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Nambling Notes | June 19, 2008
19 June 2008
David H. Safavian's case is overturned in a United States federal appeals court, British Sky Broadcasting launches a televised interactive bingo offering and more.»
Cigars, Sports Betting and a Full Moon
19 June 2008
A group of young men from Texas, angry about the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, started a sports betting company that, by all accounts, is the only legal answer to sports betting since the United States online gambling ban.»
Clarion Gaming Announces EiG Keynotes
19 June 2008

Clarion Gaming, organisers of the European iGaming Congress & Expo (EIG) www.eigexpo.com, have announced an exceptional keynote speaker lineup for EiG 2008. The company has invited thought-provoking, leading experts from both inside and outside the gaming industry to speak on a variety of topical issues surrounding the online space.»

GoldBet begins alliance with Income Access
18 June 2008
New GoldBet affiliate program features two poker rooms, a games section, a slots club and three different types of casinos under the GoldWin Portal brand name.»
Lasseters Casino offers new sign-up bonus
18 June 2008
Affiliates will get a boost with a new player sign-up bonus of 300% for players’ first deposits and new banners featuring bonus details.»
Mobile casino mFortune joins Income Access network
18 June 2008
Affiliate marketers are now poised to capitalize on the growing mobile gaming industry through the Income Access network.»
Victor Chandler offers lucrative affiliate promotions for Euro 2008
18 June 2008
With one of the biggest events in European football underway, sportsbook Victor Chandler is offering its affiliates lucrative opportunities to cash in on the hype. »
Deadline Passes, Victor Chandler Detainees Still Jailed
18 June 2008
The 15 support staff members from a Victor Chandler International call center are still being held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.»
'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.»
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