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Sportingbet: Turkish Detainees Are Not Board Members
29 May 2008
Sportingbet learned Wednesday that two of its employees, and an unknown number of individuals associated with its former marketing partner, had been detained in Turkey.»
South African Regulatory Bill Awaits President's Signature
29 May 2008
Interactive Gaming News has confirmed that the National Gambling Amendment Bill has been approved by South Africa's Parliament. The bill now awaits the signature of Thabo Mbeki, South Africa's president.»
Nambling Notes - May 29, 2008
29 May 2008
Turkish residents are spending over $1 billion each year gambling on the Web, Neteller's shares rise on takeover speculation and more.»
Sky Poker TV Programs Showcase Online Excitement
28 May 2008
Sky Poker Channel 846 has introduced two innovative new programs that showcase some of the gameplay taking place online at SkyPoker.com.»
Inspired Gaming Considers Selling Everything
28 May 2008
Shortly after declaring its intent to sell its struggling pubs division, Inspired Gaming Group has brought in advisers to investigate the sale of all or part of its remaining divisions, according to the Financial Times.»
Paddy Power Acquires Shops in Northern Ireland
28 May 2008
Irish bookmaker Paddy Power has paid a consideration of £19 million for privately-owned McGranaghan Racing's chain of 8 retail betting shops in Belfast, Northern Ireland.»
Hungary Awards Mega Casino License for Project in Budapest
28 May 2008
Hungary has awarded its first major casino license to a consortium that plans to build a €1.5 billion entertainment complex called Dream Island on Obuda Island in the Danube River in central Budapest.»
Regulation Remains an Open-Ended Question
28 May 2008
As constituents of Finland's tripartite gambling monopoly continue to weigh offering certain games online, including poker, the country's government remains undecided on how best to proceed with its regulatory efforts.»
Nambling Notes - May 28, 2008
28 May 2008
Betsson is set to challenge Sweden's monopoly on gambling and more.»
NZ Lotteries Opens Internet Site
27 May 2008
New Zealand Lotteries has launched a new website, MyLotto.co.nz, where players can purchase lottery games.»
Betsson to Open a Shop in Sweden
27 May 2008
In a bold move, online gambling operator Betsson plans to open the first ever private betting shop in Sweden this week. The shop is scheduled to open in Stockholm on Friday and could generate a great deal of controversy.»
Casino Watch - May 2008
27 May 2008
A monthly review of news from the land-based, online casino and poker industries.»
UK Gambling Commission Learns of Split Premises
27 May 2008
The UK Gambling Commission warns that it will not tolerate "unscrupulous operators" who manipulate their premises in order to work around gaming machine limits, according to the Guardian.»
U.S. Law Roundup - May 2008
27 May 2008
Staying on top of interactive gambling bills as they move through the United States' federal and state legislatures no longer entails hours of research, thanks to this monthly update on United States state and federal legislation.»
Jury Decides Against Las Vegas Sands
27 May 2008
A jury in Clark County, Nevada has awarded Richard Suen a $43.8 million judgment against American gaming giant Las Vegas Sands Corp (LVS).»
BC Casinos said to be Rife with Laundering
27 May 2008
Following allegations that money laundering is a commonly ignored phenomenon in B.C. Lottery Corp. (BCLC) casinos, British Columbia's solicitor general John van Dongen has ordered BCLC's directors to address the problem.»
Antigua Optimistic ahead of W.T.O. Settlement Deadline
27 May 2008
Negotiations continue between Antigua and Barbuda and the United States over a five-year Internet gambling trade dispute, and representatives from the twin-island nation are optimistic after a meeting on Friday.»
Nambling Notes - May 27, 2008
27 May 2008
London Capital Group Holdings acquires FuturesBetting.com, New Zealand goes live with its MyLotto online offering and more.»
Serious Glitch in Sci Games Machines Leads to Investigation
23 May 2008
A serious malfunction in some of Scientific Games' horse race wagering machines has prompted an investigation into how long the company was aware of the problem.»
Trump Plaza Opens Automated Poker Room
23 May 2008
Trump Plaza Casino in Atlantic City will soon begin a field trial of a new poker room filled with 12 automated poker tables supplied PokerTek Inc.»
Legislator Wants Legalized Sports Betting in New Jersey
23 May 2008
New Jersey State Senator Raymond Lesniak has asked the state's governor, Jon S. Corzine, to file a law suit challenging a federal statute that bans sports betting in all but four states.»
Intralot Will Bid for Victorian Wagering License
23 May 2008
Intralot intends to bid for Victoria's next wagering license for thoroughbred, harness, greyhound and sports, which begins in 2012.»
Q.& A. | Charles P. Cohen
23 May 2008
Did your new mobile come with an online casino? A couple million are about to.»
Nambling Notes - May 23, 2008
23 May 2008
Gaming VC Holdings settles a long-standing lawsuit with Fort Knox Consulting, NetPlay TV launches its Live Blackjack offering and more.»
Chinn Leaves Astra
22 May 2008
Astra Games, the UK subsidiary of Austria's Novomatic Group, has confirmed recent widespread industry speculation that managing director Neil Chinn has left the company. A statement from the firm called Chinn a “valued and much respected member of the organisation”.»
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