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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.”»
GameTech Brings Sever-Based System to U.K.
7 January 2009
GameTech International Inc. has recently installed its server-based gaming system, GameTech Elite, in the United Kingdom, the company announced on Monday.»
Gaming Media Group Says 2008 Brought 'Record Growth'
7 January 2009
On Wednesday, Gaming Media Group, which owns The Poker Channel, PokerHeaven.com, CasinoJoy.com, BingoJoy.com and BlackjackHeaven.com, reported a 57 percent growth in overall revenues for 2008.»
Online Scratch Card Company Launches B-to-B Licensing Division
7 January 2009
Neogames, an online scratch-card software provider, announced this week that it will be licensing its technology to select partners.»
Tropicana Appoints New V.P., C.F.O.
7 January 2009
Tropicana Entertainment L.L.C. has appointed Richard L. Baldwin as the company’s new vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer, the company announced on Tuesday.»
One Day Left for Combating Cybercrime Standard Registration
7 January 2009
Registrants for the fifth annual Combating Cybercrime conference, the one-day workshop that runs alongside opening day of ICEi, have only one day left to sign up under the standard rate.»
PKR Unveils Game Update
7 January 2009
PKR has released a gaming update to its poker software, which the company called the site’s “biggest update ever.”»
ASA Bans Ladbrokes Ads After One Complaint
7 January 2009
The United Kingdom’s Advertising Standards Authority has banned two of Ladbrokes TV ads promoting the betting and gaming company’s online casino.»
Nambling Notes | Jan. 7, 2008
7 January 2009
The ASA bans Ladbrokes ads after one complaint, PKR unveils a game update and more.»
Perspectives Tuesday -- January 6, 2009
6 January 2009
In the inaugural edition of Perspectives Tuesday, the APCW's J. Todd reports on the developing story about CardSpike and its association with management at Casino Affiliate Programs (CAP). »
William Hill Bingo Sponsors TV Show
6 January 2009
William Hill Bingo has become a program sponsor of ITV’s daytime show “Real Deal,” the company announced on Saturday.»
Steroid Use Banned for N.Y. Horseracing
6 January 2009
The use of steroids in New York horseracing has been blocked by new racing regulations that went into effect Jan. 1, The New York Times reported.»
Suzo-Happ Plans for IGE Product Launch
6 January 2009
Suzo-Happ Group will unveil six new products at the International Gaming Expo, which kicks off Jan. 27 at London’s Earls Court Exhibition Centre, the company announced on Tuesday.»
Bally Releases Updated Slot Management System
6 January 2009
On Tuesday, Bally Technologies Inc. said it has released a new version of its slot management and accounting system that now supports the Microsoft Windows software platform.»
Free Webinar Highlights Table Game Tracking
6 January 2009
Nice Systems will be holding a free, educational Web seminar on Feb. 26, on Table Game Management from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Eastern Standard Time.»