Weekly Nambling Notes

12 November 2007

Monday, Nov. 5 - Las Vegas Sands CEO Sheldon Adelson loses a couple of billion, while operating profits are up for Tipp24 AG.

Tuesday, Nov. 6 - bwin e.K. receives some good news from a German court, and 888 CEO Gigi Levy says the group's new sports book will launch in Q1 2008.

Wednesday, Nov. 7 - Sportech announces plans to raise £41.4 million to help fund its acquisition of Vernons, while SciGames inks an off-track deal in New Jersey.

Thursday, Nov. 8 - Playtech shares jump nearly 5 percent on the release of strong third-quarter results, while Betfair's lawyers school the Australian High Court on exchange betting.

Friday, Nov. 9 - The House Judiciary Committee schedules a hearing on the UIGEA, and ex-BetonSports CEO David Carruthers launches a Web site.