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PPA makes statement regarding Kentucky Court of Appeals ruling
20 January 2009
Poker Players Alliance Executive Director John Pappas calls Tuesday favorable decision for online gambling sites in Kentucky a "tremendous victory for Internet freedom." »
Kentucky appeals court blocks seizure of online gambling domains
20 January 2009
In a 2-1 decision, the Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled today that the state could not seize 141 online gambling domains because domain names are not gambling devices under Kentucky law.»
London Markets Smile on 32Red and IG Group
20 January 2009
32Red and IG Group Holdings have, in recent days, been the beneficiaries of double-digit gains in share value after investors bought on encouraging financial news.»
Last Chance for AiG Early Bird Registration
20 January 2009
Conference organizers Clarion Gaming and Beacon Events have announced that attendees of the Asian i-Gaming Congress and Expo, or AiG, will be able to save $200 if registration is received by Friday, Jan. 23.»
Growth Reflects IG Group's 'Resilient Nature,' C.E.O. Says
20 January 2009
During unfavorable market conditions, IG Group Holdings, a spread betting operator in London, has posted gains in its interim results for the six month period, which ended Nov. 30.»
WagerWorks Brings D&D, Battleship to IGE
20 January 2009
Whether it’s sinking battleships and slaying dragons, WagerWorks’ new branded Hasbro titles will be ready for combat at this year’s International Gaming Expo.»
Neovia Announces New Board Members
20 January 2009
Neovia Financial has appointed John Bateson, 45, and Jonathan Comerford, 36, non-executive directors with immediate effect, the company announced on Tuesday.»
U.K. Halls Lure Smokers with Outdoor Bingo
20 January 2009
Bingo halls in the United Kingdom are introducing outdoor bingo areas to meet customer needs, reports the Staffordshire Sentinel News.»
BetClick Partners with Juventus Football Club
20 January 2009
Betclick, a sports betting operator based in London, has become the official partner for online sports betting for Juventus Football Club S.p.A., according to ApostaGanha.»
Gaming Partners International Readies to Supply Two Asian Casinos
20 January 2009
Last week Gaming Partners International Corporation, a gaming supplier, secured orders to supply casino chips and radio-frequency identification technology at two casinos.»
IGT Acquires Assets of Progressive Gaming International
20 January 2009
International Game Technology has acquired certain operating assets of Progressive Gaming International Corporation, the company announced on Tuesday.»
Gtech Picks Up Contract in Canada
20 January 2009
Gtech Corporation has penned a five-year contract with the British Columbia Lottery Corporation for instant-ticket printing, the company said on Tuesday.»
Some Calif. Tribal Casinos See Growth Decline
20 January 2009
The Sacramento Bee reports that in the last year California tribal casinos have seen a plateau and even a decline in growth levels.»
Nambling Notes | Jan. 20, 2009
20 January 2009
Neovia announces new board members, WagerWorks is set to bring D&D and Battleship to IGE and more.»
Breaking: Kentucky Appeals Court Prohibits Enforcement of Domain-Name Seizure
20 January 2009
IGamingNews has learned that the Kentucky Court of Appeals, in a decision filed Tuesday, has prohibited the Franklin County Circuit Court from enforcing its order to seize 141 domain names of Internet gambling operators.»
Industry Wins 'Major Victory' in Kentucky, Lawyer Says
20 January 2009
The Kentucky Court of Appeals has decreed that an Internet gambling domain name does not constitute a gambling device under state law -- meaning, for now, over 100 domain names under threat of seizure will remain beyond the reach of the Kentucky government.»
Fire & Ice adds to star-studded lineup
19 January 2009
Bob Rains and human beat boxer "The Pete Box" will perform at the online gaming networking event in London.»
Oz Government Should Standardize Regs for I-Gaming Operators and Clubs, Clubs Australia Says
19 January 2009
Concerns over high instances of problem gambling in Australia are pushing the nation's clubs industry to call for uniform codes for Internet gambling operators and clubs.»
Desktop Conference | Mark Blandford's Take on Just About Everything
19 January 2009
Mark Blandford, one of Internet gambling's most respected businessmen and investors, tackles some of the biggest issues in 2008 (France's stated intention to regulate some forms of I-gaming, Anurag Dikshit's decision to cop a deal with the United States government) and offers insightful commentary on 2009 -- a year he thinks will be defined by The Product.»
Party Says O'Malia's Resignation Not Result of C.E.O. Pass
19 January 2009
PartyGaming has denied speculation that the resignation of John O'Malia, the company's managing director, came as a result of its decision to appoint James A. Ryan -- not Mr. O'Malia -- as chief executive last May.»
NYX Interactive Plans Software Launch at IGE
19 January 2009
With International Gaming Exhibition comes a myriad of product launches, and NYX Interactive’s new bingo software won’t be left out of the mix.»
Aristocrat to Offer Order Discounts at IGE
19 January 2009
On Monday, Aristocrat Technologies Europe announced its core marketing campaign for the International Gaming Expo and beyond.»
Spin3 Portfolio Reaches BlackBerry
19 January 2009
Spin3’s portfolio already permeated the iPhone market, and now the mobile game provider announced on Monday that it has entered another.»
Growth Dwindles in Macau
19 January 2009
Once seen as a market with massive growth potential, Macau saw fourth-quarter revenues decline by 7 percent, The Sydney Morning Herald reported on Monday.»
German Horse Betting Channel Unveiled
19 January 2009
E8 television, a project backed by the European TV broadcaster SpiritON Media S.E., has launched on Astra Platform Service’s digital package, according to Rapid TV News.»