iGaming News Page 571

Taiwan Legalizes Gaming, AMZ Holdings Development to Move Forward
12 January 2009
On Monday, Taiwan’s Parliament approved a measure to legalize gambling on offshore islands, Reuters reported. The bill legalizes gaming through an amendment to the Offshore Islands Act.»
Income Access, Genting Stanley Alderney Partner for Affiliate Software
12 January 2009
On Friday, Income Access announced a partnership with Genting Stanley Alderney to provide the gaming software provider with its affiliate programs.»
Norsk Tipping Orders Ace Interactive Video Terminals
12 January 2009
Aristocrat Leisure Ltd. announced last week that its fully owned subsidiary Ace Interactive has received an order for 1,000 video terminals from Norsk Tipping A.S., the Norwegian national lottery.»
Bally Technologies Unveils Redesigned Web site
12 January 2009
Bally Technologies Inc. launched its redesigned corporate Web site, BallyTech.com, the company announced last week.»
Four Ontario Casinos Fall into Red
12 January 2009
Although the global downturn could factor into why casinos in Ontario, Canada, have slipped into the red for the first time ever, that’s not the only reason, The Windsor Star reported on Friday.»
Irish Racing Industry Should 'Brace' for Tough Times, Industry Body Says
12 January 2009
Bad weather conditions paired with a shaky economic outlook has caused the Irish horse racing industry to contract for the first time in 15 years, according to Horse Racing Ireland.»
Q.& A. | Jim Noakes
12 January 2009
As an industry veteran and cybercrime fighter, Jim Noakes has seen a lot of action.»
Indonesian Police Lack Hardware, Skills to Combat Online Gambling
12 January 2009
The Jakarta Post, a daily English language newspaper in Indonesia, reported that even though online gambling is “widespread” in Jambi, Indonesia, police say they lack the skills and hardware necessary to trace users.»
Amid Recession, State Lottery Sales Up
12 January 2009
Even though Las Vegas and Atlantic City are sputtering along as purse strings tighten, some lotteries in the United States have seen an increase in instant scratch-off sales as well as sales in other lotto games, according to the Associated Press.»
Playtech to Show EuroLive, Italian Poker Network at ICEi
12 January 2009
With the 2009 International Gaming Expo only a few weeks away, Playtech Ltd. has announced what it has in store for ICEi, the remote gaming section within IGE.»
Nambling Notes | Jan. 12, 2009
12 January 2009
Irish racing industry facing ‘tough times,’ Income Access and Genting Stanley Alderney partner for affiliate software and more.»
Aziz Returns Fire in Crypto Board Battle
12 January 2009
Javaid Aziz, the former chief executive of CryptoLogic Ltd., has renewed his intention to overhaul the company's current board after accusing it of "presiding over the significant destruction of shareholder value."»
Commercial Competitor Cries Foul over Partouche's Internet Exploits
9 January 2009
Patrick Partouche has run afoul of a fellow casino operator in France who claims Mr. Partouche's controversial online property gives his casino chain an unfair competitive edge during a time when the country's regulatory regime is in flux.»
WagerWorks to Supply JenningsBet
9 January 2009
WagerWorks, International Game Technology's online subsidiary, said Friday it will be supplying branded game continent to JenningsBet, a United Kingdom bookmaker.»
Scientific Games China Begins Instant Lottery Ticket Production
9 January 2009
Scientific Games China, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Scientific Games Corporation, began production of instant lottery tickets in China for China Sports Lottery Printing Ltd., the company announced on Friday.»
Charity Bingo to Launch Commemorating Obama's Inauguration
9 January 2009
Kezia Obama, a former wife of President-elect Barack Obama’s late father, is launching a charity bingo game in honor of Mr. Obama's inauguration as the United States' 44th president, the Bracknell Forest Standard reported Friday.»
International Games Trade Announces ATEI Exhibit
9 January 2009
International Games Trade, a San Marino-based distributor of branded products, has announced it will be the first company from that region to exhibit at this year's Amusement Trades Exhibition, or ATEI, which takes place Jan. 27-29 in London.»
Bwin Launches Skill Games in Italy
9 January 2009
On Thursday, Bwin announced it was the first operator authorized by the State Monopolies Autonomous Administration to launch real-money skill games.»
MGM Mirage Could Sell More Casinos
9 January 2009
MGM Mirage’s new chief executive wants to “dramatically” cut the company’s debt by selling off more of its casinos, Bloomberg reported on Thursday.»
Kentucky Racing Officials Concerned after Breakdowns
9 January 2009
After eight fatal breakdowns at Turfway Park in just one month, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission held a meeting about the situation earlier this week, The Courier-Journal reported.»
Jackpot U.K. Hands Over Customer List
9 January 2009
Jackpot U.K. is handing over the management of its customer list to Lloyd James Group Ltd., a data solutions provider, the London-based company has announced.»
Nambling Notes | Jan. 9, 2009
9 January 2009
WagerWorks to supply JenningsBet, charity bingo to launch commemorating Barack Obama's upcoming inauguration and more.»
Utah Legislator Brings States' Rights to Fore in Federal I-Gaming Debate
9 January 2009
A Utah state legislator is relying on an international gambling dispute to ensure that states retain their rights regardless of any national or international trade agreements made at the federal level.»
Industry Insiders Reach No Consensus on PartyGaming's American Future
9 January 2009
Since Anurag Dikshit, a billionaire founder of PartyGaming, pled guilty to violating the United States Wire Wager Act last month, industry observers disagree on whether PartyGaming has a future in America.»
Income Access releases software upgrade for PPC Gaming Affiliates
8 January 2009
To help gaming affiliates take advantage of Google’s decision to open Adwords to UK gambling affiliates, Income Access is offering new PPC tracking tools. »