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Amid Hostile Takeover Bid, IAS Shows Strength
12 February 2009
Following Centrebet International Ltd.’s bid last week to acquire a substantial stake in International All Sports Ltd., or IAS, the Melbourne company posted its half-year results on Monday with a 2.75 percent year-over-year increase in turnover.»
Live Dealers Launched on Celton Manx
12 February 2009
Celton Manx Ltd. is bringing the live dealer experience to its online casino.»
Shuffle Master Director Resigns
12 February 2009
On Thursday, Chris Philibbosian stepped down as director of Shuffle Master Inc.»
Reasoned Opinion Brings Nouvelle Vie to Old Criminal Case in France
12 February 2009
A recent decision in the French criminal case involving two European gaming executives could be crucial to their chances of escaping prosecution.»
Economy Wreaks Havoc on Nevada Revenue
12 February 2009
For the 2008 fiscal year, Nevada saw a 13.95 percent year-over-year decline in gaming win, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board.»
Nambling Notes | Feb. 12, 2009
12 February 2009
A French casino operator enters the online ring, International All Sports Ltd. posts a 2.75 percent year-over-year turnover increase and more.»
Slots portal hosting $75,000 tournament
11 February 2009
We Love Slots is celebrating Valentine's Day with a huge range of specials and promotions, including a $75,000 tournament.»
Exclusive: Everleaf Gaming Says Pokertrillion 'Washed Hands' of Debt
11 February 2009
The chief executive of Everleaf Gaming Ltd. said his company, like Boss Media A.B. before it, had a troubled relationship with the online poker startup Pokertrillion.»
ASA Bans Ad, Says It Links Gambling with 'Sexual Success'
11 February 2009
The United Kingdom’s Advertising Standards Authority has pulled ShortsandLongs.com’s print advertisement after ruling it “irresponsibly linked gambling with sexual success.”»
Inspired, Gala Coral Pen Virtual Racing Deal
11 February 2009
Inspired Gaming Group’s virtual racing product will be rolled out in nearly 2,000 Gala Coral Group outlets, the company said on Wednesday.»
City of Dreams Job Recruitment Fair Attracts 9,000 in Macau
11 February 2009
According to the Macau Daily Times, 9,000 candidates attended a two-day recruitment fair for the City of Dreams, James Packer’s multi-billion dollar joint venture.»
Ukash, PayByCash Sign Deal
11 February 2009
PayByCash, a United States-based subsidiary of PlaySpan, has signed a deal to now to include Ukash in its payment portfolio.»
Proceeds from $525,000 Private Placement to Fund Bingo.com Expansion
11 February 2009
On Monday, Bingo.com announced it closed a $525,000 private placement, which the company’s chief executive said will help fund its expansion beyond the United Kingdom market.»
William Hill Blames Economy for Upcoming Shop Closures
11 February 2009
According to the Irish Times, William Hill confirmed it will shut down 14 shops affecting 53 jobs in Ireland due to the economic downturn.»
Atlantic City January Revenue Down 9.5 Percent
11 February 2009
Revenue totals for Atlantic City’s 11 casinos were down by 9.5 percent in January, the New Jersey Casino Control Commission said on Tuesday.»
Victorian Racing Industry Continues Brushfire Relief
11 February 2009
The Victorian Thoroughbred Racing Industry has a series of fundraisers in the works to be added to $200,000 already donated to assist communities affected by the Victorian brushfires, according to Racing Victoria Ltd.»
Vanilla Live Games Gives BETandRACE 'Major Overhaul'
11 February 2009
BETandRACE, a city racing game, has received a “major overhaul,” Vanilla Live Games announced.»
Nambling Notes | Feb. 11, 2009
11 February 2009
ASA bans a spread betting print ad, William Hill blames the economy for the upcoming shop closures and more.»
For Online Gambling in Nevada, It's Still Status Quo
11 February 2009
The Nevada Gaming Control Board will maintain its position on Internet gaming until federal policy changes to regulate the activity, according to the board chairman.»
Betcha Victorious at Wash. State Appeals Court
11 February 2009
A Court of Appeals in Washington State ruled Tuesday that Betcha.com, the battle-worn Seattle betting startup, had not violated state gambling law before it was forced to close nearly two years ago.»
AGEM Index Falls to New Low
10 February 2009
An index that measures the performance of 16 global gaming suppliers reached a new low as of January 2009, according to the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers.»
AiG Confirms New Speakers
10 February 2009
Conference organizers Clarion Gaming and Beacon Events have announced that several new speakers have been confirmed for the Asian i-Gaming Congress and Expo, or AiG, which takes place in Macau in just two weeks.»
Research Study Looks at France's Sports Betting Privatization
10 February 2009
GamblingAnalysts.eu has released a study that puts the privatization of France’s Internet sports betting under the microscope.»
Betdaq Scores Arena Leisure Four-Course Sponsorship Deal
10 February 2009
Betdaq has signed a deal with Arena Leisure, a racecourse management group, to sponsor four of their racecourses in the buildup to this year’s Cheltenham Festival.»
GameTech Names New Director of Operations
10 February 2009
GameTech International Inc.’s chief executive, Jay Meilstrup, announced on Monday that Ted Huff will join the bingo and lottery equipment developer as director of operations.»