Radio New Zealand reports that the government’s Ministry of Health has posted a 25 percent rise in the number of problem gamblers using its counselling services over the period 2008 – 2009.
Daniel Tzvetkoff, the disgraced and bankrupt former head the defunct Australian e-processing company Intabill is to remain in custody after all.
UK players will see a familiar land casino brand in the online environment soon following the signing of a white label agreement between Gaming Media Group’s b2b subsidiary InTouch Gaming and the Hippodrome Casino, owned by Simon Thomas of Beacon Bingo fame.
Online gambling software provider Microgaming has launched three new bingo side games to its network of operators in a release that comprises a winning combination of casino and pub-style fruit machine games for the entertainment of bingo players looking for something a little different.
Despite signing some impressive deals with major companies like Harrah’s, and a stream of contracts from b2b subsidiary Dragonfish, the Gibraltar-based internet gambling group 888 Holdings plc has admitted that its latest Q2 results are “disappointing”.
One of the most ethical and professional online gambling groups in the industry, Betfair, has announced a landmark sign-up this week as it celebrates ten years of successful and expanding operations – its 3 millionth player.
Gary Loveman, chief executive of Las Vegas land gambling giant Harrah’s Entertainment, addressed again the issue of US online gambling legalization in an interview with the Reuters news service that is being widely publicised this week.
Actions speak louder than marketing hype, and software provider Zukido will be more than pleased with the endorsement that its involvement with online sports betting operator Victor Chandler produced this week.
The Canadian land gaming industry gathered this week at Stampede Park in Calgary for the annual Gaming Summit, and some time was devoted to discussing the provincial governments’ trend toward Internet gambling, reports the Calgary Herald.
The Sevenoaks, UK-based online casino iNetBet has achieved a notable milestone for a highly competitive industry such as Internet gambling, celebrating its 11th birthday this (April) month.
The Swedish online gambling operator Betsson AB has posted positive quarter 1/2010 results, reporting a 17 percent rise in revenues to : SEK 367.7 (Q1 2009 – SEK315.5) million.
One of the most successful online casino / software provider partnerships in the industry has been extended in a new deal taking Betsson and Net Entertainment into their 10th year of working together.
Online mahjong software provider Mahjong Logic strengthened its relationship with the mahjong sector internationally this week by signing a sponsorship deal with the European Mahjong Association.
Entering the responsible gambling sector is Safe Gaming System.com, a service that describes itself as a “safety net” to protect gamblers from harm in a popular recreational pastime where safeguards and controls are essential to avoid the problems that can result from excessive gambling losses.
Last week’s news from Canada that the province of Manitoba is actively considering following other Canadian provinces into the online gambling business has been followed by reports that First Nation bands are also examining their options.
Dragonfish, the independent B2B division of 888 Holdings plc, has launched a new standalone bingo network, branded Bingo Hollywood.com.
The Malta-registered and licensed online gambling company, Jackpot Games Limited has announced the launch of its new Net Entertainment-powered online casino brand Jackpot-Games.com.
The latest online scratchcard games, Master Mix and Spy Comics, have been released by developer Neogames to licensees and white label clients.
The Victorian Commission for Gambling could find itself in court this week after confiscating a touch screen computer kiosk which it claimed was a “gambling device” and holding it for eight months without instituting charges.
The Victorian Commission for Gambling could find itself in court this week after confiscating a touch screen computer kiosk which it claimed was a “gambling device” and holding it for eight months without instituting charges.
The huge popularity of the Indian Premier League’s Twenty20 tournament has created a storm of betting by cricket-mad fans, but because betting is technically illegal in India, at least some of the action has gone to offshore websites.
Despite approving in principle the idea of online gambling legalisation and regulation, the South African government continues to dither on actual implementation, leaving the pastime technically illegal.
The honesty services of the Australian wing of the giant betting exchange Betfair are again being used by a major sports body, this time the National Rugby League in Australia.
The ongoing and bitter row over Australian federal government attempts to censor the internet, which recently saw US intervention and meetings in Washington DC with Australian politicians is generating growing pressure on the Rudd government.