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UK Government Prepares for Autumn Tote Sale
22 July 2008
UK sports minister Gary Sutcliffe announced in a letter to Parliament yesterday that the government hopes to sell the Tote this autumn.»
ISWI Treading Fine Financial Line
22 July 2008
Interactive Systems Worldwide Inc., a New Jersey I-gaming software developer, has revised its licensing and support agreement with Mexico's Hipodromo de Agua Caliente, raising fresh questions about the company's long-term financial stability.»
Tasmania Publishes Social and Economic Impact Study
22 July 2008
Tasmania's Treasurer Michael Aird has released the report of a comprehensive study into the impacts of gambling in his state.»
Bookies, Bettors Bonkers over Beijing
22 July 2008
With nationalistic fervor rising ahead of the Beijing Games, IGamingNews' Lorien Pilling juxtaposes China's repeated online gambling crackdowns -- on display most recently as "Thunderbolt 08" -- with a culture that, during the 29th Olympiad, is sure to hunger for a punt.»
ATP Sactions Two Players for Betting
22 July 2008
The Association of Tennis Professionals has banned and fined the doubles team of Frantisek Cermak of the Czech Republic and Michal Mertinak of Slovakia for betting on tennis matches.»
Nambling Notes | July 22, 2008
22 July 2008
Despite adverse market conditions the United Kingdom is making preparations to sell the Tote, CryptoLogic in an integrative deal with Betsafe and more.»
NHS to Open Free Clinic for Gambling Addicts
21 July 2008
In September the UK's National Health Service will open a free clinic for the treatment of problem gambling.»
MGM Reveals Luxury Retailers in CityCenter
21 July 2008
MGM Mirage has announced some of the luxury retailers and dining establishments that will open in The Crystals, a building with 500,000-square-feet of retail, entertainment and dining space that is part of the CityCenter complex in Las Vegas.»
Mbeki Signs South African Bil
21 July 2008
The National Gambling Amendment Bill, which was approved on May 9, 2008, has finally been signed by Thabo Mbeki, South Africa's president, but implementation has been delayed until further notice.»
William Hill Looks for Exec to Lead Online Division
21 July 2008
UK bookmaker William Hill has enlisted the assistance of headhunter Amos & Bailey to find an executive to lead its online division.»
From the Editor's Chair | v. 23
21 July 2008
The chair has been empty for quite a while, but last week's news compelled us to knock the dust off and have a go: Stocks rose (dilute those drinks a little), another United States bill was introduced (nevermind, stiffen them up), Antigua and the States pushed back their settlement deadline yet again (hit snooze), Playtech continued its bout of incendiary growth (ibid.) and the BetonSports defendants received a bit of sour news in the agonizingly slow pretrial phase (ouch).»
Antigua Looking to Asia for Licensees
21 July 2008
With the United States settlement outstanding, and having not been admitted to the United Kingdom's advertising white list, Antigua and Barbuda is looking toward Asia to bolster its struggling online gambling economy.»
Nambling Notes | July 21, 2008
21 July 2008
William Hill commences the search for its new online boss, the ATP continues its anti-corruption crackdown and more.»
Playtech, Paramount sign deals
18 July 2008
Playtech has signed a four-year, exclusive licensing agreement with Paramount Entertainment for the classic blockbusters "Gladiator" and "The Untouchables."»
Fox Sports Network is New US Home of the WPT
18 July 2008
The World Poker Tour has found its new broadcast home in the U.S. at Fox Sports Network.»
$208 M Mohegan Sun Expansion Opens in Penn
18 July 2008
The Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, the first casino in the state of Pennsylvania, opened the doors to its $208 millionexpansion for business this morning.»
W.T.O. Dismissal Motion Rejected in BetonSports Case
18 July 2008
Magistrate Judge Mary Ann L. Medler on Friday issued a long-awaited recommendation in the BetonSports case, which saw a motion to dismiss the case, based on the United States' violation of a World Trade Organization treaty, denied.»
IGT Profit Falls 21 Percent in Q3
18 July 2008
Gaming machine developer International Game Technology reported net income of $108.3 million for the third quarter of 2008, a 21 percent decline from $136.4 million over the same period last year.»
IGN- WTO Dismissal Motion Rejected in BetonSports Case
18 July 2008
Magistrate Judge Mary Ann L. Medler, of Federal District Court in St. Louis, Mo., on Friday made a long-awaited decision in the case against BetonSports and denied a motion to dismiss the case based on the United States' violation of the General Agreement on Trade in Services, a World Trade Organization treaty.»
Selling Suddenly Sputters in Ladbrokes, Hills
18 July 2008
Heavy selling in William Hill and Ladbrokes ground to a halt this week as both companies regained a vestige of their previous form -- the latter on rumored stake building by the Irish investment trio of Dermot Desmond, J.P. McManus and John Magnier.»
McDermott Bill Riding on Slim Chance, Lawyer Says
18 July 2008
A plan to direct $40 billion from Internet gambling revenues to new social assistance programs in the United States has been introduced this week in Washington, D.C., but one legal observer said the idea is not enough to win over the opposition.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
17 July 2008
A roundup of news briefs from the week of July 7-11, 2008.»
Market Briefs
17 July 2008
A roundup of financial news and company-specific statistics from July 7-11, 2008.»
Macau Limits Stay Period of Mainland Chinese
17 July 2008
Macau's government has imposed tighter travel restrictions on mainland Chinese visiting the city.»
The Top 10s | Gambling
17 July 2008
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment -- Gambling" sites for the week ending July 12, 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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