iGaming News Page 554

Q.& A. | Alberto Eljarrat
27 February 2009
Foreign partnerships can be a tricky endeavor, but if it's something truly meant to be, Alberto Eljarrat believes two companies that compliment each other certainly can make it happen. Mr. Eljarrat should know, since he has spent the past three years hammering away at a partnership between Cirsa Group, one of Spain's largest gambling companies, and Ladbrokes, the London-listed bookmaker.»
The Sands Plans Meeting with Singapore Tourism Board
27 February 2009
On Friday, Las Vegas Sands Corporation said it would be meeting informally with the Singapore Tourism Board to discuss the completion of the Marina Bay Sands resort in Singapore.»
Nambling Notes | Feb. 27, 2009
27 February 2009
William Hill sets out to raise £350 Million, and PartyGaming integrates a new Citadel payment solution.»
Monopoly-Friendly Report Adopted in EU Committee, Harmonization Gaining Traction as Alternative
27 February 2009
Dissenting opinions at the European Commission over the regulation of online gambling may lead to two separate votes next month in the European Parliament.»
Evolution Gaming Recruits Former Boss Media Manager
26 February 2009
Evolution Gaming has appointed Fredrik Bjurle, a former product manager for Boss Media A.B., as director of product development in what the company calls its first step in becoming a full-suite software provider.»
Everest Gaming Gains Malta License
26 February 2009
On Thursday, Everest Gaming Ltd. said it has obtained a remote gaming license from the Maltese government.»
Scratch2Cash Unveils High-Low Game
26 February 2009
Scratch2Cash has combined the high-low game with scratch offs in a new online game called “Hi Lo 54.”»
Probability Turns Classic Musical into Mobile Game
26 February 2009
Probability is using Danny, Sandy and all the familiar tunes from the 1978 musical “Grease” in its new mobile slot game that goes by same title.»
Jadestone Partners with Fueps
26 February 2009
Italian Fueps, an online game company jointly owned by RCS and Digital Bros, has signed a long-term service partnership with Jadestone Networks.»
Rank Group Swings into £9.1 Million Loss
26 February 2009
For the year, Rank Group, a United Kingdom bingo and casino operator, posted a £9.1 million loss compared to a £23.1 profit in 2007.»
U.S. Missing Out on $52 Billion, Study Says
26 February 2009
If the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act is repealed, the United States could see a $52 million revenue bump in the next ten years, Reuters reported on Wednesday.»
Nambling Notes | Feb. 26, 2009
26 February 2009
Everest Gaming gains a Malta license, a study says the U.S. is missing out on I-gaming tax revenues and more.»
Inspired Plans to Upgrade System
26 February 2009
Inspired Gaming Group said it will be updating its system to Astea Alliance version 8, which the company hopes will reduce costs and streamline processes.»
U.K. Racing Could See Sponsorship Dip
26 February 2009
David Thorpe, Racecourse Association chairman, has warned the United Kingdom’s horse racing industry that it could lose up to 40 percent of sponsorship funds due to the recession, according to the International Herald Tribune.»
eCOGRA celebrates fifth year with new three seals
25 February 2009
Interwetten, All Bingo Club and Platinum Play Bingo all received the tough Safe and Fair gambling seal.»
New bingo affiliate program powered by Income Access launched
25 February 2009
BingoAffiliates.com represents four brands including AstroBingo.co.uk, Bingonanza.co.uk, BingoBoogie.co.uk and BingoMania.co.uk. »
eCOGRA accredits another affiliate program
25 February 2009
Roxy Affilates is the second affiliate program to earn the eCOGRA Affiliate Trust Seal.»
Visionary iGaming signs agreement with LiveDealers24
25 February 2009
ive online casino provider Visionary iGaming has added another operator with the signing of LiveDealers24. »
Game Tracking Provider Enters Ala.
25 February 2009
Last week Minnesota-based Table Trac Inc. said it will bring its game tracking system to Alabama in a five-year agreement with the Alabama Gaming Center.»
Gaming Support USA Names New C.E.O.
25 February 2009
Gaming Support, the casino solutions provider, has promoted Don Baugh as its chief executive for Gaming Support USA.»
British M.P.s Call for Bingo Hall Help
25 February 2009
In the United Kingdom, 57 members of Parliament are asking the government to provide assistance to financially troubled bingo halls, the Worthing Herald reports.»
Boyd Gaming Makes $950 Million Offer on Station Casinos
25 February 2009
On Monday, Boyd Gaming Corporation released a letter addressed to Frank J. Fertitta III, Station Casinos Inc.’s chairman, president and chief executive, which outlined a proposal to buy the struggling casino’s assets for $950 million.»
Wynn Sees Vegas Casino Revenues Drop 43% in Q4
25 February 2009
Despite posting an 11.2 percent year-over-year revenue boost in 2008, Wynn Resorts Ltd. reported that revenues from its Las Vegas business declined by 15.1 percent for the year with a sharp dip in fourth quarter Vegas casino revenues.»
LiveDealers24 Partners with Visionary iGaming
25 February 2009
Visionary iGaming adds a new operator to the mix in a deal with soon-to-be-launched LiveDealers24.»
Deregulation Plays into Growth, Centrebet Says
25 February 2009
For the first half of the 2009 financial year, Centrebet International Ltd. said it saw a slight increase in total revenue by 11 percent year-over-year.»