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Probability Launches “The Italian Job”
6 October 2008
Mobile gaming giant Probability has announced an exclusive deal with Paramount Pictures Corp. to run cash games based on several classic movies in the United Kingdom.»
Report Says Recession Will Negatively Impact Land-Based Gambling
6 October 2008
A 1,000-page report released by the Global Betting and Gaming Consultants, or GBGC, outlines how the land-based gaming community will likely suffer during the worldwide financial crisis, and allowing remote I-gaming to become the “hot spot.”»
Intralot Signs Contract in Dominican Republic
6 October 2008
Intralot S.A. announced today it has sealed a multi-year deal with Dominican Republic SAJAMA, which holds a license to conduct online numerical and instant games issued by the National Lottery of the Dominican Republic, or Loteria Nacional de la Republica Dominicana.»
John Juanda Named World Series of Poker Europe Champ
6 October 2008
After more than 19 hours of poker play, John Juanda won his forth bracelet at the World Series of Poker Europe’s main event in London. He outlasted 362 players at the £10,000 buy-in event in the longest Texas hold’em match in the tournament’s history to win £868,000.»
Gaming Content Company Campaigns against U.K. Terminals
6 October 2008
Prime Table Games, a gaming content company, launched a national press campaign today to rid United Kingdom high street bookmakers of fixed odds betting terminals.»
Nambling Notes - 6 October 2008
6 October 2008
GBGC issues a 1,000-page recession report, Probability launches a branded racing game, and Intralot seals the Dominican Republic deal.»
Old Hands Launch in New Market
6 October 2008
As projected in its half-yearly results, Betbull, a retail and online betting operator in which Bwin Interactive Entertainment A.G. holds a 14 percent stake, has received a betting license in the Autonomous Community of Madrid.»
Labour Could Grease Wheels for Norway's Proposed Payments Ban
3 October 2008
As Norway grapples with unrest over a high-profile incident involving Internet gambling and a bishop's prodigal son, legislation that would disrupt electronic commerce between Norwegian residents and non-licensed I-gaming Web sites has been formally introduced for a vote in the country's legislature, the Storting.»
Antigua and Barbuda Dispute Continues
3 October 2008
L. Errol Cort, finance minister of Antigua and Barbuda, told reporters that the island nation isn’t any closer to a settlement with the United States on the gaming dispute, The Antigua Sun reported on Thursday.»
Lasseters Takes Last Online Casino Bets
3 October 2008
The Age reports that today Lassters’ online casino took its last bets.»
Moody's to Review Ladbrokes for Downgrade
3 October 2008
Moody’s Investors Service has announced it has placed the Ba2 corporate family rating and senior unsecured debt ratings of Ladbrokes and Ladbrokes Group Finance on review for possible downgrade.»
Aristocrat Launches New Games in Spain
3 October 2008
Aristocrat Technologies Europe, a gaming solutions provider, launched its new range of Type B and B+ games for the Spanish street market at FER-Interazar, an exhibition show held Madrid in late September.»
Bingo Site Goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
3 October 2008
FreeBingo UK has painted its site pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month by giving its home page a rosy color as well as a redesigned site logo.»
Chinese Visa Restrictions Extended
3 October 2008
According to the South China Morning Post, mainland authorities extended visitation policies for residents in Guangdong, where a large portion of Macau’s frequent customers reside.»
Nambling Notes - 3 October 2008
3 October 2008
The Antigua and Barbuda dispute continues, Lasseters takes its last online casino bets, Moody’s to review Ladbrokes for downgrade and more.»
Mansion Poker moves to iPoker Network
2 October 2008
The poker segment of Mansion follows its casino operations to the iPoker Network. Players must install new software, but can keep the same usernames and passwords. All funds are automatically transferred to the new poker client. »
Neteller Rolls Out Paperless Direct Debit Service
2 October 2008
Neteller, payment solutions provider, has unveiled its new paperless direct debit service. As part of its payment suite, the service enables online retailers to give United Kingdom customers a speedier and simplified sign-up process.»
Playtech Extends Mansion Software License
2 October 2008
Playtech Ltd., online and land-based software developer, has announced the extension of its software license with Mansion Gibraltar Ltd., the online casino, poker and betting operator, to include its full suite of poker games.»
Connect Awards Acknowledges CDMS and Betfair
2 October 2008
CDMS, a communications provider, and Betfair, the global betting exchange, were awarded “Best Strategic Partnership” at this year’s Connect Awards.»
CryptoLogic Lands Russian Licensing Agreement
2 October 2008
Software provider CryptoLogic Ltd. has signed a multi-year, multi-million dollar exclusive licensing agreement with Kurastica, a spin off of an international operating company that does business with the Commonwealth of Independent States, or CIS.»
Intralot Signs Lottery Contract in Guatemala
2 October 2008
Intralot S.A., the gaming and transaction processing supplier, has officially entered the Central America market through a 10-year lottery contract in Guatemala.»
Probability Named Gambling Company of the Year
2 October 2008
Probability, the London mobile gambling operator, was named Gambling Company of the Year at last week's Mobile Entertainment Awards in London.»
Australian Rugby Team Enters Bookmaking Joint Venture
2 October 2008
The Gold Coast Titans, an Australian professional rugby league football team, has entered the bookmaking world in a joint venture with Betezy, an online Northern Territory-licensed bookmaker.»
C.E.O. Invests $475 Million in Las Vegas Sands
2 October 2008
Sheldon G. Adelson, chief executive of Las Vegas Sands Corporation, has attempted to bolster his gaming company by placing $475 million of personal money back into the company account.»
ATEI Extends Hours with First-Day Reception
2 October 2008
The Amusement Trades Exhibition, or ATEI, has announced that its first-day reception will be held in The Galley, located on the third level of Earls Court.»
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