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Hills, Playtech in 'Transformational' Deal
20 October 2008
William Hill has acquired affiliates and assets from Playtech Ltd. in a deal that sees the United Kingdom bookmaker significantly expand the breadth of its recovering online gaming business.»
St. Minver to Offer Citadel's Instant Internet Banking
17 October 2008
ESI Entertainment Systems Inc., a secure payment processing service provider, has announced its subsidiary, Citadel Commerce Corporation, has been selected by St. Minver Ltd., an online operator and white-label solutions provider, to provide Instant Internet Banking.»
Paddy Power Signs Colliers CRE
17 October 2008
Paddy Power, a Dublin-based bookmaker, has appointed Colliers CRE in order to assist in growing its United Kingdom reach reports Place North West, a business news Web site.»
Online Registration for International Gaming Expo Goes Live
17 October 2008
In January 2009, Clarion Gaming will launch The International Gaming Expo, which will incorporate ICE and ICEi.»
Downturn Causes Macau Casino Opening Delay
17 October 2008
The Sydney Morning Herald reported yesterday that James Packer’s joint venture City of Dreams, a multi-billion dollar Macau casino project, will delay its opening by three months as profits in Asia’s Las Vegas decline.»
Judge Declares IGT Wheel Patents Invalid
17 October 2008
Bally Technologies Inc. announced today that a Federal District Court in Nevada has issued written orders granting Bally’s motion for a summary judgment in a key patent case between Bally and International Game Technology.»
Rwanda to Open First Casino
17 October 2008
Lotto Rwanda will open the doors to the country’s first casino, Casino Kigali, next week, according to The New Times, a Rwandan newspaper.»
Going Private in the Cards for Rank?
17 October 2008
Rank Group, the land-based and remote gambling operator, revealed total revenue has fallen in the 41 weeks to Oct. 12, but continued stake-building by its largest shareholder raises questions on whether the company will be taken private.»
Nambling Notes - 17 October 2008
17 October 2008
St. Minver to offer Citadel’s Instant Internet Banking, and Paddy Power signs Colliers CRE.»
Q.& A. | I. Nelson Rose
17 October 2008
Some of the world's foremost legal minds will be attending Clarion Gaming's inaugural Asian Gambling Briefing next week, and one of them took a few minutes to discuss with IGamingNews his views on the region's fast-growing markets.»
Google reverses online gambling ad ban in the U.K.
16 October 2008
Google has amended its ban against online gambling advertisements to allow ads that target U.K. users.»
Kentucky judge gives online gambling sites 30 days to block access
16 October 2008
Judge Thomas Wingate has given 141 online gambling sites 30 days to block access to Kentucky residents. Sites that comply will be freed from Kentucky's domain seizure order. Sites that don't comply will have to appear before Wingate on Nov. 17 to argue their case.»
Google Revises U.K. Online Gambling Ad Policy
16 October 2008
Google has reversed a four-year ban on Internet gambling advertising in Britain to accept ads from online gambling companies licensed with the United Kingdom's Gambling Commission as well as those licensed in the European Economic Area.»
Webis Yearly Turnover Up £30.3 Million
16 October 2008
Webis Holdings, a United Kingdom-based online gaming operator, announced its yearly results today with a group turnover of £117.2 million -- up £30.3 million from last year.»
Inspired Partners with NextGen
16 October 2008
Inspired Gaming Group announced today a strategic partnership with NextGen Gaming, an Australia-based gaming supplier.»
Third Annual BetMarkets Sets Date in Vienna
16 October 2008
Following the second BetMarkets in March 2008, the dates and venue for the third annual BetMarkets have been announced as March 4-5, 2009 in Vienna.»
WPT Enterprises Appoints Interim Chief Financial Officer
16 October 2008
WPT Enterprises Inc. announced yesterday that Thomas Flahie joined the World Poker Tour creators as an interim chief financial officer.»
Community Spends $360 Per Adult on Gambling, Commission Says
16 October 2008
Recent figures from the Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation reveal that “pokie” or electronic gaming machines garnered $17.5 million from the Victorian community of Cardinia last year, or $360 per adult, reports Leader News.»
Judge to Make Ruling on IGT-Bally Patent Dispute
16 October 2008
Bally Technologies Inc. issued a statement today following this morning’s hearing in a patent infringement case involving Bally and International Game Technology, or IGT, which is awaiting a decision in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada.»
Russia Launches First Nationwide State-Run Lottery
16 October 2008
According to RIA Novosti, a Moscow-based press agency, Russian launched its first federal lottery on Wednesday.»
Leisure & Gaming Wagers Down in Q3
16 October 2008
Third-quarter results for Leisure & Gaming, a London-based online betting and gaming group, show that gross profit was up while the amount wagered by players was down.»
Chartwell Assists in Extrabet's First Casino
16 October 2008
Chartwell Technology Inc. announced today that it will be powering Extrabet’s first online casino licensed by the United Kingdom Gambling Commission.»
Nambling Notes - 16 October 2008
16 October 2008
Webis’ yearly turnover is up, Leisure & Gaming wagers are down in Q3, Inspired partners with NextGen and more.»
Thirty Days to Block Kentucky, Judge Says
16 October 2008
A circuit court judge for Franklin County, Ky., modified a seizure order today to allow online gambling companies 30 days to install software blocking Kentucky citizens from access to their sites.»
Sportingbet Says Turkish Authorities Released Second Employee
15 October 2008
Sportingbet announced Tuesday that Turkish authorities released the second of two employers who were detained while vacationing in the country on May 29, 2008.»
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