News from my Desk, Saturday February 2, 2013

Bid Status Details for Internet Gaming System and Services Solution, FIN13001-iGaming Solicitation

Maltco Lotteries Re-Introduces the Grand Lottery
MALTA (February 1, 2013) -- Maltco Lotteries, a privately owned company that has been running all national lottery and other gaming activities in Malta for the past eight years, .................

Media Continues to Pursue Tory MP Over Gambling Industry Benefits
LONDON, UK (February 1, 2013) - A Tory member of an influential select committee is to be investigated by the parliamentary standards commissioner after a complaint claiming that he received over £10,000 in benefits from companies....................

Lottery Commission Lacks Power to Issue Lottery Licence - Court
LAGOS, Nigeria (January 31, 2013) - A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, Friday, ruled that National Lottery Regulatory Commission, NLRC, lacked the powers to issue further lottery licences to firms interested in lottery business in the country in view of an existing exclusivity right granted a firm, Secure Electronics Technology Plc by the Federal Government.

Lottery Director to Meet on Video Lottery Machine Licence Issue
CHARLESTON, West Virginia (January 31, 2013) -- West Virginia Lottery Director John Musgrave says the Lottery will do what it can to help video lottery machine permit holders who are staring at thousands of dollars in improvements.

Calls for Workplace Betting Rules to be Relaxed
POCONO, Pennsylvania (February 1, 2013) -- Workplace gambling is technically illegal in Pennsylvania, yet millions of workers every year place their bets on company time - especially leading up to the Super Bowl.

LGA Notice Issues Update on Everleaf Gaming
MALTA (February 1, 2013) -- Over the past months, the Lotteries and Gaming Authority (the LGA) has been actively following and monitoring Everleaf Gaming, holder of remote gaming licence number LGA/CL3/230/2008 (the licensee), to ensure the remittal of all legitimate outstanding funds owed by the licensee to its registered players who have made a request to that effect.

Rugby Club About To Launch Its Lotto Lotto Game
To Contribute Funds For The Fastest-Growing Club In Ireland
GOREY, Ireland (January 31, 2013) -- Gorey Rugby Club has been hailed as the fastest growing club in Ireland, and is now launching a new community lotto to help raise funds for its ongoing five year expansion plan, as well as its running costs.

Sorteo Games Gains WLA Membership
The membership was awarded through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Digital Orchid Applications de México
MEXICO (February 1, 2013) -- Electronic lottery systems provider Sorteo Games announced that it has been selected as an Associate Member of the World Lottery Association. The membership was awarded through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Digital Orchid Applications de México, which provides the digital platform for the automation of the Lotería Nacional in Mexico.

OMI Gaming Releases A New Bread of Mobile Slots Entertainment
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (January 31, 2013) - To celebrate the recent announcement of OMI Gaming being a shortlisted finalist in the category "Best Manufacturer of the Year" at the Totally Gaming Awards. OMI Gaming has today announced the release of their latest mobile video slot title Tres Hombres.

Gaming Standards Association Creates Online Gaming Committee To Lead Industry Toward Standardization
LAS VEGAS (January 31, 2013) - The Gaming Standards Association (GSA) has created an Online Gaming Committee (OGC). This committee provides a neutral forum for technology experts in the industry to take a leadership role in the creation of online gaming standards with the objective of reducing R&D costs, bringing more interoperability, speeding time to market and improving consumer protection.

Lucky Winner Scoops €2.56 Million On The Dark Knight™ Online Slot
ISLE OF MAN (February 1, 2013) --The Dark Knight™ progressive jackpot has been hit yet again! The lucky winner has become an instant millionaire, taking home a massive €2.56 million.

Betsson AB: Betsson Launches First Social Game
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (January 31, 2013) -- Betsson AB's operational subsidiary is today launching its first mobile social game with the announcement of `MyFootball ConnectTM', in partnership with OneUp Games, a Florida-based social sports gaming company.

SkyCity Entertainment Group not Disclosing Plans on Entering Philippines Gaming Market
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (February 1, 2013) -- New Zealand casino operator SkyCity Entertainment Group declined to say whether it would enter the growing gaming market in the Philippines after a local media report said it was considering launching an NZ$200 million venture in Manila this year.

Betsson AB: Public Information Regarding Change in Number of Shares
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (January 31, 2013) -- Regulatory News: Betsson AB (STO:BETSB): According to the listing rules and the Swedish Financial Instruments Trading Act (1991:980) regarding trade with financial instruments, all companies whose shares are quoted on a regulated market are to make public notification of any increase or decrease in the number of shares or in the number of votes. The last trading day, in the month where the change took place is today.

Rank Group Reports Fall in Overall Profits
LONDON, UK (February 1, 2013) -- Casino operator Rank's luck was mixed during the second half of last year, as good online and casino performances were overshadowed by difficulties at its Mecca bingo halls and Blue Square sports betting business.

Bally Technologies, Inc. Reports Record Second-Quarter Fiscal 2013

• Wide-Area Progressive Installed Base Grows 87 Percent And Sets Record Quarterly Revenue
• Systems Maintenance Revenue Increases 28 Percent And Sets Record Quarterly Revenue Of $23 Million
• Increases Fiscal 2013 Diluted Eps Guidance To $3.20 To $3.40

LAS VEGAS (February 1, 2013) - NYSE: BYI), Bally Technologies, Inc. a leader in slots, video machines, casino management, interactive applications, and networked and server-based systems for the global gaming industry, today announced record second-quarter diluted earnings per share ("Diluted EPS") of $0.80 and record second-quarter revenue of $238 million for the three months ended December 31, 2012.

IGT Sets the Record Straight
International Game Technology Sends Letter to Shareholders To Set The Record Straight
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (February 1, 2013) -- International Game Technology (IGT) ("IGT" or "the Company"), a global leader in casino gaming entertainment and systems technology, today announced that it has mailed a letter to shareholders in relation to its Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on March 5, 2013.

Macau Gambling Revenue Jumps 7.3pc
MACAU (February 1, 2013) - Gambling revenue in Macau rose a lower-than-expected 7.3 per cent in January year-on-year as the traditional lull before the Lunar New Year begins set in.

New Gaming Machine Duty Comes Into Force Today
LONDON, UK (February 1, 2013) -- The new tax regime for operating gaming machines came into effect today and licensees who have not registered could face a penalty. Licensees should register with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) as soon as possible if they continue to operate the machines.

Charitable Bingo and Gaming Revitalization to Benefit Local Communities In Barrie And Penetanguishene
TORONTO, Canada (January 31, 2013) -- The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), together with the Ontario Charitable Gaming Association and Commercial Gaming Association of Ontario have made further progress in the revitalization of charitable bingo and gaming in Barrie and Penetanguishene with the introduction of new electronic games.
The goal of this revitalization is to ensure local charities have a viable way to fundraise to support local programs; to enhance local charitable operations and support local employment at the gaming centres; and to offer customers a new entertainment experience.

Medway Gambling Code to Tackle Betting Machine Fears
KENT, UK (February 1, 2013) -- Bookmakers, bingo halls and amusement arcades in Medway will be invited to help draw up a code on gambling after concerns were raised about "highly addictive" high-stakes machines.

Lord Faulkner Appointed to Alderney Gambling Control Commission
ALDERNAY, Channel Isles (January 31, 2013) -- Lord Faulkner of Worcester has been appointed as a member of the Alderney Gambling Control Commission by the States of Alderney.