers Challenging Australian Ad Ban Tue, 15th July Sportingbet and Betfair file joint action against laws in New South Wales that prevent them from advertising.Source: IGaming Business |
| Ireland Could Benefit From UIGEA Tue, 15th July Government Committee releases findings after two years of research and recommends liberalising industry.Source: IGaming Business | Online Operator Faces $5.8 Million Fine Tue, 15th July Court in China convicts Yang Xu of operating an illegal business and sentences him to 15 years in prison.Source: IGaming Business | SportXction Reports Record UK Turnover Mon, 14th July Real-time sportsbetting system sees monthly revenues for June increase 77 percent to net $302,000.Source: IGaming Business |
| Probability Luring More Gamblers To Mobiles Mon, 14th July Results to guide future software developments and help marketing agency better meet clients’ needs.Source: IGaming Business | Interpol Euro 2008 Gambling Arrests Mon, 14th July Cross-border police organisation confiscates more than $16 million and arrests over 1,300 in Asian SoGa operation.Source: IGaming Busines | Obama In Trouble In Minnesota Mon, 14th July Gambling Control Board asks for investigation into online offer from Democrat Presidential candidate.Source: IGaming Busines |
| Interpol Makes Massive Illegal Betting Bust in Asia Mon, 14th July INTERPOL says it has arrested more than 1,300 people throughout Asia and seized more than $16 million in a sting targeting illegal bookmakers during the Euro 2008.Source: Gamingindustrymedia | French Plan to Open Market Progresses Mon, 14th July France's government has completed another significant step in the process of opening the country to remote gambling following the June 26 delivery of a report titled 'Jeux en ligne et menace criminelle,' or 'Online games and criminal threats,' to Eric WoeSource: Gamingindustrymedia | Playboy plans for club in UK Mon, 14th July Playboy is poised to open another club for dining, gambling and dancing in the UK, 27 years after the original Playboy club on Park Lane in Mayfair closed.Source: Gamingindustrymedia |
| Ireland Mulls Remote Regulation Fri, 11th July Dermot Ahern, Ireland's justice minister, on Thursday published a report that makes 'significant public policy implications regarding the future of architecture of many aspects of gaming and betting in Ireland,' including a proposal that the country beginSource: Gamingindustrymedia | PartyGaming Revenues Fall Thu, 10th July Competition from Euro 2008 along with the weather sees takings drop from the end of April.Source: IGaming Business | Astraware Delivers Poker Thu, 10th July Latest casino update for mobile telephones includes Texas Hold‘em No Limit Poker.Source: IGaming Business |
| Irish Bookmakers Suffer on Economy Slowdown Thu, 10th July On-course bookmakers in Ireland have seen a 14 percent drop in turnover in the first six months of 2008, compared with the same period in 2007, reports the Irish Examiner.Source: Gamingindustrymedia | ICEi To Be Bigger Than Ever Wed, 9th July January remote gaming show in London to occupy 2,600 square metres of net floor space.Source: IGaming Business | Minister Vetoes Svenska Spel Online Poker Wed, 9th July Finance Minster Anders Borg calls for tighter regulations of State-controlled monopoly in Sweden.Source: IGaming Business |
| Guoco Increases Rank Stake Wed, 9th July Bidding war could be on the horizon as firm behind Grosvenor Casinos and Mecca Bingo is split apart.Source: IGaming Business | Canada Considering Sportsbetting Wed, 9th July Change to Criminal Code would create casino sportsbooks to attract American and online bettors.Source: IGaming Business | Clarion Launches Asian Gambling Briefing Wed, 9th July Clarion Gaming announces the launch of Asian Gambling Briefing, scheduled for Oct. 21-22 in Singapore. The two-day conference will take a look into the current legislative conditions and future prospects for gaming regulation in the region.Source: Gamingindustrymedia |