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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.»
GigaMedia Appoints New C.F.O.
20 August 2008
GigaMedia Ltd. has announced the appointment of Quincy Tang as the company’s new chief financial officer. He had previously served as chief financial officer at Vimicro International Corporation.»
Wink Bingo Ad Banned
20 August 2008
The United Kingdom Advertising Standards Authority has banned Wink Bingo’s national ad campaign in London. The media watchdog group believes the online gambling Web site’s ad promotes betting in the workplace, which is a breach in rules.»
Nambling Notes | Aug. 20, 2008
20 August 2008
Chan Poker, an Ongame Network licensee, will close its business Aug. 21, Parlay Entertainment in a deal with Smart TV and more.»
Marketing to the Mainland
19 August 2008
A smart way to approach the world’s largest Internet market, mainland China, is to realize that it is a totally distinct and separate beast from your mother’s Internet.»
Morning Brief: Stranger Estrangement (Update 1)
19 August 2008
The dispute between Boss Media A.B. and Trillion Ltd. has escalated although surprisingly little at this point is known about why the companies are at loggerheads.»
32Red Casino Celebrates Six Years
19 August 2008
32Red, the Gibraltar-based online casino, poker room and sports betting operator, is celebrating six years in the gaming industry.»
Norway Political Party Aims to Stop Gambling Monopoly
19 August 2008
The second largest party, Norway’s Progressive Party, has promised to allow private operators to set up shop in Norway if it gains power during next year’s election.»
Tasmania to Charge for Race Fields Publishing Rights
19 August 2008
The Tasmanian Government announced that state Parliament has tabled new legislation to enable the government to charge wagering operators for the right to publish Tasmania race fields.»
Ionoco Partners with Smartplay
19 August 2008
Ionoco, a graphics and control system provider for broadcast, lottery and gaming, has announced a partnership with Smartplay International, a developer and manufacturer of lottery drawing equipment.»
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