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ALC Teaches Retailers Responsibility
26 June 2008
The Atlantic Lottery Corporation, which supplies lottery services to the Canadian provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island, is preparing a course for lottery ticket retailers and employees of bars with video lottery terminals on spotting problem gamblers.»
Genting Enters Online Gambling Market
26 June 2008
Genting, the Malaysia-based gaming and leisure group, will reportedly launch its first online gambling site on Friday.»
Adult Arcade Plans Squashed in Northampton
26 June 2008
Ablethird Limited, the United Kingdom-based arcade operator, has been refused a planning application for an adult gaming arcade in Northampton.»
Narrow Vote Quashes Clarity on UIGEA
26 June 2008
The United States moved no closer to unequivocally defining "unlawful Internet gambling" as an amended bill requiring regulators to draft such a definition was defeated by the narrowest of margins Wednesday.»
Denmark's Hidden Jewel
26 June 2008
TV2, a state-owned broadcaster in Denmark, has become the country's first domestic company to provide online skill games with real-money wagering. No hostile response is expected from the government or the gambling monopoly, Danske Spil, because games of skill are not covered by national gambling laws.»
Sportsbet Challenges NSW Ad Restrictions
26 June 2008
A challenge to New South Wales' online gambling advertising ban could result in a clarification of the validity of the law.»
Online gambling bill defeated
25 June 2008
A bill that would have stripped the teeth out of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act was narrowly defeated in the House Financial Services Committee Wednesday evening.»
California I-Poker Bill Clears Latest Hurdle
25 June 2008
A bill to regulate Internet gambling in California passed another test in the State Legislature on Tuesday.»
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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