iGaming News Page 603

Nambling Notes | Sept. 30, 2008
30 September 2008
AsianLogic posts a major first-half gain, Cherry Red Casino is open to U.S. play, Inspired's executive director is set to retire and more.»
iMEGA to Make Its Case 'in No Uncertain Terms'
30 September 2008
The Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association, known best by its acronym, iMEGA, is invoking a constitutional doctrine to fight the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act in a federal appeals court.»
New Skill Games Bill to See More Action Next Year
30 September 2008
A new United States bill establishing a regulatory regime for Internet-based games of skill -- including poker -- has been introduced in the Senate, but insiders on The Hill say the legislation will serve merely as a means to generate discussion between now and the next session of Congress.»
Trillion Row with Boss Ends as It Began: Strangely
29 September 2008
Trillion Ltd., the London company which trades as Pokertrillion, has curiously withdrawn all claims in its contentious legal dispute with Boss Media A.B. on Malta.»
Morning Brief: Early Days
29 September 2008
Party has launched its new poker platform, and while ring-game traffic is reportedly down, one analyst cautions against taking stock in preliminary readings.»
Developing: iMEGA-UIGEA Battle to Continue
29 September 2008
The Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association -- better known as iMEGA -- today filed an appeal in its case against the United States government, challenging the constitutionality of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
29 September 2008
A roundup of news briefs from the week of Sept. 22-26, 2008.»
Market Briefs
29 September 2008
A roundup of financial news and company-specific statistics from Sept. 22-26, 2008.»
The Top 10s | Gambling
29 September 2008
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment -- Gambling" sites for the week ending Sept. 27, 2008.
The No. 1 sites:
Australia: TAB Racing
Hong Kong: Hong Kong Jockey Club - Bets
Singapore: Singapore Pools
United Kingdom: The National Lottery
United States: New York Lottery
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The Top 10s | Poker
29 September 2008
Hitwise's Top 10 "Gambling -- Poker" sites for the week ending Sept. 27, 2008.
The No. 1 sites:
Australia: Pacific Poker
United Kingdom: Ladbrokes Poker
United States: Pokerstars.com
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Refunds, Fines, Overhaul for Ultimate Bet, KGC Decrees (Updated with Editor's Note)
29 September 2008
The Kahnawake Gaming Commission today reported the initial findings of an audit being conducted on its licensee, Ultimate Bet, following a cheating scandal which spanned three-and-a-half years.»
German Lotto Provider Expands Product Lineup
29 September 2008
Tipp24 A.G., a Hamburg-based lottery service provider, has announced the launch of a new online gaming portal called Tipp24games.»
Inspired Signs Five-year License
29 September 2008
Inspired Gaming Group, the server-based gaming specialist, announced today a multi-year contract to supply Stanleybet International with its virtual sports system.»
Tournament Skill Gaming Platform Revealed
29 September 2008
Hosted and maintained by white-label gaming services provider St. Minver, Skill Juice network was introduced as a ten-game Web site.»
Analyst Predicts Continued Eastern European Growth
29 September 2008
As global recession buzz heightens in all sectors, one analyst from Global Betting and Gaming Consultants, better known as GBGC, foresees continued gains in eastern European I-gaming.»
Profitability Proves Elusive for Netplay TV
29 September 2008
While Netplay TV revealed a 308 percent increase in gross bets during the first half, the company reported a loss of £134,000.»
Two Vulcan Stern Gaming Clubs Open in Germany
29 September 2008
Two Germany-based subsidiaries of Ritzio International, a European gaming clubs operator, have announced the opening of two Vulcan Stern gaming clubs in Germany.»
GameTech Names New Senior V.P. of Sales and Marketing
29 September 2008
GameTech International, an electronic bingo equipment provider, has announced the appointment of Tim Minard as senior vice president of sales and product marketing.»
New York Times Ties McCain and Gambling
29 September 2008
Saturday’s edition of the New York Times published an article highlighting Senator John McCain’s alleged predilection with gambling.»
Horse Racing Authorities Deny Horse Flu Outbreak
29 September 2008
After a foreign horse tested positive for the horse flu on Wednesday night, ABC News reports that horse racing authorities tested 74 horses at Sydney’s Eastern Creek Quarantine Station and found no trace of the virus.»
Intralot Acquires Stake in Melco
29 September 2008
Intralot S.A. announced today that its subsidiary, Intralot International Ltd. will obtain a 20.62 percent stake in Melco LottVentures Ltd., or MLV, a long running Chinese investment holding company.»
Nambling Notes | Sept. 29, 2008
29 September 2008
An analyst predicts continued eastern European growth, a German lotto provider expands product lineup, Inspired signs a five-year licensing agreement and more.»
Judge grants continuance in Kentucky domain case
26 September 2008
Friday's court hearing to determine the fates of 141 online gambling domains that the Commonwealth of Kentucky is attempting to seize was continued to give online gambling sites and other interests a chance either prepare their cases or settle the lawsuit.»
Morning Brief: Italian Stallions
26 September 2008
The hills are alive with the sounds of Italy -- another deal for Playtech while Boss Media has unveiled its new Italian network. With Playtech thought to control 60 percent of the Italian poker market already, Boss faces some tough competition.»
Muddy Waters
26 September 2008
One cheating scandal at an online poker site could be considered an isolated incident, but when a virtually identical scam is being executed at another online poker room owned by the same company, the events may be too similar to be considered coincidence. And as it turns out, suspicions may have been validated.»