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Hard Times at Harrys Amusements
6 March 2008
This week ThisIsDoreset's Daily Echo told of the struggles Harry's Amusements on Weymouth and Esplanade has experienced since new machine restrictions under the Gambling Act took effect in September.»
Alabama House Committee Approves Bingo Machine Amendment
6 March 2008
Alabama's House Tourism and Travel Committee on Wednesday approved by voice vote a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow electronic bingo machines at greyhound dog tracks in Birmingham and Mobile.»
William Hill Fears a Super Dog
6 March 2008
William Hill has closed betting on the this week's Crufts dog-show because of peculiar wagering on which category of dog will declared Best in Show.»
Lawsuit Filed Over Electronic Poker Table Patent
6 March 2008
Lightning Poker, a subsidiary of NASDAQ-listed Lightning Gaming, has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against rival PokerTek, also listed on the NASDAQ.»
iMEGA's Loss May be a Win
6 March 2008
The Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association (iMEGA) has been granted the right to pursue its challenge of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, but overall, the organization's case against the U.S. government was dismissed.»
Nambling Notes - March 6, 2008
6 March 2008
Anurag Dikshit remains on Forbes' billionaire list, William Hill fears a superdog, ReeferPoker joins an affiliate program...»
Expert: Canada not likely to ban online gaming
5 March 2008
Toronto-based lawyer Michael Lipton says the UIGEA-like restrictions the Canadian government is considering faces tough sledding and regulation could be in the cards for Internet gaming in Canada.»
Draft UIGEA regulations under fire
5 March 2008
The U.S. Treasury Department and Federal Reserve are still struggling to create and implement regulations to enforce the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act more than 16 months after the law's adoption.»
Q & A: Brian Hadfield
5 March 2008
Last week, CryptoLogic announced the sudden departure of CEO Javaid Aziz, who decided to retire from corporate life and spend more time with his family. In just under a year with the company, Aziz leaves behind big shoes to fill, having conquered a thorny market and consistently bringing the company financial success. CryptoLogic appointed Brian Hadfield, who joined the company last year as a director, as the new CEO. Hadfield previously had a 21-year career at technology consulting firm Unisys Ltd., including five years as managing director of Unisys' U.K., Middle East, Africa and India operations. IGN sat down with Hadfield to find out what it's going to take to fill such large shoes.»
The Top 10s
5 March 2008
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment -- Gambling" sites for the week ending March 1.
The No. 1 sites:
Australia: TAB Racing
Hong Kong: Hong Kong Jockey Club - Bets
Singapore: Singapore Pools
United Kingdom: 888.com
United States: Blingo
View the complete lists.»
AiG Recap: Future for I-gaming in Asia Still in Question
5 March 2008
Back in February 2007 the I-gaming industry was still looking for a new direction after the closure of the US market. At that stage Asia was already being mentioned in some quarters as the region to replace the lost revenues. Twelve months later, the fact that the 2008 Asian I-gaming Congress boasted the highest attendance in its six-year history (with more than half of delegates coming from outside of Asia) served to confirm the industry's determination to explore the opportunities in this market.»
PartyGaming Still Talking to US; Garber Stepping Down
5 March 2008
PartyGaming completed 2007, its tenth year of operations, with solid earnings but lower revenue growth than anticipated. The operational figures are contained in an annual report filed today -- along with an announcement of chief executive Mitch Garber's plans to resign and a revelation that the company continues to communicate with law enforcement officials in America.»
PartyGaming Earnings Up but Revenue Down
5 March 2008
PartyGaming completed 2007, its tenth year of operations, with solid earnings but lower revenue growth than anticipated. The company's operational figures are contained in an annual report filed today -- along with an announcement of chief executive Mitch Garber's plans to resign and a revelation that the company continues to communicate with law enforcement officials in America.»
IGT and Cyberview Merger Talk
5 March 2008
Gaming machine supplier International Game Technology has entered exclusive negotiations with rival Cyberview Technology, Inc for a proposed acquisition.»
UK Conservatives Want to Help Struggling Arcades
5 March 2008
Last week Britain's Conservative party pledged to amend the Gambling Act to remedy the harmful effects it has had upon the arcade sector.»
Electronic Bingo Conflict in Alabama
5 March 2008
More than 40 opponents of legislation that would ban electronic bingo in Walker County, Alabama crowded into a tiny meeting room in the Alabama Statehouse for a hearing today.»
More TV Adverts for Ladbrokes
5 March 2008
Ladbrokes is unleashing two new television advertising campaigns.»
Devilfish Gaming Floats on the PLUS Market
5 March 2008
An online poker company that has been flying under the radar for the last two years floated today on London's PLUS Market, raising £1.2 million for an initial market capitalization of £3.2 million.»
Nambling Notes - 5 March 2008
5 March 2008
The U.K. Tote is officially up for sale on the open market, CryptoLogic makes more personnel changes and more.»
France on Warning - Again
4 March 2008
The European Commission on Monday acted quickly to stop France from adopting a payments ban, not unlike the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, that would have required French Financial institutions to block payments from online gambling companies black-listed by the government.»
Nambling Notes - March 4, 2008
4 March 2008
Sporingbet and International All Sport release results, Mick Jagger learns of a 40 year-old assassination plot and more.»
Playtech KPIs Exceed Expectations
4 March 2008
Gambling software developer Playtech's financial report for its second full year of trading as a public company shows that all key performance indicators exceeded targets. Revenue grew to $103.6 million, net profits improved to $70 million, and some very impressive feats were accomplished in 2007.»
Playtech Revenue Tops $100 Mil
4 March 2008

Gambling software developer Playtech's financial report for its second full year of trading as a public company shows that all key performance indicators exceeded targets. Revenue grew to $103.6 million and net profits improved to $70 million.»

I-gaming Attracts $3.3 Mill in Federal Lobbying in US 2nd Half 07
4 March 2008
According to Congressional records, Internet gambling legislation attracted approximately $3.3 million in lobbying at the federal level during the second half of 2007.»
New Book Chronicles Vegas Casino Consolidation
4 March 2008
A new book from a Wall Street Journal reporter Christina Binkley chronicles the consolidation of the Las Vegas casino industry.»
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