Saturday 30 March 2013

News from my desk Sunday March 31, 2013

 
Antigua Makes 'Final Appeal' To US In Gambling Spat
LONDON, UK (March 29, 2013) -- At the World Trade Organization's Dispute Settlement Body's (DSB) March 26, 2013 meeting, Dominica, on behalf of Antigua and Barbuda, warned that the territory would resort to imposing the compensatory measures granted by the WTO on January 28, 2013, involving the sale of US-copyrighted items without the payment of rights usage, if an alternative resolution with the United States fails to be agreed.

Senate to Advance Pro Gambling Bills, Reducing Fees on Existing Casinos and Creation of a Sixth Casino
CHARLESTON, West Virginia (March 28, 2013) -- The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced two pro-gambling bills Wednesday, reducing fees on existing casinos and allowing the creation of a sixth casino in the state

Panel Contemplates Privacy Bill for Lottery Winners
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri (March 29, 2013) -- The Missouri Lottery would not be able to release the names and addresses of prize winners under a bill presented to a Missouri House committee on Thursday

Lottery Unveils NASCAR Instant Win Ticket
COLUMBIA, South Carolina (March 27, 2013) -- The South's love affair with racing is now celebrated on an instant ticket from the South Carolina Education Lottery.

Real People Feature in Powerful Gambling Campaign
MELBOURNE, Victoria (March 27, 2013) -- Premier Denis Napthine and Minister for Gaming Regulation Andrew McIntosh have launched a powerful new problem gambling campaign with the slogan "Fight for the Real You".

Loto-Québec Launch It's 'A Game Should Remain A Game Campaign'
MONTRÉAL, Canada (March 25, 2013) - Loto-Québec launched today its public awareness campaign entitled A game should remain a game to promote healthy gaming habits and, particularly, to dispel myths about video lottery terminals (VLTs) and slot machines

Celebrity Vocalizes Support for Health Lottery
LONDON, UK (March 28, 2013) -- Celebrity Simon Cowell, of x-factor and American Idol fame, has come forward in support of the Health Lottery because there is not enough money to support good causes in the UK

Ireland Payment to Good Causes to Be Based On GGR
Davy Corporate Finance, supported by QLot Consulting, Advisers to the Minister in Relation to the next National Lottery' license
IRELAND, March 27, 2013: In responding to a relevant question, Mr Brendan Howlin, Minister of Public Expenditure and Reform, described the Irish Government's intentions with respect to the renewed lottery license due this year

Aristocrat's Vice President of Systems Sales and Marketing Kelly Shaw Named a "Great Woman of Gaming"
LAS VEGAS (March 28, 2013) - Aristocrat's Vice President of System Sales and Marketing Kelly Shaw has been named a "Proven Leader" in Casino Enterprise Management magazine's 8th annual Great Women of Gaming Awards.

Swiss E-gaming Predicted
CASTLETOWN, Isle of Man (March 19, 2013) -- Switzerland could be one of the next countries in the European Economic Area ('EEA') to allow online gambling as the wave of regulation continues. Gambling was banned in Switzerland between 1921 and 1993. Online gambling has now become a central point of discussions in relation to opening the Swiss market

INTRALOT Announce 2012 Full Year Results:
15% Revenues & Ebitda Growth
45% Ebitda Increase In 4q2012
ATHENS, Greece (March 28, 2013) -- INTRALOT, the leading international gaming company, announces today its financial results for the twelve-month period ending December 31st, 2012, prepared in accordance with IFRS.

MICROGAMING Announce New Games for April
ISLE OF MAN (March 28, 2013) -- Microgaming (www.microgaming.co.uk), the world's largest provider of online gaming software, is excited to announce a new table game and a new video slot available from April.

mybet plans to accelerate growth in 2013
Consolidated revenue up 14 percent in 2012 to EUR 69.2 million
Revenue to rise by between 15 and 25 percent in 2013
Improved operating result of EUR 2.5 to 3.0 million expected
KIEL, Germany (March 28, 2013) -- Kiel-based mybet Holding SE (formerly JAXX SE, Deutsche Börse Prime Standard; ISIN DE000A0JRU67) increased its revenue by 14 percent in the 2012 financial year to EUR 69.2 million (2011: EUR 60.7 million). Thanks to the sale of German lottery operations, earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) improved from EUR 1.6 million in 2011 to EUR 7.2 million in 2012. The sale brought in divestment proceeds of EUR 7.7 million.

Caesars Entertainment, Alliance Data Sign Multi-Year Co-Brand Credit Card Deal
LAS VEGAS (March 28, 2013) -- Caesars Entertainment Corp. (CZR ) entered into partnership with Alliance Data Systems Corp.'s ( ADS ) Retail Services Business to launch a new Total Rewards credit card, providing another way for the loyalty program's members to earn credit in loyalty program.

Tipp24 SE: Dr Helmut Becker appointed Chief Marketing Officer
Executive Board expanded to three members
HAMBURG, Germany (March 28, 2013) -- Dr Helmut Becker (44) has been appointed as Chief Marketing Officer of Tipp24 SE with effect from 1 June 2013. He will thus expand the company's Executive Board, which currently comprises Dr Hans Cornehl (CEO) and Andreas Keil (CFO). The position which Petra von Strombeck held until the spin-off of Lotto24 AG has been vacant since July 2012.

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