BetEuro.com -- BetEuro.com, the new site managed by VIP Management Services, is trying to attract new punters in time for the Euro 2004 by offering several promotions. The site is offering punters guaranteed prizes of 2,500 euros and a grand prize of 50,000 euros in its Euro Football Challenge. New customers will be entered into a draw for 20 copies of the UEFA Euro 2004 video game. Customers can try the BetEuro.com system for free or for real money.
French Casino -- Net Entertainment, a Swedish company that provides non-download Internet casino software, is supplying its Casino Module product to Mr. Bookmaker.com, which has a leading position in the main French-speaking markets in Europe. Net Entertainment's CEO, Pontus Lindwall, said the deal marks a breakthrough in the French-speaking European market for his company.
New Kiwi Restrictions -- In New Zealand the legal age to buy instant kiwi tickets has been raised from 16 to 18, and liability now lies on buyers and sellers if the law is not observed. The changes come as the result of provisions in the country's new Gambling Act of 2003, and the New Zealand Lotteries Commission is preparing to conduct an in-store customer awareness campaign and training for all retail staff to ensure enforcement of the law.