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MP Fails In Offshore Betting Levy Bid
YORKSHIRE, UK (January 28, 2013) - A North Yorkshire MP's bid to help horse racing by slapping a levy on offshore bookmakers failed yesterday (Friday, January 25) - when the government insisted it would breach EU rules.

A Super Lottery Still an Enticing Vision
Plans For Super Lottery Gain Momentum After Successful Hike Of Powerball Prices.
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (January 27, 2013) -- The people behind the nation's two biggest lotteries continue to envision creating an even bigger game, with the hope that a larger more national style game will contribute even further to good causes. The idea was widely reported a few years ago, when states got the authority to start selling both Mega Millions and Powerball.

New Premises for Singapore Pools from Feb 6
SINGAPORE CITY, Singapore (January 25, 2013) -- Singapore Pools will operate from its new premises at Middle Road from February 6,.2013. It will move its office and main branch in PoMo, Selegie Road, to the new Singapore Pools Building.

Statement Regarding Veterans Raffle Results
OLYMPIA, Washington (January 25, 2013) -- Washington's Lottery announced results of the 2012 Veterans Raffle. The Veterans Raffle ran from Veterans Day, November 11, 2012, to January 1, 2013. Out of 200,000 tickets available, 127,924 tickets (or 63.96%) were sold. Washington's Lottery expects to award a total of 141 prizes totalling $1,040,000 to Washingtonians across the state. As of today, the $1 million prize has been claimed, as well as 25 of the 30 $1,000 prizes and 92 of the 100, $100 prizes.

UKGC Appointment of Legal Advisers
LONDON, UK (January 25, 2013) - The Gambling Commission has completed a review of its legal panel, with Brodies and Gregory Rowcliffe Milners being reappointed and Field Fisher Waterhouse being added to the Commission's panel of external solicitors for the next 3 years. Christine O'Neill will continue to lead the team at Brodies, whilst Chris Harper will continue to be the principal contact at Gregory Rowcliffe Milners. The team at Field Fisher Waterhouse will be led by Tom Rider.

Okada Sues Wynn Resorts in Bid To Keep Board Seat
SAN FRANCISCO (January 26, 2013) -- Japanese gaming billionaire Kazuo Okada has filed a lawsuit in a Nevada court in an attempt to keep his seat on the board of Wynn Resorts Ltd. Okada, who until recently controlled a nearly 20 percent stake in the casino company, filed suit on Thursday in U.S. District Court in Las Vegas, asking for an injunction to stop a special meeting of Wynn shareholders scheduled for February 22.

Betway Becomes One of The First Regulated Online Operators In Germany
LONDON, UK (January 23, 2013) -- The Betway Group announces that it has been granted a license by the state of Schleswig-Holstein, making it one of Germany's first regulated online casino operators. Under the new license, Betway.com will soon offer German players real-money online casino gaming. The Schleswig-Holstein license is the Group's fifth, along with Malta, Spain, Denmark and Italy.

Gamesys: Join the Party at Jackpotjoy Sweden and Celebrate its First Birthday!
LONDON, UK (January 24, 2013) -- The Swedish online entertainment site Jackpotjoy is celebrating its one year anniversary pretty soon and it's time for everyone to prepare for a great party. Don't you all love a good party filled with fun and surprises? If you are an online game and entertainment fan then this will definitely be the birthday bash worth attending. Jackpotjoy.se will be offering special promotions like additional cash to play for or bonuses that increase your chances of winning.

SBTech Signs Exclusive Deal with Albania's Biggest Land Based Operator
LONDON, UK (January 19, 2013) -- SBTech, provider of award-winning turnkey sports betting solutions, has signed an exclusive, multi-year deal with Albanian land based operator Xhoilloto. Licensed and regulated in Albania, Xhoilloto is the biggest land based sports betting operator in the region, boasting over 500 betting shops

7th European Lotteries Congress, June 3-6, 2013
Tel Aviv, Israel TEL AVIV (January 25, 2013) --
Dear EL Friends,
Mifal Hapais - Israel National Lottery, and Toto, the Israel Sports Betting Board, have the honor to invite you to participate in IsraEL 2013 - the 7th European Lotteries Congress, June 3-6, 2013, Tel Aviv, Israel. Tel Aviv, `The City That Never Sleeps` will be the location for a very unique and outstanding event. Tel Aviv has rightfully earned its worldwide reputation as an unparalleled destination, offering bright seashores, a wide range of first-rate culinary, shopping, culture, entertainment opportunities and a special mixture of both western and oriental scent.
A place to enjoy!

Life After Facebook: Will Online Gambling Be The Future Of Zynga?
NEW YORK, NY (January 23, 2013) -- As the partnership between Facebook and Zynga turns grim, Zynga shifts its gears and expands to include online gambling in its portfolio. Will turning into a gambling company change the fate of company?