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Russian Operators Head to South America
16 January 2009
With Russian regulations constricting gambling to just four cities by mid-summer, operators are looking for new opportunities in South America, reports the British Broadcasting Corporation.»
Youbet Gains Back Ground in U.S.
16 January 2009
Youbet.com Inc. made progress in regaining access to tracks across the United States, the company announced on Thursday.»
Online Lotteries Under Fire in India
16 January 2009
Online lotteries have come under scrutiny in Mumbai, India, after the state lottery department said that there is no law that outlines their legality, The Times of India reports.»
Despite Record Revenue, Shuffle Master Posts Q4 Loss
16 January 2009
Although Shuffle Master reported record revenue of $53.6 million in the fourth quarter, its losses amounted to $15 million for the period that ended on Oct. 31.»
Betsson, Mfuse to Launch Mobile Sports Betting Service
16 January 2009
Betsson A.B., the Sweden online gambling operator, has partnered with Mfuse to launch a mobile sports betting service in the first half of 2009.»
Nambling Notes | 16 January 2009
16 January 2009
Betsson and Mfuse partner to launch a mobile sports betting service, Youbet regains ground in the U.S. and more.»
Cryptologic partners with Gaming Technology Solutions
15 January 2009
CryptoLogic's games will be offered in multiple languages and currencies through a leading global supplier of gaming platform solutions.»
Standalone Way to Pay, for Bwin, Could Go Either Way
15 January 2009
Although Bwin Interactive Entertainment A.G. could neither confirm nor deny the possibility of spinning off its payments business as a standalone, the company told IGamingNews its Cactus-branded prepaid cards will, in the coming weeks, launch in the United Kingdom.»
Entraction Saw 108% Network Growth in 2008
15 January 2009
Last year proved to be a fast-growing one for Entraction Holding A.B.»
I.T. Provider Announces Free Gaming Seminars at IGE
15 January 2009
Repton Holdings, a United Kingdom-based I.T. solutions provider, will be providing free gaming seminars at this month’s International Gaming Expo in London.»
Project Coin to Launch Three Games at ATEI
15 January 2009
Project Coin, a gaming machines and lottery terminals developer, has announced plans to launch three new games at this year's Amusement Trades Exhibition, or ATEI, which takes place Jan. 27-29 in London.»
System Gaming Turns One at IGE
15 January 2009
Rome-based System Gaming, a gaming solutions provider, will celebrate a year in business by showing three new self-service kiosks at the 2009 International Gaming Expo.»
Bally Preps for IGE Extravaganza
15 January 2009
Dominating two adjacent stands, Bally Technologies has plans to demonstrate armloads of new games and management systems at January’s International Gaming Expo.»
William Hill Trading Update Shows 'Gambling's Resilience,' Analyst Says
15 January 2009
On Thursday, William Hill’s trading update revealed that the bookmaker’s gross win had increased by 8 percent year-on-year during the 11 weeks since its interim management statement.»
Brazilian Lotteries Report Record Earnings in 2008
15 January 2009
According to the Xinhua News Agency, the Brazilian government’s lotteries’ earnings totaled a record 5.7 billion reais, or about $2.45 billion, last year -- up 10 percent from the previous year.»
Athens Court Allows Stanleybet to Reopen Outlet
15 January 2009
Reuters reported on Thursday that an Athens court has ruled that Stanleybet International, a fixed-odds betting firm, can reopen its outlet in the region, the company said.»
Ecogra Extends Coverage
15 January 2009
On Wednesday, Ecogra announced that it has extended its independent testing, standards and monitoring services to cover Internet bingo, sports betting and live gambling operations.»
Despite Downturn, PKR Keeps Positive Outlook
15 January 2009
PKR said its online poker room has gained momentum in 2009, even through the economic woes.»
Nambling Notes | Jan. 15, 2009
15 January 2009
William Hill’s trading update shows ‘gambling’s resilience,’ an Athens court allows Stanleybet to reopen a local betting outlet and more.»
Spectre of GATS Keeping U.S. in Interstate Gambling Game, Expert Says
15 January 2009
Meetings this week between Antigua and the United States trade representative could have far-reaching effects on the I-gaming industry, an international trade expert told IGamingNews Thursday.»
Income Access extends survey deadline
14 January 2009
Affiliate marketing company Income Access is extending its survey on the iGaming affiliate marketplace until January 16th.»
Slight Hit on Quarterly Income Fails to Sink Probability's Battleship
14 January 2009
Probability reported a slight dip in quarter-on-quarter gaming income but announced a licensing deal with Hasbro, one of the world's largest toy makers.»
Currency Moves Create Pre-Registration Rush for ATEI and IGE
14 January 2009
Clarion Gaming, organizers for the upcoming Amusement Trades Exhibition, or ATEI, and International Gaming Expo, have reported a rise in the number of pre-registrations outside of the United Kingdom.»
Major U.K. Lottery Booth Operator Shutters Kiosks
14 January 2009
All 70 of InfoPlace U.K.'s kiosks across Britain have been closed, according to the Welwyn Hatfield Times.»
Rank Pulls Out of British Casino Association
14 January 2009
The Financial Times reported on Tuesday that The Rank Group has resigned from the British Casino Association, an industry trade body that appears to be garnering fewer and fewer supporters these days.»