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PokerTek Celebrates 1,000th Sale of Challenge Table
14 November 2008
PokerTek Inc., an automated poker tables provider, has placed its 1,000th Heads-Up Challenge amusement game at The Moon Saloon Tavern in Phoenixville, Pa., the company said.»
Betfair and MRC Enter Three-Year Sponsorship Deal
14 November 2008
Betfair, the betting exchange, inked a sponsorship deal with the Melbourne Racing Club to have the Sandown Park Racourse rebranded as Betfair Park.»
MGM C.E.O. to Retire
14 November 2008
MGM Mirage’s chairman and chief executive, J. Terrence Lanni, 65, will retire this month, the company announced on Thursday.»
Workers Laid Off at IGT, Sands
14 November 2008
Just as news issued that 500 International Game Technology employees will be laid off this week, reports that Las Vegas Sands Corporation will lay off 11,000 workers have also surfaced.»
Tabcorp Casinos Division C.E.O. Resigns
14 November 2008
On Thursday, Tabcorp Holdings announced the resignation of Walter Bugno, chief executive of the Australian gaming company’s casinos division.»
Bet-at-home Signs with Evolution Gaming
14 November 2008
Evolution Gaming, a live-dealer casino game provider, has signed a deal with Bet-at-home, a German operator. The company said the deal with Bet-at-home was its t3th deal in 2008.»
Casino Data Imaging Pens Agreement with eBet
14 November 2008
Yesterday Casino Data Imaging announced it has signed an agreement with Australia-based eBet for the companies to share analysis technologies.»
Gtech Extends Georgia Lottery Contract by Three Years
14 November 2008
On Friday, Gtech Corporation announced the extension of its contract with the Georgia Lottery Corporation by three years.»
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.»
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