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Attorney Rejects Lottery Contract
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (February 14, 2013) -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane said Thursday that she has rejected a contract sought by Gov. Tom Corbett that would let a British firm manage the $3.5 billion Pennsylvania Lottery, saying it contravenes the state constitution

Gambling Market in Bulgaria Opened to Countries Outside the EU
SOFIA, Bulgaria (February 14, 2013) -- As a result of the recent changes to the Gambling Act, the organizers of gambling in countries outside the EU will be able to operate in Bulgaria without having to comply with any restrictions

Review of Liquor Act May Result in Hotels & Clubs Opening on Days of Tradition, and an Increase in Poker Machine Stakes
BRISBANE, Queensland (February 15, 2013) -- The scrapping of pub and gambling bans on Good Friday, Christmas Day and Anzac Day is being considered as part of a major overhaul of Queensland's liquor licensing laws

Switzerland Eyes New Gambling Tax Legislation
BRUSSELS, Belgium (February 14, 2013) -- The Swiss Federal Administration has recently unveiled details of the Federal Council's plans for a new gambling law, including plans to introduce a new concept for the taxation of betting gains.

Bill Before Assembly Removes Final Restrictions to Online Gambling
CARSON CITY, Nevada (February 14, 2013) -- A bill before the Nevada Assembly removes the final restrictions preventing online gambling's full arrival. The Associated Press writes that Democratic Las Vegas Assemblyman William C. Horne introduced AB114 during the floor session Wednesday.

No Consultation with Bookmakers and Betting Agencies over ACC claims
Claim that the Australian Crime Commission made its allegations of match-fixing in sport without any proof from betting records
SYDNEY, Australia (February 15, 2013) -- Reports today indicate that bookmakers and betting agencies last night shot down the claims of rorting and links to organised crime that were outlined in the ACC report last week.

Budget to Include $80 Million in Revenue for Expanded Gaming
A presentation is coming today from Gov. Maggie Hassan
SALEM, New Hampshire (February 14, 2013) -- WMUR is reporting that a budget plan set to be outlined today before the Legislature by Gov. Maggie Hassan will include $80 million in revenue for expanded gaming.

Bill to Allow Live Table Gaming Passes Indiana Appropriations Committee
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana (February 14, 2013) -- A bill that would allow casinos to install live-dealer table games has won another hand in the Indiana General Assembly

INTRALOT Obtains Assurance Report On The Integrity Of Operations At The Netherlands
ATHENS, Greece (February 14, 2013) -- INTRALOT has achieved an assurance report on the control design and effectiveness of the operations and systems it provides to the two Dutch Lotteries, Staatsloterij and De Lotto, according to the International Standard on Assurance Engagements (ISAE) 3402, 'Assurance Reports on Controls at a Service Organisation', issued by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board.

Microgaming's Multi-Player Platform Set To Seduce Players This Valentine's Day
ISLE OF MAN (February 14, 2013) -- Microgaming (www.microgaming.co.uk) is set to satisfy lovers of multi-player slots this Valentine's Day with the expansion of its product portfolio. Today, Microgaming announces the release of Avalon community slot game, and the introduction of a multi-player tournament slot, Immortal Romance.

Leap Forward Gaming Announces Launch of SaffariNet® Picture-in-Picture Ecosystem at Sands® Macao
RENO, Nevada (February 14, 2013) -- Leap Forward Gaming, Inc. (LFG) has a history of creating groundbreaking products that forever change the way the gaming industry does business. Now the company has done it again, this time with its revolutionary patented Picture-in-Picture (PiP) technology that was recently installed at Sands Macao, one of the Venetian Macau Limited (VML) family of casino properties. VML is a subsidiary of Sands China Ltd.

Camelot UK Lotteries Limited Appoints Tim Copper
LONDON, UK (February 14, 2013) -- Camelot UK Lotteries Limited has today announced that it is to appoint Tim Copper to the newly-created post of Digital Director as the company looks to further focus on its growing digital activities

Lottery's St. Patrick's Day Raffle Features Four $1mil Prizes 509 winners will be selected for prizes ranging from $1,000 to $1mil
CHICAGO, Illinois (February 13, 2013) -- Adults looking to find a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow will soon be able to try their luck at winning one of 509 available prizes in the Illinois Lottery's popular St. Patrick's Day Millionaire Raffle. Tickets go on sale this Friday at more than 8,100 retailers throughout the state, and will remain on sale through March 17th or until the 500,000 available tickets are sold out.

Secretary on Ageing Hails the Benefits of Lottery Privatization
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (February 13, 2013) -- The state Attorney General is continuing a review of a contract that would turn over management of the Pennsylvania Lottery to a British firm.

Former President May Intervene in Lottery Dispute
OSLO, Norway (February 12, 2103) - Norwegian Tipping and Norwegian Postal Code Association have been in dispute for several months over a proposed game in association with post code locations, it is noted that Norwegian National Lottery recently won a lawsuit against its perceived plagiarism of the concept.

Routine Audit of Missouri Gaming Commission Announced
JEFFERSON, Missouri (February 13, 2013) -- State Auditor Tom Schweich announced today that his office has started an audit of the Missouri Gaming Commission. State law requires the auditor to audit all state agencies.

No Agreement Reached in Massachusetts Treasurer Tim Cahill Case
BOSTON, Massachusetts (February 13, 2013) -- Two months after a judge declared a mistrial in a corruption case against former Massachusetts Treasurer Tim Cahill, prosecutors and Cahill's lawyers have not reached an agreement on resolving the case.

Representatives Pass Legislation on Small Games Of Chance
Legislation will Now Allow Selected Raffles and Charitable Fundraising Games
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (February 14, 2013) -- The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed legislation to update the state's small games of chance law,

Gambling Commission in Quebec Bans Papal Votes
MONTREAL, Canada (February 13, 2013) --The provincial lottery commission says it will not follow the lead of some foreign gambling houses that allow people to place bets on who might inherit St. Peter's throne.

VCAT Rules on Poker Machine Plan for Historic City after a Year in Courts
VICTORIA, Australia (February 14, 2013) -- Mount Alexander Shire has won their appeal against new poker machines in Castlemaine. The decision, released this morning, has vindicated the council in its year-long contest in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT).

Democrats of Both Houses Support Changes in Internet Wagering Bill
Operators Of Online Sites Would Contribute Significantly More Funding For Problem Gambling Services
EAST WINDSOR, New Jersey (February 13, 2013) -- Approval of online gambling in New Jersey - due to come to a vote by month's end -is expected to be linked to increase funding to help residents combat problem gambling.

Bill put forward to Legislative Assembly to Prevent the Introduction of Gaming Machines with Headphones
CANBERRA, Australia (February 14, 2013) -- Greens MLA Shane Rattenbury will move today to ban headphones on poker machines in the ACT.

Newspaper Critical of Loto Campaign to Attract Younger Players
MONTREAL, Quebec City, Canada (February 13, 2013) - Loto-Québec is making an unprecedented effort to promote gambling among university students. It's co-sponsoring the University Poker Championship, and print publication the Montreal Gazette has been highly critical of this move by the Lottery Agency.

Paddy Power in Marketing Freefall Again with New Campaign 'Yes We Vati-Can"
LONDON, UK (February 13, 2013) -- Paddy Power is today running tactical press ads headlined 'Yes we vati-can' across the national press, and has promised to "throw the kitchen sink" at the forthcoming papal election.

Loto-Québec and Rendez-Vous Du Cinéma Québécois: It's A Premier Partnership!
MONTRÉAL, Canada (February 12, 2013) -- Loto-Québec is highly enthusiastic about its front row role among the premier Rendez-vous du cinéma québécois (RVCQ) partners for the second straight year. This remarkable showcase of Québec cinema for more than 30 years now returns at various venues in the Latin Quarter of Montréal, from February 21st to March 3rd.

Money Centers of America Adds 1 Million Player-Strong Database to Its Player's Bank(TM) Program, Providing Large, Attractive Player Base for Land-Based and Online Operators
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pennsylvania (February 6, 2013) -- Money Centers of America, Inc., a financial technology and payments company for land-based and online gaming operators, is adding a database of one million players to its technologically advanced Player's Bank™ Program.

Table Trac, Inc. Signs its 2nd Casino Management System Contract in California with Signing of the Pit River Tribe
MINNETONKA, Minnesota (February 6, 2013) -- Table Trac, Inc. (OTCQB: TBTC), a developer and provider of casino information and management systems that automate and monitor the operations of casinos, today announced the completion of a new systems contract to provide the Pit River Tribe with a casino management system at the Pit River Casino in Burney, California.

William Hill Extends Datacash Deal
LONDON, UK (February 13, 2013) -- Payments services provider, DataCash, a MasterCard company, has today announced it has signed an extended contract with leading online gaming operator William Hill.

Pinnacle Entertainment Reports Record Revenue in 2012
LAS VEGAS (February 13, 2013) -- Las Vegas-based Pinnacle Entertainment reported record revenue in 2012 and will continue plans to close on its deal to acquire Ameristar Casinos this year, a move that would give the company its first Nevada properties.

Casino Goes Against Trend, Reporting Higher Figures In January
WICHITA, Kansas (February 13, 2013) -- The Kansas Star Casino bucked a trend by finishing with higher gambling revenue in January than in December, according to the latest figures from the Kansas Lottery

Licence Granted to Fourth and Final Voter-Approved Casino, Despite Concerns over Debt Level of Developer
CINCINNATTI, Ohio (February 13, 2013) -- The Ohio Casino Control Commission on Wednesday issued a gambling license to Ohio's fourth and final voter-approved casino despite the $20 billion in debt of one of its developers

Speculation that Revel Entertainment is Seeking Assistance with Debt
ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey (February 13, 2013) -- New Jersey's top casino regulator says Revel Entertainment is seeking outside help with its finances as it struggles with over $1 billion worth of debt.

William Grounds Elected To MGM Resorts International Board Of Directors
LAS VEGAS, (February 12, 2013) -- MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) announced today the Company's Board of Directors has elected William Grounds to serve as a member of its Board of Directors.