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Frank Bill Moves to Full House
16 September 2008
The House Financial Services Committee today approved Barney Frank’s third installment of the Payment Systems Protection Act, HR 6870.»
CryptoLogic, WagerLogic fight fraud with Ethoca
15 September 2008
E-gaming leader joins global fraud-fighting community to reduce fraud, protect players and boost profits. »
Morning Brief: Committee Cruiser?
15 September 2008
Will Barney Frank's latest version of the Payment Systems Protection Act -- sans sports-betting-related provisions -- cruise through tomorrow's financial services committee markup?»
Weekly Nambling Notes
15 September 2008
A roundup of news briefs for the week of Sept. 8-12, 2008.»
Market Briefs
15 September 2008
A roundup of financial news and company-specific statistics for Sept. 8-12, 2008.»
EU Trade Delegation Makes Landfall in U.S.
15 September 2008
Following a contentious and lengthy run-up, a European Union trade delegation has made landfall in the United States to discuss America's oft-criticized I-gaming policy.»
Gtech Signs 20-year Deal with Loto Real
15 September 2008
Gtech Corporation announced Thursday it has signed a 20-year contract with Loto Real Del Cibao C.X.A., which was recently awarded a concession to manage and operate an online lottery in the Dominican Republic for 20 years.»
CryptoLogic Subsidiary Joins Fraud Fighting Network
15 September 2008
WagerLogic Ltd., a subsidary of CryptoLogic Ltd., announced today it has joined Ethoca Ltd.’s community of global fraud fighters.»
IGT Extends License with Visual Display Developer
15 September 2008
International Game Technology, or IGT, has extended a license agreement by 10 years with PureDepth Inc., a visual display developer.»
Bingo Site Finds U.K. Smoking Ban Loopholes
15 September 2008
BingoTimes.com has found that if bingo halls also served as prisons, hospices, parks or theatres, the area would be exempt from the U.K. smoking ban and bingo players could resume smoking.»
Gala Coral Chairman Criticizes Government Policies
15 September 2008
John M. Kelly, Gala Coral Group chairman, has criticized Ireland’s government on its leisure policies, reports The Scotsman.»
IGT-UK Integrates WagerWorks, Appoints New Director
15 September 2008
International Game Technology’s United Kingdom division, called IGT-UK, and WagerWorks, a subsidiary of IGT, have announced the integration of WagerWorks into IGT-UK Gaming.»
TV Internet Browser Could Target Online Gambling
15 September 2008
BT Group, a London-based communications service company, is developing an Internet browser on a TV platform, according to the Financial Times.»
Insights | Wireless Wunderkind?
15 September 2008
Some of the mobile gambling industry's leading chief executives weigh in on where Apple's wildly popular iPhone fits into the future of mobile gambling.»
Nambling Notes | Sept. 15, 2008
15 September 2008
Gtech, CryptoLogic, Gala Coral and WagerWorks are all today’s headline-makers.»
Morning Brief: Big Friday
12 September 2008
German legal experts weigh in on one of Bwin's many pending court cases, Barney Frank takes another gamble on the Payment Systems Protection Act and more.»
German Lawyers Question Enforceability of Latest Bwin Verdict
12 September 2008
A regional court in Germany on Thursday upheld a previous decision banning Bwin Interactive Entertainment, the Austria-based operator, from offering its services in the country, but two German legal experts do not think the decision will make much difference in the end for the operator.»
Frank Reintroduces Watered-Down Bill
12 September 2008
Once again, Barney Frank, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, is attempting to clarify the United States government's definition of unlawful Internet gambling.»
French Government Mulls FDJ Privatization
12 September 2008
Merrill Lynch, the American financial services behemoth, has been appointed financial advisor to the French national lottery La Française des Jeux, pending a government decision on whether to sell a portion -- or all -- of its 72 percent stake.»
International Super Lotto Could Launch in Four Years
12 September 2008
A worldwide mega-lotto might launch in Britain within four years, reports The Daily Telegraph.»
Gala Coral Group Names New C.E.O.
12 September 2008
The Gala Coral Group announced yesterday the promotion of several key employees at the bingo, casino and sports betting operator.»
BackgammonMasters Adds Video Slot Game
12 September 2008
The online gaming operator BackgammonMasters has launched a new video slot game -- the first in a series of casino games to come.»
Gaming Industry Oscars Date Announced
12 September 2008
The International Gaming Awards, the night where industry members focus on creativity and innovation rather than commercial success, is set for Monday, Jan. 26, 2009.»
National Lottery Commission Appoints New Legal Team
12 September 2008
Following a competitive tender process, the United Kingdom’s National Lottery Commission announced today it has hired Herbert Smith as its new legal team.»
Playwin Releases Myplaywin.com Cards
12 September 2008
Playwin, an India-based online lottery and gaming company, has launched myplaywin.com cards, reports Indian Television.»