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ECJ to Scrutinize OPAP Monopoly; Brussels Watching 'With Interest'
9 February 2009
The legitimacy of Greece's betting monopoly should be scrutinized by the European Court of Justice, reporting judges for Greece's highest administrative court recommended Monday.»
For Party, Currency, Competition Culling Revenue
6 February 2009
Forex headwinds and stiff competition in PartyGaming's core poker market saw the operator record its third consecutive quarter of top-line decline.»
Bwin Resilient amid Fourth-Quarter Doldrums
6 February 2009
Bwin Interactive Entertainment A.G., whose shares have gained 31 percent in recent weeks, turned in a resilient fourth-quarter performance relative to competitors in the listed gaming sector.»
Q.& A. | Fredrik Elmqvist, C.E.O., Betjacky
6 February 2009
Despite having similar qualities to all those other pool betting sites leveraging ever-popular social networking features, Betjacky has a business-to-business strategy that its founders hope will make it stand out in what is becoming a rapidly crowded space.»
Thoroughbreds Suffer on Synthetic Track
6 February 2009
Seven horses have been euthanized at Santa Anita since the California-based racetrack's winter meeting opened on Dec. 26 -- each occurred following an injury during a race or during training.»
New U.K. Racecourse Closed
6 February 2009
The Great Leighs racecourse in Essex, England, has cut 17 jobs after deciding not to seek a new temporary license to operate the United Kingdom's newest racetrack.»
Electronic Game Card in Distribution Deal
6 February 2009
Electronic Game Card, Inc. has begun a five-year licensing agreement with Sovereign Game Cards, LLC, a Native American gaming supplier, for the distribution of the Electronic GameCard to Native American casinos in multiple territories in the United States.»
Intralot Contributes to Higher Education
6 February 2009
Intralot has contributed to the University of Piraeus Scholarship Programme for 2009, out of which two students of the Banking and Financial Management Department were awarded scholarships for their excellent academic performance during the previous year.»
British Casino Association Loses Chair
6 February 2009
Penny Cobham is standing down this spring as chair of the British Casino Association, which recently lost two of its biggest members, Gala Coral and Rank, and a large chunk of income. The association denies any connection between the departure of the two companies and Ms. Cobham's resignation.»
OLG Audit Produces Surprising Results
6 February 2009
An independent audit of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation's company data revealed that lottery "insiders" took home $198 million in prizes in the past 13 years, nearly twice the amount previously estimated.»
Stricter Gaming Laws in NSW
6 February 2009
New South Wales will usher in new gaming machine laws on Saturday, tightening controls to offer greater protection to those most vulnerable to problem gambling.»
New Study Could Help Gov. Patrick With Proposal in Mass.
6 February 2009
A new report by the Labor Resource Center of the University of Massachusetts at Boston says that casinos are an excellent source of good-paying jobs with good benefits for non-college educated workers.»
Webis Reports Improved Numbers
6 February 2009
Webis Holdings Plc, the United Kingdom-based online gaming operator, turned a profit of £252,000 for the six months to Nov. 30, 2008, the company reported Thursday.»
Nambling Notes | Feb. 6, 2009
6 February 2009
Webis Holdings announces six month results.»
Inspired, Bourne Leisure Contract Extended
5 February 2009
Inspired Gaming Group’s five-year contract with Bourne Leisure, owner of Warner Breaks, Haven, British Holidays and Butlins, has been extended by two years, the open server-based gaming provider announced on Thursday.»
Hong Leong Holds 26% Stake in Rank Group
5 February 2009
Rank Group, the land-based and remote gambling operator, announced on Thursday that Hong Leong Company Berhad now holds a 26.01 percent stake in the United Kingdom company.»
Camelot Signs Deal with American Operators for Global Lottery Game
5 February 2009
According to the London Times, Camelot Group and the American operators of Powerball have reportedly signed an “exploratory agreement” for a global lottery game.»
Tabcorp 'Not at War' with Victoria Racing Industry
5 February 2009
Even though Tabcorp Holdings has resorted to legal action against Racing Victoria Ltd., the Daily Telegraph reports that the gaming company said it is “not at war with the Victorian racing industry.”»
Study Aims to Measure Effectiveness of Responsible Online Gambling
5 February 2009
A study looking into the checks and balances of responsible gaming in cyberspace is underway at Swansea Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom.»
Betfair Launches Poker Client in Greek
5 February 2009
On Thursday, Betfair announced that it has launched its poker client in Greek.»
Macau Revenues Reportedly Fell 17% in January
5 February 2009
Leaked data of Macau’s January gambling revenue shows a 17 percent year-over-year dip, reports Forbes magazine.»
Ritzio International Opens Casino in Colombia
5 February 2009
Ritzio International has opened a casino in Medellin, Colombia, the company announced on Wednesday.»
Nambling Notes | Feb. 5, 2009
5 February 2009
Betfair launches a poker client in Greek, Tabcorp says it’s ‘not at war’ with the Victoria racing industry and more.»
Forex Havoc, Weaker Demand Hit 888 in Fourth Quarter
5 February 2009
Despite a disappointing set of fourth-quarter performance indicators Thursday, Gigi Levy, the bullish chief executive of 888 Holdings, said there are a significant number of companies that "probably find the downturn a lot more challenging than we do."»
No Joy for Justice Dept. in WorldWide Telesports Cash Grab
5 February 2009
A federal appeals court has stopped the United States Justice Department from seizing nearly $7 million in assets from the founder of WorldWide Telesports Inc., forcing the government to reargue its case before a lower court.»
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