News at my Desk, Tuesday Jan 8, 2013

 

 

Australia is set to exerience a heat wave today with temperature soaring past 43 degrees, Bush fire warning are about as well as talk of evacuating certain areas.

 

So postings to ths blog may be a little slow as the sand and surf may get into the keyboard and I will have to wait for it to dry.....................

 

 

 

 

 

Florida Lottery Unveils New Logo And Brand In Honor Of Its 25th Anniversary TALLAHASSEE, Florida (January 7, 2013) -- On Monday, January 7, 2013, the Florida Lottery, one of Florida’s most recognizable brands, unveiled a new logo and brand identity, marking the agency’s 25 years of achievements, innovation, stewardship and winning

NRL's $50m-Plus Gambling Deal..

LIVERPOOL, NSW, Australia (January 7, 2013) -- Leviathan bookmaker Tom Waterhouse has taken over from TAB Sportsbet as the NRL's gambling partner in a multi-million-dollar deal

Panelists Warn Lawmakers about The Challenges Of Online Gambling

LAS VEGAS (January 7, 2013) – As the prospect of passage of federal legislation legalizing online poker play continues to dim, several states are looking to move independently to offer various forms of Internet gambling.

Gamesys acquires Virgin Games to bolster Real-Money And Social Gambling Games Portfolio

LONDON, UK (January 7, 2013) -- Allegedly, Gamesys has signed a long-term agreement, in order to develop the "Virgin" brand real money gambling games and social gambling game products.

Ladbrokes in Talks to Buy Betting Exchange Betdaq

Ladbrokes has confirmed it is in talks with Betdaq to acquire the betting exchange
LONDON, UK (January 7, 2013) – The bookmaker issued a market statement on Monday following press speculation to "confirm discussions regarding a potential future acquisition.
Negotiations are ongoing though at this stage there is no certainty that an agreement will be reached," Ladbrokes said in the statement.