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U.S. Gambling Lobbyists Downplay New Attorney General's Connection to N.F.L.
2 February 2009
The new United States attorney general, Eric H. Holder Jr., joins the Department of Justice from a law firm known for lobbying on behalf of the National Football League against Internet gambling, but gambling lobbyists in Washington, D.C., downplayed any past connection between Mr. Holder, his firm and the politically troublesome issue.»
Income Access releases survey results
30 January 2009
Income Access has closed its affiliate survey and will be donating four laptops to the One Laptop Per Child Foundation. »
European bookmaker Interwetten goes live with casino
30 January 2009
Interwetten will use Microgaming software and has a full complement of over 400 multilingual casino games.»
The Top 10s | Gambling
30 January 2009
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment -- Gambling" sites for the week ending Jan. 24, 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 | Poker
30 January 2009
Hitwise's Top 10 "Gambling -- Poker" sites for the week ending Jan. 24, 2009.
The No. 1 sites:
Australia: PokerNews
United Kingdom: Ladbrokes
United States: PokerStars
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The Top 10s | Betting
30 January 2009
Hitwise's Top 10 "Sport Betting" sites for the week ending Jan. 24, 2009.
The No. 1 sites:
Australia: TAB Racing
United Kingdom: Betfair
United States: Daily Racing Form
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International Gaming Award Winners Include Wynn, Melco Crown
30 January 2009
Many industry giants didn’t leave the International Gaming Awards gala on Monday evening empty-handed.»
WMS 'Strengthens Foundation' in Second Quarter
30 January 2009
WMS Industries Inc. posted record second-quarter revenues on Thursday of $178.4 million, up 12 percent over the same period a year ago.»
Global Interactive Gaming Extends Agreement with Sportingbet
30 January 2009
Global Interactive Gaming Ltd. has extended its agreement with Sportingbet, the online sports betting and gaming group, until the end of 2011, Interactive Systems Worldwide, Inc., the parent company of Global Interactive Gaming, announced on Friday.»
Great Leighs Could Get Second Chance
30 January 2009
A new investor could give Great Leighs some financial relief for the troubled racecourse, which went into administration two weeks ago, The London Times reports.»
WinkBingo Promo Appeals to Diamond Lovers
30 January 2009
WinkBingo.com will be running a “Diamonds from Tiffany’s” promotion through Feb. 14 in order to celebrate its first birthday and the month of love.»
Gtech Promotes Scott Gunn to Senior V.P.
30 January 2009
Scott Gunn has been promoted to senior vice president of global government relations and United States business development, Gtech Corporation announced on Friday.»
Interwetten Launches on Microgaming Casino Platform
30 January 2009
Interwetten, an Austrian bookmaker, has gone live with casino software provided by Microgaming Software Systems Ltd., the companies announced on Friday.»
Ivobank Goes Live on Expekt.com
30 January 2009
Ivobank is now live on Expekt.com offering its customers an additional payments solution.»
Nambling Notes | Jan. 30, 2009
30 January 2009
Global Interactive Gaming extends an agreement with Sportingbet, Interwetten launches on a Microgaming-powered casino platform and more.»
Financial Week in Review | Jan. 30
30 January 2009
Oddly titled software platforms, former chief executives and newly liberated employees all helped the 33 I-gaming companies surveyed by IGamingNews grow an average of 3.8 percent on the markets this week.»
Aedapi Urges Action on Spanish I-Gaming Regulations
30 January 2009
A Spanish association of Internet gambling operators is urging the Spanish government to regulate online gambling throughout the country as soon as possible.»
Dutch Justice Minister to Shut Down Illegal Operators (Update 1)
29 January 2009
Ernst Hirsch Ballin, the Dutch justice minister, is following through with plans to take legal action against Internet gambling sites that illegally target Dutch consumers, IGamingNews has confirmed.»
Q.& A. | Charles H. Gillespie
29 January 2009
IGamingNews checked in with Charles H. Gillespie, the chief executive of World Sports Network, to find out what's been happening since his company received its first venture capital funding in December.»
IGT Cuts 200 More Jobs
29 January 2009
International Game Technology told employees on Thursday that 200 more jobs must go.»
Amid Falling Profits, Tabcorp Plans to Raise $300 Million
29 January 2009
As profits slipped for Tabcorp Holdings, the Melbourne-based gaming behemoth, in the first half of the 2008-9 financial year, the company announced a capital-raising campaign to amass 300 million Australian dollars.»
Amatic, Hermes SoftLab Team Up for Platform Integration
29 January 2009
Amatic Industries GmbH, an Austria-based gaming solutions provider, has launched an enhancement to its gaming platform with assistance from Hermes SoftLab, an I.T. solutions provider, Hermes SoftLab has announced.»
Bwin Offering 'Intense' New Interface
29 January 2009
On Friday, Bwin Interactive Entertainment A.G. will introduce its new betting interface, the company announced on Wednesday.»
Distribution Agreement Moves The Poker Channel East
29 January 2009
Through a distribution agreement with the Vectra Group, a cable operator in Poland, The Poker Channel has expanded its reach into Eastern Europe, the company announced on Thursday.»
Corporación Galena Gains 20-Year Mobile Lotto License in Puru
29 January 2009
Corporación Galena, an affiliate of Managed Gaming Solutions, was granted a 20-year mobile lotto license for Peru, Managed Gaming Solutions announced on Wednesday.»