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IGE Party Tickets Now Available for Purchase
12 November 2008
Tickets for two industry parties associated with the International Gaming Expo, or IGE, went on sale yesterday. IGE takes place Jan. 27-29 at Earls Court London.»
Shuffle Master President and C.O.O. Leaves
12 November 2008
After his contract ended on Oct. 31, Shuffle Master Inc.’s president, chief operating officer and secretary, Paul C. Meyer, has left to pursue other opportunities, the company said on Friday.»
Tipp24 Gets New Domain Name
12 November 2008
Tipp24 A.G. announced on Tuesday that its German product Web site has transitioned from Tipp24.de to Tipp24.com. In a prepared statement, the company said the name change follows its strategy of internationalization.»
Aristocrat Technologies Hires New C.O.O. for Americas
12 November 2008
On Tuesday Aristocrat Technologies Inc. announced the appointment of Seamus McGill as chief operating officer for Aristocrat Americas. The subsidiary of Aristocrat Leisure Ltd. said Mr. McGill will start in February 2009.»
T.V. Show Host Denies He Gambled Online
12 November 2008
The Korea Times reports that a T.V. show host has denied charges that he habitually gambled online. Kang Byung-kyu, a former professional baseball player, is suspected of betting millions on an Internet gambling site.»
Dane Claims $9.1 Million at World Series of Poker Main Event
12 November 2008
The youngest person to ever win the main event at the World Series of Poker took home $9.1 million early Tuesday morning.»
PKR Stands to Gain from Generation Xbox on New Asia Deal
12 November 2008
One industry expert thinks PKR's move into the Far East could go over particularly well with the younger generation of Asian gamblers, for whom visually rich console gaming on Xbox and Playstation is the norm.»
Nambling Notes | Nov. 12, 2008
12 November 2008
Tipp24 gets a new domain name, Korean T.V. show host denies online gambling connection, Sportech acquires 4thegame.com, and more.»
Two Years Later, UIGEA Has Rules (Update 1)
12 November 2008
Two years after the UIGEA was enacted, the law's hotly debated regulations have finally been issued, but one Washington insider says there's still hope the rules may be overturned by the incoming administration.»
Microgaming Licensees Reduce Exposure to U.S.
12 November 2008
In a written statement to IGamingNews, Microgaming Software Systems Ltd. has confirmed that some of its larger United States-facing licensees agreed last week to discontinue registering new American customers -- others, though, have pulled out entirely.»
I-Gaming Regulation Update: The Latest News Makers
11 November 2008
IGamingNews Presents a regulatory roundup with updates from Asia, Australia, Latin America, North America and Europe.»
William Hill Bingo Sponsors New ITV Game Show
11 November 2008
British bookmaker William Hill has turned to television with a sponsorship for its bingo arm on “Spin Star,” a new daily game show.»
Jadestone Group Names PAF as Launch Partner
11 November 2008
Yesterday Jadestone Group A.B. announced that Ålands Penningautomatforening, or PAF, a Finland-based online casino provider, will be one of a limited number of launch partners for DiceArena, a two-year development expected to launch this quarter.»
Weike to Launch New Machines
11 November 2008
Weike Gaming Technology, a Singapore-based gaming machine manufacturer, said it will launch two new gaming machines and expects the machines to be operating in Macau venues prior to Christmas.»
$10 Billion Project Moves Forward in Philippines
11 November 2008
Manila Standard Today reports that while many companies in Asia are reigning in casino construction plans, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation is pushing forward at full speed with its $10 billion project.»
Century Casinos Posts Third-Quarter Loss
11 November 2008
Century Casinos Inc., operator of casinos in Canada, the United States, South Africa and the Czech Republic, posted a net loss of $14 million in the third-quarter. During that same period last year, the company reported net earnings of $1.9 million.»
Commission to Investigate Tabcorp Dealings
11 November 2008
According to the Herald Sun, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has launched an investigation into Tabcorp, one of Australia’s largest gaming companies, and its involvement with Clubs Victoria, a gaming venue group.»
Malam Team Signs Deal with 888
11 November 2008
Globes reports that Malam Team Ltd., an Israel-based information technology company, has made a deal with 888 Holdings to install a combined enterprise resource planning-customer relations management system during a 10-month period with a seven-year warranty.»
The Sands Posts Loss, Prices Public Stock Offering
11 November 2008
After Las Vegas Sands Corporation posted a third-quarter net loss of $32 million yesterday, the struggling casino giant announced today that 181.8 million common shares have been priced in a public offering at $5.50 per share. Shares were halted from trading on the New York Stock Exchange today.»
Nambling Notes | Nov. 11, 2008
11 November 2008
Tabcorp’s dealings put under the microscope, Neteller finds new way, Jadestone Group names PAF as launch partner and more.»
Playtech Mulling Further Affiliate Acquisitions
11 November 2008
Mor Weizer, the chief executive of Playtech Ltd., said this morning that the company is considering acquiring additional affiliate businesses from its founder, Teddy Sagi, who, previously, has graced Forbes magazine's list of Israel's 40 richest people.»
UIGEA Rules Amended, Language Unknown
11 November 2008
IGamingNews learned today that the proposed regulations for the UIGEA were amended and cleared by the Office of Management and Budget, though to what extent the rules were changed remains unclear.»
New Way for Neteller
11 November 2008
Neteller, the Internet commerce group, announced that its proposed change of trading moniker was passed at a meeting for shareholders earlier today.»
Bush Aide Accused of Lobbying for UIGEA
10 November 2008
According to a letter obtained by IGamingNews, United States Representative Steve Cohen is asking whether a top presidential adviser appointed this year, who lobbied against Internet gambling before his appointment, was involved in pushing to finalize the proposed UIGEA regulations on behalf of a former lobbying client.»
Financially Fraught Sands Announces New C.F.O.
10 November 2008
On Friday, Las Vegas Sands Corporation announced the appointment of Kenneth J. Kay as senior vice president and chief financial officer amid rumors of financial woes.»
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