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Nambling Notes | Dec. 5, 2008
5 December 2008
Youbet and National City Bank announce a credit agreement, Ladbrokes cuts odds on white Christmas bets and more.»
Experts Agree U.S., Industry Could Better Handle Youth Problem Gambling
5 December 2008
According to an annual study, Internet gambling among youth in the United States has leveled off after a significant decline in 2007, but experts agree that the gambling industry and the government could be doing more to safeguard against problem gambling in adolescents.»
Entraction and Income Access establish partnership
4 December 2008
Income Access has signed a deal with the gaming software provider, Entraction, to provide affiliate marketing software to Entraction’s clients. »
Apollo Resorts & Leisure Eyes Expansion
4 December 2008
The Hull Daily Mail reported on Tuesday that Apollo Resorts & Leisure has plans to open a £25 million leisure complex in the United Kingdom’s East Riding of Yorkshire.»
Ladbrokes Signs Danish Poker Pro
4 December 2008
During a press meeting in Copenhagen on Wednesday, Ladbrokes and Peter Jepsen, a Danish poker pro, announced a sponsorship deal.»
Weike Gaming Upgrades Platform with New Products
4 December 2008
Weike Gaming, a Singapore-based gaming manufacturer, has launched the “Infinity Lowboy” and “Infinity Highboy” machines.»
New Managing Director for Blue Square
4 December 2008
On Thursday, Rank Group appointed Mark Jones, 44, as managing director of Blue Square, Rank’s I-gaming arm, effective immediately.»
Online Casino Launches with National Lampoon Brand
4 December 2008
Los Angeles-based National Lampoon Inc. has decided to mix humor with I-gaming on a new Web site, which made its debut on Tuesday.»
Jadestone Integrates Online Games on Social Networking Site
4 December 2008
Netlog, a Belgian social networking Web site, has joined forces with Jadesone, a Swedish provider of online gaming, to release multiplayer games for Netlog’s online community.»
Citizens Protest Dublin Bingo Hall's Scheduled Demolition
4 December 2008
Dublin City Council has decided to demolish the 25-year-old Star Bingo Hall in order to build apartments, but locals nearby aren’t too happy.»
Elixir Intends to Seek 'Millions' from Shuffle Master
4 December 2008
In a statement released on Wednesday, Elixir Gaming Technologies Inc., a gaming solutions provider, said it intends to seek damages from Shuffle Master Inc. after the company abandoned its appeal of the patent-infringement lawsuit, in which a United States District Court ruled in favor of Elixir Gaming.»
Mamamia Bingo Branching Out with Casino Portal
4 December 2008
Mamamia Bingo has launched a casino portal in a deal with NYX Interactive, a gaming industry solutions provider. “The launch of NYX Casino will increase our market share even further,” said Tommy Blomqvist, Mamamia Bingo’s chief executive, in a prepared statement.»
Nambling Notes | Dec. 4, 2008
4 December 2008
Jadestone integrates online games on a Belgian social networking site, National Lampoon brands a new online casino, and Ladbrokes signs a Danish poker pro.»
SBO Bet, West Ham in Shirt-Sponsorship Deal
4 December 2008
The football club West Ham United has done a shirt-sponsorship deal with Sports Bookie Online, a dual-licensed bookmaker popular in Singapore.»
David Carruthers Fit for Tenn. Marathon, Blazing Charitable Trail
4 December 2008
As the world buckles beneath the weight of the financial crisis, it pays to hear about somebody doing some good -- especially one of Internet gambling's own.»
Microgaming Emerges as Buyer of Playwize 3-D Tech
3 December 2008
Microgaming Software Systems Ltd. has emerged the buyer of Playwize's three-dimensional poker technology, and the Isle of Man company told IGamingNews that a number of its 47 poker licensees have expressed interest in the software.»
Webinar Focuses on Table Game Management
3 December 2008
Nice Systems will be holding an educational Web seminar on Thursday, Dec. 4, on Table Game Management from 11 a.m. to noon, Eastern Standard Time.»
Wynn Resorts Launches Encore Web site
3 December 2008
On Tuesday, Wynn Resorts unveiled its new Web site for Encore, a new resort in Las Vegas.»
AiG Finalizes 2009 Program
3 December 2008
Conference organizers Clarion Gaming and Beacon Events have finalized the program for the Asian i-Gaming Congress and Expo.»
U.S. Open Filters Online Gambling Sites
3 December 2008
The United States Tennis Association had online gambling Web sites filtered during this year’s U.S. Open in its network access for players, guests and media, Network World reports.»
Gtech and South Australia Lotteries Ink Seven-Year Deal
3 December 2008
Gtech Corporation announced on Wednesday a seven-year partnership with South Australia Lotteries.»
Slotland Launches MegaSpin
3 December 2008
Slotland, a slot machine and poker Web site, has launched “MegaSpin.”»
Technical Systems Testing 2009 Focus Returns to North America
3 December 2008
Technical Systems Testing said that despite international growth in 2008, its focus for the coming year will likely return to its North American operations.»
Macau Gross Domestic Product Up 11.3%
3 December 2008
Macau’s Statistics and Census Service said on Monday that third-quarter expenditure-based gross domestic product grew by 11.3 percent, though gross gaming revenue growth slowed.»
Mobile Betting to Hit $3.6 Billion in 2009, Juniper Research Says
3 December 2008
Although recession woes have plagued the land-based sector, betting via mobile has a strong forecast for next year, according to Juniper Research.»