News from my desk January 24, 2013 @ 5AM

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Lottery On Mobile - Combined With TV-Show
OSLO, Norway (January 23, 2013) -- Norwegian mobile lottery company Multilot AS has developed a brand new lottery concept for mobile phones, built as an entertaining mobile game, like Angry Birds, that gives you the chance to win instant cash prizes and the weekly lottery TV drawing.

Atlantic Lottery Moves Into Single Event Betting
Single sports betting is illegal in Canada, but ALC will allow gambling on the Oscars
NEW BRUNSWICK, Canada (January 23, 2013) -- The Atlantic Lottery Corp. is getting around a provision in the Criminal Code of Canada to allow gamblers to place bets on the Academy Awards on Feb. 24

Health Lottery CEO: Percentage That Lotteries Must Give To Charity Should Be Lowered
LONDON, UK (January 23, 2013) - The chief executive of the Health Lottery, Dominic Mansour, has said the government should lower the percentage that lotteries have to give to charity to make it easier for them to grow and raise more money by selling more tickets

State Lawmakers Hear From Gaming Industry
ORLANDO, Florida (January 23, 2013) -- The state legislature has vowed to take a year off from passing any major gambling legislation. But, even though they are not planning to pass any bills in the upcoming session, they are hearing from representatives of the gaming industry.

New Legislation Would Allow Vets To Keep Lottery Machines
DOVER, Delaware (January 23, 2013) -- Veterans may still be able to play video lottery machines at their fraternal organizations, at least for now.
State lawmakers will introduce a proposal Wednesday that would allow veterans to temporarily play the games until a more permanent solution is devised.

Gambling Bill Could Cost Indiana More Than $230 Million Over Two Years, Analysis Shows
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana (January 23, 2013) -- Sweeping gambling legislation that would allow live table games at two horse tracks near Indianapolis could cost the state more than $230 million in revenue over two years because it would change how casinos are taxed, according to an analysis .

'Simulated Gambling Devices' Face Ban
MIAMI, Florida (January 23, 2013) -- Internet cafes, strip-mall casinos, sweepstakes cafes - whatever you call them - two Miami-Dade County commissioners are sponsoring a proposed ordinance to ban the establishments.

Jack Media Partner with Leading DRTV Agency
LONDON, UK, (January 23, 2013) -- Jack Media, the leading digital acquisition agency for gaming clients, has teamed up with MC&C, one of the UK's top DRTV agencies. MC&C is currently the largest buyer of DRTV airtime in the UK and together with the company's experience and bespoke software, will enable Jack Media to offer the very best TV acquisition solutions on behalf of its clients.

Gaming Standards Association Begins Development of Compliance Verification Tool (CVT)
Tool Will Increase Interoperability And Speed Time To Market
LAS VEGAS (January 23, 2013) - During G2E 2012, Gaming Standards Association, the world's leading gaming standards-setting organization, announced the development of its Compliance Verification Tool (CVT), a crucial tool enabling easy verification of compliance with GSA's landmark and award-winning G2S (Game To System) protocol standard. Now GSA is proud to announce it has fully funded the CVT development, thanks to the generous support of several members.

Net Entertainment releases Thief video slot
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (January 23, 2013) -- Net Entertainment, the world's leading provider of high-quality online casino games, announces the launch of its latest video slot, Thief™. The setting of Thief changes throughout the entire game, taking players from the rainy street of the main setting to the upper levels of a hallway and a vault found in the Free Spins modes. Players experience a roller coaster of feelings, creating anticipation of what's to come with every spin of the reels.

32Red Plc -Trading Update
LONDON, UK (January 23, 2013) -- Trading Update 32Red Plc, the award-winning remote gaming operator, is pleased to provide an update on trading for the year ended 31 December 2012. 2012 Summary For the third consecutive year, the company announces record annual revenues, up 28% to £32.1m in 2012 (2011: £25.0m).

TIPP 24 - Andreas Keil Was Appointed As New CFO
Dr. Hans Cornehl Is Chairman Of The Board HAMBURG, Germany (January 23, 2013) -- Andreas Keil (49), business graduate, becomes the Chief Financial Officer of Tipp24 SE appointed from first February 2013.