Weekly Nambling Notes

26 January 2008

Monday, Jan. 21 - Gaming stocks drop amid fears of a U.S. economic recession, while Ladbrokes scraps plans to enter the U.K. land-based casino market.

Tuesday, Jan. 22 - Parlay partners with NetPlay TV, and Betbrokers says Winning Edge has been good for business.

Wednesday, Jan. 23 - Shares in William Hill rise dramatically amid talk of a possible takeover offer from OPAP, while South Africa's Sun International isn't closed to launching an Internet offering.

Thursday, Jan. 24 - With the industry having converged on London this week, the Nambling Notes department would like to present a featurette -- wait, is that a word? -- covering some of the more recent and noteworthy direct quotes offered to us as well as our editorial brethren, the Media At Large.

Friday, Jan. 25 - Rank shares rally on Guoco's decision to take a bigger stake, while Antigua says its U.K. advertising white list application is "close to approval."