Breaking News Bites.................
Lottery Bill for Wyoming Signed
into Law
CHEYENNE, Wyoming (March 13, 2013) -- Wyoming residents can start thinking about their lucky numbers and dreaming about hitting the big one. Governor Matt Mead signed a bill into law Wednesday that lets the state create a lottery or join a multi-state game such as Powerball, the Associated Press reports. Wyoming is one of about a half dozen states without such prize drawings.
CHEYENNE, Wyoming (March 13, 2013) -- Wyoming residents can start thinking about their lucky numbers and dreaming about hitting the big one. Governor Matt Mead signed a bill into law Wednesday that lets the state create a lottery or join a multi-state game such as Powerball, the Associated Press reports. Wyoming is one of about a half dozen states without such prize drawings.
Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announces
Appointment of Garden City Group as Claims Administrator For Forfeited Funds In
U.S. v. Pokerstars Website established to facilitate processing of
claims
NEW TORK, NY (March 13, 2013) -- Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that the United States has retained the Garden City Group ("GCG") to serve as Claims Administrator to oversee the process of compensating eligible victims of the fraud committed by Full Tilt Poker against United States players that was set forth in both the civil money laundering and forfeiture action United States v. PokerStars, et al., and the indictment United States v. Bitar, et. al.
NEW TORK, NY (March 13, 2013) -- Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that the United States has retained the Garden City Group ("GCG") to serve as Claims Administrator to oversee the process of compensating eligible victims of the fraud committed by Full Tilt Poker against United States players that was set forth in both the civil money laundering and forfeiture action United States v. PokerStars, et al., and the indictment United States v. Bitar, et. al.
Directors of Japanese Gaming
Company Summoned to Meeting with Nevada Casino Regulator
TOKYO/SAN FRANCISCO (March 10, 2013) -- Universal Entertainment Corp. founder Kazuo Okada and three other directors of the Japanese gaming company have been summoned by the Nevada casino regulator to a closed-door hearing next week
TOKYO/SAN FRANCISCO (March 10, 2013) -- Universal Entertainment Corp. founder Kazuo Okada and three other directors of the Japanese gaming company have been summoned by the Nevada casino regulator to a closed-door hearing next week
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TODAY'S HEADLINES
Thursday March
14, 2013
LOTTERY NEWS
- Incumbent Lottery Operator Intends to Keep Contract.
- Critics Concerned Scratch Tickets Promote a 'Normalization
of Gambling.'
PRIVATIZATION NEWS
- Governor Expected To Resubmit (Revised) Pennsylvania
Lottery Deal.
LEGAL, LEGISLATIVE, POLITICAL & GOVERNMENT
- Governor Will Make Decision on Lottery Bill Today.
- Lieutenant Governor Resigns Because of Ties to Internet
Cafe Company Under Federal Investigation.
- US Senate to Begin Hearings on Lottery Scam.
- Legislature Gives Initial Approval to Bill Allowing
Betting on Historical Horse Races.
- Gambling Compact Goes to Senate with Recommendation for
Approval.
- Regulators Postpone Hearing Related to Purchase of
Atlantic City Casino.
- Governor Opposes Key Provisions in Senate Gaming Bill.
- CONAJZAR Says it Supports Industries Effort to Combat
Illegal Gambling.
- Public Hearing Will Address Amendments to the Bill on
Small Games of Chance.
- Online Sale of Lottery Tickets Not Sanctioned by PCSO.
- City Begins Inspections to Verify Casino Operators
Compliance with the New Regulations of State Gambling Act.
- House Panel Approves Measures Imposing Operating
Restrictions on Internet Cafes.
MARKETING and SPONSORSHIP
- NC Lottery Ad Restrictions Approved by House Panel.
- Two-Year Anniversary of OPAP TV.
- Advertising Restrictions Lifted on German Operator
GWin.
- Online Betting Company Ends German Soccer Team
Sponsorship.
- Tax-Free Raffle Already Guarantees Eight Top Prizes!
VENDOR NEWS
- Playscan™ Now Available for the Offshore Gambling
Sector, Raising the Global Standards Within Responsible Gambling.
- Social Game Maker Releases Latest Slots Game on Facebook.
- Gambling and Betting Operators Form Partnership to
Launch Galicia Sports-Book.
MARKET WATCH
- West Virginia Lottery Projected to Meet Budget
Estimates.
- European Online Betting Firm Positioned to be a Front
Runner When the US Internet Betting Market Opens.
- Philippines to Join the World's Elite Gaming
Destinations.
- Belle Corp Seals Deal with Hong Kong-based Melco Crown
Entertainment.
- EuroGames Technology Expands Into the African Market.
- KIRON Interactive Launch Virtual Sports Games in Italy.
- Gaming Control Board Approves Greektown's Credit
Agreement.
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS
- Revel Casino to Undergo Management Re-structure.
- OpenBet CEO Resigns to Pursue Other Opportunities.
- bwin.party Strengthens Its Board with Appointment of
New Independent Non-executive Director.
- Bodog Appoints New Chief Operating Officer to Asia
Team.
CASINO NEWS
- Macau Sees Increase in Gaming Staff.
- Municipal Casino Facilities Will Be Managed by the
Superintendence of Casinos at the Expense of the Municipalities.
Casino Resorts Look
to Diversify by Attracting Non-Gaming Revenue.
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