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PokerStars Launches Italy-Facing Site
20 October 2008
Only days after Italy’s Amministrazione Autonoma dei Monopoli di Stato, or AAMS, granted PokerStars a license for online poker, the company unveiled www.PokerStars.it.»
New Auditor for CryptoLogic
20 October 2008
Grant Thornton Ireland has been appointed auditor of CryptoLogic Ltd., the company announced on Friday. The company succeeds KPMG L.L.P.»
CryptoLogic and PartyGaming Pen Five-Year Deal
20 October 2008
Today CryptoLogic Ltd. announced a five-year licensing agreement with PartyGaming, a Gibraltar-based operator.»
Second Agreement Gives Cantor More Games
20 October 2008
Cantor Gaming announced on Saturday that it has entered a second agreement with Atronic Group, a provider of casino games and services.»
Gala Coral Terminates Association Memberships
20 October 2008
According to The London Times, Gala Coral Group has confirmed its departure from four trade associations: Bingo Association, the British Casino Association, the Association of British Bookmakers and the Remote Gambling Association.»
Bulk of Estonian Casinos to Close
20 October 2008
Up to 70 casinos in Estonia could close in January, reports the Baltic Business News.»
Rulings Will Be Appealed at 'Appropriate Time' IGT Says
20 October 2008
International Game Technology released a statement Friday in regards to the ruling that found some of the Reno-based company’s patents invalid as well as citing that Bally Technologies Inc.’s bonus-wheel machines did not infringe on IGT’s patent.»
Nambling Notes - 20 October.2008
20 October 2008
CryptoLogic makes waves today with a PartyGaming deal and a new auditor in the cards.»
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.»