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Beyond the Biz | Ralph J. Topping
15 December 2008
Last Friday, we checked in with Ralph J. Topping to see how life has been for William Hill's chief executive. And as it appears, things are going swimmingly for the jolly Scot, despite his recent loss on a football bet.»
Insights | Norway Payments Ban (Update 1)
12 December 2008
While implementation of the Norwegian payments ban is at this point up in the air, IGamingNews wanted to know: What are the potential impacts of the ban for operators and suppliers currently serving the region?»
TCSJohnHuxley Signs Five-Year Contract with Holland Casino
12 December 2008
TCSJohnHuxley has announced that it has signed an exclusive contract to supply Holland Casino with the company’s chipping machines.»
WagerWorks Releases New Slot
12 December 2008
On Friday, WagerWorks introduced a new online slot game entitled “Lil’ Lady,” which features a purple, lipstick-wearing ladybug.»
IGT Executive V.P. to Retire
12 December 2008
After working at International Game Technology, or IGT, for more than 20 years, Robert A. Bittman, executive vice president of product strategy, will retire on Dec. 31, 2008, the company said in a prepared statement.»
Victor Chandler Launches New Casino and Plans for 'Significant' Growth in '09
12 December 2008
On Thursday, Net Entertainment A.B. announced the launch of Victor Chandler Casino. The casino was a result of a licensing agreement between the Sweden-based makers of CasinoModule and Victor Chandler, a sports betting and online gaming company, which was announced in July.»
Bingo Halls Spared in Texas Smoking Ban
12 December 2008
In Corpus Christi, Texas, bingo halls were spared when the city gave preliminary approval to a smoking ban, KRIS-TV reports.»
StanleyBet and Inspired Gaming Ink Contract for Virtual Sports System
12 December 2008
Inspired Gaming Group announced on Tuesday that it has signed a multi-year revenue share license with Stanleybet International.»
The Sands to Axe 200 More Jobs
12 December 2008
The Mercury News reports that Las Vegas Sands Corporation plans to cut more than 200 casino workers at The Venetian Las Vegas Hotel Casino and The Palazzo Las Vegas.»
Sportingbet to Launch Sites Targeting South African and Romanian Markets
12 December 2008
In a statement from Sportingbet’s annual general meeting, which was held on Friday, Peter Dicks, the group’s chairman, discussed plans for the operator to launch Web sites targeting the South African and Romanian markets.»
Nambling Notes | Dec. 12, 2008
12 December 2008
Sportingbet looks at launching sites targeting South African and Romanian markets, Victor Chandler’s new online casino debuts and more.»
Lawyer Gives Insider's View to Kentucky Appeals Hearing
12 December 2008
Attorneys representing 141 online gambling domain name defendants in Kentucky left an appeals courtroom today with feelings of optimism.»
Norway passes its own version of the UIGEA
11 December 2008
Report: The Norwegian parliament passed a proposal this week that mimics the United States' Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act and bans financial transactions between the Norwegians and online gambling operators.»
World Sports Network Receives Backing from Industry Veteran
11 December 2008
On Thursday the Shanghai-based World Sports Network announced that Valhalla Investments Inc. would be supplying it with the first institutional round of venture funding. As part of the deal, Mark Blandford, Valhalla's director, has become a director of the site.»
Taiwan Leads International List for IGE 2009
11 December 2008
More than 300 companies from 48 nations will gather at London’s Earls Court Exhibition Centre for the International Gaming Expo, or IGE, which runs Jan. 27–29, 2009. According to Clarion Gaming, the event organizers, Taiwan is represented by the largest number of exhibitors at 20, followed by the United States with 18, Malta with 17 and Italy with 14 exhibitors.»
Ionoco Appoints Two Senior Positions
11 December 2008
Ionoco, a graphics and control system provider for broadcast, lottery and gaming, announced on Thursday the addition of two senior appointments to its team.»
Alfastreet Roulette Tables Roll Out in Delaware
11 December 2008
On Monday, Atronic Americas L.L.C. and Spielo, a subsidiary of Gtech Corporation, announced that Alfastreet Roulette would be launching in Delaware.»
Regulator Bans Paddy Power Ad
11 December 2008
The Guardian reported on Wednesday that the Advertising Standards Authority, or ASA, has banned an advertisement from Paddy Power, a Dublin-based bookmaker, which gave odds that played on the failure of airlines.»
Ad Calls for 'Thoughtful Regulation' in U.S.
11 December 2008
The Poker Players Alliance placed an advertisement in several Capitol Hill newspapers calling for the United States Congress to “enact thoughtful regulation of online poker,” the group said in a prepared statement.»
NLOP Cashes in on U.S. Gaming Ban
11 December 2008
For the last two-and-a-half years, National League of Poker, a Massachusetts-based online poker site, appears to have been operating within the law, guaranteeing thousands of dollars in prizes and capitalizing from the online gambling ban imposed by the United States government.»
Nambling Notes | Dec. 11, 2008
11 December 2008
While Paddy Power upsets some with its airline ad, Poker Players Alliance uses another ad to entice U.S. congressmen.»
Kentucky Domain Case Attorneys Gear Up for Courtroom Showdown
11 December 2008
As lawyers in the Kentucky domain name seizure case prepare for battle tomorrow in an appeals courtroom, it has become clear that the future of global intellectual property rights could truly be at stake.»
APCW special report on Grand Prive Affiliates
10 December 2008
J. Todd files a special report on how the Grand Prive Casino Group recently shut down its affiliate program, but is continuing to run its casinos and profit from the players the webmaster partners s...»
Beyond the Biz | David Yu
10 December 2008
Midway through a telephone interview with Betfair's chief executive, David Yu, he paused and said, "These are really random questions, I must admit."»
Italy Tops Overseas List at ATEI 2009
10 December 2008
Outside of the host nation, the United Kingdom, Italy has the most exhibitors this year, 13 to be exact, set to attend The Amusement Trades Exhibition, or ATEI.»
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