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PartyGaming co-founder pleads guilty in web gambling case
16 December 2008
News brief: Anurag Dikshit pleaded guilty to one count of violating the Wire Act and agreed to forfeit $300 million. »
PartyGaming Nears Settlement as Founder Reportedly Pleads Guilty
16 December 2008
Anurag Dikshit, one of the founders of PartyGaming, has reportedly agreed to pay $300 million to the United States Department of Justice and plead guilty to charges connected with illegal Internet gambling.»
Delaware and N.J. Consider Legalizing Sports Betting
16 December 2008
The Press of Atlantic City reported last week that both New Jersey and Delaware are weighing the benefits of making sports wagering legal.»
NetPlay Acquires Operating License for Freeview Channel
16 December 2008
On Monday, NetPlay TV announced the acquisition of a digital terrestrial television license to run a 24-hour Freeview channel.»
Gtech Gains Access to Harrah's Brands
16 December 2008
Three of Harrah's Entertainment Inc.'s big-name brands -- Harrah's, Caesars and World Series of Poker -- can now be a part of Gtech Corporation's lottery games.»
Bally Technologies to Expand European Sales Operations
16 December 2008
Bally Technologies Inc. announced on Tuesday plans to open a new European headquarters in Amsterdam and to expand its European sales and service organization.»
Isle of Capri Appoints New Senior V.P.s
16 December 2008
Isle of Capri Casinos Inc. has appointed Roger Deaton, who has worked for the company since 1992, as senior vice president of the Lady Luck brand, and Arnold Block, a former general manager at Harrah's Entertainment Inc., as senior vice president of the company's Isle brand, the company announced on Monday.»
AiG Offers Early-Bird Discount
16 December 2008
Conference organizers Clarion Gaming and Beacon Events have announced that attendees to the Asian i-Gaming Congress and Expo, or AiG, will be able to save $400 if registration is received by Friday, Dec. 19.»
Bwin and Harvard Affiliate Extends Research Deal
16 December 2008
On Monday, Bwin Interactive Entertainment A.G. announced a five-year extension on an agreement to collaborate on research with the Division of Addictions at Cambridge Health Alliance, a Harvard Medical School teaching affiliate.»
Nambling Notes | Dec. 16, 2008
16 December 2008
NetPlay acquires an operating license for the United Kingdom's Freeview channel, Gtech gains access to Harrah's brands and more.»
PartyGaming Founder Pleads Guilty to U.S. Federal Charges
16 December 2008
Anurag Dikshit, co-founder of PartyGaming, pled guilty today to federal criminal charges connected with offering illegal Internet gambling services to United States citizens.»
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.»
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