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Online Bank Extends European Reach
3 September 2008
Those looking to transfer funds seamlessly across the Continent will have more options today as Ivobank, an online banking service, will now be offered in more countries throughout Europe.»
Former Hockey Champ Signs with PokerStars
3 September 2008
Mats Sundin, the former National Hockey League star, has signed on with PokerStars, an online poker room, to play in live tournaments for charity.»
Nambling Notes | Sept. 3, 2008
3 September 2008
Ivobank expands its online-banking borders, Playtech’s interim report is in, Fortune Affiliates gets the seal of approval, and PokerStars picks up a former hockey champ.»
Fervent M&A Talk Accompanies Upbeat First Half from Playtech
3 September 2008
With abundant speculation these last months over just which businesses Playtech Ltd. will snatch up with its cornucopian war chest, it would appear the company is eying other of its affiliates for future acquisitions.»
Analysts Cautious on Crypto Subsidiary's Chinese Deal
3 September 2008
Mahjong Time, the minority-owned subsidiary of CryptoLogic Ltd., has done a deal in China to offer online, tournament-style mah-jongg across mainland Internet cafes. Given stiff competition and big marketing spend in the Chinese market, however, analysts are cautious with regard to near-term revenue gains for Crypto.»
Morning Brief: Buyout Breakdown?
2 September 2008
While buyout negotiations between Gaming VC and an unnamed third party have been dissolved for the time being, the large swing in share price is not surprising given gains witnessed in April 2008, when the Luxembourg company announced that negotiations were officially underway.»
The Betting Show Slated for Late October
2 September 2008
The Betting Show, a betting industry exhibition, has announced show dates as October 22-23 in Birmingham.»
NYX Interactive Teams Up with Trimark Gaming
2 September 2008
NYX Interactive, a Swedish online gaming software supplier, is putting into effect an earlier agreement with Trimark Gaming, a gaming services supplier and operator.»
PAF to Sponsor Spanish Football Club
2 September 2008
Ålands Penningautomatforening, or PAF, a Finland-based online casino provider, has signed an agreement with Atletico de Madrid, a Spanish football club, to become the club’s official gaming sponsor.»
WPT Canada Set for TV
2 September 2008
It’s the first Canada-specific World Poker Tour tournament, and now WPT Enterprises Inc. has announced it will be televised in a four-part series broadcasted by Rogers Sportsnet.»
Lasseters Operating Revenue Down 49%
2 September 2008
Lasseters Corporation, an Australian online sportsbook and casino operator, posted a 49 percent decline in operating revenue from $6.8 million Australian dollars in 2007 to $3.5 million Australian dollars, according to financial results for the year ended June 30, 2008.»
NordicBet Ad Sparks Controversy
2 September 2008
Gaming Intelligence Group reports that an advertisement for NordicBet, an online gaming firm, has created controversy between the Swedish Ice Hockey Association and its main sponsor Svenska Spel, a Swedish gaming company.»
Ribbon Cut on New Four Seasons Hotel Macau
2 September 2008
Last week Las Vegas Sands Corporation opened its second Cotai Strip property -- the Four Season’s Hotel Macau -- with much fanfare.»
No Withholding on Poker Tourneys
2 September 2008
The Internal Revenue Service has decided that every poker operator in the United States will have to report anyone who wins more than $5,000 in a poker tournament.»
Nambling Notes | Sept. 2, 2008
2 September 2008
Swedish supplier NYX Interactive makes a partner, Australian operator Lasseters Corporation drops 49%, PAF sponsors a Spanish football club and more.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
2 September 2008
A roundup of news briefs from the week of Aug. 25-29, 2008.»
Market Briefs
2 September 2008
A roundup of financial news and company-specific statistics for Aug. 25-29, 2008.»
The Top 10s | Gambling
2 September 2008
The Hitwise Top 10 "Entertainment -- Gambling" sites for the week ending Aug. 30.
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
2 September 2008
The Hitwise Top 10 "Gambling -- Poker" sites for the week ending Aug. 30.
The No. 1 sites:
Australia: Pacific Poker
United Kingdom: Sky Poker
United States: Replay for Riches
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U.S. Brokerage Firms under Class-Action Fire
2 September 2008
Two brokerage firms in the United States have been sued by shareholders who claim that investor funds were illegally appropriated and invested in illegal online gambling.»
California Bill to be Reintroduced in January
2 September 2008
A bill to study online poker in California has been put on hold for the year but will be reintroduced in January, the bill's citizen sponsor announced on Tuesday evening.»
Morning Brief: A Trillion Questions
29 August 2008
Questions linger on a recent decision handed down in the dispute between Boss Media and Trillion on Malta.»
Ben Affleck Wins U.S. Poker Tournament
29 August 2008
Although the Poker Players Alliance didn’t succeed in ridding the anti-online-gambling language from the Republican platform, it did in bringing big names to its poker tournament during the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver.»
PartyGaming Appoints Non-Executive Chairman
29 August 2008
PartyGaming, an online gambling operator, has announced the appointment of Rod W. Perry as non-executive chairman.»
Parlay Entertainment Reports First-Half Net Loss
29 August 2008
Parlay Entertainment Inc., a gaming software developer, reported total revenue at $4.6 million during the first half of 2008 -- up 16 percent from the same period last year.»