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Spin3 Unveils 'Thunderstruck' Mobile Game
14 January 2009
On Tuesday Spin3 launched “Thunderstruck,” one of Microgaming Software Systems Ltd.'s most popular online games, as a five-reel mobile casino slot game.»
New Bill Could Bring Video Lottery Terminals to Kentucky Racetracks
14 January 2009
New tabled legislation could bring video lottery terminals to Kentucky racetracks, reported ABC News 25.»
Eurocoin Launches 'TouchScape'
14 January 2009
In partnership with Smart Modular Technologies Inc., Eurocoin has released its first range of high-resolution panels, called TouchScape, that offers a new touch technology, the company announced on Monday.»
Scratch-off Card Designer Sues Scientific Games, N.Y. Lottery for Infringement
14 January 2009
Gameologist Group has filed a complaint in a Federal District Court in New Jersey against the New York Lottery and Scientific Games Inc. for infringing on its trademark, the company announced on Monday.»
CryptoLogic, Gaming Technology Solutions Form Partnership
14 January 2009
On Wednesday, CryptoLogic Ltd. announced a partnership with Gaming Technology Solutions, a platform solutions provider for I-gaming operations.»
Chartwell Appoints New C.E.O.
14 January 2009
Lee Richards has been appointed the chief executive of Chartwell Games International Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chartwell Technology Inc., the company announced on Tuesday.»
Everest Poker Boosts Accessibility
14 January 2009
Everest Poker & Casino has boosted its accessibility to German, Austrian and Swiss players by expanding its instant bank transfers for those respective regions, the company said.»
Nambling Notes | Jan. 14, 2009
14 January 2009
CryptoLogic and Gaming Technology Solutions form a partnership, Chartwell appoints a new C.E.O. and more.»
In Waning Days of Bush Administration, Antigua, U.S. Return to Negotiation Table
14 January 2009
With only six days remaining in the Bush administration, representatives from Antigua and Barbuda arrived in Washington, D.C., Wednesday hoping to complete negotiations stemming from a five-year dispute with the United States government over Internet gambling.»
CryptoLogic Shares Rise ahead of Investor Call, Sale Speculation Mounts
14 January 2009
In afternoon trading CryptoLogic Ltd. rallied 16 percent on the Nasdaq, and although the company announced a software licensing deal Wednesday, investors, one analyst speculated, could be buying in anticipation of a possible sale.»
Spin3 launches new "Thunderstruck" mobile slot game
13 January 2009
Thunderstruck will be launching on the Ladbrokes mobile casino in mid-January and is the 15th game in Spin3's portfolio of games.»
Q.& A. | Simon Dilloway
13 January 2009
With the help of a veteran financial crimes specialist, IGamingNews went inside the mind of an online criminal.»
Ontario Bingo Halls Continue to Struggle
13 January 2009
A smoking ban and a limit on prize payouts have played havoc with Ontario’s bingo halls during the past few years causing many to close, according to the Welland Tribune.»
Betfair, Tabcorp Could Bid on Tote Tasmania, Analyst Says
13 January 2009
After the Tasmanian Government announced last week the potential sale of Tote Tasmania, one analyst sees Betfair and Tabcorp as possible bidders, according to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.»
PokerTek Completes Sale of Auction Rate Securities
13 January 2009
PokerTek Inc. announced last week the sale of its auction rate securities for $3.9 million plus accrued interest.»
Vegas Strip Winnings Reach Five-Year Low
13 January 2009
Gaming win in Nevada declined by 14.8 percent, year on year, in November, according to the state’s Gaming Control Board.»
Players Network, NLOP to Create Online Poker Site
13 January 2009
On Monday Players Network partnered with The National League of Poker to produce a private, branded online poker site allowing for legal United States play, the company said.»
MGM Mirage to Write Down Mandalay Resort by $1.2 Billion
13 January 2009
Bloomberg has reported that the MGM Mirage will write down the value of Mandalay Resort Group by $1.2 billion.»
Martin Belsham to Rejoin City Index as C.E.O.
13 January 2009
The London Times reported on Tuesday that Martin Belsham, the former director of Blue Square Ltd., is set to rejoin City Index as chief executive.»
PurePlay Says Record Growth Achieved in 2008
13 January 2009
PurePlay, one of the largest subscription-based United States poker sites, saw record growth in 2008, it said in a statement released on Tuesday.»
Politicization of Svenska Spel Continues with Appointment of New C.E.O.
13 January 2009
Nine months after Jesper Kärrbrink resigned as chief executive of Svenska Spel A.B., Sweden's gambling monopoly has a new C.E.O. that one industry insider thinks will be more manageable than her commercially aggressive predecessor.»
Nambling Notes | Jan. 13, 2009
13 January 2009
Martin Belsham is slated to rejoin City Index as C.E.O., PurePlay says last year brought record growth and more.»
Spain's Partido Popular Pushing for Promulgation of New I-Gaming Rules
13 January 2009
An amendment to a late 2007 Spanish law could mean countrywide regulation of online gambling as early as this spring.»
The Top 10s | Gambling
12 January 2009
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment -- Gambling" sites for the week ending Jan. 3, 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
12 January 2009
Hitwise's Top 10 "Sport Betting" sites for the week ending Jan. 3, 2009.
The No. 1 sites:
Australia: TAB Racing
United Kingdom: Ladbrokes
United States: Covers
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