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Survey Shows Pennsylvania Gamblers Enjoy the Slots Responsibly
25 June 2008
Nearly 41 percent of Pennsylvanians have gambled on slot machines in the last year, according to a state Health Department survey.»
EiG Opens the Affiliate Zone
25 June 2008
Clarion Gaming, the organizers of the European i-Gaming Congress & Expo, has added the Affiliate Zone to this year's event, taking place Sept. 23-25 in Barcelona.»
UK Government to Boost Bingo Industry
25 June 2008
In a much-anticipated announcement, Gerry Sutcliffe, sports minister for the United Kingdom, said today that the number of £500 jackpot slot machines allowed in bingo halls should increase from four to eight.»
Nambling Notes | June 25, 2008
25 June 2008
888's chief says between 10 and 15 b-to-b deals are in the pipeline, while Bwin, Unibet and Sportingbet are cleared -- this time -- by a French court.»
Breaking News: Partisanship Prevails in Vote on U.S. Bil
25 June 2008
Divided sharply along party lines, members of the House Financial Services Committee voted down the Payment Systems Protection Act.»
SJM Holdings Takes Second Crack at I.P.O.
24 June 2008
Sociedade de Jogos de Macau Holdings Ltd., a casino operator part-owned by Stanley Ho Hung-sun, will go ahead with a $500 million initial public offering in Hong Kong after scrapping plans for a $1 billion float in February.»
SJM Holdings Ready for I.P.O.
24 June 2008
Sociedade de Jogos de Macau Holdings Ltd., a casino operator part-owned by Stanley Ho Hung-sun, will go ahead with a $500 million initial public offering in Hong Kong after scrapping plans for a $1 billion float in February.»
TV2 Finds Loophole in Danish Gaming Law
24 June 2008
TV2, the Danish state-owned broadcaster, has found a loophole in the national gaming law that allows it to operate an online gambling Web site in the monopolistic country.»
Nambling Notes | June 24, 2008
24 June 2008
Sportech switches software providers, a former BetonSports employee is busted in Philadelphia and more.»
Tatts Loses on New Licensing Rules
24 June 2008
Tatts Group Ltd., the Australian gaming and wagering company, said Monday that it will write off the carrying value of its gaming machines licences and brands this fiscal year, following the Victorian government's decision to alter licensing arrangements in the state.»
Rank Takeover Talks Heating Up Again
24 June 2008
Guoco Pty Ltd., the investment arm of Hong Leong Group Malaysia, on Friday upped its stake in Rank Group from 13.09 percent to 14.15 percent.»
Sportech Gains Access to 888 Database
24 June 2008
Sportech, a United Kingdom gaming and betting operator, has inked a five-year partnership agreement with 888 Holdings, which allows Sportech to market its pools betting business across 888's 4.9 million customer database.»
Sutcliffe to Announce New Slot Machine Rules Wednesday
24 June 2008
A relaxation of United Kingdom slot machine laws is expected on Wednesday.»
U.S. Response to I-Gaming Probe Stings EU Operators
24 June 2008
The European Commission, as part of its investigation into whether United States policy on Internet gambling violates international trade rules, sent a questionnaire to various government offices and agencies in the United States. The document poses 32 questions, but Susan C. Schwab, the United States trade representative, answered it in less than three pages.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
23 June 2008
A roundup of news briefs from the week of June 16-20, 2008.»
Market Briefs
23 June 2008
A roundup of financial news and company-specific statistics from June 16-20, 2008.»
The Top 10s | Gambling
23 June 2008
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment -- Gambling" sites for the week ending June 21, 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: Florida Lottery
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The Top 10s | Poker
23 June 2008
Hitwise's Top 10 "Gambling -- Poker" sites for the week ending June 21, 2008.
The No. 1 sites:
Australia: Pacific Poker
United Kingdom: LadbrokesPoker.com
United States: World Series of Poker»
Sportingbet Seeks Bail Hearing in Turkey
23 June 2008
Sportingbet, the London-based operator, is seeking a bail hearing for two of its junior staff members arrested in Turkey at the end of May in connection with the group's Turkish-facing sports betting operation Superbahis.com.»
Australian Casino Association Changes Name
23 June 2008
The Australian Casino Association has voted to change its name to the Australasian Casino Association, to better reflect its 18 casino members, it said.»
Ireland to Liberalize Gambling Laws
23 June 2008
Dermot Ahern, Ireland's minister for justice, intends to update the state's gambling laws by legalizing casinos and creating a new regulatory authority for all forms of gaming, using a study by his predecessor as the groundwork.»
Inquiry into NetPlay Scratch Cards
23 June 2008
NetPlay TV, the interactive television gambling company, said today that all of its games comply with the United Kingdom Advertising Standards Authority following weekend news reports that said two of its scratch card games were under investigation for breach of the Gambling Act.»
U.S. Bill Draws Strong Criticism Before Markup
23 June 2008
A United States bill targeting the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act is scheduled to be amended by the House Financial Services Committee next Tuesday, a process which has already drawn criticism from professional sports leagues and religious conservatives.»
Nambling Notes | June 23, 2008
23 June 2008
Sportingbet looks to resolve its Turkish troubles, Hong Leong Group Malaysia once again ups its stake in Rank Group and more.»
Amended U.S. Bill Seeks Express Definition of 'Unlawful Internet Gambling'
23 June 2008
If enacted, new language for the Payment Systems Protection Act, a United States bill scheduled to be amended this week by the House Financial Services Committee, would force regulators back to the drawing board to determine the express definition of unlawful Internet gambling.»
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