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Nevada politicians support HR2267

9 Aug 2010

The Reno Gazette-Journal commented over the weekend on federal attempts to legalise online gambling in the United States, noting that three Nevada representatives in the House of Assembly support Congressman Barney Frank’s HR2267…but that the support of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid will be critical.

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Planning for the future?

7 Aug 2010

The Atlantic City Weekly carried the interesting news this week that land gambling operators in the state of New Jersey are interacting with as yet unidentified online gambling software providers in anticipation of a legalised online gambling market.

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Online gambling software provider acquired by Scientific Games Corp.

7 Aug 2010

Scientific Games Corp., an American listed company with which Playtech embarked on an online joint venture in January this year has announced another internet gambling industry deal.

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The importance of excluding problem gamblers

7 Aug 2010

For both moral and practical reasons, most online gambling operators are vigilant in excluding youthful or problem gamblers, yet determined young punters keep trying to gain access, often resorting to underhand methods to do so, but then crying foul when exposed.

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Win2Day buys 3D software company

7 Aug 2010

Win2Day, the internet gambling division of Casinos Austria, has acquired the respected 3D video gaming software provider Rabcat for an undisclosed consideration.

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Bookies cut odds on UFOs

7 Aug 2010

An alleged 50 year ban on a claimed World War 2 Unidentified Flying Object report by a bomber pilot has claimed the newspaper “quaint stories” sections of the UK newspapers this week and resulted in bookies slightly cutting their odds on the possible presence of alien nations.

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Spoiling tactics will not delay entry to Danish market for Party Gaming

7 Aug 2010

Party Gaming chief executive Jim Ryan addressed a number of questions on operational issues facing Party Gaming during his post-results press conference Friday, and one of these concerned the disruption of the Party Gaming – Danske Spil agreement to partner going into a newly liberalised Danish gambling market.

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Founders no disadvantage for Partygaming

7 Aug 2010

Speaking to journalists in a post-financial results conference Friday, Party Gaming CEO Jim Ryan addressed the question of obstacles to his company’s re-entry to the US market, assuming that market is legalised.

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Godd half-year for Party Gaming

6 Aug 2010

Party Gaming plc, a Gibraltar licensed online gambling group listed on the London stock exchange, has released its first half 2010 numbers for the period ended June 30.

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TWL signs fourth online gambling licensee

5 Aug 2010

The Weather Lottery’s online gambling venture FCBetz.com involving UK football clubs signed its fourth licensee this week in Championship football club Leicester City FC.

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New slots for Everest Gaming

4 Aug 2010

Everest Gaming has announced the release of two new online video slots.

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Novibet achieves Isle Of Man internet gambling licence

4 Aug 2010

The Isle of Man government has revealed that its latest online gambling licensee is e-sports betting company Novigroup Limited, which owns the domain Novibet.com.  The company has been awarded an e-gaming licence by the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC), allowing it to operate on the Isle of Man, a white-listed jurisdiction.

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Lord Of The Rings release imminent

4 Aug 2010

The Carmen Media online casino group has announced the imminent release of the latest Microgaming blockbuster slot “Lord of the Rings – the fellowship of the ring.”

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Software change for Casino 33

4 Aug 2010

Affiliate marketers report receiving notifications that the formerly RTG-powered Casino 33.com is switching to software from Digital Gaming Solutions (DGS), a lesser known but well established software provider.

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70th co-sponsor signs up for Barney´s bill

4 Aug 2010

Congressman John Campbell, an active participant in last week’s House Financial Services Committee approval of a bill to legalise and regulate online gambling in the United States, has signed on as the bill’s 70th co-sponsor.

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New Jersey legal developments

4 Aug 2010

The US federal government has apparently resorted to its “no legal standing” and “no grounds for claims” defence in a New Jersey legal action to defeat the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, which prohibits sports betting in the state.

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Massachusetts Governor withdraws compromise offer

4 Aug 2010

Legislative battles continued this week in Massachusetts as Governor Deval Patrick tried to defy the will of both House and Senate by refusing to approve slot parlours in conjunction with three land casinos.

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New sports betting platform for Gala Coral

3 Aug 2010

Multi-million sterling investment will enhance customer experience across its retail, online and telebetting channels.

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Italian prospects good, says 888 Chief

3 Aug 2010

In a conference call Tuesday 888.com chief executive Gigi Levy outlined the potent partnerships his company has assembled in the burgeoning Italian online casino market, flagging agreements with Endemol, Bwin and more recently Microgame SpA.

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Sportingbet in football sponsorship deal

3 Aug 2010

The global online gambling group Sportingbet has announced that it has signed a three year partnership with Leeds United FC to commence at the start of the coming 2010/11 nPower Championship season.

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China tightens its grip on the internet

1 Aug 2010

The Chinese Ministry of Culture announced Saturday that the country’s first regulation specifically governing the marketing of Internet gaming and gambling will take effect Sunday, claiming that the laws are necessary to protect the nation’s children from ‘unwholesome content and Internet addiction’.

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Land casinos for Massachusetts

1 Aug 2010

The controversial and long-running legislative argument about what land gambling expansion should take place in the state of Massachusetts moved a step closer to resolution on Saturday when the Massachusetts Legislature gave initial approval to a casino bill that would create the most sweeping expansion of gambling in the state in four decades.

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Brits cited as example of successful internet gambling

1 Aug 2010

The successful passage out of committee this week of Congressman Barney Frank’s proposal to legalise online gambling in the United States triggered a storm of mainstream media coverage that has undoubtedly focused attention on the pros and cons of internet gambling.

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Software testing firm hires Asian rep.

31 Jul 2010

Gaming Laboratories International, an independent and international software testing agency, has hired a new development representative to work with suppliers and regulators in the Asia.

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