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TALLAHASSEE, Florida (March 5, 2013) --The Florida Lottery is introducing a new Scratch-Off ticket in style through a campaign featuring Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Terry Johnson and the Flamingos' world-famous "I Only Have Eyes For You." The new $20 Scratch-Off game, $3,000,000 FLAMINGO FORTUNE, showcases the reimagined new Florida Lottery logo and debuts in a TV campaign that begins today.
Isle of Man (March 5, 2013) -- MeGA has pleasure in releasing the results of the latest survey of e-gaming business on the Isle of Man. In order to ensure consistent and accurate results the survey comprises responses from companies which have been involved with MeGA surveys from inception in 2006, supplemented by intelligence from our members and contacts within the industry plus additional research that considers new entrants and introducers of e-gaming business to the Island. While there are many challenges facing the sector, such as uncertainties regarding regulations and access to markets,
TAIPEI, Taiwan (March 5, 2013) -- A showdown between Taiwan and South Korea Tuesday in the 2013 World Baseball Classic (WBC) set record sales for any single baseball game in the history of the Taiwan Sports Lottery, the company said Tuesday.
CONCORD, New Hampshire (March 5, 2013) -- A bill backed by Gov. Maggie Hassan to legalize a casino in New Hampshire has gotten the support of the Senate Ways and Means Committee.
NASSAU, Bahamas (March 5, 2013) - In an effort to keep its members on the cutting edge of the gaming industry and technology, The Bahamas' Gaming Board has sent a team of professionals to attend a training course held in Las Vegas, Nevada
SEATTLE, Washington (March 5, 2013) -- Every year, lottery and sweepstakes mailings entice millions of people to pay up front for the prize they've reportedly won. But it's all a scam. The prize does not exist -- consumers get ripped off when the scammers take their money.
BRISBANE, Australia (March 5, 2013) -- The AFL's investigator and one of Australia's leading sports administrators agree the league should consider telling its integrity team which players have failed drug tests to safeguard against corruption. Senator Nick Xenophon raised the prospect of the AFL's integrity investigators also being informed at the joint Senate committee on gambling reform, which is focusing on the impact of gambling advertising in sport.
Inspired to showcase its innovative range of VLTs, Comma 6a and award-winning Virtual Sports at Enada Spring in Rimini
LONDON, UK (March 5, 2013) -- Inspired Gaming Group, a leading supplier of SBG, VLT and Virtual Sports Betting technology, is preparing to show its exciting range of VLTs, Comma 6a and Virtual Sports Betting products at Enada Rimini, Hall A7, Booth 200.
GIBRALTAR, (March 5, 2013) -- 888, one of the world's most popular online gaming entertainment and solution providers, announced today that it has launched its first real money casino app, MAGIC888, on Facebook, the world's most popular social network.
LONDON, UK (March 5, 2013) -- Perform Group Plc. (PER.L) reported that its fiscal 2012 profit attributable to equity holders of the parent increased to 12.84 million pounds from 3.13 million pounds last year. Statutory earnings per share increased to 5.4 pence from 1.4 pence in the prior year.
DUBLIN, Ireland (March 5, 2013) -- Paddy Power Plc (PAP), Ireland's largest bookmaker, increased the most in more than two months in Dublin trading after posting a record pre-tax profit last year and saying it had a "strong" start to the year.
Arkansas Lottery Benefits Counties with Significant Scholarship Numbers, Lottery Prize Payments and Business Retailer Support
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (March 4, 2013) -- More than 12,000 lottery-funding scholarships were issued to residents of Benton and Washington counties, with more than 6,600 such scholarships awarded to residents in Crawford and Sebastian counties
West Virginia Lottery sees Revenue Decline with Ohio Casino Competition
Lottery Director States Currently there are no Plans to Legalize Online Lottery Gaming in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, West Virginia (March 4, 2013) - West Virginia State Lottery revenues have plunged $233 million from the peak year of 2007, and are expected to continue to decline in the face of growing competition from Ohio, Maryland and Pennsylvania, Lottery Director John Musgrave said Monday
House Committee Votes To Prohibit Lottery Tickets Purchased With Credit Cards
Government should not be in the business of telling retailers how to transact the sale of a legal product
BOISE, Idaho (March 4, 2013) - The House State Affairs Committee has approved a proposal to prohibit the use of credit cards when purchasing a state lottery ticket.
Despite Competition, Lawmakers Still Stall on Expanded Gaming Decisions
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana (March 4, 2013) -- With neighbouring states raising the stakes, Indiana's casino tax revenue has plummeted, but key officials still hesitate to expand the state's gaming options.
The American Gaming Association Oppose Internet Gambling Company's Bid for New Jersey License WASHINGTON (March 5, 2013) - According to a wire service report, the largest U.S. casino trade group is opposing an effort by PokerStars, the biggest Internet gambling company, to buy an Atlantic City property as New Jersey prepares for online betting.
Aide to Former Treasurer Agrees to Fine to Settle Corruption Charge Dispute
QUINCY, Massachusetts (March 4, 2013) -- An aide to former Massachusetts Treasurer Tim Cahill will pay $10,000 to settle two obstruction of justice charges related to a corruption investigation of Cahill
Financial Credit Rating Agency Supports States move into Online Gaming
TRENTON, New Jersey (March 4, 2013) -- Moody's Investors Service said today that it likes the state's decision to become the third state to allow internet gambling. The move, the credit rating agency said, provides "a credit positive addition to state tax revenue."
Attorney General seeks Removal of Judge in VictoryLand Raid
MONTGOMERY, Alabama (March 4, 2013) -- Alabama's attorney general is asking a Macon County judge to step aside from a case involving the seizure of 1,615 gambling machines and more than $223,000 in cash from VictoryLand casino in Shorter
New Gambling Bill Expected This Week
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois (March 4, 2013) -- Gambling expansion is being discussed again in Springfield. State Senator Dave Syverson tells us they're reworking legislation to build a casino in Rockford. It could come up for a vote as soon as Thursday
Bill Would Reduce Minimum Wait Time between KENO Games
KOTA TERRITORY, Nebraska (March 4, 2013) -- A KENO parlor owner in KOTA Territory says he supports a bill that would let gamblers play more KENO games in an hour. Nebraskan law makers advanced a bill that would reduce the minimum waiting time between KENO games from five minutes to three.
Governor Vetoes Gambling Expansion
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois (March 4, 2013) -- Governor Pat Quinn vetoed a major gambling expansion today in a move that's been long expected, but Ray Long, writing for the 'Chicago Tribune' says a new version is expected to surface soon.
Caribbean Nations Back Antigua in US World Trade Organization Dispute
WASHINGTON (March 4, 2013) -- True to their word, nations of the Caribbean Community rallied behind Antigua and Barbuda, at the recent meeting with the World Trade Organization's Dispute Settlement Body (DSB), in support of the territory's calls for meaningful compensation in its dispute with the United States
Paddy Power Makes Marketing Leap Even When Apologising
LONDON, UK (March 4, 2013) -- Last week, Paddy Power launched a poster campaign entitled "second jobs for subs" across five outdoor sites around five Premier League football grounds.
Kentucky Lottery to Choose Thundernator for the 2013 Derby Festival
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (March 4, 2013) -- The Kentucky Derby Festival has enlisted the Kentucky Lottery to help choose this year's Thundernator for the 2013 Derby Festival Opening Ceremonies: Thunder Over Louisville.
Online Advertising Campaign to Encourage Foreigners to Visit Japan's Pachinko Culture
TOKYO, Japan (March 4, 2013) -- The Japanese pachinko industry may have found the solution to address the decline in domestic customers: target the foreign market, particularly countries where pachinko is banned. And for gamblers in countries like South Korea, this is a dream come true.
EZUGI Chooses Finnplay for a Gaming Platform
UNITED KINGDOM (March 4, 2013) -- The Helsinki-based gaming software developer Finnplay (formerly known as Digient) has delivered an online gambling platform to Ezugi, the live dealer casino specialist provider.
OPAP Renews INTRALOT Contract Ahead of Sale
ATHENS, Greece (March 4, 2013) - Greek betting monopoly OPAP has renewed its IT services contract with local gambling software firm INTRALOT for another three years, it said on Monday, in preparation for the sale of the state's stake later this year.
Genting Group Purchases Property for Echelon Resort Project
LAS VEGAS (March 4, 2013) -- Enthusiasm is high among elected officials and community leaders for plans to revive the Echelon resort project. CBS Las Vegas news reports that International casino-resort developer Genting Group has purchased the property from Boyd Gaming, which halted construction on its partially-built resort in 2008 after the economy crashed.
International Game Technology Announce a 33% Dividend Increase
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (March 4, 2013) -- International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) announced today its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.08 per share on its common stock, a 33% increase compared to the dividend paid in the same quarter last year. This marks the 40th consecutive quarter that the Company has paid a dividend, the longest, current streak in the gaming industry.
Slot Machine Revenue in Pennsylvania Drops 9% in February
Additional gaming day in 2012 due to "Leap Year" a factor in decrease
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (March 4, 2013) -- The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported today on its web site that total revenue generated through the play of slot machines at Pennsylvania casinos during February was down 9.2% compared to the amount generated a year ago.
PCSO Validate Expenses and Contradict Media Campaign Alluding to Mismanagement
MANILA, Philippines (March 5, 2013) -- 'We are happy to report that despite the significant reduction in the advertising budget, aggregate sales revenues have increased by around 18 percent due to the good performance of our lotto and keno games, even as the amount spent on charity increased.'
Reverse Mortgage Pilot Program to be funded by Taiwan Lottery
Taipei, Taiwan (March 4, 2013) -- A reverse mortgage pilot program has launched in Taiwan in order to address the rising number of older citizens facing financial insecurity, according to local reports this week
SHFL Entertainment reports Drop in First Quarter Figures
LAS VEGAS (March 4, 2013) -- Gaming equipment provider SHFL Entertainment said its net income dipped 8 percent in first quarter due to higher operating expenses
Details Of Video Gaming Rule Negotiation with Council Emerge
ELGIN, Illinois (March 4, 2013) -- Coming close to culminating a discussion it began last summer, the city council appears ready to move forward on allowing video gaming in places besides the Grand Victoria riverboat casino.
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa Sees Profit Decline due to Hurricane
ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey (March 4, 2013) -- Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa's five-day shutdown for Hurricane Sandy sent its net revenues and operating profits tumbling by double digits in the fourth quarter, parent company Boyd Gaming Corp. reported Monday.
Southern Gaming Summit to honor Fahrenkopf
BILOXI, Mississippi (March 4, 2013) -- Frank Fahrenkopf, president and CEO of the American Gaming Association, will be honored with a lifetime achievement award May 8 during the Southern Gaming Summit in Biloxi.
Zynga Hire Lead Gaming Producer Hal Hanlin
SAN FRANCISCO, US (March 4, 2013) -- Rift producer Hal Hanlin left Trion Worlds today and is heading to Zynga to be lead producer at the social game company, according to an update the developer posted to his Facebook page.
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