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Bid Suspended on 10-year Iddaa License
22 August 2008
The joint bid posted by Italy's Lottomatica SpA, Snai SpA and Dogan Yayin for Turkish sports-betting game Iddaa has been suspended.»
Bally Technologies Inc. Expects Growth Through 2009
22 August 2008
Bally Technologies Inc., the Las Vegas-based gaming machine distributor, announced on Wednesday it expects strong profit growth to continue through 2009.»
Sports Betting Strong in Estonia
22 August 2008
According to Baltic Business News, an Estonian news service, sports betting is still popular despite the current unstable economic climate in the country.»
Nambling Notes | Aug. 22, 2008
22 August 2008
Inspired Gaming Group makes a deal with Holland Casino, and things are growing well for Centrebet International Ltd.»
Morning Brief: Brokers, Bears, Bulls and Biz
21 August 2008
A busy morning for gaming analysts with sector research out from Daniel Stewart and positive half-yearlies from Bwin.»
I-Gaming 101
21 August 2008
In a field that's only about a decade old, few universities have degree programs entirely devoted to cyberpsychology -- the investigation of how the brain functions in the no-holds-barred World Wide Web. Anonymity paired with the ability to interact with almost anything fuels a seemingly consequence-free realm. That lack of reality and its affect on people has sparked the interest of several curious psychologists.»
In Brief: Perpetual Motions Plague BetonSports Case
21 August 2008
Attorneys for Gary S. Kaplan, the jailed founder of BetonSports, on Tuesday renewed a still-undecided motion for his immediate release from custody.»
Betting Boosts Bwin's Bottom Line
21 August 2008
Against the 2006 FIFA World Cup, Bwin's 2008 UEFA European Championship customer acquisition metrics trailed significantly on more conservative marketing spend. One analyst believes the jury is still out on whether the company will monetize these new customers before fiscal yearend.»
Parlay Entertainment to Power Smart TV
21 August 2008
Parlay Entertainment Inc., a bingo software solutions provider, has announced that Smart TV Broadcasting Ltd. has signed an agreement to license Parlay's technology for Internet and TV initiatives.»
Online Poker Site Shuts Down
21 August 2008
Chan Poker will close its virtual doors Thursday, Aug. 21.»
Foxy Bingo Ad to Stay
21 August 2008
Not to be confused with the Wink Bingo ad, Foxy Bingo’s online and TV ad campaign that touts a "£10 free" offer with "no deposit required" will not be banned.»
Spin3 Unleashes New Payment Method
21 August 2008
Spin3, a solutions provider for mobile gambling, has announced for the first time Vodafone UK customers can purchase casino credits for Spin3-powered mobile casino games through monthly phone bills.»
High Attendance Anticipated for EiG 2008
21 August 2008
Clarion Gaming has announced record registration numbers for the seventh annual European i-Gaming Congress and Expo. In the update, it states more than 1,300 attendees and 300 companies are set to attend the conference in Barcelona, Spain, Sept. 23-25.»
WPT Enterprises Fails to Meet Nasdaq Requirements
21 August 2008
WPT Enterprises Inc., creator of World Poker Tour, has announced it received a letter from Nasdaq on Aug. 14 notifying the entertainment company that its stock does not meet stock listing price requirements.»
Kansas Tribe Sues Harrah's
21 August 2008
Harrah’s Entertainment Inc. has been sued by an Indian tribe in Kansas, the Associated Press reported on Tuesday. For ten years, the global casino chain had previously managed a casino owned by the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation.»
Alleged Visa Cutbacks Cause Casino Shares to Fall
21 August 2008
According to Reuters, after an anonymous source claimed stricter individual visa requirements were in Macau’s future, casino shares plummeted on Tuesday.»
Agreement Reached on Bingo Machines in California
21 August 2008
The San Diego Union Tribune reports that the Catholic Church and California’s Indian tribes have agreed on amendments to a State Senate bill seeking to expand conventional bingo and outlaw electronic versions in the state.»
Nambling Notes | Aug. 21, 2008
21 August 2008
United Kingdom Advertising Standards Authority spares Foxy Bingo's ad, and check out updated EiG information.»
Tough but Worth It
20 August 2008
Until they become more experienced and knowledgeable in the pastime, online gamblers can fall into the hands of unscrupulous operators, risking unfair games, problematical payment issues and the danger of being unjustly penalized for being a "bonus abuser." This is a compelling reason for reputable companies to distinguish themselves from the mediocre and undesirable elements in the business.»
Morning Brief: Appointments and Analytics
20 August 2008
Positions are being filled, research departments are busy.»
Record Turnover at Belgian Casinos
20 August 2008
Belgium’s nine casinos reported record turnover in 2007 of 115 million euros, according to financial daily De Tijd.»
Thousands Expected at Gaming Expo
20 August 2008
The Australasian Gaming Machine Manufactures Association anticipates more than 10,000 people to attend the Australasian Gaming Expo on Sept. 24-26.»
U.K. Smoking Ban Brings Slot Machines Outdoors
20 August 2008
Since last year’s smoking ban, many smokers have spent more time outdoors and less time on slot machines. According to The Mirror, income from pub machines is down £200 million during the past seven years.»
Ladbrokes Bingo Goes Big
20 August 2008
The streets of Liverpool were inundated with Ladbrokesbingo.com's enormous, multi-colored bingo balls today.»
Betbull Sells Italian Subsidiary
20 August 2008
Betbull has announced the sale of its Italian subsidiary company for 560,000 euros. The betting exchange company purchased the subsidiary, which holds four betting licenses and has one leasehold property, for 320,000 euros in 2007.»
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