iGaming News Page 653

Devilfish Gains More Operations
19 March 2008

After listing on London's Alternative Investment Market earlier this month, Devilfish Gaming has begun expanding with a a licensing agreement with Entraction Holdings of Sweden.»

Youbet 'Resolves' Part in US Federal Probe
19 March 2008
Youbet.com has settled its part in a federal investigation into illegal activity allegedly undertaken by customers of the company's former International Racing Group (IRG) subsidiary.»
Nambling Notes - March 19, 2008
19 March 2008
Bwin says Monday's Westlotto news was not a "big affair" in the eyes of its investors, 32Red goes live with bingo and more.»
Devilfish Eyes Diversification in Entraction Dea
18 March 2008
Devilfish Gaming -- the latest addition to the small but growing post-UIGEA fraternity of London-listeds -- said this morning that it was able to "tick most of its key boxes" in a licensing agreement with Sweden's Entraction Holdings.»
bwin Motion Dismissed in Germany
18 March 2008
Internet gambling operator bwin's motion to suspend a case before the German Federal Court of Justice has been denied.»
Nambling Notes - March 18, 2008
18 March 2008
The PPA sounds off on a Massachusetts bill that would criminalize I-gaming, former Unibet cycling manager Jacques Hanegraaf says this year's squad will race in at least one Grand Tour and more.»
Gambling Zone planned in Far East Russia
18 March 2008
Earlier this month the Governor of Primorsky Krai held a press conference to discuss plans to build a gambling zone on Russkiy Island, which is located at the far eastern end of Russia.»
Stern Pinball Unleashes Shrek
18 March 2008
Stern Pinball has developed an officially licensed pinball machine themed for Shrek, the star ogre of DreamWorks animated films.»
New European Contracts for Scientific Games
18 March 2008
Scientific Games has signed four new contracts in Germany and Finland that it expects will generate $4 million in revenue per year.»
Pro-Poker Interests Unite ahead of Mass. Casino Proposal Hearing
18 March 2008
On the steps of the State House in downtown Boston, Mass., two pro-poker groups staged a rally to raise awareness of a proposed bill which includes provisions that would criminalize Internet gambling in the state.»
Casino Watch - Apri
17 March 2008
A monthly review of news from the land-based, online casino and poker industries.»
The Top 10s
17 March 2008
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment -- Gambling" sites for the week ending March 15.
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.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
17 March 2008
A review of news briefs from the week of March 10-14, 2008.»
Market Briefs - March 10-14, 2008
17 March 2008
IGN's weekly roundup of financial news in the I-gaming industry.»
Nambling Notes - 17 March 2008
17 March 2008
Boss Media announces plans to de-list from the OMX Nordic Exchange, Crypto and World Poker Tour ink a four-year licensing deal and more.»
Court Dismisses Grosvenor Action Against Abu Dabi Bank
17 March 2008
The High Court has dismissed Grosvenor Casinos' attempt to claim more than £7 million from the National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD). Grosvenor sued NBAD in attempt to recover debts owed by gambler Ahmed al-Reyaysa to Grosvenor's Clermont Club.»
Sportingbet Tailors Site for Canadians
17 March 2008
Online bookmaker Sportingbet has launched a new sports betting site tailored to a Canadian audience.»
NetPlay TV Buying Bingos.com
17 March 2008
Netpaly TV Plc has announced plans to acquire pan-European online bingo operator Bingos.com for an aggregate £6.25 million from owners Global Gaming Entertainment NV and Euro Gaming Ltd.»
Bwin Shares Slide on German Legal Setback
17 March 2008
Shares in Bwin fell 7 percent today on news the Vienna-listed bookmaker suffered a setback in a long-running case currently before the German Federal Court of Justice.»
Namco Expands with Amutec Purchase
17 March 2008
Namco Europe Limited is fulfilling its promise to expand into new business sectors by purchasing British firm Amutec, which specializes in kiddie rides. Namco's purchase includes the Amutec name and assets, including a 10,000 square-foot manufacturing facility in Mablethorpe.»
CryptoLogic and WPT Extend Relationship
17 March 2008
World Poker Tour Enterprises and Internet gaming software provider CryptoLogic have extended their relationship by agreeing to work together through at least mid-2011 and to launch Spanish and German language versions of WPT's Internet gaming sites.»
AGCC Awards Genting Online License
14 March 2008
Genting International's Channel Islands-based subsidiary has been awarded an online license from the Alderney Gambling Control Commission.»
Genting Ready for Online
14 March 2008
Genting International's (GI) Channel Islands-based subsidiary has been awarded an online license from the Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC).»
AsianLogic Shares up 8 Percent on Positive Trading Update
14 March 2008
Shares in AsianLogic jumped 8 percent today on the back of a positive trading update, wherein the company expressed pleasure with its progress following its December float on the London Stock Exchange.»
Sportingbet Launches Canadian Sportsbook
14 March 2008
Sportingbet, which announced its departure from the North American market on the eve of the enactment of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act in October 2006, has quietly re-entered the region.»