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William Hill Bingo Sponsors TV Show
6 January 2009
William Hill Bingo has become a program sponsor of ITV’s daytime show “Real Deal,” the company announced on Saturday.»
Steroid Use Banned for N.Y. Horseracing
6 January 2009
The use of steroids in New York horseracing has been blocked by new racing regulations that went into effect Jan. 1, The New York Times reported.»
Suzo-Happ Plans for IGE Product Launch
6 January 2009
Suzo-Happ Group will unveil six new products at the International Gaming Expo, which kicks off Jan. 27 at London’s Earls Court Exhibition Centre, the company announced on Tuesday.»
Bally Releases Updated Slot Management System
6 January 2009
On Tuesday, Bally Technologies Inc. said it has released a new version of its slot management and accounting system that now supports the Microsoft Windows software platform.»
Free Webinar Highlights Table Game Tracking
6 January 2009
Nice Systems will be holding a free, educational Web seminar on Feb. 26, on Table Game Management from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Eastern Standard Time.»
Spider-Man Slot Headlines New Crypto Game Lineup
6 January 2009
CryptoLogic Ltd. unveiled a three-game lineup on Tuesday featuring Marvel’s Spider-Man, a new adventure slot game and an enhanced version of Atlantic City Blackjack.»
Electracade and Innovative Gaming Partner Up
6 January 2009
Electracade Ltd., a subsidiary of Orbis Holdings, has teamed up with Innovative Gaming Inc. to launch and co-distribute the online version of a casino table game, “Quick Seven.”»
AiG Offers Early-Bird Discount
6 January 2009
Conference organizers Clarion Gaming and Beacon Events have announced that attendees to the Asian i-Gaming Congress and Expo, or AiG, will be able to save $200 if registration is received by Friday, Jan. 23.»
U.K. Operators, Bookmakers to Pay Problem Gambling Levy
6 January 2009
After coming up £1.2 million short in voluntary charity contributions for problem gambling research, ministers in the United Kingdom are imposing a statutory levy for all operators and bookmakers, The Daily Telegraph reported on Tuesday.»
Nambling Notes | Jan. 6, 2008
6 January 2009
U.K. operators, bookmakers to pay problem gambling levy, Spider-Man slot headlines new Crypto lineup and more.»
Chinese Operators Facing Promotional Rethink on Slowing Net Café Traffic
6 January 2009
With the wider availability of broadband and cheaper PC prices, Chinese online gamers are frequenting Internet cafés less than in years past, prompting operators to find new ways to promote content like television shows, film stars -- even instant messaging.»
Desktop Conference | On Internet Gambling, AGA Remains a House Divided
6 January 2009
Following a board meeting in December 2008, the American Gaming Association, the United States' most powerful gambling lobby, was unable to come to a unified position on Internet gambling. But Chief Executive Frank J. Fahrenkopf Jr. says that's not stopping some members, most notably Harrah's Entertainment Inc., owner of the popular World Series of Poker franchise, from pressing for Internet gambling during the 111th Congress.»
It Was a Year that Was
5 January 2009
Pull the string on your obnoxious party poppers, people -- the Internet gambling industry has turned the page on yet another sassy annum.»
The Top 10s | Gambling
5 January 2009
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment -- Gambling" sites for the week ending Dec. 27, 2008.
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 | Poker
5 January 2009
Hitwise's Top 10 "Gambling -- Poker" sites for the week ending Dec. 27, 2008.
The No. 1 sites:
Australia: Pacific Poker
United Kingdom: Mansion Poker
United States: Littlewoods Poker»
The Top 10s | Betting
5 January 2009
Hitwise's Top 10 "Sport Betting" sites for the week ending Dec. 27, 2008.
The No. 1 sites:
Australia: TAB Racing
United Kingdom: Betfair
United States: Covers»
Playtech Completes Transaction with William Hill
5 January 2009
On Friday, Playtech Ltd. announced that it completed a transaction of affiliates and assets to William Hill, a deal which was previously announced Oct. 20, 2008.»
Oaklawn Reaches Advance Deposit Wagering Agreement
5 January 2009
Advanced deposit wagering outlets owned by TrackNet Media, TwinSpires.com and XpressBet.com, as well as to Youbet.com, will be taking bets this season at Oaklawn Jockey Club.»
U.K. Machine Wagering, Payout Allowance Doubled
5 January 2009
Maximum payout in gambling machines across the United Kingdom has been doubled, The Telegraph reported on Monday.»
International Game Technology Promotes V.P.
5 January 2009
International Game Technology appointed Richard J. Schneider as its executive vice president of product strategy on Monday.»
Atlantic City Casinos Could See Bankruptcy in New Year
5 January 2009
According to the Associated Press, five out of Atlantic City’s 11 casinos could declare bankruptcy in 2009.»
Lottomatica Continues to Profit in Italy
5 January 2009
Marco Sala, chief executive of Lottomatica S.p.A., said that he hasn’t seen a change in the Italian lottery in the current economy, which he discussed in an interview published on Saturday in The Financial Times.»
Codere to Appeal Bingo Hall License Rejection
5 January 2009
Codere S.A. said it will appeal local regulators’ decision not to renew its 15-year operating license for a bingo hall in Argentina, Reuters reported on Friday.»
Turkey to Extend Lottery Bid Deadline
5 January 2009
The bidding deadline for Turkey’s national lottery will be pushed back by a month at the request of investors, Reuters reported on Friday.»
Nambling Notes | Jan. 5, 2008
5 January 2009
Codere S.A. to appeal bingo hall license rejection, Party Sues Livermore, Turkey to extend lottery bid deadline and more.»
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