News from my desk Wednesday Feb 6th @ 5am

Florida Lottery Players Could Be Lucky For Life with New Life Family Of Scratch-Off Games
TALLAHASSEE, Florida (February 5, 2013) -- Beginning today, February 5, Florida Lottery players will have the chance to win up to $5,000 A WEEK FOR LIFE with the new LIFE Family of Scratch-Off games. With tickets ranging from $1 to $10, there's something for everyone.

Online Gaming and Betting: EGBA Welcomes Extension Of Revised Anti-Money Laundering Directive To All Gambling Services
BRUSSELS, Belgium (February 5, 2013) -- EU online gambling operators salute the European Commission's updated rules (see link) on anti-money laundering. The new rules, which we hope will bring a greater level of consistency between national rules, confirm that online gambling is a clear cross-border economic activity covered by a growing number of EU-harmonised legislation.

Calls for West Virginia Lottery Officials To Block VLT Upgrade
CHARLESTON, West Virgnia (February 5, 2013) -- An organization that represents video lottery distributors is asking the state Lottery Commission to block a costly machine upgrade planned by the manufacturer

Governor takes on Seneca Nation by Proposing New Casino
NEW YORK, NY (February 5, 2013) -- Governor Andrew Cuomo's administration, frustrated with its long-standing financial dispute with the Seneca Nation and seeking more lucrative gambling revenues, will propose a new, non-Indian casino for downtown Niagara Falls.

Lottery Bill Passes House
CHEYENNE, Wyoming (February 5, 2013) -- A bill to bring a lottery to Wyoming cleared a major hurdle Monday when it narrowly cleared the state House on its third and final reading.

Hawaii Debates Gambling Bill, Lawmakers Suggest it's a Long Shot
HONOLULU, Hawaii (February 5, 2013) -- Among the many issues lawmakers are debating again is gambling. There are nearly three dozen bills at the State Capitol regarding casinos, lotteries or gaming.

Greens Set To Launch Ad Inquiry
CANBERRA, ACT, Australia (February 5, 2013) - The influence of gambling advertising on children and on the integrity of sport will be the focus of an investigation under a plan to be put to Federal Parliament.

Yggdrasil Gaming announces Cherry Group As First Licensee
LONDON, ICE, (February 5, 2013) -- Yggdrasil Gaming Limited, the Malta-based gaming company, is proud to announce the signature of its first licensee, PlayCherry Ltd, a part of the Cherry Group, to coincide with that group's 50th anniversary celebrations.

adesso to Cooperate With Mongodb Company 10gen
DORTMUND, Germany (February 5, 2013) -- IT service provider adesso AG has concluded a service partnership deal with software company 10gen (the MongoDB company). MongoDB is currently the number-one NoSQL database. By partnering with 10gen, adesso will not only benefit from special consultancy and support services when implementing MongoDB, but it will also gain a decisive expertise advantage in the field of big data.

Capgemini Extends Applications Support Agreement With Echo,Tabcorp Holdings
SYDNEY, Australia (February 5, 2013) -- Technology and outsourcing company, Capgemini has been chosen to provide ongoing applications support services to Echo Entertainment Group and Tabcorp Holdings.

The Caped Crusader Brings Action And Excitement To Microgaming Video Slots
ISLE OF MAN (February 5, 2013) -- Microgaming is delighted to announce the launch of The Dark Knight Rises video slot.

Sportech Division eBet Technologies announces Launch of new Internet Wagering Website for Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation/Batavia Downs

Tribe No Longer Plans To Buy La., Miss. Casinos
JACKSON, Mississippi (February 4, 2013) -- An Oklahoma Indian tribe is no longer planning to spend $125 million to buy the bankrupt DiamondJacks casinos in Bossier City, La., and Vicksburg, Miss., from Legends Gaming

Headlines as at Tuesday February 5, 2013

VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES

1. South Dakota Lottery Issues Request for Information for Lottery Players Rewards Program.

LOTTERY NEWS

1. Union Adds New Arguments in Its Lottery Privatization Lawsuit.
2. Poland’s State Lottery Posts Record Results.
3. Yggdrasil Gaming Introduces Suite of Instant Games.
4. Lottery of Bosnia and Herzegovina Receives WLA Security Control Standard Certificate.
5. GTECH Pledges to Adopt Responsible Approach to Retailer Expansion in Indiana.
6. Arkansas Lottery Sees Spike in Ticket Sales.

LEGAL, LEGISLATIVE, POLITICAL & GOVERNMENT

1. Gibraltar Operators Label Proposed Changes to UK Gambling Act 'Misconceived'.
2. Media Hits Out at Offshore Betting Loophole.
3. Casinos and Gaming Halls File Complaint Against the Portuguese State.
4. OPAP Players' Winnings to be Taxed Progressively.
5. Internet Gaming Could Become an Issue of States’ Rights.
6. Paddy Power Reduces Tax Bill with Isle of Man Operation.
7. Lottery Investigation Deferred to Attorney General.
8. Bill Would Create A Problem Gambling Commission.
9. State Suspends Licenses at Several Poker Rooms.
10. Bill Would Allow Nevada Operators to Accept Interstate Wagers.
11. Town Officials to Discuss Gaming Regulations.
12. Lottery Players Make Bizarre Accusations Concerning Lottery Drawings.

VENDOR NEWS

1. Pollard Banknote Awarded New Contract By Totalizator Sportowy (Polish National Lottery).
2. Sheriff Gaming Announce A New Land-Based Partnership.
3. ComTrade Gaming Delivers Communication and Control Infrastructure for Centrally Monitoring Gaming Machines in Austria.
4. Eurocoin Signs Deal with Sheriff Gaming.
5. GameAccount Network to Offer SHFL Entertainment's iGaming Products.
6. Inspired Launch Virtual Sports Bet Management System Called Betbox™.
7. Playboy Branded Live Dealer Studio Launches - Another Industry First For Microgaming.
8. Interblock’s Organic Roulette™ Story Continues Throughout Holland Casinos.
9. 10Bet Launch Enhanced One Click Casino Games Offering With Seamless Gaming Experience.

REMOTE GAMING

1. Online Gambling Faces Closer EU Scrutiny.

MARKET WATCH

1. Growth in Spain and Italy Boost 888 Revenues.
2. Pagcor Income Tops P1 Billion.
3. Data for the Danish Gambling Market - Fourth Quarter 2012.
4. New Issuance of Debt by Spanish Gaming Company.
5. Wynn Macau Profits Drop 18 Percent in 4Q 2012.
6. Greektown Hires Advisers to Review Gilbert Offer.

GAMING MACHINES (VLTS)

1. Illinois Bars and Taverns Already Seeing Return from Video Lottery Terminals.
2. OPAP's Video Lottery Terminal License Valid for Ten Years.

CASINO NEWS

1. Council Blocks Casino Licence for Three Years.

CONFERENCES / SEMINARS / AWARDS

1. Lottery Directors Will be Front and Centre at iGaming North America conference.

     2.  Global Gaming Women Kicks Off 2013 Event Calendar at London’s ICE Totally Gaming