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'Something Does not Ring Right' in Kentucky, Lawyer Says
23 September 2008
The Commonwealth of Kentucky has already begun seizing the domain names of over 140 gambling Web sites it wants to block from its residents, but one lawyer says there may be a fundamental flaw in the state's case.»
Jadestone to Launch Dice-Games Network
23 September 2008
Jadestone Group A.B., an online games developer in Sweden, will launch a dice-games network called "DiceArena" this fall.»
Intralot Forays into Rio
23 September 2008
Intralot S.A., the Greece lottery technology and services supplier, has done a deal to operate the online arm of Loterj, the state lottery of Rio de Janeiro.»
Tribal Casinos in Play on Conn. Budget Crisis
23 September 2008
As Connecticut's budget deficit swells to around $300 million, the state has reported its revenue streams -- including revenue from slots -- are hurting.»
Inspired, Silver Heritage Partner on Club 19 Development
23 September 2008
Inspired Gaming Group, the server-based gaming specialist, has done a revenue-share partnership deal with Silver Heritage Ltd., which leases machines and server-based gaming terminals to licensed Asia-Pacific gambling premises.»
New Buyer for Tropicana?
23 September 2008
After its former owners were stripped of their license last December, the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City may finally have a new buyer.»
Nambling Notes | Sept. 23, 2008
23 September 2008
Jadestone is set to launch a new dice-games network, Inspired gets into venue investing and more.»
iMEGA Is Ready to March into Kentucky
23 September 2008
Of all things, the dominating topic during the opening hours of the 7th annual European i-Gaming Congress and Expo was a Kentucky circuit court judge's order for the transfer of 141 domain names belonging to online gambling sites to the United States commonwealth. And while most in attendance are trying to wrap their minds around the implications of this bold move, the order says one thing to the founder of the Interactive Media Entertainment and Gaming Association, Joe Brennan: It's time to fight.»
Morning Brief: Losses Mount
22 September 2008
Another tough quarter coming for CryptoLogic Ltd., as the company this morning warned investors of losses between $1 million and $1.5 million.»
Macau in a Downturn?
22 September 2008
Francis Tam Pak Yuen, Macau's secretary for economy and finance on Friday said Macau's gaming industry is entering a period of consolidation at a time when the region's government is assessing the growth and size of the sector.»
Melco to Develop in Taiwan
22 September 2008
Lawrence Ho, the chairman of Macau's Melco International Development Ltd., has expressed interest in building casinos in Taiwan, contingent on the Taiwan government lifting its ban on gambling, according to Deutsche Presse.»
Queensland Tightens up Pokie Laws
22 September 2008
The state government in Queensland, Australia, is planning to severely reduce the hours in nearly 130 pubs and clubs across the state that operate as virtual casinos, according to the Courier-Mail.»
Sports Content Distribution Deal for Big-time Bookies
22 September 2008
Perform, the United Kingdom-based digital sports content distributor, has signed a series of deals with Ladbrokes, Paddy Power, Unibet and Sportingbet to provide them with over 4,000 live sports events each year through its live, sports Internet TV service, watchandbet.tv.»
Ongame Unveils New Technology at EiG
22 September 2008
Ongame Network, the poker subsidiary of Bwin Interactive AG, will unveil its P5 Poker Engine -- billed as the first ever game engine designed specifically for online poker.»
Funland Merch For Sale
22 September 2008
On Sept. 27, the owners of Toronto's Funland arcade -- which closed its doors in July after 46 years in business -- will sell off nearly 200 arcade games, pinball machines, air hockey tables, foosball tables, jukeboxes and other items.»
The AGEM Welcomes New Members
22 September 2008
The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers announced today the addition of three new companies to its membership, bringing its roster to 56 members.»
Crypto Possible M&A Target of Party, 888, Analysts Say
22 September 2008
For a second straight quarter, CryptoLogic Ltd. has forecast less than rosy financials. While the warning had mixed impact in the markets today, analysts believe the struggling company could soon become attractive prey for its acquisitive rivals.»
Bwin to Appeal Lower Saxony Ruling
22 September 2008
Bwin, the Vienna operator, today lost a bid to overturn a 2007 ban against foreign online gambling operators in the German state of Lower Saxony, but the company told IGamingNews the ruling can and will be appealed.»
Nambling Notes | Sept. 22, 2008
22 September 2008
Ongame Network debuts new technology at EiG and four big name bookies make deals for access to more sports content.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
22 September 2008
A roundup of news briefs from the week of Sept. 15-19, 2008.»
Market Briefs
22 September 2008
A roundup of financial news and company-specific statistics from Sept. 15-19, 2008.»
The Top 10s | Gambling
22 September 2008
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment -- Gambling" sites for the week ending Sept. 20, 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
22 September 2008
Hitwise's Top 10 "Gambling -- Poker" sites for the week ending Sept. 20, 2008.
The No. 1 sites:
Australia: Pacific Poker
United Kingdom: Ladbrokes Poker
United States: Video Poker.com»
Morning Brief: Hook, Line and Sinker
19 September 2008
As anticipated by IGamingNews, Jon Salmon has been appointed chief marketing officer of PartyGaming. Questions remain, however, regarding Mr. Salmon's role with the company's marketing director Sabin Brooks as well as its on-the-rise standalone casino business.»
Beyond the Biz | Charles P. Cohen
19 September 2008
The I-gaming industry, we think, is spilling over with interesting personalities -- some of whom have agreed to submit to an entirely random series of questions contrived by the minds behind IGamingNews. Mr. Cohen, the chief executive of Probability, cheerfully volunteered to be our first victim in a new series of Q&As called Beyond the Biz.»
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