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'Yes, We Will Recover,' ESI Chief Says
18 June 2008
Having revealed an 85 percent loss in full-yearly revenue and resolved its costly United States legal issues, Anthony B. Greening, the chief executive of ESI Entertainment Systems Inc., said the company will recover.»
US Tribal Gaming Revenue Grew 5 Percent in 2007
18 June 2008
Indian casinos in the U.S. achieved five percent growth in revenue in 2007, according to the Associated Press, which has obtained figures from the National Indian Gaming Commission ahead of their public release.»
Casinos Use Environmentally Friendly Surface Protector
17 June 2008
MRM Nanoline, a relatively new company that specializes in environmentally friendly surface protectors, has gained several clients in the casino industry. The company's product is biodegradable and contains no teflon, polymers, acrylics or fluorocarbons.»
Danoptra Gets £85 Million for Refinancing and Development
17 June 2008
A consortium of financial institutions including Credit Suisse, BlueBay Asset Management and others is taking control of Danoptra, an operator of gaming and leisure machines across the UK.»
One Microgaming Exec Replaces Another at eCOGRA
17 June 2008
Chris Hobbs, head of corporate affairs for online gambling software provider Microgaming, has replaced Roger Raatgever, Microgaming's chief executive, as one of the seven directors of eCOGRA (e-Commerce Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance).»
Q.& A. | Ralph J. Topping
17 June 2008
Ralph Topping speaks with the hardened dialect of a weathered, well-aged Scotsman -- vocal tones renowned for playing havoc with North American ears across fickle international telephone wires.»
NJ Indictment Accuses Employees of Stealing $108M Player List
17 June 2008
Three former Tropicana employees have been indicted in New Jersey for allegedly stealing a list of the casino's top players.»
Playtech Acquisitive with £112 Million Share Placing
17 June 2008
With an eye on funding future acquisitions, Playtech Ltd., the London-listed software developer, raised £112 million via a share placing Tuesday.»
Nambling Notes | June 17, 2008
17 June 2008
Antigua and the United States push back their World Trade Organization settlement deadline yet again.»
More Questions, Fewer Answers from U.S. State Regulators
17 June 2008
State legislators have a lot of questions they want answered before considering changing their position on Internet gambling, but one former gaming industry regulator says some of the answers have already been made available.»
eCOGRA board welcomes new director
16 June 2008
Chris Hobbs, Head of Corporate Affairs at Microgaming, to replace Roger Raatgever as one of the Founder Directors of eCOGRA.»
Dutch Court Sends I-gaming Dispute to ECJ
16 June 2008
The Supreme Court of the Netherlands has ruled that UK bookmaker Ladbrokes may not legally offer gambling products via the Internet to people in the Netherlands. The matter is not settled, however, for the Court has referred Ladbrokes' appeal to the European Court of Justice to determine whether a prohibition on Internet gambling is compatible with European law.»
UK Gambling Commission Seeks Consultation on Premises Issues
16 June 2008
The UK Gambling Commission has issued a new consultation document titled "Split Premises and Primary Gambling Activity" in response to requests to clarify its guidance on the definitions of premises and the primary purpose of premises.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
16 June 2008
A roundup of news briefs from the week of June 9-13, 2008.»
Venetian Macau Appoints New Managing Director
16 June 2008
Venetian Macau has appointed Dr. Luis Nuno Mesquita de Melo as managing director of the company, subject to approval by the Macau Special Administration Region's government.»
Market Briefs
16 June 2008
A roundup of financial news and company-specific statistics from June 9-13, 2008.»
Packer Wants to Build in Pagcor City
16 June 2008
James Packer has deposited $100 million toward the development of a casino resort project to be built in the new Pagcor City in the Philippines, according to the South China Morning Post.»
The Top 10s | Gambling
16 June 2008
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment -- Gambling" sites for the week ending June 14, 2008.
The No. 1 sites:
Australia: TAB Racing
Hong Kong: HKJC Football Betting Ltd.
Singapore: Singapore Pools
United Kingdom: The National Lottery
United States: Florida Lottery
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The Top 10s | Poker
16 June 2008
Hitwise's Top 10 "Gambling -- Poker" sites for the week ending June 14, 2008.
The No. 1 sites:
Australia: Pacific Poker
United Kingdom: LadbrokesPoker.com
United States: PokerStars.net»
New Irish Operator Picks CyrptoLogic
16 June 2008
Betjacks.com, an Ireland based company, has chosen online gambling software and systems provider CryptoLogic to provide the technology for its forthcoming website in the fall of 2008.»
Nambling Notes | June 16, 2008
16 June 2008
CryptoLogic signs its 16th licensee, eCOGRA announces a change in its directorate and more.»
Victor Chandler Support Staff Denied Bai
16 June 2008
Following last week's arrests in Kuala Lumpur, Interactive Gaming News has learned that 15 Victor Chandler International support staff members, Malaysian nationals all, are still being held after a request for bail was denied Monday.»
Aussie Legislation Would Curb Pokie Use
16 June 2008
Steve Fielding, parliamentary leader of Australia's Family First Party, intends to introduce legislation to more tightly restrict the use of pokie machines.»
Ho Looks for Investors in SJM Holdings IPO
13 June 2008
SJM Holdings, a Macau casino operator controlled by billionaire Stanley Ho, is again planning to sell shares through an initial public offering on the Hong Kong stock exchange, according to the South China Morning Post.»
UK Gambling Commission Seizes Unlicensed Gaming Machines
13 June 2008
The UK Gambling Commission has seized several gaming machines in Oldham because they had been supplied without an operating license.»
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