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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.»
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.»
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