News from my Desk Thursday March 21, 2013

 

 

 

 

Wynne Resorts COO Resigns

LAS VEGAS (March 14, 2013) -- Wynn Las Vegas chief operating officer Timothy Poster has resigned from a position he assumed less than a month ago. Wynn Resorts Ltd. spokeswoman Deanna Pettit-Irestone confirmed this week that Poster has left the company, but declined to comment further.

Bill to Reduce Commission to Retailers is last Cost Cutting Measure in a Bid to increase Prizes and Ticket Sales

OKLAHOMA CITY (March 20, 2013) -- Oklahoma lottery trustees have approved a rule to reduce the amount of money paid to retailers to prepare for an anticipated increase in gaming vendor contracts. Without the rule, money available for prizes would be reduced. The rule change now will be reviewed by the governor and the Legislature.

New Jersey Lottery Adds Gambler Hotline Number to Its Daily Live Draws

Governor Christie Proclaims March as New Jersey Problem Gambling Awareness Month

TRENTON, New Jersey (March 20, 2013) – Carole Hedinger, New Jersey Lottery Executive Director, has added the 1-800-GAMBLER Hotline phone number to the daily midday and evening live drawing broadcasts. The phone number will be included on the introductory and final game results screens of the production.

Calls of a Conflict of Interest between Lobbyists and Groups Supporting Casino Proposal

CONCORD, New Hampshire (March 20, 2013) -- A leading opponent of bringing a casino to New Hampshire is charging a conflict of interest between the state's police association, troopers union and a top State House lobbyist.

West Virginia tracks seeking lower gambling taxes

WHEELING, West Virginia (March 20, 2013) -- Faced by rapidly falling revenue, likely triggered by new competition in neighbouring states like Ohio, officials at West Virginia's Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort and Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack are banding together to seek lower table gambling taxes.

AGTech’s GOT Confirmed as Approved Supplier to China’s Sports Lottery - Expects to Benefit from Significant Terminal Replacement Cycle

AGTech's GOT Confirmed as Approved Supplier to China's Sports Lottery

Expects to Benefit from Significant Terminal Replacement Cycle

 

Association Of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) Announces Three New Members Join Organization

LAS VEGAS (March 20, 2013) – The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the membership applications of three new companies, bringing the trade group comprised of the world’s leading gaming suppliers to a total of 129 members, an all-time high for the organization.

Tipp 24 Outlines Consequence of the focus on the International Business Activities

HAMBURG, Germany (March 20, 2013) --Tipp24 SE intends, as part of its strategic realignment transfer of its registered office from Germany to the UK. Management Board and Supervisory Board have envisaged, the shareholders of Tipp24 SE submit the decision to transfer its seat in this year's Annual General Meeting. Subject to the approval of the planned relocation agrees to the new London headquarters of Tipp24 SE

Affiliate REPUBLIK announces the launch of new games on Tropezia Palace

LONDON, UK, (March 20 2013) -- Affiliate REPUBLIK has today announced that Tropezia Palace has integrated the full suite of games offered by two unique game providers, Leander Games and Sheriff Gaming. 

OPAP Renewed it Deal with INTRALOT Represents Significant Savings

ATHENS, Greece (March 20, 2013) -- Greek betting monopoly OPAP said on Tuesday its renewed IT services contract with local gaming software firm INTRALOT will cost it significantly less than a previous deal.

 

Betfair Decree Signed To Allow Betting Exchanges

DUBLIN, Ireland (March 20, 2013) – It was announced yesterday that the decree to allow betting exchanges to operate in Italy has been signed by the Minister of Finance.

Pinnacle Sports Surrenders Alderney license

LONDON, UK (March 20, 2013) -- A representative of the Alderney Gambling Control Commission confirmed via email to Bookmakers Review that Pinnacle Sports surrendered its license on January 10 during the course of an investigation.

Media Corp to provide betting platform for Channel of Champions BoxNation

LONDON, UK (March 20, 2013) -- The Board of Media Corp, the AIM quoted online gaming group, is delighted to announce that it has entered into an exclusive Agreement ("Agreement") with Boxing Channel Media Limited to supply betting services to its TV channel, BoxNation. This is the Company's first white label contract win - enabling Media Corp to capitalise on its Intabet software platform on a revenue sharing basis.