Casino Fortune's Apprentice -- Internet gaming operator Casino Fortune, which earlier in the week offered Donald Trump $400 million for a 31 percent stake in the bankrupt Trump Hotels and Casino Resorts business, has reportedly hired one of the contestants recently fired from Trump's reality TV show, "the Apprentice." Stacie J., who left the program in week three of the television series in which Trump fires one contestant per week until only one remains, is apparently joining Casino Fortune as a spokesperson and advisor for the online casino. Trump told the New York Daily News, "It's just a publicity stunt they're playing."
More EuroMillions -- EuroMillions, a venture launched earlier this year with the aim of incorporating several European states into one massive lottery drawing per week, has announced that next week six new countries will join the original three, France, Spain and the United Kingdom. The latest additions to the pool are Austria, Belgium, Ireland, Luxembourg, Portugal and Switzerland.
Makin' Deals -- Net Entertainment, a provider of interactive gaming software for Internet, mobile and kiosk systems, has sold a non-download casino suite to online betting company Gamebookers, which is licensed in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Austria and Antigua. Net Entertainment prides itself on the multi-language capabilities of its casinos, and Luke Brill, director of Gamebookers, stated that his company plans to take advantage of the multilingual games.
Racing Subscription -- British horseracing broadcaster Racing UK began airing as a subscription-only service today after having aired as a free service since its launch at the end of May. The company's business model is based on obtaining 20,000 paying customers within a year to a year and half, with each customer paying £20 a month or £200 per year. Racing UK has reached deals with bookmakers to create subscription incentives that give customers free bets. Victor Chandler, for example, gives a free £20 bet each month to all of its Racing UK subscribers that make at least 10 bets worth £5 each month. Simon Bazalgette, executive chairman of Racing UK, said there will be no blank days on the channel, and when it isn't broadcasting live racing from Britain it, will broadcast live racing from major festivals outside the country. The network also promises other exclusive features, content and interviews.