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Uneasy Over Deal With Lottery bidder, Pa. Treasurer Could Withhold Payment
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (January 28, 2013) - Pennsylvania's treasurer could throw a wrench into plans to privatize the state Lottery by withholding payments to Camelot Global Services.

Quietly, Some Say Secretly, Christie Close To Privatizing The Lottery
TRENTON, New Jersey (January 28, 2013) -- Gov. Christie hasn't held a news conference about it, and his treasurer has refused to testify on it. But the Republican governor is close to privatizing the bulk of a $2.8 billion New Jersey institution.

The New Jersey Lottery Reports Support for State Institutions and Programs in Fiscal Year 2012
TRENTON, New Jersey (Jan. 28, 2013) - New Jersey Lottery Executive Director Carole Hedinger has released the Revenue Distribution Report which details the disbursement of the $950 million the Lottery provided to support State institutions and programs in Fiscal Year 2012.

Arkansas Lottery Commission Meets In Jonesboro
JONESBORO, Arkansas (January 28, 2013) --The Arkansas Lottery Commission is continuing its new practice of taking its meetings on the road. The panel meets at 1 p.m. Monday at the Arkansas State University campus in Jonesboro.

Gaming Commission Leaves Simulcasting's Future Up To Legislature
MASSACHUSETTS (January 28, 2013) - The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is leaving the future fate of simulcast wagering on greyhound races in the hands of state lawmakers. "That is a whole can of worms," Commission Chairman Stephen Crosby told the media on Thursday. "As a policy issue, I don't know if I'm in favor of simulcasting dog races or not. I've never thought about it before in my life."

Senator Seeks Audit of Guam National Olympic Committee Lottery to Determine Impact of Legislation
GUAM (January 28, 2013) - Days before a public hearing is set to take place on legislation aimed at forcing organizations that provide gaming activities in Guam to pay their fair share in taxes, Senator Chris Duenas has sent a letter to the Public Auditor requesting an audit to see the full impact of Bill 19

U.S. Casino Operator Gordon Burr Persists In Mexico's Chaotic Gaming Industry
MEXICO CITY (January 28, 2013) - Despite the chaotic and labyrinth of political layers within Mexico's Casino Industry, a Colorado-based group that operates six casinos in Mexico has become a significant player. U.S.-owned Exciting Games runs the largest casino in greater Mexico City, and it has hopes of expanding.

No Players For State Gaming Commission
ALBANY, NY (January 28, 2013) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo's new Gaming Commission is set to begin work in four days, but no one knows who the commissioners or executive director will be for a body that could determine where New York's first non-Indian casinos will be built. The Times Union newspaper writes that the commission - intended to oversee casinos, tracks, off-track-betting, lottery games and other legal gaming enterprises - is statutorily supposed to be in place on Feb. 1.

Bahamas to Vote On Two-Part Referendum To Legalise Gambling
BAHAMAS (January 28, 2013) --The people of the Bahamas are voting on a two-part referendum that could legalise certain forms of gambling on the islands. As announced by National Security Minister Bernard Nottage, voters will be asked for a referendum to be held today whether they support creation of a national lottery and the regulation and taxation of now underground gambling centres.

Asia's Gambling Apartheid
BANGKOK, Thailand (January 28, 2013) -- The casino industry is booming across Asia, offering anyone looking for high-stakes action a wide choice of venues, from high-tech South Korea to the Himalayan nation of Nepal and communist Vietnam.

Venetian Sues Two Gamblers Over USD4.5M In Debts
MACAU (January 28, 2013) - U.S. billionaire Sheldon Adelson's flagship Macau casino is suing two mainland Chinese high rollers over debts worth millions in a case that provides a rare glimpse into the VIP culture that powers the gambling enclave.

Mayor of London Boris Johnson Welcomes ICE!
LONDON, UK (January 28) - The Mayor of London Boris Johnson has given a welcome to delegates attending the upcoming ICE Totally Gaming exhibition (5th/6th/7th February), which is being held at ExCeL London, the capital's international exhibition and events centre. Organisers want to build on the success of ICE Totally Gaming in 2012, when it attracted a record-breaking number of international attendees, with representatives from 118 nations.

Luckia.es goes live on top of the BETWARE Gaming Platform
SPAIN (January 21, 2013) -- Luckia.es, an EGASA gaming site, powered by Betware´s Gaming Platform, has been successfully launched. The site offers Spanish players best of breed sports, casino, poker and bingo games, designed by the world's leading gaming developers and integrated by Betware. Being the backbone of the gaming site

bet365 Integrates Popular Slots From Sheriff Gaming
EINDHOVEN, Netherland (January 28, 2013) -- Sheriff Gaming has today announced that one of Europe's leading operators, bet365, has successfully integrated seven games from its comprehensive portfolio of groundbreaking 3D games.

Massachusetts Ponders Online Lottery
One local retailer says that allowing residents to purchase tickets online would hurt his business amid an already-struggling economy
CHICOPEE, Massachusetts (January 28, 2013) -- Lawmakers in Massachusetts could soon consider legislation that would allow residents to purchase lottery tickets and play lottery games online.

Investor Seeks IGT Board, Management Changes
NEW YORK, NY (January 28, 2013) -- An investment group hoping to oust some of the board and management at slot-machine company International Game Technology Inc. IGT -0.26% will begin soliciting support among fellow investors Monday.

South Carolina Looking To Ban Gaming Machines
COLUMBIA, South Carolina (January 28, 2013) -- South Carolina legislators are trying one more time to ban sweepstakes-style video gaming machines.

Sands Gets Macau's Authorisation for More Gambling Tables
HONG KONG (January 28, 2013) -- Lunar New Year has come early for casino giant Las Vegas Sands Corp., which recently received Macau government approval to add 200 highly prized gambling tables to its properties, according to people familiar with the matter.