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Market Briefs
8 September 2008
A roundup of financial news and company-specific statistics from Sept. 2-5, 2008.»
The Top 10s | Gambling
8 September 2008
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment -- Gambling" sites for the week ending Sept. 6, 2008.
The No. 1 sites:
Australia: TAB Racing
Hong Kong: HKJC Football Betting Ltd.
Singapore: Singapore Pools
United Kingdom: The National Lottery
United States: New York Lottery
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The Top 10s | Poker
8 September 2008
Hitwise's Top 10 "Gambling -- Poker" sites for the week ending Sept. 6, 2008.
The No. 1 sites:
Australia: Pacific Poker
United Kingdom: Ladbrokes Poker
United States: Pitbull Poker
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New Superseding Indictment Issued in BetonSports Case
8 September 2008
Defendants in the federal case against BetonSports will be ordered to enter their pleas for a third time following the issuance of another amended indictment.»
Insights | Election Day
5 September 2008
With each party's ticket cemented -- Obama-Biden versus McCain-Palin -- IGamingNews asked the experts what United States I-gaming policy would look like if either administration were to set up shop in Washington, D.C., after the November 2008 election.»
Morning Brief: Deutschland Dealer
5 September 2008
While Jaxx A.G. did not specify what acquisitions could be funded by bond market proceeds, the company told IGamingNews that acquisitions may be an option for future growth.»
Gamblers Anonymous Sees Increase in Young Males
5 September 2008
According to the Irish Times, Gamblers Anonymous has cited a jump in males between 20 and 30 seeking help. The reason? Online gambling, the group says.»
Victor Chandler Adds New Payment Method
5 September 2008
Victor Chandler, a sports betting and online gaming company, has added Ukash as an alternative payment method on its Web sites.»
bwin's Alleged Security Scandal
5 September 2008
Gaming Intelligence Group reported today that bwin has admittedly hired Wolfgang Bachler, a security consultant and former head of a counter-terrorism unit, to investigate security issues.»
Pentasia Launches Revamped Web site
5 September 2008
After months of development, Pentasia, an I-gaming recruitment consultant firm, has launched a new Web site today.»
Inspired Gaming Machines Now Compatible with B2/B3
5 September 2008
Inspired Gaming Group, the server-based gaming specialist, has announced its Open Server-Based Gaming platform and content has been tested and found compliant by the United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission for B2/B3 gaming machines.»
Sun Bingo Reveals New Site
5 September 2008
Sun Bingo has unveiled its new Web site for bingo- and game-lovers alike.»
IGT Installs New Video Slot Games in Minnesota
5 September 2008
International Game Technology, or IGT, has announced the installation of its first REELdepth Multi-Layer Display Gaming Machines, which took place over Labor Day weekend at two Minnesota Grand Casino properties.»
Billionaire Gambler Cleared of Casino Debt
5 September 2008
According to The Daily Mail, billionaire gambler Fouad al-Zayat, who is better known as the “Fat Man,” has won a bid to keep him from owning up to a £2 million debt, which he accumulated after only after a night at roulette and blackjack tables in a London casino.»
Party to Cut Staff in Gibraltar
5 September 2008
As PartyGaming continues to reposition its operation following its United States withdrawal, the company has confirmed with IGamingNews that job cuts will be made at its Gibraltar headquarters.»
Nambling Notes | Sept. 5, 2008
5 September 2008
Victor Chandler adds a new way to pay, Gamblers Anonymous reports a trend, speculation spikes over bwin’s alleged security scandal and two revamped sites launch.»
Insights | Class-Action Traction?
5 September 2008
New class-action suits brought against two United States brokerage firms over I-gaming-related investments have stirred the psyches and skepticism of legal and financial experts, whom IGamingNews polled in this installment of Insights.»
Fortune Affiliates first to be awarded new eCOGRA 'Affiliate Trust Seal'
4 September 2008
New program holds igaming affiliates to the same high standards expected of online casino and poker operators.»
Income Access affiliates receive first payments via new payment solution
4 September 2008
Income Access affiliates that picked the newly launched prepaid card payment method received commissions more quickly and conveniently this month.»
Morning Brief: B-to-B Bout
4 September 2008
While Playtech is currently top dog in the publicly traded b-to-b sector, we expect competition to intensify as PartyGaming and 888 have thrown their hats into the ring.»
Gaming Standards Association Welcomes Nine New Members
4 September 2008
The Gaming Standards Association has announced nine new members will join the international trade association that creates benefits for gaming manufacturers, suppliers, operators and regulators.»
Taiwan Developer Gains Italian Certification for Gaming Machines
4 September 2008
Astro Corporation, a Taiwanese arcade and casino gaming machine developer, has been granted official certification in Italy for its amusement-with-prize gaming machines, reports DigiTimes, a Taiwan-based daily newspaper.»
Gtech and Sport Pari to Create First Belarus Online Lottery System
4 September 2008
Gtech Global Services Corporation is partnering with Sport Pari to construct the first online lottery system in Belarus.»
PKR Reaches Two Million Users
4 September 2008
After reaching the one-million-user mark less than a year ago, PKR.com has hit the two million mark, the poker room announced today.»
Bingos.com Moves to U.K.
4 September 2008
NetPlay TV, an interactive gaming company, announced today it will be relocating Bingos.com from Majorca, Spain, to its existing operation in the United Kingdom.»