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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.»
New Party Hire is 'Good Catch'
19 September 2008
Following PartyGaming's announcement today regarding the appointment of Jon Salmon as chief marketing officer, Party's communications director, John Shepherd, praised the hire with a little tongue-in-cheek humor.»
Playtech Announces Agreement with Eurobet
19 September 2008
Playtech has announced today an agreement with Gala Coral Group's Eurobet Italia, an Italy-based sportsbook. The deal marks Playtech’s second Italian licensee -- the first being Snai SpA, a betting operator.»
NYX Interactive and Svenska Spel Launch New Platforms
19 September 2008
NYX Interactive, a gaming industry solutions provider, and Svenska Spel, Sweden’s betting and poker monopoly, have launched new bingo and lottery platforms.»
Entraction Signs Deal with DOXXbet
19 September 2008
Entraction has penned an agreement with DOXXbet Ltd. to supply the eastern European bookmaker with poker software and access to its poker network.»
Man Plays 74-hour Poker Game
19 September 2008
Managing to play poker for more than 72 hours can be a somewhat daunting task. Ask record-breaker Dave Cain.»
Gaming Machine Supplier Adds New Products
19 September 2008
AMS Ltd. is now offering metal and plastic tokens in addition to its current products.»
Vegas Bigwigs Drop in Rank on Forbes 400
19 September 2008
Sheldon G. Adelson, chief executive of Las Vegas Sands, Kirk Kerkorian, chief executive of Tracinda Corporation, and Stephen A. Wynn, chief executive of Wynn Resorts Ltd., all made the infamous Forbes 400 Richest Americans list this year.»
Nambling Notes | Sept. 19, 2008
19 September 2008
Playtech announces an agreement with Eurobet, NYX Interactive and Svenska Spel launch new platforms, and Entraction signs a deal with DOXXbet.»
Report: UltimateBet's former owners hit with lawsuit
18 September 2008
MSNBC is reporting that UltimateBet's former owners have been sued for $75 million for its role in the "superuser" cheating scandal that has plagued the online poker room this year.»
FremantleMedia Forays into Online Gambling
18 September 2008
FremantleMedia, the London-based production company and rights holder behind big name international television shows like "Idol," "Got Talent" and "The Price is Right," is jumping into the online gambling world -- a natural progression for a media company which has had success in Las Vegas with its most popular media brand.»
Morning Brief: Why Grow Up?
18 September 2008
IGN today begins its series of life-beyond-the-business interviews with some of the industry's leading personalities -- this time, it's personal.»
GamArena Adds Three New Partners
18 September 2008
Jadestone, a Swedish online game developer, has announced GamArena, its skill business-to-business games network, has added three new distribution partners.»
Ongame Network Expands to Ireland
18 September 2008
Ongame Network Ltd., the poker network of Bwin Interactive Entertainment, has announced a partner agreement with Bruce Betting Ltd., which will move the online game provider into the Irish market.»
Iforium Extends Deal with Betinternet.com
18 September 2008
Iforium, an online gaming software supplier, announced today that it has extended its agreement with betinternet.com. It will power the Web site’s sports betting portal for two more years on the Wagerflex platform.»
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