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CryptoLogic Chief Bullish on '08, '09 Revenue Growth
14 May 2008
The chief executive of CryptoLogic Ltd., Brian H. Hadfield, said the company intends to bring total revenue back to pre-U.S.-exit levels -- $104 million -- by the end of 2009 via aggressive acquisition of licensees and strong returns on its Asian investments.»
Nambling Notes - May 14, 2008
14 May 2008
The Victorian Bookmakers Association has renewed its agreement with Betfair a further three years, Beacon Events announces plans for the first installment of Asian Gambling Briefing and more.»
New Report Exposes Gambler Fraud in Australia
13 May 2008
A new report from forensic accountants Warfield and Associates estimates that Australian gamblers are responsible for $269 million in fraud-related theft over the last decade.»
Svenska Spel Files Trademark Suit Against Ladbrokes
13 May 2008
Svenska Spel, Sweden's state-owned gambling operator, has initiated court proceedings in Sweden against British company Ladbrokes for alleged trademark infringement.»
Neteller Says Second-Quarter Trading "Encouraging"
13 May 2008
Neteller, the online payments processing group, said Tuesday that second-quarter trading was off to an "encouraging" start with April fee revenue up 15 percent to $3.8 million over the previous month.»
Revenue Still Slumps in Nevada
13 May 2008
Nevada casinos suffered a 2 percent drop in revenue in March compared to the same period a year ago. Casinos on the Las Vegas Strip experienced a five percent decline in revenue over the period. It is the third month in a row for declining revenue figures.»
Macau Operators Interested in Pagcor City
13 May 2008
Casino operators in Macau are interested in building hotels and casinos in the Philippines on reclaimed land near Manila Bay that will be called PAGCOR Entertainment City, according to The Philippine Star.»
Monopoly Debate Heads for Swedish Market Court
13 May 2008
Svenska Spel, the Swedish gaming monopoly, has filed a lawsuit against Ladbrokes Scandinavia for trademark infringement -- and Ladbrokes is looking forward to its day in court.»
Nambling Notes - May 13, 2008
13 May 2008
888 Holdings inks its third games licensing deal of the month, GigaMedia Ltd. shares jump nearly 11 percent on positive first-quarter results and more.»
Mansion.com joins Ethoca
12 May 2008
Ethoca reports that Mansion.com has become part of Ethoca's global community of companies intent on reducing fraud and increasing revenues.»
Dutch Justice Ministry Astir Anew?
12 May 2008
The Dutch Ministry of Justice on Saturday confirmed Unibet and Oranje are among a group of at least 30 blacklisted online operators to whom the government intends to disrupt payments.»
The Top 10s
12 May 2008
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment -- Gambling" sites for the week ending May 10, 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
View the complete lists.»
Pleasure Beach Goes Green
12 May 2008
Blackpool's Pleasure Beach amusement park has installed six, 66-inch diameter wind turbines, which are expected to generate around 10,000 kilowatts of power per year. Managing director Amanda Thompson said that the installation was "just one of a number of projects aimed at making the park greener".»
Vic Chandler to Target South Africa
12 May 2008
British gaming firm Victor Chandler announced plans to expand the business into South Africa, calling the country's potential "huge". Chairman Victor Chandler said the firm saw itself as a form of entertainment and would target "mainly the middle class", refuting suggestions that the country doesn't need a widespread gambling industry.»
Nambling Notes - May 12, 2008
12 May 2008
CryptoLogic Ltd. shares shed 11 percent on the release of the company's first-quarter results, 888 Holdings partners with Gaming Technology Solutions and more.»
Lenders Set to Takeover Vegas Casino Project
9 May 2008
Deutsche Bank appears likely to take over the Cosmopolitan Resort Casino on the Las Vegas Strip.»
New CEO Is Fourth for Boss since May 2007
9 May 2008
Michael Hallén, the chief executive of Boss Media, is stepping down after less than a year with the company, and just three months after its acquisition by a Lottomatica subsidiary-led investment vehicle.»
DFL Ends Relationship with Bwin
9 May 2008
German soccer league DFL is ending a relationship with Bwin in order to market the broadcasting rights for Bundesliga games through its own agency.»
Gala Meets Racecourses to Talk About Tote Bid
9 May 2008
Last Friday Neil Goulden, chief executive of Gala Coral hosted a meeting with David Thorpe, chairman of the Racecourse Association and Mark Elliott, chief executive of Arena Leisure, over the prospect of placing a joint bid for the Tote, reports the Daily Telegraph.»
I-Lottery Update - May 2008
9 May 2008
As one of the world's most popular forms of gambling, lotteries have successfully made the shift to the interactive arena. Once a month, IGN's I-Lottery Update delivers an international roundup of the latest news from this burgeoning sector of the industry»
Nambling Notes - May 9, 2008
9 May 2008
CryptoLogic announces its second licensing agreement in as many days, a Washington gubernatorial candidate is serious about changing the state's policy on Internet poker and more.»
Agora Arcade Plans Meet Resistance in Barnet
8 May 2008
Plans to convert a Motercare shop in Barnet town centre into an amusement and gaming arcade is meeting resistance from residents.»
NZ Problem Gambling Foundations Attempts World Record
8 May 2008
John Stansfield, CEO of New Zealand's Problem Gambling Foundation will join Alistair Galpin Friday as he attempts to break the world record of 54 radio interviews by a two-person team in a 24-hour period.»
888 Integrates CyrptoLogic Games
8 May 2008
Online gambling operator 888 has signed a deal with software developer CryptoLogic that will allow it to select and integrate those casino games from CryptoLogic's suite that best compliment its own gaming platform.»
Affiliate Marketing Today: Sports Betting
8 May 2008
The evolution of sports betting affiliate marketing has been influenced markedly by government involvement and well-established land-based operations. Particularly, geography-based promotion of sports books in the European market and comprehensive affiliate software are playing a major role in shaping the industry today.»
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