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Nambling Notes | Jan. 29, 2009
29 January 2009
Bwin planning to offer ‘intense’ new interface, a distribution agreement moves The Poker Channel east and more.»
Dutch minister to act on illegal gambling sites
28 January 2009
News brief: Justice minster Ernst Hirsch Ballin says that he will go after internet gambling sites that target Dutch consumers.»
Perspectives Tuesday -- January 27, 2009
28 January 2009
This week's Perspectives Tuesday looks at the possibility of the UIGEA being repealed in 2009. Plus, great news for online gambling from the U.S. after Colorado joined Pennsylvania in declaring poker a skill game.»
$50 Million Acquisition Puts Betfair in U.S. Market
28 January 2009
Betfair has entered the United States market by acquiring Macrovision Solutions Corporation's TV Games Network for $50 million.»
888, Evolution Gaming Partner for Live Dealer Broadcasts
28 January 2009
Evolution Gaming has partnered with 888 Holdings to provide the operator with footage of live dealers for baccarat, blackjack and roulette.»
William Hill Bingo Raises £41,000 for Charity
28 January 2009
After a three-month online fund-raising campaign, William Hill Bingo has given the Breast Cancer Care, a United Kingdom-based charity, £41,000, the company announced on Wednesday.»
Betfair Poker Goes Russian
28 January 2009
Betfair has launched its poker client in Russian, the betting exchange announced on Wednesday.»
Tabcorp's Sydney Casino Expansion Plans Approved
28 January 2009
The New South Wales Government put the stamp of approval on Tabcorp Holding's $475 million redevelopment and expansion plan for Sydney’s Star City Hotel & Casino, the company said on Wednesday.»
DoylesRoom Joins Cake Poker Network
28 January 2009
DoylesRoom has officially left Microgaming to become part of the Cake Poker Network, Cake Poker announced on Tuesday.»
Chartwell Lands Brand Licenses with Paramount, Progressive Games
28 January 2009
Chartwell Technology Inc. has signed brand licensing agreements with Paramount Digital Entertainment International, a division of Paramount Pictures, and United Kingdom-based Progressive Games Partners L.L.C.»
BetStone Unveils New Web Site
28 January 2009
BetStone Ltd., a server-based gaming provider, has launched a new company Web site at betstone.com.»
Over 150 Lottery Kiosks Close in Canada
28 January 2009
Kiosks owned by Infoplace Ticket Centres Ltd. closed up shop across Canada due to financial issues, reports The Ottawa Citizen.»
Former Harrah's C.E.O. Joins IGT
28 January 2009
International Game Technology's board of directors has elected Phil Satre, 59, former Harrah's Entertainment Inc. chairman and chief executive, to sever as its director, the company announced on Wednesday.»
Nambling Notes | Jan. 28, 2009
28 January 2009
888 Holdings and Evolution Gaming partner for live dealer broadcasts, DoylesRoom joins the Cake Poker Network and more.»
Second Sportingbet Employee in Turkish Tussle Free to Return to U.K. (Update 1)
27 January 2009
The second of two Sportingbet employees arrested by Turkish authorities in the spring of 2008 was Monday allowed to return to the United Kingdom, but his legal issues remain unresolved, according to the company.»
Giga's Fourth Quarter Looking Softer than Expected; Aziz Near-Term Share Catalyst for Crypto
27 January 2009
Analysts with Roth Capital Partners are projecting a softer-than-expected fourth quarter for GigaMedia Ltd. but are bullish on CryptoLogic Ltd. as M&A speculation is expected to spur further near-term stock-exchange gains.»
Aristocrat Technologies Wins Okla. Contract
27 January 2009
The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma signed a contract with Aristocrat Technologies for the casino software provider’s Oasis 360 system, which will be installed in seven area casinos.»
TCSJohnHuxley Announces New Patent
27 January 2009
TCSJohnHuxley announced last week that it was granted a patent for its live-card gaming systems.»
Neovia Launches Payout Program at IGE
27 January 2009
Neovia Financial has unveiled a new payout program at the International Gaming Expo, which kicked off Tuesday in London’s Earls Court.»
Magna Entertainment Director Resigns
27 January 2009
Charlie J. Williams has stepped down as a director of Magna Entertainment Corporation, the company announced on Monday.»
Virtue Fusion Brings Slots, Bingo Together in 'Mayhem'
27 January 2009
Virtue Fusion, a bingo software provider, has married the best elements from bingo and slots in a new competition game called “Marine Mayhem.”»
Toronto Bingo Halls Struggle with Charities, Competition
27 January 2009
The Charity Gaming Council of Ontario met with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission last week to resolve the amount bingo halls should give to charities, reported the Toronto Sun.»
U.K. Government Confirms Payout Allowance Increase
27 January 2009
The United Kingdom’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport has confirmed plans to increase the payout amount, Reuters reported on Tuesday.»
Legality of Neb. Racino Bill Questioned
27 January 2009
A state senator in Nebraska is questioning whether a bill to bring slot machines to Nebraska racetracks is in line with the state’s constitution, according to the Associated Press.»
Former Youbet.com Exec to Head Safety Alliance
27 January 2009
Mike Ziegler, a former senior vice president for Youbet.com Inc., has been selected as the executive director of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association’s new Safety and Integrity Alliance, the association announced on Tuesday.»
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