Nambling Notes - Feb. 15, 2007

15 February 2007

Mobile Itch -- Finland-based mobile content provider WinOne today released its GemScope mobile scratch card product. "Over the next few months we shall be releasing several other games based on this idea, each one with more personalized content than the last," said Rufus Miles, vice president of business development.

Partnering -- Mobile content provider Mobenga today announced a partnership with NordicBet, to offer "full . . . services" through the Scandinavia-focused operator. "In order to take full advantage of the possibilities of the future of communication, distribution and increased service to our customers we have chosen Mobenga as a partner to provide a flexible, user friendly and modern mobile platform," said Lars Soderlund, a spokesperson for Nordicbet.

Jetsetting -- Aland Island-based operator PAF Group today announced a partnership with Flybe, a British airline, whereby Flybe will offer its customers PAF's b2bGaming services both pre- and post-flight.

Performing Well -- 888 and CrytpoLogic this week reported strong results for the year ending Dec. 31, 2006. 888 said turnover was up 7 percent to $290 million, from $270 million in 2005. Meanwhile, Crypto saw turnover rise 24.2 percent to $104 million, from $86.3 million in 2005.

Behaving Well -- The Switzerland-based World Lottery Association on Feb. 4 adopted its Responsible Gaming Principles.