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China Shuts Down Online Gaming Sites
BEIJING, China (February 27, 2013) -- China says it has closed scores of websites for offering pornography, video sharing and online gaming.

Lottery Wins Final Approval from the Legislature
CHEYENNE, Wyoming (February 27, 2013) -- A bill to bring a lottery to Wyoming has won final approval from the Legislature. Both houses of the Legislature voted to concur on a compromise over a bill that would authorize creation of a state lottery.

ASA Adjudication on Betfair Ltd
LONDON, UK (February 27, 2013) - Ad: A TV ad for Betfair Casino. The text "betfair.com/bonus" featured on the top right corner of the screen throughout. After describing some features of the service, the voice-over ended by stating, "And with up to four million pounds in prizes paid out every day,

Dutch Lottery Companies Fined For Telemarketing Rules Breach
HOLLAND, Netherlands (February 27, 2013) -- Dutch regulator Opta has fined the BankGiro Lottery, the National Postcode Lottery, and the VriendenLoterij Lottery for violating telemarketing rules.

INTRALOT Releases Annual Sustainability Report
ATHENS, Greece (February 27, 2013) -- INTRALOT announces the release of its Annual Sustainability Report, which presents the company's corporate responsibility and sustainable development strategy, the activities, and the results of programmes and initiatives.

MICROGAMING Launches First 3d Mobile App for Microsoft Windows 8.0 AND XBOX
ISLE OF MAN (February 27, 2013) -- Microgaming (www.microgaming.co.uk) has introduced Bronzebeard Blackjack The Strategy Coach, a play-for-fun multi-level card game which teaches players how to play Blackjack. For the first time, Microgaming has designed a free download 3D mobile app specifically for Microsoft Windows 8.0 and Xbox. It has had its first showing at this week's GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

Sheriff Gaming launches new slot "Frog Royale"
EINDHOVEN, Netherlands (February 27, 2013) -- Sheriff Gaming has today announced the launch of its latest 3D slot game, "Frog Royale" which is the 37th slot game within the Sheriff Gaming portfolio, including eight Mega Money Pool Jackpots, and is the fifth slot game to launch this year.

Scientific Games to Report Fourth Quarter 2012 Results on Monday, March 11, 2013
NEW YORK, NY (February 27, 2013) -- Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) announced today that it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2012 after the market close on Monday, March 11, 2013.

Legalization of Online Gambling See Shares of Gaming Companies Surge Upwards
ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey (February 27, 2013) -- The legalization of online gambling in New Jersey sent shares of Caesars Entertainment Corp (CZR.O) and Boyd Gaming Corp (BYD.N) higher, on expectations that this will revive business in Atlantic City, the second-biggest U.S. gaming destination
other online gaming companies also saw positive results on the market, with bwin.party (BPTY.L) and 888 Holdings (888.L) jumping on hopes for a new opportunity in a market analysts say is worth $1 billion.

Caesars Entertainment to Offer Poker Product on the Barrière Poker Platform
FRANCE (February 27, 2013) -- Gary Loveman, the CEO of Caesars Entertainment, the parent company of the World Series of Poker, has confirmed in an exchange with U.S. analysts that the group expected to eventually offer its poker product line under the brand World Series of Poker via the platform of the French group Barrière Poker.

New CTO at Sportradar
ST. GALLEN, Switzerland. (February 27, 2013) -- Sportradar appointed Pablo Jensen as new Chief Technology Officer for the Sportradar group of companies, effective January 1st 2013. He is based in the headquarters in St. Gallen, Switzerland.

MDI Extends Agreement with Hasbro, Inc. for MONOPOLY and 14 Other Hasbro BrandsALPHARETTA, Georgia (February 26, 2013) -- MDI Entertainment, LLC, a subsidiary of Scientific Games Corporation (Nasdaq: SGMS), announced today that it has signed a multi-year extension to its agreement with Hasbro, Inc. (Nasdaq: HAS).
The new agreement extends MDI's exclusive global rights to offer lotteries instant, terminal-generated and digital games featuring Hasbro brands. This includes the MONOPOLY brand, one of the most popular brands for licensed games in the lottery industry, as well as SCRABBLE, BATTLESHIP, CONNECT 4, TWISTER, YAHTZEE, CLUE, BOGGLE, THE GAME OF LIFE, OPERATION, BARREL OF MONKEYS, TRIVIAL PURSUIT, MOUSE TRAP, RISK and CRANIUM.

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TODAY'S HEADLINES

Thursday February 28, 2013

 LOTTERY NEWS

1. Poll Finds Public Perception of Government Lottery is One of Mistrust.
2. Government Permits the Sale of Lottery Tickets on Sundays and Public Holidays.

LEGAL, LEGISLATIVE, POLITICAL & GOVERNMENT

1. Lottery Winners ‘Anonymity’ Bill Moves Forward in the Senate.
2. Keno Bill to Reduce the Minimum Waiting Time Between Games Clears First-Round Vote.
3. China Shuts Down Online Gaming Sites.
4. Lottery Wins Final Approval from the Legislature; Bill Now Heads to Governor.
5. Lottery Consultants Fees for Failed Privatization Plan Could be as Much as $1.2 million.
6. Government Urged to Take the Lead in Enforcing a Complete Smoking Ban in all Casinos.
7. Statement from Governor Chris Christie on Signing of Internet Gaming Bill.
8. New Regulation on Games Will See a Reduction in the Number of Gaming Machines in Restaurants.
9. Submission to Impose a Luxury Tax on Poker Machines May be Considered Illegal Under the Gaming Act.
10. Lawmakers Recently Approved Amendments Allowing Tobacco Shops to Sell Lottery Tickets.
11. Attorney General Issues Statement on Forfeiture of Money and Devices Seized From Gaming Hall.
12. Joint-Agency Investigation Probe Alleged Poker Machine Fraud.
13. Governor and Tribe Confident Revised Gaming Compact Framework Will Satisfy BIA.
14. Indiana Senate Advances Casino Legislation.

MARKETING and SPONSORSHIP

1. Paddy Power Faces Legal Dispute as Advertising Hits a Sensitive Note.
2. ASA Orders Betfair to Pull TV Ad.
3. Dutch Lottery Companies Fined for Breach of Telemarketing Rules.
4. ‘Honest Lottery Act’ Will Reduce Funds for Education.

VENDOR NEWS

1. INTRALOT Release Annual Sustainability Report.
2. Microgaming Launch First 3D Mobile App for Microsoft Windows 8.0 and XBOX.
3. Sheriff Gaming Launch New Slot “Frog Royale”.
4. MDI Extends Agreement with Hasbro for MONOPOLY and 14 Other Hasbro Brands.
5. Multimedia Games Receives Nevada Gaming Commission Approval for New MForce™ Gaming Platform.
6. SunSi, DEK Enter Distribution Agreement for Energy-Efficient LED Products.

GAMING MACHINES (VLTS)

1. Productivity Commission Claims Industry Exaggerated $1 Bet-Limit Costs.
2. Charity Executive Speaks Out in Defense of Gaming Machines.

MARKET WATCH

1. Former Macau Gaming Monopoly's Profit Jumps 27 Percent, Plans Special Dividend.
2. Scientific Games to Report 4Q 2012 Results on March 11, 2013.
3. Legalization of Online Gambling See Surge in Gaming Stocks.
4. Caesars Entertainment to Offer Poker Product on the Barrière Poker Platform.
5. Boyd Gaming to Report 4Q, Full-Year Results on March 4.

REMOTE GAMING

1. New Jersey Online Gambling - How It Works.

CASINO NEWS

1. Deadwood Casino Reports Best Year on Record, with Positive Start to 2013.
2. Mississippi Casinos See Downturn in Figures Due to a Combination of Weather, and Increase in Competition.
3. Casino’s Request to Reduce Slot Machine Numbers Approved.