News from my STILL hot desk on Wednesday January 9, 2013 Upadted at 8.45am

It reached about 43 Degree's in most parts of NSW, Australia Yesterday !  The office coffee machine was quickly traded for take out ice creams.

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AG Names Gambling Enforcement Chief

BOSTON, Massachusetts (January 8, 2013) -- Although a casino has yet to open in Massachusetts, Attorney General Martha Coakley announced Tuesday that she has picked Assistant Attorney General Patrick Hanley to head the new Gaming Enforcement Division

 

Betfred commits almost UK£15m to RMG Tote Deal

LONDON, UK (January 8, 2013) – British bookmaker Betfred, and its tote betting service Totepool, has signed deals to  provide pool betting services and on-course betting shops at 32 racecourses across the UK until at least July 2018.

 

 

Delay In Overhaul Of State's Games-Of-Chance Law Applauded

Clubs, Fraternal Groups Have Been Given A One-Year Reprieve
PITTSTON, Pennsylvania (January 8, 2013) --State Rep. Michael Carroll, D-Avoca, announced clubs and fraternal organizations have been given a one-year reprieve from the requirement to file burdensome reports on the small games of chance they operate


Union expected to offer proposal to run Pennsylvania lottery
HARRISBURG -- The labor group representing most of the state lottery's 230 employees is expected today to release its counter-plan to a lucrative proposal from an outside firm seeking to oversee Pennsylvania's scratch tickets and jackpot games.

Sazka Has A New CEO, Robert Chvatal

PRAGUE, Czech Republic (January 8, 2013) -- General Manager Czech lottery leader, of the Sazka Sportsbook will be from the beginning of February Robert Chvatal. On Monday, he was appointed a member of the Board of Directors, Daniel Plovajko, a spokesman for the group KKCG informed the media.

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TODAY'S HEADLINES

Wednesday January 9, 2013

VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES

1. Michigan Lottery Issues RFP for iLottery Services.

PRIVATIZATION NEWS

1. Union Expected to Offer Counter Proposal to Run Pennsylvania Lottery.
2. State Ethics Law Could Prevent Camelot Hiring Existing Lottery Employees.

LOTTERY NEWS

1. China’s Lottery Market Sets New Record.
2. Lottery to Take a Closer Look at New Game Options in 2013.
3. Pennsylvania Lottery on Track to Beat Last Year's Record Profits.
4. Celebrate Florida’s 500th Anniversary with the Florida Treasure Hunt Scratch-Off Game.
5. CT Lottery’s Play3 “Bonus Payout” Promotion Delivers Up to 20% More in Prizes on January 5.

LEGAL, LEGISLATIVE, POLITICAL & GOVERNMENT

1. SCJ Initiates Process of Granting Operating Permits.
2. Minister Recommends Moving State Lottery Out of Tallinn.
3. Bill Will Allow the State to Collect Debts from Lottery Winners.
4. Officials Announce Plans to Start Enforcing the Ban on Sweepstakes Machines from January 14.
5. Issues Surrounding Wording of Gambling Referendum Questions.
6. Proposed Gaming Bill Would Allow Interstate Agreements for Online Poker.
7. State Delays New Reporting Requirements for Small Games Of Chance.

VENDOR NEWS

1. Nevada State Gaming Control Board Recently Unanimously Approved CAMS for a Class 2 License as Its First Service Provider.
2. Microgaming Go Launches Tablet Specific European Roulette Gold.
3. Betfair to Launch Poker Room on iPoker.

MARKETING and SPONSORSHIP

1. New York Lottery Multiplies the Insanity in Latest Ad.
2. Gambling-Awareness Media Blitz Resumes as Lawmakers Consider Expanding the State's Gambling Industry.
3. Broadcaster ITV Rejects William Hill Advertising Choice.
4. National Football League's $50m-Plus Gambling Deal.

MARKET WATCH

1. China LotSynergy Holdings Wins Bid for the Procurement of Welfare Lottery Computer Ticket Game Betting Terminals and Technical Service in Chongqing.
2. IGT Target of Proxy Fight by Former CEO.
3. Ladbrokes in Negotiations to Buy Betdaq.
4. Batavia Downs Rings in Record Year.
5. Maryland Casinos Net $45 Million in December.

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

1. Czech Lottery Appoints New CEO.
2. Sebastian Blohm Appointed Global Head of External and Legal Affairs for Tipp24 SE.
3. American Gaming Association Chief to Step Down.