iGaming News Page 549

Q.& A. | Ales Kulich, QLot Consulting
4 June 2009
Ales Kulich, a consultant to Turkey's National Lottery privatization authority, candidly discusses the process and its shortcomings in this exclusive interview with IGamingNews.»
Nambling Notes | June 4, 2009
4 June 2009
888 to cut a number of its Gibraltar staff, Jadestone goes live with backgammon and more.»
The Top 10s | Poker
4 June 2009
Hitwise's Top 10 "Gambling -- Poker" sites for the week ending May 23, 2009.
The No. 1 sites:
Australia: Pacific Poker
United Kingdom: PKR
United States: Pokerstars.net
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Playtech shares soar after BetFair deal
3 June 2009
International news brief: Major betting exchange Betfair has reached an agreement with software provider Playtech this week. »
Income Access CEO appearing at Online Bingo Summit
3 June 2009
Nicky Senyard will be speaking to senior online bingo executives at the 4th annual Online Bingo Summit in London.»
The Top 10s | Bingo
3 June 2009
Hitwise's Top 10 "Gambling -- Bingo" sites for the week ending May 23, 2009.
The No. 1 sites:
Australia: Bingo Cafe
United Kingdom: Tombola
United States: Bingo.com
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The Top 10s | Lottery
3 June 2009
Hitwise's Top 10 Lottery sites for the week ending May 23, 2009.
The No. 1 sites:
Australia: Golden Casket
United Kingdom: The National Lottery
United States: New York Lottery
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Greece Strong for Sportingbet in Third Quarter
3 June 2009
Sportingbet grew third-quarter net gaming revenue by 7.6 percent to £43.8 million over last year, spurred by a particularly strong performance in sports betting.»
Nambling Notes | June 3, 2009
3 June 2009
Barney Frank and Spencer Bachus square off on the merits of I-gaming regulation in the United States, an Internet horserace betting bill in Illinois awaits the governor's signature and more.»
Spanish Gaming Sector Slowing, National Online Regs Still Absent
2 June 2009
Until recently, Spain was considered to be a new, fertile territory for gaming operators, with regional retail licenses available and national Internet gambling legislation expected in 2010.»
Playtech, Betfair in Software Licensing Deal
2 June 2009
Betfair, the multinational betting exchange, said Tuesday that it will license downloadable casino and bingo software from Playtech Ltd.»
Nambling Notes | June 2, 2009
2 June 2009
Virgin Games takes in-house the management of its online business, first-quarter results from Betbull and more.»
Casinorip.com offering affiliates 75% rev share
1 June 2009
For the month of June, the Casinorip.com affiliate program will be offering affiliates a 75% revenue share and special bonuses. »
Belgian Liberalization Not without Sticking Points
1 June 2009
Although a good deal of attention has been focused on the controlled opening in France, similar liberalization in Belgium is also on the way.»
Nambling Notes - 1 June 2009
1 June 2009
Mazza Gaming launches with Entraction, Sportingbet's third-quarter gross win expected to exceed last year by 7 percent and more.»
The Top 10s | Gambling
1 June 2009
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment -- Gambling" sites for the week ending May 23, 2009.
The No. 1 sites:
Australia: TAB Racing
Canada: Loto Quebec
Hong Kong: Hong Kong Jockey Club - Bets
Singapore: Singapore Pools
United Kingdom: Betfair
United States: NY Lottery
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Income Access expanding IT infrastructure
29 May 2009
Due to continual growth and new clients, Income Access is currently expanding its IT infrastructure, including expanded servers and firewalls. »
Bunny Bingo launches three new games
28 May 2009
The three new games offered by BunnyBingo.com feature both blackjack and slot machine games. »
Microgaming, Intertops cease relationship
27 May 2009
Intertops is leaving the Microgaming platform after the online casino decided to reenter the U.S. market. »
Microgaming and Intertops end longtime partnership
27 May 2009
Intertops' decision to return to the U.S. market led to the end of its near 11-year relationship with Microgaming -- the software provider that began denying U.S. players last year.»
Stanleybet Complaint Turns Brussels' Eye toward Greece
27 May 2009
Following complaints by Greek punters and intermediaries working in Stanleybet International’s outlets in the country, the European Parliament has announced that it will be investigating judicial abuses in Greece’s sports betting sector.»
Nambling Notes | May 26, 2009
26 May 2009
Harrah's launches an interactive unit and confirms Garber appointment, OPAP first-quarter profit climbs 3.5 percent and more.»
Minus National Lottery, Remote Gambling Participation Flat in U.K.
22 May 2009
The National Lottery has once again brightened up remote gambling participation figures in the United Kingdom.»
Nambling Notes - 22 May 2009
22 May 2009
PKR signs on to broadcast the World Series of Poker, and a new Trivial Pursuit mobile slot game tests players' luck and knowledge.»
Illinois Senate legalizes video poker
21 May 2009
News brief: The state Senate voted to legalize video poker and also allow lottery wagering over the Internet.»