News at my desk, Wed January 9th @ 4.30AM

Pennsylvania Lottery on Track to Beat Last Year's Record Profits

MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania (January 8. 2013) -- Gigantic Powerball jackpots and oodles of holiday-themed instant lottery ticket choices have been good for sales in the first six months of this fiscal year for the Pennsylvania Lottery.

New Licence for Pub Clubs

JERSEY, UK (January 8, 2013) -- Pub thrift clubs that offer gambling games – such as football scratch cards – will have to pay for a licence under new gambling laws.

New York Lottery Multiplies the Insanity in Latest Spot Thumb-War Winnings Grow Like Crazy

NEW YORK (January 8, 2013) -- DDB New York and MJZ directors The Perlorian Brothers have teamed up for another wacky New York Lottery spot, this time pushing the client's January Multiplier Scratch-Off Games.

 



Bodog88.com has launched a new smartphone and WAP interface across its Asian markets.

ISLE of Man (January 8, 2013) -- Both WAP and smartphone products have been developed by ONEworks and allow access to all bet types in both formats. Although something of a fading force in Europe, in Asia bets placed using WAP represent 70 per cent of the market, ONEworks reports.

International Game Target of Proxy Fight by Ex-CEO Mathewson

LAS VEGAS (January 8, 2013) -- International Game Technology (IGT), the biggest slot-machine maker, faces a challenge from shareholders planning to nominate four people to its board, including former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Charles Mathewson.

Ladbrokes in Negotiations to buy Desmond's Betdaq

DUBLIN, Ireland (January 8, 2013) -- Financier Dermot Desmond could be in for another big payday after UK gambling chain Ladbrokes confirmed it's in discussions to buy his Betdaq spread betting firm.

ILS Fiduciaries Promotes Isle Of Man At E-Gaming’s Largest Events

ISLE OF MAN (January 8, 2013) – ILS Fiduciaries is promoting the Isle of Man and the company’s extensive portfolio of e-Gaming services at two of the industry’s largest global events.

LGA commemorates its 10th Anniversary.

The Lotteries & Gaming Authority (LGA) unveils Malta's plans in being the First in the EU to Regulate Casinos on Cruise Ships and Digital Games with Prize.
11th December 2012, Grand Hotel Excelsior, Valletta MALTA:
VALLETTA Malta (January 8, 2013) -- On the 11th December 2012, the LGA launched the first in a series of events that mark its 10th year of existence, with a National Conference which was held at the a year of events this year commemorating its 10th anniversary, with one of a series of events marking its 10 years being a National Conference which was held at the Grand Hotel Excelsior, Valletta in the presence of 350 delegates. The 10th year anniversary conference explored LGA's roots, celebrating its successes and unveiling parts of its strategy for the coming years.

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