Headlines you may of Missed, Monday March 25, 2013

Monday March 25, 2013

LOTTERY NEWS

1. Lottery Ditched After Poor Sales.
2. Payroll Tax, Lower Jackpots, May Be Factor in Sales Slump.
3. Kentucky Lottery Board Approves Keno and Internet Lottery Sales.

LEGAL, LEGISLATIVE, POLITICAL & GOVERNMENT

1. Republican Senator Files New Gambling Legislation.
2. Governor Performs Juggling Act Between Need for Lottery Revenue and Traditional Opposition to Expanded Gambling.
3. Air Asia Disputes Claims it is offering a Lottery Program.
4. Gambling Resolution Debated By Hawaii House Committee.
5. Mayor Declines Campaign Donations from Casino Operator.
6. Parliament Stands Firm on Lottery Scam Bill.
7. TVG Dropping Wagering Fees.

MARKETING and SPONSORSHIP

1. Massachusetts Lottery gives Celtic Fans Opportunity to play with Paul Pierce.

VENDOR NEWS

1. Cantor Gaming® Release “Mobile Millions™,” The Latest Game from the Cantor Mobile Casino™ Application.
2. Nevada Gaming Commission Grants 888 License.
3. Win Systems Strengthens its Market Leadership at Colombia Gaming Show.

GAMING MACHINES (VLTS)

1. Italian Gambling Authority Awards Twelve New AWP/VLT Licenses.
2. Poker Machines Show No Downturn Despite a Year of Natural Disasters.

MARKET WATCH

1. Danske Spil A/S Reports Profit Increase of 13.8% Compared to 2011.
2. Paddy Power Offering Odds on ‘Bitcoin’ as it Rides the Publicity Wave.
3. Video Gaming Technologies Expands, Hiring More Positions for Reno Office.

SPORTS BETTING

1. IOC Meeting Will Discuss Combating Illegal Betting and Match-Fixing.

CASINO NEWS

1. Lottery Corporation Says Several Sites Are Up for Consideration; Options Are Not Confined to Toronto.
2. Germany’s Largest Casino Group Switches to Interblock.