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Crypto Board Opposes Aziz's Call for EGM
19 February 2009
After nearly three months of public push and shove between Javaid Aziz and the executive board at CryptoLogic Ltd., the board Thursday was highly critical of Mr. Aziz's request for an extraordinary general meeting for shareholders.»
EU Trade Complaint May be W.T.O. Bound
19 February 2009
With the backing of the European Commission, European online gambling operators may have a case against the United States for its so-called selective prosecution practices, but Europe's external trade commissioner would like first to try reaching a settlement through other means.»
Nambling Notes | Feb. 19, 2009
19 February 2009
PartyGaming announces the resignation of a director, a 3-D ‘supercasino’ launches in beta and more.»
AsianLogic Says Capex to Rise 'Significantly' in 2009
19 February 2009
AsianLogic Ltd., the land-based and online gambling operator, said Thursday that income levels will remain consistent in 2009, but that capital expenditure is likely to rise "significantly higher than in previous years."»
Seventy-Nine Ninety-Five Is No Longer the Winning Number
18 February 2009
So, in the United States, you can’t use your MasterCard online to play bingo . . . but predators can use their MasterCard online to access child pornography? Priceless.»
GD'Tronics, Nova Productions Sign Agreement
18 February 2009
GD’Tronics, a Greek amusement machine operator and distributor, has signed an agreement with Nova Productions, a game designer and manufacturer, for the distribution of its PokerKard, an electronic Texas hold’em table game, to the Greek market.»
BetStone Extends Latin America Focus
18 February 2009
BetStone, a server-based gaming solutions provider, has appointed Marzia Turrini as its head of business development for Latin America, the company announced on Wednesday.»
The Top 10s | Gambling
18 February 2009
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment -- Gambling" sites for the week ending Feb. 14, 2009.
The No. 1 sites:
Australia: TAB Racing
Hong Kong: Hong Kong Jockey Club - Bets
Singapore: Singapore Pools
United Kingdom: The National Lottery
United States: Florida Lottery
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The Top 10s | Betting
18 February 2009
Hitwise's Top 10 "Sport Betting" sites for the week ending Feb. 14, 2009.
The No. 1 sites:
Australia: TAB Racing
United Kingdom: Betfair
United States: Daily Racing Form»
The Top 10s | Poker
18 February 2009
Hitwise's Top 10 "Gambling -- Poker" sites for the week ending Feb. 14, 2009.
The No. 1 sites:
Australia: PKR
United Kingdom: PKR
United States: PokerStars.com»
Final Days for Online AiG Registration Approach
18 February 2009
Avoid a $200 on-site registration surcharge by registering online for the The Asian i-Gaming Congress and Expo, or AiG, which is just one week away.»
Revamped BingoJoy Launches
18 February 2009
Gaming Media Group's BingoJoy.com showed off its new look on Wednesday. The site underwent a complete overhaul in order to attract both casual and regular bingo players, said a company statement.»
Million-2-1, Rank to Bring Mobile Games to U.K.
18 February 2009
A newly formed partnership between Million-2-1, an International Games Technology-owned mobile solutions provider, and Rank Group will target the United Kingdom with IGT and Barcrest Group mobile games.»
Spin3 Enters Race with Derby Mobile Game
18 February 2009
The racecourse just became a bit smaller with Spin3's new virtual horse racing game, where players rely on skill to pick a winner in a variety of racing scenarios, all of which take place on players' mobiles.»
Trump Entertainment Files for Bankruptcy Protection
18 February 2009
Only days after Trump Entertainment Resorts Inc.’s chairman, Donald J. Trump, stepped down, the company announced that it filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code.»
Centrebet to Manage $200 Million Fixed Odds Betting Portfolio
18 February 2009
ACT TAB, Racing & Wagering Western Australia and Tote Tasmania have selected Centrebet International Ltd. to manage its fixed odds wagering products, the Australian operator announced on Tuesday.»
Nambling Notes | Feb. 18, 2009
18 February 2009
Centrebet to manage a $200 million betting portfolio, Million-2-1 and Rank Group partner to bring mobile games to the United Kingdom and more.»
Unibet Turns in Profitable Year but Ends on Loss-Making Fourth Quarter
18 February 2009
Unibet, the Swedish online betting and gaming operator, revealed a £900,000 post-tax loss in the fourth quarter and said that unlike its Scandinavian competitor, Betsson A.B., it would not be doing business in Turkey.»
Ill. Online Lottery? Senator Thinks So, Lawyer Thinks No
18 February 2009
As one state politician in Illinois explores the idea of selling the lottery online, one lawyer questions the United States government's willingness to let it happen.»
Concerns Mount over Card Counting Application
17 February 2009
Nevada’s Gaming Control Board has released a warning about an iPhone application said to make card counting more accessible to the average blackjack player.»
Operators Come Together for Olympic Charity
17 February 2009
Ladbrokes, Betfair and Sportech could join together in the name of charity and are encouraging more gambling operators to pitch in, The Sunday Times reported over the weekend.»
Danish Poker Pro Joins Betfair's 'New Breed'
17 February 2009
Peter “Zupp” Jepsen, a Danish poker professional, joins the ranks of Betfair Poker’s “New Breed.”»
Perspectives on DOJ Settlements | Why Bother?
17 February 2009
Christopher A. Krafcik and Sue E. Schneider, editor and founder of IGamingNews, respectively, critically engage with the settlement negotiations ongoing between the United States Justice Department and a handful of publicly traded operators in Europe. In part two, presented here, Schneider asks: Why bother?»
Crypto Captures Batman, Superman Licensing Agreements
17 February 2009
In a multi-year exclusive licensing agreement with both Warner Bros. Digital Distribution and DC Comics, CryptoLogic Ltd. secured two big brands to add to its comic book-studded lineup.»
TableMAX Expands to N.C.
17 February 2009
TableMAX Gaming Inc., an electronic table games developer, has moved its Caribbean Draw poker tables into North Carolina through a placement agreement with Konocti Vista Casino Resort.»
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