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Chilly Investors Thawing on I-Gaming Investment Case
17 December 2008
One I-gaming equity analyst thinks institutional investors will likely warm to the sector if PartyGaming and others make monetary amends with the United States Department of Justice.»
IGamingNews Debuts White Paper on I-Gaming Economy
17 December 2008
IGamingNews is delighted to announce the publication of "Perspectives on the I-Gaming Economy," a white paper produced jointly with one of Malta's leading audit, accountancy and consultancy firms, KSi Malta.»
Holiday Special | A Few of Their Favorite Things
17 December 2008
It can pretty much be guaranteed that raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens aren’t the kinds of things that frequent the minds of I-gaming industry members. But if it’s not cream-colored ponies and crisp apple strudels, doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles, then what is it that chief executives, analysts and other decision-makers adore?»
Delays Hit France's Controlled Opening
17 December 2008
According to the French media, a draft bill detailing a regulatory regime for France’s so-called controlled opening will not be presented before yearend.»
No deal yet for PartyGaming
16 December 2008
News brief: The online gambling brand says it's still in talks with the U.S. Justice Department and that any sum paid would be "significantly below" a reported $300 million.»
PartyGaming releases statement on possible settlement
16 December 2008
The gaming giant says that it is still in discussion with the U.S. Justice Department after a Financial Times story reported company co-founder Anurag Dikshit had settled for $300 million.»
PartyGaming co-founder pleads guilty in web gambling case
16 December 2008
News brief: Anurag Dikshit pleaded guilty to one count of violating the Wire Act and agreed to forfeit $300 million. »
PartyGaming Nears Settlement as Founder Reportedly Pleads Guilty
16 December 2008
Anurag Dikshit, one of the founders of PartyGaming, has reportedly agreed to pay $300 million to the United States Department of Justice and plead guilty to charges connected with illegal Internet gambling.»
Delaware and N.J. Consider Legalizing Sports Betting
16 December 2008
The Press of Atlantic City reported last week that both New Jersey and Delaware are weighing the benefits of making sports wagering legal.»
NetPlay Acquires Operating License for Freeview Channel
16 December 2008
On Monday, NetPlay TV announced the acquisition of a digital terrestrial television license to run a 24-hour Freeview channel.»
Gtech Gains Access to Harrah's Brands
16 December 2008
Three of Harrah's Entertainment Inc.'s big-name brands -- Harrah's, Caesars and World Series of Poker -- can now be a part of Gtech Corporation's lottery games.»
Bally Technologies to Expand European Sales Operations
16 December 2008
Bally Technologies Inc. announced on Tuesday plans to open a new European headquarters in Amsterdam and to expand its European sales and service organization.»
Isle of Capri Appoints New Senior V.P.s
16 December 2008
Isle of Capri Casinos Inc. has appointed Roger Deaton, who has worked for the company since 1992, as senior vice president of the Lady Luck brand, and Arnold Block, a former general manager at Harrah's Entertainment Inc., as senior vice president of the company's Isle brand, the company announced on Monday.»
AiG Offers Early-Bird Discount
16 December 2008
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 $400 if registration is received by Friday, Dec. 19.»
Bwin and Harvard Affiliate Extends Research Deal
16 December 2008
On Monday, Bwin Interactive Entertainment A.G. announced a five-year extension on an agreement to collaborate on research with the Division of Addictions at Cambridge Health Alliance, a Harvard Medical School teaching affiliate.»
Nambling Notes | Dec. 16, 2008
16 December 2008
NetPlay acquires an operating license for the United Kingdom's Freeview channel, Gtech gains access to Harrah's brands and more.»
PartyGaming Founder Pleads Guilty to U.S. Federal Charges
16 December 2008
Anurag Dikshit, co-founder of PartyGaming, pled guilty today to federal criminal charges connected with offering illegal Internet gambling services to United States citizens.»
Smoking Ban Causes Dip in Pub Revenue
15 December 2008
The Sydney Morning Herald reports that an indoor smoking ban brought on last year has set pubs back $1.7 million Australian dollars a day in poker machine earnings.»
CryptoLogic and Orbis Pair Up for New Distribution Channel
15 December 2008
On Monday, CryptoLogic Ltd. announced a strategic partnership with Orbis Technology Ltd. to make its top-performing games available to the to Orbis’ portfolio of operators.»
Hello Kitty Brand Expected at ATEI
15 December 2008
Eurogift, a French bulk vendor, has announced that the Hello Kitty brand will headline its offering at this year's Amusement Trades Exhibition, or ATEI, which takes place Jan. 27-29 in London.»
888 Boosts B2B Bingo Activity
15 December 2008
888 Holdings gave its bingo activities a boost on Monday when the operator announced a bolstering of its business-to-business activity by signing agreements to launch three new bingo networks for third-party companies.»
India Could Soon See Another Gambling Region
15 December 2008
According to The Times of India, Thunderbird Resorts, an entertainment and hospitality chain, and Daman Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. have plans to construct Fiesta Casino in Daman, India.»
Nambling Notes | Dec. 15, 2008
15 December 2008
CryptoLogic Ltd. and Orbis Technology Ltd. pair up for a new distribution channel, and 888 Holdings boosts its business-to-business bingo activity.»
Ministry Report: 'Status Quo' Continues in Sweden
15 December 2008
The Swedish Ministry of Finance today released its much-anticipated report on the future regulatory framework for online gaming in Sweden, but it was little more than a reiteration of its already established gaming model, according to Boss Media A.B.'s general counsel.»
Neovia Welcomes New Shareholders to Fold (Update 1)
15 December 2008
Neovia Financial, which traded formerly as Neteller, has taken on two new major shareholders -- one of whom is a well-known Irish billionaire.»
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