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Tzvetkoff enters not guilty plea

20 May 2010

Australian and US media reports Wednesday claimed that the disgraced and bankrupt former head of the Intabill e-processing company, Daniel Tzvetkoff, has entered a plea of not guilty on a range of serious internet gambling related charges that include bank fraud conspiracy, money laundering, gambling conspiracy, and money laundering conspiracy.

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More operators changing American online action to new US software

20 May 2010

Two more Microgaming licensees have notified affiliates that they will be switching US players to an independent software platform servicing the US market.

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Canadian software pioneer achieves eCOGRA accreditation

20 May 2010

One of the online gambling industry’s longest established software development companies, Calgary-based Chartwell Technology Inc., has successfully passed the rigorous requirements of the eCOGRA Certified Software seal.

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Cop busted in online gambling scandal

19 May 2010

The Miami Herald newspaper reports a shocking case of dishonesty and official authority abuse in which a police officer conspired with an online gambling site operator to rob a local man of $131 000 in winnings.

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Russian police battle to enforce draconian anti-gambling laws

19 May 2010

Expats running makeshift poker rooms and casinos from expensive apartments are just one of the many enforcement problems encountered by Russian police in attempting to enforce the blanket bans on gambling in Russian cities imposed by President Vladimir Putin in July last year.

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Totesports in new TV ad campaign

19 May 2010

The UK-based online casino operation Totesport Casino.com launched a television advertising campaign in Britain this week featuring Argentinean football ace Marcos Perez.

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Live dealer beefs up games offer

19 May 2010

Since the beginning of this year at ICEi, where CWC Gaming hinted at new developments in the pipeline, competitors have been watching the Philippines live dealer company closely. This week they were rewarded when the company’s May newsletter disclosed details of the improvements.

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Heavyweight names in online gambling tax hearing

19 May 2010

Today’s (Wednesday) hearing on Representative Jim McDermott’s proposal to tax a legalised online gambling industry in the United States has attracted some heavyweight political and other names

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Angels assist skill gaming provider

19 May 2010

Titan Gaming, the provider of an online platform for multiplayer skill games, has raised $1 million in funding from angel investors, reports Digital Media Wire.

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Massive action in Macau

19 May 2010

According to unaudited numbers quoted by industry analysts CLSA Limited, Macau casino gambling revenue for the first two weeks of May 2010 has probably increased by 90 percent to 9 billion patacas ($1.12 billion) from a year earlier.

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Germany urged to open up sports betting

19 May 2010

The Right2Bet initiative that encourages business equity in European online gambling regulation reports in its latest circular that Germany’s Olympic Sports Federation has called upon the government to legalise sports betting.

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Slot machine maker has internet casino plans

19 May 2010

Back in February this year, the major international slot machine manufacturer WMS Gaming Inc set tongues wagging with an announcement that it would enter the UK internet gambling sector by 2011, attracted by the growing stature of the business and encouraging regulatory developments.

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New software provider identified

19 May 2010

The confusion surrounding the new software provider which Microgaming has authorised to use a selection of its games was resolved Wednesday in a press statement from the Isle of Man software developer.

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New look for Dublinbet

18 May 2010

Dublin Bet.com, the live dealer internet casino owned by VueTec, is preparing an extensive revamp and re-brand this summer, according to a statement from the company this week.

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Paddy Power reports strong start to 2010

18 May 2010

In an interim management statement this week, the chairman of online and land gambling group Paddy Power plc, Nigel Northridge, has reported strong year-to-date trading from 1 January to 16 May 2010.

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Intralot has plans for Italy

18 May 2010

The interactive division of Intralot Group and Swedish online gambling software provider Net Entertainment has signed a cooperation agreement for the provision of online casino games in Italy.

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Bingo.com Q1 revenues sink 13 percent

18 May 2010

Bingo.com chief executive Tarrnie Williams presented the 2010 first quarter results for the company this week, posting a 13 percent decline in revenues to GBP 773 974 compared to Q1/2009, and 17 percent down on Q4/2009.

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Millionaire World Cup promo from Sportingbet

18 May 2010

Online gambling group Sportingbet has entered the marketing frenzy around the football World Cup with an international million pound sterling promotion.

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Major progressive jackpot hit at Bodog

18 May 2010

Indiana landscaper Linda W (61) struck it rich this week at Bodog Casino.com, winning her way into the Jackpot Pinatas bonus round where she earned ten free spins, and going on to hit five bulls in a row – and the progressive jackpot worth $634 000 – on her second free spin.

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New U.S. software in action

18 May 2010

The widespread speculation on internet gambling message boards over the past few days has been confirmed by the launch of a new US-facing online gambling casino by Casinoshare.

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World Cup internet betting estimated at GBP 500 million

17 May 2010

Online betting on the football World Cup in South Africa starting next (June) month could reach GBP 500 million, according to the London-based marketing company Latitude Digital.

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Jaxx continues to battle

17 May 2010

The German internet gambling company Jaxx AG appears to have enjoyed an improved first quarter 2010, judging by its latest numbers, which show revenues up 26 percent on the corresponding period last year.

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Online betting good for Czech lottery

17 May 2010

The power and convenience of the Internet was demonstrated again this week when the Czech gambling operator Sazka presented an operational update that showed a year-on-year increase of 93.7 percent in revenues, attributed by management to the launch of online operations.

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Sportingbet extends sponsorship of Wolverhampton Wanderers

17 May 2010

The major UK online sports book and gaming operator Sportingbet.com has announced the extension of its existing shirt sponsorship deal with English Premier League football club Wolverhampton Wanderers for a further two seasons.

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