News from my Desk January 10, 2013 @ 9.15am onwards

 

 

 

Latest Update as at 1.30PM - Not a lot of new around, your not missing anything - !!

AGA Board of Directors Adopts Policy on Internet Sweepstakes Cafes

White Paper and Other Resources Available on AGA Website

WASHINGTON, US (January 9, 2013) -- Late in 2012, the American Gaming Association (AGA) board of directors adopted a formal policy on Internet sweepstakes cafes. The businesses, which are designed to take advantage of state sweepstakes laws and avoid state antigambling laws and gambling licensing restrictions, are estimated to earn more than $10 billion a year with games that closely mimic the experience of traditional slot and video poker machines but without the consumer protections required of commercial gaming operators.

 

A National Lottery Could Assist Tourism According to Minister

NASSAU, Bahamas (January 9, 2013) – A regulated web-shop industry and the creation of a national lottery could become tourism attractions for the country and sources of revenue, according to Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe.

 

Casino Workers Association Petition for Employees Rights

MACAU (January 9, 2013) -- The Association for the Promotion of Casino Workers’ Rights yesterday petitioned at the Health Bureau for healthier working conditions, and went to the Labor Affairs Bureau to protest casino operators who do not provide insurance for employees working during a typhoon.

 

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Spielo International™ Enters Spanish Bar Market

Exclusive deal signed with Costa Cálida
MURCIA, Spain (January 9, 2013)-- SPIELO International™ is entering the bar market in Spain through its recently signed contract with Costa Cálida, which gives Costa Cálida exclusive distribution rights for the type B market in Spain.

Tipp24 SE: Sebastian Blohm appointed Global Head of External and Legal Affairs

HAMBURG, Germany (January 8, 2013) --Sebastian Blohm (37) will join Tipp24 SE, Hamburg, on 1 February 2013 as Global Head of External and Legal Affairs. In this newly created position he will support the growth strategy of Tipp24 SE by establishing and expanding international relations, especially at a political level.