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South African Draft Tax Bill Published
14 November 2008
South Africa’s Treasury on Thursday published the draft Interactive Gambling Tax Bill 2008 for public comment. The bill accompanies the National Gambling Amendment Bill, which passed in May 2008 and brings legalized Internet gambling to the country for the first time.»
How Many Online Money Poker Players Are Really Multi-Tabling?
14 November 2008
According to Poker Players Research Ltd., 36 percent of online money poker players say they regularly play on more than one table at a time, a significant increase over last year.»
Nambling Notes | Nov. 14, 2008
14 November 2008
Poker Players Research Inc. gives us the scoop on multi-tabling, Betfair and MRC Enter Three-Year Sponsorship Deal, Tabcorp Casinos Division C.E.O. resigns and more.»
Kentucky Appeals Court in Driver's Seat for Now
14 November 2008
The Kentucky Court of Appeals today granted a motion to stay the Dec. 3 circuit court hearing in a high-profile Internet gambling domain-name dispute. The appeals court, therefore, will take control of the case pending a hearing scheduled for Dec. 12.»
Norwegian Payments Ban Set for Nov. Vote
13 November 2008
The Norwegian Parliament is set to debate and vote on a proposed payments ban on Nov. 28, IGamingNews has learned.»
U.S. Online Lottery Subs Still Limited
13 November 2008
In the United States, three states and one commonwealth offer online, intrastate subscriptions to their lotteries. Although another two are exploring the possibility, state law may prove a hindrance to any launch.»
S&P Cuts Trump's Rating
13 November 2008
As a reflection of Trump Entertainment Resorts declining revenues, Standard & Poor’s slashed the casino operator’s rating sending it further into junk territory, Reuters reported on Tuesday.»
Sceptre Gaming Enters New Partnership with Videobet
13 November 2008
Yesterday Sceptre Gaming announced its partnership with Videobet, a subsidiary of the Playtech Ltd.»
More than 38 Companies Confirmed to Attend Online Security Conference
13 November 2008
Combating Cybercrime, a conference dedicated specifically to online security, has confirmed the attendance of more than 38 companies.»
Barcrest Promotes Toogood to Product Marketing Manager
13 November 2008
Barcrest Group, a subsidiary of International Game Technology, announced the promotion of Claire Toogood to product marketing manager.»
Churchill Downs Announces Agreement on Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots
13 November 2008
In an announcement made yesterday, Churchill Downs Incorporated said it has reached an agreement with the Louisiana Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association regarding the distribution of live racing signals from Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots in Louisiana to national advance-deposit wagering platforms.»
GameAccount Says Amount Staked has Skyrocketed
13 November 2008
GameAccount, the online skill games operator, said that it’s not seeing the effects of a global recession but a “dramatic increase” in money staked.»
GameOn Marketing Adds S.E.O. Director
13 November 2008
On Wednesday, GameOn Marketing Ltd., the public relations and event-management company, announced the appointment of Andy Blackburn as S.E.O. director of marketing.»
Gala Coral Cuts Divisions
13 November 2008
The Financial Times reports that Gala Coral will scale back its five divisions to three in order to prepare for the economic slowdown.»
Arrests Made in New York for Illegal Betting
13 November 2008
Ten men thought to be involved in a sports betting ring were arrested in New York, reports the Associated Press. Investigators estimate the gambling operation brought in $30 million during the past five years.»
Nevada Might Consider Lowering Legal Gambling Age
13 November 2008
According to the Associated Press, Nevada could consider changing the gambling age from 21 to 18 to increase state revenue. A top gaming regulator proposed the idea, and others involved in state regulation said they didn’t support or oppose the notion.»
Nambling Notes | Nov. 13, 2008
13 November 2008
Gala Coral cuts two divisions, YouBet.com and others have been included in a Louisiana Fair Ground Race signal agreement and more.»
Crypto Books $5.8 Million Third-Quarter Loss
13 November 2008
Shares in CryptoLogic Ltd. dipped 26 percent on Nasdaq in mid-afternoon trading after the company reported a $5.88 million net loss for the third quarter.»
Ladbrokes, Paddy Strong in E-Gaming Amid Troubled Economies
13 November 2008
Paddy Power and Ladbrokes, the land-based and online gambling operators, reported growth in e-gaming amid declining consumer confidence conditions on both sides of the sea.»
Banks given until Dec. 1, 2009 to comply with UIGEA
12 November 2008
The U.S. Department of Treasury and Federal Reserve announced its final joint rule Wednesday to implement and enforce the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act.»
Ladbrokes Presses on with Norway Mission (Update 1)
12 November 2008
Last week, Per Scavenius, Ladbrokes' country manager in Norway, told media there the British bookmaker will appeal an October decision in Oslo that saw it denied a license.»
Crypto Migrates Poker Licensees to IPN Network
12 November 2008
As projected by IGamingNews, CryptoLogic Ltd. will migrate its poker operation to Boss Media A.B.’s International Poker Network -- the first in a series of deals one analyst thinks will result in a “super league” for European online poker.»
Sportech Acquires 4thegame.com
12 November 2008
Sportech has announced the acquisition of 4thegame.com, a football Web site. The United Kingdom operator will use the site to strengthen its online presence and to provide content to recently relaunched pools betting product, it said in a statement.»
Middlesbrough to Seek New Casino Operator
12 November 2008
According to the Evening Gazette, operators will soon be able to bid on an operating license for a large casino in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom, one of eight towns chosen by the government to host a large casino.»
Macau Could Bail Out Casinos
12 November 2008
Edmund Ho, Macau’s chief executive, said that the territory’s government would not allow casinos to shut down, according to the Financial Times.»
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