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Junket Commissions, Table Limits Are the New Focus in Macau
21 May 2008
The first meeting between casino operators and government officials in Macau, held earlier today, focused on junket commissions and table limits, according to the Xinhua news agency.»
A Busy Half
21 May 2008
A duo of shrewd investors takes an interest in the M-gambling sector; a mobile operator reveals its first fully profitable quarter; a leading C.E.O. argues the sector is several years from catching fire long sought. Indeed, across the first half of the 2008 calendar year, mobile gambling has seen its share of significant developments, as much on the financial side of the business as the operational.»
Nambling Notes - May 21, 2008
21 May 2008
Antigua and Barbuda's finance minister heads north in hopes of ironing out the island nation's trade dispute with the United States, 888 Holdings projects continued growth for the remainder of 2008 and more.»
U.S. Pressured over EU-W.T.O. Settlement
21 May 2008
A journalist's lawsuit against the United States government may help bring to light a serious policy violation within the executive branch.»
Editor's Note: South Africa
20 May 2008
Interactive Gaming News on Monday morning issued a breaking news bulletin titled "South African Parliament Approves Regulatory Bill." For the bulletin, Wayne Lurie, a South African attorney special...»
State Law Challenge Dismissed in Washington
20 May 2008
A Washington Court has dismissed the legal case of Lee Rousso, an attorney who argues that a state law enacted in 2006 to ban online gambling is unconstitutional. King County Superior Court Judge Mary E. Roberts ruled last week that Rousso failed to prove his point.»
Gala Coral Deploys GameAccount Suite
20 May 2008
Gala Coral has deployed GameAccount's suite of skill based games on its online network. The multi-year deal enables Gala Coral's online customers to engage head-to-head online games including Gin Rummy, Multiplayer Blackjack, and Backgammon.»
The Top 10s
20 May 2008
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment -- Gambling" sites for the week ending May 17, 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: Blingo
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Review Panel Suspicious of 45 Tennis Results
20 May 2008
An independent review panel says 45 professional tennis matches over the last five years warrant further investigation due to suspicious betting patterns.»
The Top 10s - Poker
20 May 2008
Hitwise's Top 10 "Gambling -- Poker" sites for the week ending May 17, 2008.
The No. 1 sites:
Australia: Pacific Poker
United Kingdom: Pacific Poker
United States: PokerStars.net»
Nambling Notes - May 20, 2008
20 May 2008
Betsson in a reported advertising row with the Icelandic authorities, Devilfish Gaming repositions its operation under Maltese licensure and more.»
Kaplan Files Motion for Release
20 May 2008
Attorneys for Gary S. Kaplan, the jailed founder of BetonSports, on Monday filed a motion for his release from custody, citing two sections of the United States Code.»
I-gaming Firm Offered £500K to Sponsor Cardiff
19 May 2008
CommsDirect, the shirt sponsor of Cardiff City's football team, says it turned down a £500,000 offer from an undisclosed Asian online gambling company that wanted buy the advertising rights for last week's FA Cup final against Portsmouth.»
Netherlands Suspends Betfair Verdict
19 May 2008

The Netherland's Council of State will not give a verdict on the case between Betfair and the Dutch government "within the next two years" according to news agency ANP. The case against the justice ministry, which is refusing a Dutch gambling licence to Betfair, will likely wait until after the European Court of Justice makes a ruling on the case.»

Football Results Boost Ladbrokes
19 May 2008

Betting firm Ladbrokes said profits excluding bets placed by "high rollers" rose 13 per cent in the first four months of the year, boosted by strong growth in football betting and a 26 per cent increase in take from gaming machines. CEO Chris Bell said that the group remains "mindful of general economic conditions", despite seeing no evidence of a consumer downturn.»

Study Says Casinos Affect Bingo Profit
19 May 2008

A new US study says casinos are a big reason for the downturn in bingo profits. Professor Robert P. Strauss of the Carnegie Mellon Heinz School of Public Policy, who oversaw the study, said bingo does not offer the "fancy, glamorous appeal" of casinos, which are now more common and closer to home.»

Foxwoods and MGM Open $700 Million Expansion
19 May 2008
Already North America's largest resort casino, Foxwoods is opening a new $700 million hotel-casino complex in partnership with MGM Grand. The 30-story complex boasts a performing arts theater, restaurants, stores, convention space and the largest ballroom in the Northeast U.S.»
Nambling Notes - May 19, 2008
19 May 2008
NetPlay TV reveals £9.41 million in full-yearly revenue, Rank Group appoints a new M.D. for its Grosvenor Casinos business and more.»
South African Regulatory Bill Inches Closer to Parliamentary Approva
19 May 2008
Interactive Gaming News has learned that the South African National Assembly has endorsed amendments to the National Gambling Amendment Bill. The bill, introduced in December 2006, may this week receive long-awaited parliamentary approval.»
Market Briefs
18 May 2008
A roundup of financial news and company-specific statistics from the week of May 12-16, 2008.»
Gambling Commission Explores In Running Betting
16 May 2008
The UK Gambling Commission has published a consultation paper on in-running betting that is intended to generate debate on the topic and provide the Commission with information on a number of related issues.»
PKR Will Broadcast Online Tourneys Across Europe
16 May 2008
3D poker room PKR.com will begin nightly television broadcasts of some its online tournaments in 12 European countries. In the style of real world poker broadcasts, PKR.com's broadcasts will allow viewers to see all hole cards while listening to expert commentary and analysis.»
Melco PBL Q1 Earnings Reach $43.2 Million
16 May 2008
Melco PBL posted $43.2 million in earnings for the first quarter, a huge improvement compared to the loss of $27.2 million over the same period last year.»
'Round the North American Issues
16 May 2008
The recent Canadian Gaming Summit provided fresh insight into issues of concern to the North American land-based and Internet gambling industries, with highlights including a scathing critique of the U.S. Justice Department by one of I-gaming's most well-known legal experts, as well as a call to terrestrial operators to buck the bricks and delve into the digital.»
Wash. State Attorney Promises Fight to the Finish
16 May 2008
A Washington State attorney has promised to take his fight against the state's online gambling ban all the way to the state Supreme Court if necessary.»
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