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Ruling in Kentucky domains case expected next week
8 October 2008
After hearing more than three hours of oral arguments Tuesday on Kentucky's attempt to seize 141 online gambling domains, Judge Thomas Wingate told attorneys they could expect a ruling next week.»
Study Suggests Upside to Irish Regulatory Change
8 October 2008
According to a report commissioned by the Gaming and Leisure Association of Ireland, a regulated land-based and online casino gambling sector could, over the next 12 years, create 13,000 new jobs.»
Penn National Appoints New G.M. for Argosy
8 October 2008
Penn National Gaming Inc. has appointed Ameet Patel general manager of its Argosy Casino Hotel and Spa in Riverside, Mo.»
Atlantic City Considers Postponing Full Smoking Ban
8 October 2008
According to the Courier-Post of New Jersey, officials in Atlantic City, N.J., are likely to consider delaying a full casino smoking ban slated to take effect on Oct. 15.»
IGT, Las Vegas Gaming Settle Lawsuit, Enter Deal
8 October 2008
International Game Technology, the Nevada slot and gaming machine manufacturer, and Las Vegas Gaming Inc. said late Tuesday that they had settled their lawsuit and agreed to a business and investment deal.»
20 New Properties for Global Cash Access
8 October 2008
Global Cash Access Holdings Inc., which trades on the New York Stock Exchange, has singed agreements to provide cash-access services to patrons at 20 international casino properties.»
Ash Gaming to Develop Popular Cube Puzzle Game
8 October 2008
Ash Gaming Ltd., the interactive gaming technology developer, has signed a licensing agreement with Seven Towns Ltd., a group which holds the rights to the Rubik's Cube, to develop a cube-inspired puzzle game.»
ASA Bans Partouche Ad
8 October 2008
An online advertisement launched by Partouche Betting, the Internet betting arm of Groupe Partouche, has been banned by the United Kingdom Advertising Standards Authority.»
PKR to Launch Internet TV Channel
8 October 2008
PKR, the online poker operator, has unveiled a standalone Internet channel dedicated to broadcasting episodes of its programming, PKR TV.»
Prohibitive Bill Reportedly Introduced in Buenos Aires Province
8 October 2008
A draft law has reportedly been introduced in Buenos Aires that would prohibit all forms of remote gambling in the federal province, including Internet and mobile.»
Nambling Notes - 8 October 2008
8 October 2008
A new report in Ireland suggests serious upside for a regulated land-based and online casino sector, the Rubik's Cube is soon to return, the ASA bans an online ad issued by Groupe Partouche and more.»
NSW Turnover Fee Sparks Challenge from Betfair (Update 1)
7 October 2008
Betfair on Friday initiated proceedings at the Federal Court of Australia challenging the validity of decisions by Harness Racing New South Wales and Racing New South Wales to impose a 1.5 percent fee on all wagering bodies in Australia wishing to take bets on New South Wales thoroughbred and harness racing.»
Ladbrokes 'Actively Considering' Appeal on Norwegian Setback
7 October 2008
Ladbrokes has confirmed with IGamingNews that it is "actively considering" whether to appeal a ruling handed down by the City Court of Oslo Friday, which saw the London bookie denied a license to operate in Norway.»
Crypto, 888 Extend Licensing Deal
7 October 2008
Although 888 Holdings has agreed to license 10 additional games from its competitor, CryptoLogic Ltd., officers from both corporate camps expressed that collaboration is soon to define a maturing industry.»
WMS Debuts New Multi-Game Machine
7 October 2008
WMS Gaming Inc., a subsidiary of WMS Industries Inc., has launched a new gaming machine based on its proprietary Transmissive Reels technology platform.»
Beyond the Biz | Brian H. Hadfield
6 October 2008
Mr. Hadfield, 56, a self-professed thrifty Scotsman and avid conservationist, began his career as a teacher of modern languages. One Dallas case of mistaken identity and a lot of books later, he drives one of the best-known names in I-gaming software development: C for CryptoLogic.»
Beyond the Biz | Brian H. Hadfield (Part II)
6 October 2008
IGamingNews' interview with Mr. Hadfield continues.»
Betfair Aims to Battle Racing NSW Turnover Fee
6 October 2008
Betfair, the Tasmania-licensed wagering operator, announced Friday it had issued proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia challenging decisions made by Racing NSW, or RNSW, and Harness Racing NSW, or HRNSW, to impose a 1.5 percent turnover fee for all wagering operators wishing to cover NSW thoroughbred and harness races.»
Betbull Gains Madrid License
6 October 2008
Betbull, the betting exchange operator, announced today that Betbull Bwin Espana S.A., a joint venture between Betbull and Bwin Interactive Entertainment A.G., has obtained a betting license to operate retail betting premises in the community of Madrid.»
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.»
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