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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. »
Income Access announces website redesign
8 January 2009
The leading provider of affiliate marketing solutions for online gaming also announced their new SEM division.»
Balkan States Nascent, Attractive Market for Industry, Consultant Says
8 January 2009
Having expanded across Western and Southern Europe, the global gambling industry is looking toward the Balkan states and Eastern Europe for growth.»
Old Act Opens Online Door for Terrestrial Czech Betting Operators
8 January 2009
Several land-based betting companies in the Czech Republic will begin offering online services under a section of the country's current gaming legislation, IGamingNews has confirmed.»
The Penny Auction: Is it a Gamble, Or Not?
8 January 2009
Some have called it eBay’s evil twin, while others have blasted penny auction sites like Swoopo as a total scam. In early September, as tech blogs and forums caught wind of this new take on the penny bid -- where bidders pay, per bid, to bid on high-ticket items at mysteriously low prices -- Swoopo’s traffic on both its American and United Kingdom site surged.»
PokerTek and Aristocrat Extend Distribution Agreement
8 January 2009
This week PokerTek Inc. and Aristocrat Technologies Ltd. announced an extension of their worldwide distribution agreement.»
Elixir Gaming to Supply Cambodian Casino
8 January 2009
Elixir Gaming Technologies Inc. has entered a contract with NagaWorld Ltd., a subsidiary of Hong Kong-listed NagaCorp Ltd., to provide electronic gaming machines on a participation basis at its NagaWorld, a hotel and resort in Cambodia.»
JCM Global to Launch 'VEGA' at IGE
8 January 2009
JCM Global World, an automated transactions provider, will unveil an addition to its portfolio at the International Gaming Expo at London’s Earls Court Exhibition Centre.»
IG Group Growing Amid Downturn
8 January 2009
While 2009 has been off for a rough start for some, IG Group, a spread betting operator in London, has seen international exponential growth, the Financial Times reported.»
Microgaming Releases New Games
8 January 2009
Microgaming Software Systems Ltd. has announced the release of four new games -- a new “Mega Moolah” game and three video slots.»
Tasmanian Government to Sell Tote
8 January 2009
On Thursday, Michael Aird, minister for racing for the Tasmanian Government, announced that it will sell Tote Tasmania.»
Man Investigated After Winning Jackpot 21 Times
8 January 2009
Fox News reports that a Colorado man is under investigation by the state’s lottery after winning the jackpot 21 times.»
Nambling Notes | Jan. 8, 2008
8 January 2009
Tasmanian government prepares to sell its tote, IG Group shows growth amid the downturn, and Microgaming releases four new games.»
BetonSports' Kaplan Back in Appeals Court Seeking Bail
8 January 2009
Gary S. Kaplan, the jailed founder of BetonSports, is taking his request for bail to the United States Court of Appeals for a second time.»
The Impact of a Depression on Gaming Laws
7 January 2009
If President-elect Barack Obama and other world leaders can get us out of this mess, we will look back on Depression 2.0 as a time not only of despair, but of opportunities.»
Amid Downturn, Opportunities Outweigh Threats, Analyst Says
7 January 2009
When asked to summarize his outlook on the Internet gambling industry in 2009 -- in five words or less -- Simon J. Holliday, a gambling analyst, told IGamingNews: "Opportunities still outweigh the threats."»
Macau 2008 Gaming Revenues Reach Record High
7 January 2009
Last year Macau’s gaming revenues jumped 31 percent, year on year, to a record 108 billion patacas, The Macau Daily Times reported on Tuesday.»
Jackpotjoy Named 'U.K. Online Bingo Site of the Year'
7 January 2009
Jackpotjoy, owned by Gamesys Group, took the top spot, “U.K. Online Bingo Site of the Year,” WhichBingo has announced, along with the rest of the 2008 winners of its six annual “Online Bingo Oscars.”»
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