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888 and Bluesquare Launch Sportsbook in 5 Languages
13 March 2008
888 has integrated "a pan European sports betting offering" into its suite of gambling entertainment. The new site, 888sport, began running today in five languages: English, Spanish, German, Swedish and Danish.»
Congresssional Scrutiny of USTR Response to WTO Gaming Dispute
13 March 2008
A Congressman is concerned that the US Trade Representative is stepping outside the bounds of its authority by signing by entering compensation agreements.»
No VAT Breaks for Bingo Clubs
13 March 2008
The British Treasury has ignored the bingo industry's pleas to remove double taxation burdens on bingo clubs.»
Aussie Plan to Phase Pokies Out of Pubs
13 March 2008
Australian Senators will explore the prospect of putting new taxes on poker machines and phasing them completely out of clubs and pubs within ten years.»
Server Based Gaming Summit Coming to Vegas in June
13 March 2008
Las Vegas is the site of a two-day summit in June devoted to server-based casino gaming.»
Parlay Sale Talks Amicably Dissolved
13 March 2008
Following roughly two months of due diligence and sales talk -- accompanied by a revolving door of interested parties -- Toronto-listed Parlay Entertainment said this morning that no binding agreement had been reached with any of its anonymous suitors.»
Unibet: Hellenius Steps down, No Acquisitions Planned
13 March 2008
After a year with Unibet, Ragnar Hellenius, the group's chief financial officer, has announced he will step down effective March 31.»
888 Chief not Interested in Party's Imminent CEO Vacancy
13 March 2008
Following Wednesday's launch of 888sport.com, 888's Blue Square-powered multinational I-sports book, Chief Executive Gigi Levy said he was not in the running for the chief executive's vacancy at rival PartyGaming.»
Nambling Notes - March 13, 2008
13 March 2008
William Hill calls its win in the Graham Calvert case a "victory for common sense," the former Unibet cycling team receives a one-year "wild-card" license from the UCI and more.»
European Union trade commissioner pot shot at gaming prohibitionists
12 March 2008
International News Brief: EU trade commissioner calls for US prosecutors to stop targeting online gambling companies with links to Europe.»
News analysis: Judge's ruling stacks odds against iMEGA
12 March 2008
U.S. District Court Judge Mary Cooper finally ruled on the iMEGA case last week and her decision clearly indicates that the non-profit's bid to overturn the UIGEA faces a substantial uphill battle.»
William Hill Has No Obligation to Problem Gamblers
12 March 2008
Graham Calvert, the self-professed pathological gambler who sued William Hill to recover £2 million in betting losses, has been defeated in High Court. Justice Briggs ruled that it is Calvert's compulsive behavior, not William Hill, that led to his financial ruin, and that the bookmaker owes no duty of care to problem gamblers.»
Bwin in Advertising Row with Argentine Authorities
12 March 2008
According to the Argentine media, Bwin's Argentinean subsidiary, Bwin Argentina S.A. (BSA), may soon be ordered to close its online sports betting operation by the Court of First Instance in Buenos Aires.»
National Lottery Commerical Angers Bingo Association
12 March 2008
The UK's Bingo Association is unhappy with a National Lottery commercial that depicts an elderly woman being whisked away by a scratchcard from a dreary padlocked bingo hall to a sunny beach-front paradise.»
Calvert Loses £2 Million Case against William Hil
12 March 2008
Graham Calvert, the self-professed pathological gambler who sued William Hill to recover £2 million in betting losses, has been defeated in High Court. Justice Briggs ruled that it is Calvert's compulsive behavior, not William Hill, that led to his financial ruin, and that the bookmaker owes no duty of care to problem gamblers.»
Embed Equips US Bowling Entertainment Centers
12 March 2008
Embed International, which provides debit card and point of sale systems to the amusement industry, has installed its Embed System at twelve U.S. bowling entertainment centers. The company has also completed deals to install systems at six more facilities in the next three months and is negotiating contracts with a number of other facility operators.»
Nambling Notes - March 12, 2008
12 March 2008
888 goes live with its Blue Square-powered online sports book, the Swedish Space Corporation OKs one man's proposal for a red, homey domicile on the moon and more.»
Everest Poker Fuels GigaMedia Growth
12 March 2008
Taiwan-based GigaMedia, owner of Everest Poker, reports a 77 percent increase in revenues to $166.9 million and a 73 percent increase in operating income to $38.1 million in 2007, driven by growth in its poker software business in Europe and its online games business in Asia.»
Taiwan Could be Next to get Casinos
12 March 2008
Both candidates in Taiwan's presidential election say they favor legalizing casinos as a way to raise revenue.»
USTR Authority under Congressional Scrutiny in WTO Settlements
12 March 2008
Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., is questioning the U.S. Trade Representative's authority to negotiate compensation settlements with members of the World Trade Organization for the U.S. withdrawal of gambling services from the General Agreement on Trade in Services.»
Microgaming launches Tomb Raider slots
11 March 2008
Launching today is one of the most ambitious video slots yet seen in online gambling - Tomb Raider: Secret of the Sword. »
RGA Complaint Spurs EC Study of US Policy
11 March 2008
The European Commission has launched an investigation into U.S. online gambling policy following a complaint by the Remote Gaming Association (RGA). The investigation will take five to seven months will include dialogue with interested parties and relevant authorities.»
Neteller Optimistic on 'Milestone' Year
11 March 2008
Neteller this morning revealed a $185.7 million full-yearly pre-tax loss, but Chief Executive Ron Martin said the company was recovering well from a year that saw millions paid in settlement to the U.S. Justice Department.»
Neteller Growth 28 percent in Europe and 44 percent in Asia
11 March 2008
Neteller's chief executive called 2007 a milestone for the company despite a $185.7 million loss on the year. The company emphasizes the successful completion of its massive multi-million dollar settlements with U.S. Department of Justice and wants to direct media and investors' attention elsewhere.»
2007 Record Year for Great Canadian Gaming
11 March 2008
Great Canadian Gaming reports a 13 percent growth in EBITDA to $110 million and 3 percent growth in revenue to $397.2 million in 2007. Both figures are new all-time highs for the company.»
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