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Income Access introduces consolidation of merchant payments
23 December 2008
Income Access will be consolidating all affiliate payments from its respective merchants into one payment in order to increase the regularity of payments and lessen administration.»
APCW Special Video Report -- December 23, 2008
23 December 2008
Before taking a Christmas break, J. Todd has good news concerning both the Kentucky domain name seizure case and the late payments to players by Gambling Wages.»
Holiday Special | A Few of Our Favorite Things
23 December 2008
When IGamingNews asked industry members to disclose their favorite things, we received many varied responses -- from a history book to a dog named Phillip. Now we turn the microscope inward to examine what those at Clarion Gaming’s American office truly enjoy.»
Former Crypto C.E.O. Letter Elicits Pointed Response
23 December 2008
On Tuesday CryptoLogic Ltd. responded to criticism from the software developer’s former president and chief executive, Javaid Aziz, stating that many of the issues pointed out in his Dec. 4 letter to the company are already being addressed.»
Vegas Unemployment Soars, More Job Cuts in Macau
23 December 2008
Las Vegas Review-Journal reported on Saturday that Nevada’s unemployment has reached a 25-year high at 8 percent.»
William Hill Criticizes BBC's Proposed Racing Coverage Cuts
23 December 2008
On Monday The Guardian reported that William Hill has asked the chairman of the British Broadcasting Channel’s trust stop the proposed racing coverage cuts coming in 2010.»
32Red Launches TV Ad Campaign
23 December 2008
Although it’s the second television advertising campaign of the year for 32Red Online Casino, the operator says it’s the first ever television spot for its online casino.»
GigaMedia Enters Sports Betting Ring
23 December 2008
GigaMedia Ltd. has formed a partnership with Victor Chandler International Group in order to expand and strengthen its Everest Gaming platform, the company said on Tuesday.»
Century Casinos Sells South African Casino Properties
23 December 2008
Century Resorts Ltd., a subsidiary of Century Casinos Inc., has entered an agreement to sell the outstanding shares of Century Casinos Africa Ltd., the company announced on Monday.»
Ladbrokes Appoints Corporate Development Director
23 December 2008
Ladbrokes named a new corporate development director on Friday.»
William Hill and Kempton Park Enter Sponsorship Deal
23 December 2008
On Monday, William Hill announced it will sponsor three race days at Kempton Park Racecourse, which will commence on Jan. 10, 2009 and run through March 28.»
Nambling Notes | Dec. 23, 2008
23 December 2008
William Hill criticizes the British Broadcasting Channel, GigaMedia enters the sports betting ring and more.»
The Top 10s | Gambling
22 December 2008
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment -- Gambling" sites for the week ending Dec. 13, 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: New York Lottery
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The Top 10s | Poker
22 December 2008
Hitwise's Top 10 "Gambling -- Poker" sites for the week ending Dec. 13, 2008.
The No. 1 sites:
Australia: Pacific Poker
United Kingdom: Mansion Poker
United States: Pitbull Poker
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The Top 10s | Betting
22 December 2008
Hitwise's Top 10 "Sport Betting" sites for the week ending Dec. 13, 2008.
The No. 1 sites:
Australia: TAB Racing
United Kingdom: Betfair
United States: Covers
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Hewlett-Packard V.P. Joins IGT Board
22 December 2008
On Friday International Game Technology announced the appointment of David E. Roberson to its board of directors, a decision made at the company’s Dec. 16 quarterly meeting.»
Six Arrested in Turkey Bingo Raid
22 December 2008
According to the Daily Mail, six British bingo players were arrested and fined £55 each for playing bingo in Altinkum, Turkey.»
PokerTek Begins Field Trial on Norwegian Cruise Line
22 December 2008
After finding success in previous installations on cruise ships, PokerTek Inc. said its automated poker tables are ready to set sail on a Norwegian Cruise Line ship.»
Donald Trump Sues Calif. Town for $100 Million
22 December 2008
The Independent reports that billionaire Donald Trump, chairman of the troubled Trump Entertainment Resorts Inc., is suing the town of Racho Palos Verdes, Calif., for $100 million.»
Betfair Appoints Former Vodafone I.T. Chief as New C.T.O.
22 December 2008
On Thursday Betfair announced that Tony McAlister would join the betting exchange in Jan. 19 as chief technology officer.»
C.E.O. Officially Opens New Vegas Resort Tonight
22 December 2008
Amid a global recession, Stephen A. Wynn, chief executive of Wynn Resorts Ltd., will unveil Encore, a new Las Vegas Resort in the Wynn collection, at 8 p.m., Pacific Standard Time, on Monday evening.

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Gtech Signs Agreement to Supply Nigeria's National Online Lottery
22 December 2008
Gtech Global Services Corporation has signed an agreement with National Sports Lottery of Nigeria to replace the central systems of Nigeria’s national online lottery, the company announced on Monday.»
Nasdaq OMX Stockholm Approves Net Entertainment for Listing
22 December 2008
The Stockholm Stock Exchange listing committee has approved Net Entertainment N.E. A.B. for listing on Nasdaq OMX Stockholm, the company announced on Monday.»
Nambling Notes | Dec. 22, 2008
22 December 2008
Gtech signs agreement in Nigeria, Net Entertainment gets approval for Nasdaq OMX Stockholm listing and more.»
Dangerous Precedent
22 December 2008
Does a government or court have the right to seize a domain name when a Web site's activities are illegal where the government or court sits, but legal elsewhere?»