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The Top 10s | Poker
19 August 2008
Hitwise's Top 10 "Gambling -- Poker" sites for the week ending Aug. 16, 2008.
The No. 1 sites:
Australia: Pacific Poker
United Kingdom: Sky Poker
United States: PokerStars.net»
Mobile Gaming Solution Appoints Executive Director
18 August 2008
Mobile Gaming Solutions, a United Kingdom-based technology and service provider, has announced Mika Kuusisto will join as executive director of business development.»
Net Entertainment Half-Year Report Up 44%
18 August 2008
Net Entertainment N.E. A.B. had good news to tell investors this week -- its revenues rose 44 percent during the first six months and second-quarter results showed an after-tax rise of 61 percent.»
Apollo and TPG Lose Big on Harrah's
18 August 2008
According to The Daily Telegraph, Apollo Management L.P. and Texas Pacific Group have written off an estimated $600 million, which the newspaper calls the biggest ever known private equity markdown.»
Tabcorp's Move Northward Almost Complete
18 August 2008
Tabcorp Holdings, the Australian bookmaker, is looking northward for bigger profits as it finalizes its expansion to the area.»
Second Quarter Up for Gaming Partners International
18 August 2008
Second-quarter results from Gaming Partners International revealed that second-quarter revenues shot up 28 percent to $18.9 million against $14.8 million during the comparable period.»
Revenues Rise for Bingo.com
18 August 2008
Bingo.com Ltd., the creators of online community Bingo.com, has reported a 5 percent increase in second-quarter results.»
Sportech Signs Deal with The Daily Mail
18 August 2008
On Friday, Sportech Plc. struck a deal with Daily Telegraph, and now the football and e-gaming company has announced a similar distribution deal with The Daily Mail.»
Q.& A. | Catriona Campbell
18 August 2008
Have you ever wanted to know what's inside the mind of your customers? What do your users really think of your gaming site? A unique demonstration at this year's European i-Gaming Congress and Expo may give you the insight you need into creating the total user experience.»
Nambling Notes | Aug. 18, 2008
18 August 2008
Net Entertainment and Bingo.com release second-quarter reports, and Sportech lands another media partnership.»
Morning Brief: On the Up and Down
18 August 2008
A preview of the I-gaming market-share leaderboard for this week, the latest buzz on the Playtech acquisition and more.»
Web Two-Point-Hype?
18 August 2008
It is tempting to dismiss Web 2.0 as a fad dreamt up by an e-commerce community that has got some of its swagger back after a few contemplative years since the dot-com bubble burst. But the term has certainly found a receptive audience in the online gambling sector and a growing number of projects are being launched under its guise.»
Morning Brief: Newspapers and Niches
15 August 2008
A quick look at this morning's news.»
New Faces, New Event
15 August 2008
Now in its seventh year, I-gaming's largest European event is well fitted with variety, fun and focus. IGamingNews takes a look at some of the more creative features at the upcoming European i-Gaming Congress and Expo.»
ISWI's Future in Doubt, Licensees' Future Uncertain
15 August 2008
Interactive Systems Worldwide Inc., the New Jersey software developer, has warned it may delist and cease operations, prompting questions regarding where its collection of high-profile licensees may take their business.»
The Chicken and the Egg | Brand vs. Acquisition in Gaming Marketing
15 August 2008
Harry Lang, a marketing expert and managing partner of The Fridge, examines the sink-or-swim relationship between brand awareness and player acquisition.»
Nambling Notes | Aug. 15, 2008
15 August 2008
PAF wants to fight fraud, Sportech makes a deal, and CrazyVegasCasino.com goes Russian with the Ruble.»
CrazyVegasCasino.com Adds Russian Currency
15 August 2008
CrazyVegasCasino.com announced on Thursday that it has added the Ruble, Russia’s currency, as an accepted payment method on its Web site.»
PAF Joins Global-Fraud Fighting Community
15 August 2008
Ålands Penningautomatforening (PAF), Finland-based online casino provider, is teaming up with Ethoca, a fraud management company, to create a safer environment for e-commerce.»
Sportech Strikes Deal with The Daily Telegraph
15 August 2008
Sportech Plc, the United Kingdom-based pools betting company, has announced a distribution deal with The Daily Telegraph.»
B.C. Lottery Corporation Spending Criticized
15 August 2008
According to The Canadian Press, B.C. Lottery Corporation has said it is spending $430,000 on corporate changes, which include a new logo for the gaming entertainment manager, which will now be known as BCLC.»
Macau Chief Predicts 2009 Revenue Falls
15 August 2008
On Friday, Macau’s chief executive speculated that Macau gaming revenues could fall in 2009, according to the South China Morning Post.»
Michael Phelps Creates Bookies Nightmare
15 August 2008
After winning six gold medals, swim master Michael Phelps has become “the bane of bookmakers,” Reuters reported on Thursday.»
Multibillion Dollar Vegas Project Postponed
15 August 2008
Elad Group, the New York-based real estate developer, has confirmed a postponement of plans on a multibillion dollar Las Vegas Strip project as well as the repayment of a $625 loan.»
Morning Brief: Acquiring and Diversifying
14 August 2008
Playtech makes a $1.75 million deal, though it's not the largest to come, while Inspired Gaming lands on American soil.»
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