Pre-Approved -- The Alderney Gambling Control Commissiontoday issued Chartwell Technology a certificate of prior approval, reflecting the jurisdiction's satisfaction after an extensive due diligence enquiry into Chartwell's officers, directors and business structure. According to Darold H. Parken, president and CEO of Chartwell, "The certificate of prior approval now provides Chartwell with the ability to confidently enter into negotiations with major gaming operators that seek the reputability and protection of the tightly controlled regulatory environment afforded by Alderney."
Charity Bets -- Novamedia UK has utilized 1X's Managed Risk Sportsbook (MARS) system to launch sports betting at www.GoodLot.com. In keeping with the principles established by its fundraising lotteries, Novamedia will contribute 10 percent of its sports betting proceeds to charity. The exchange-based platform takes no commission on winnings bets.
New Stuff -- InterCasino (www.InterCasino.com) has redesigned its Web site to offer several new features, such as a winner section that celebrates its biggest winners since 1996, movie-style game previews, and Spanish, French, Italian, German, Japanese and Chinese translations. . . . Parlay Entertainment has developed a downloadable, Flash-based casino suite that can be custom designed to consumer specifications. It features a flexible menu system while offering full integration with customers' existing gaming sites and Parlay's House Edge back-end. WinwardCasino.com, the first customer to launch the new downloadable suite, will feature 21 games.
Arkadium -- Oxygen Media, a 24-hour cable network and online site for women, has contracted Arkadium Inc. to offer nine interactive games at www.Oxygen.com. Arkadia's Gamedek, which enables players to challenge opponents in a games of skill like chess and checkers while securely wagering on the outcome, can be downloaded at www.Arkadia.com.
Chile -- Intralot, a Greek gaming system operator, has agreed to supply Chile with a telephone and Internet platform for its pools, lottery, and betting games. The contract could be renewed for a further two years.