Florida Lottery Celebrates $25
Billion to Education In 25 Years
TALLAHASSEE, Florida (March 25, 2013) -- The Florida Lottery announced
today a record $25 billion in transfers to Florida's Educational Enhancement
Trust Fund. For the past 25 years, the Florida Lottery has firmly established
itself as an essential and dependable funding source for public education;
contributing more than $1 billion annually for the past 10 consecutive fiscal
years. Lottery education funds are appropriated by the Florida Legislature and
then administered by the Florida Department of Education.
European Commission needs to act
to uphold EU law
The European Commission has been challenged by the
Remote Gambling Association to intervene to prevent the Greek Government’s plan
to extend OPAP’s land based monopoly to online gambling
products.
BRUSSELS, Belgium (March 35, 2013) -- The Greek Government
has notified the European Commission that it will amend its existing gambling
law so that OPAP’s offline
monopoly on gambling products is extended to online products, including sports
betting and other gambling products such as casino and poker.
Online Expansion of Lottery
Games
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois (March 25, 2013) -- The Illinois Senate
could soon decide to increase the number of ways you can play the lottery
online.
Printing Company Over Generous in
Winning Ticket Print Run
BEIJING, China (March 25, 2013) -- A printing firm in
Shanghai is being sued for mistakenly creating 350 winning lottery tickets
instead of the two that it had been asked to print.
Lawmakers Consider Legalizing
Casinos in Japan
TOKYO, Japan (March 26, 2013) -- Lawmakers are seriously
considering legalizing casinos so Japanese can gamble without having to travel
to the United States, East and Southeast Asia.
Backed by the Liberal Democratic Party-New Komeito ruling
bloc and smaller forces, including Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Restoration
Party), casino advocates believe that allowing legalized gambling to flourish
will generate jobs, boost tourism and provide badly needed revenue in a country
burdened with massive public debt and trillions of yen in rebuilding costs for
the Tohoku region.
Regulator Issues Warning to
Illegal Online Operators
COLUMBIA (March 25, 2013) -- In what is presumably a
protective precursor to the country regulating and licensing online gambling to
certain operators, the Colombian land gambling regulator Coljuegos has warned
“illegal’ online operators to steer clear of the country, and urged locals to
report any incidents of internet gambling they encounter.
Betfair to Sponsor Most
Prestigious Event in World Snooker's Calendar
LONDON, UK (March 25, 2013) -- Betfair will be the title
sponsor of this year's snooker World Championship at Sheffield's Crucible
Theatre.
Plus-Five Partners with Betting
Promotion
ST. JULIAN’S , Malta (March 20, 2013) -- Plus-Five Gaming is
delighted to announce it has partnered with BettingPromotion to obtain odds and
risk management services for its Sportsbook products.
State Gaming Commission Announce
Site for Slots Parlor
WORCESTOR, Massachusetts (March 25, 2013) -- Less than two
weeks after announcing that it would seek the states' single slots parlor
license for a Worcester location, Mass Gaming & Entertainment LLC confirmed
that its development would be on vacant Wyman-Gordon property near Kelley
Square.
US Treasury Presents Guidelines
to Virtual Money Transmitters
NEW YORK, NY (March 25, 2013) -- Money launderers thinking
virtual currency provides an easy way to towel-off have had a rude awakening
this month with the U.S. Treasury announcing that virtual currencies, like real
currencies, must abide by the same rules regarding what's legal and illegal.
Major Powerball Jackpot Draws a
Winner
TRENTON, New Jersey (March 24, 2013) -- One winning ticket for Saturday night's drawing of the $338.3 million Powerball jackpot was sold in New Jersey, Powerball and the New Jersey Lottery said
TRENTON, New Jersey (March 24, 2013) -- One winning ticket for Saturday night's drawing of the $338.3 million Powerball jackpot was sold in New Jersey, Powerball and the New Jersey Lottery said
Jackpot Run Generates Large
Return for Minnesota
ROSEVILLE, Minnesota (March 25, 2013) -- The run-up to Saturday night's Powerball drawing generated over $3 million in prizes for Minnesota players and earned the state more than $5.4 million.
ROSEVILLE, Minnesota (March 25, 2013) -- The run-up to Saturday night's Powerball drawing generated over $3 million in prizes for Minnesota players and earned the state more than $5.4 million.
Terminals Experience Outage over
Weekend
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana (March 23, 2013) -- An outage Saturday afternoon caused 300 Hoosier Lottery terminals to shut down,
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana (March 23, 2013) -- An outage Saturday afternoon caused 300 Hoosier Lottery terminals to shut down,
Philippine Gaming Management Corp
Intends to Bid on Lottery Contract
MANILA, Philippines (March 24, 2013) -- Philippine Gaming Management Corp. (PGMC) is interested in bidding for the lotto equipment supply contract currently held by Pacific Online Systems Corp. for the Visayas-Mindanao area which expires at the end of this month
MANILA, Philippines (March 24, 2013) -- Philippine Gaming Management Corp. (PGMC) is interested in bidding for the lotto equipment supply contract currently held by Pacific Online Systems Corp. for the Visayas-Mindanao area which expires at the end of this month
Regulators Claim Existing
Resources do not allow for Effective Monitoring of Gambling
Industry
KAMPALA, Uganda (March 24, 2013) -- Uganda's booming gambling business is being monitored by only three government employees. The National Lottery Board (NLB) has only one inspector and two full-time staff, charged with overseeing 29 registered businesses, with over 300 branches countrywide
KAMPALA, Uganda (March 24, 2013) -- Uganda's booming gambling business is being monitored by only three government employees. The National Lottery Board (NLB) has only one inspector and two full-time staff, charged with overseeing 29 registered businesses, with over 300 branches countrywide
Houses Passes Internet Café and
Adult Arcade Ban
PORT ST. LUCIE, Florida (March 24, 2013) -- Internet cafes across the state could soon be forced to close their doors.
PORT ST. LUCIE, Florida (March 24, 2013) -- Internet cafes across the state could soon be forced to close their doors.
German Tax has Impact on Gambling
Profits
EDINBURGH, Scotland (March 24, 2013) -- Online gambling firm bwin.party digital entertainment recently reported that a solid performance last year in areas such as its sports and casino arms had been offset by a new German gaming tax and a decline in poker
EDINBURGH, Scotland (March 24, 2013) -- Online gambling firm bwin.party digital entertainment recently reported that a solid performance last year in areas such as its sports and casino arms had been offset by a new German gaming tax and a decline in poker
Idaho lawmakers back ban on
debit-card use for lottery tickets
BOISE, Idaho (March 24, 2013) -- The Senate State Affairs Committee has advanced a bill nixing over-the-counter purchase of Idaho lottery game tickets with a credit or debit card
BOISE, Idaho (March 24, 2013) -- The Senate State Affairs Committee has advanced a bill nixing over-the-counter purchase of Idaho lottery game tickets with a credit or debit card
Lottery Scheduled to Hear Updated
Plans on Table Games
Cranston, Rhode Island (March 24, 2013) -- Executives from the Twin River slot parlor are set to update state lawmakers on plans to expand their offerings to table games.
Cranston, Rhode Island (March 24, 2013) -- Executives from the Twin River slot parlor are set to update state lawmakers on plans to expand their offerings to table games.
Kerala State Lottery's 'Do Good'
Image Campaign Credited with Pushing Sales ahead of
Expectations
KERALA, India (March 24, 2013) - The Kerala State Lottery has been as hitching a ride on the back of charities while being driven by an advertisement blitz that aims to promote lotteries in a positive light and remove the notion and guilt of 'gambling' associated with lotteries
KERALA, India (March 24, 2013) - The Kerala State Lottery has been as hitching a ride on the back of charities while being driven by an advertisement blitz that aims to promote lotteries in a positive light and remove the notion and guilt of 'gambling' associated with lotteries
Community urged to Participate in
Peoples Millions Television Program
LEDBURY, UK (March 25, 2013) -- Bill Wiggin, MP for the village of Ledbury, is urging community-minded people, organisations and groups to put their hands out for as much as £50,000 each from the Big Lottery fund.
LEDBURY, UK (March 25, 2013) -- Bill Wiggin, MP for the village of Ledbury, is urging community-minded people, organisations and groups to put their hands out for as much as £50,000 each from the Big Lottery fund.
Laws may be establishing the
Foundations for Online Gambling, but US Operators may not be
ready
LOS ANGELES (March 24, 2013) -- Most US gambling operators do not understand remote betting, says Brian Mattingley, chief executive of London-listed online gambling operator 888 Holdings. He adds however that Caesars Entertainment gets it
LOS ANGELES (March 24, 2013) -- Most US gambling operators do not understand remote betting, says Brian Mattingley, chief executive of London-listed online gambling operator 888 Holdings. He adds however that Caesars Entertainment gets it
Reduction in Monies Returned to
the Community may be attributed to a rise in Online Gambling
Popularity DUNEDIN, New Zealand (March 24, 2013) -- The
increased popularity of online gambling may be reducing the amount of money
returned to the community through grants, a Dunedin City Council committee has
been told
Zynga Opens Own Website,
Displaying Independence from Facebook
BALTIMORE, Maryland (March 24, 2013) -- On Thursday, Zynga Inc. has launched their very own website that allows users to play games without needing to sign in on Facebook
BALTIMORE, Maryland (March 24, 2013) -- On Thursday, Zynga Inc. has launched their very own website that allows users to play games without needing to sign in on Facebook
Commission Continues to Request
Greater Resources to Manage Monitoring of Online Sites
BRUSSELS, Belgium (March 24, 2013) -- Belgians have taken to playing online gambling sites which are showing a massive surge in popularity.
BRUSSELS, Belgium (March 24, 2013) -- Belgians have taken to playing online gambling sites which are showing a massive surge in popularity.
Gaming firm set to spend P5.2
billion for Expanded Casino, Hotel Operations
MANILA, Philippines (March 24, 2013) -- Gaming firm Leisure and Resorts World Corp., an owner of the grand casino to be opened at Entertainment City in Manila by next year, said it will spend around P5.2 billion to expand many of its businesses in casino and hotel operations
MANILA, Philippines (March 24, 2013) -- Gaming firm Leisure and Resorts World Corp., an owner of the grand casino to be opened at Entertainment City in Manila by next year, said it will spend around P5.2 billion to expand many of its businesses in casino and hotel operations
Calls for Casino Market Study
before Any New Licences are Issued
CEDAR VALLEY, Iowa (March 24, 2013) -- Figures reviewed by the Black Hawk County Gaming Association last week should, at least, give state gaming regulators pause before granting any new casino licenses in the state
CEDAR VALLEY, Iowa (March 24, 2013) -- Figures reviewed by the Black Hawk County Gaming Association last week should, at least, give state gaming regulators pause before granting any new casino licenses in the state
Investors Weighing Options on
Australian Gambling Operators
MELBOURNE, Australia (March 25, 2013) -- Tabcorp Holdings Limited's (ASX: TAH) attractive 6.5% fully franked dividend might not be enough for investors looking at the company's odds for future growth
MELBOURNE, Australia (March 25, 2013) -- Tabcorp Holdings Limited's (ASX: TAH) attractive 6.5% fully franked dividend might not be enough for investors looking at the company's odds for future growth
Payroll Tax, Lower Jackpots, May
Be Factor in Sales Slump
CLEVELAND, Ohio (March 23, 2013) -- Figures indicate that the Ohio Lottery sales started the year flat, compared with January 2012, and then sales dropped 14 percent in February. Director Dennis Berg cited multiple reasons to the newspaper of why February 2012 was hard to beat: good weather for winter, a leap year that extended business for a day and fervor over a $656 million Mega Millions drawing.
CLEVELAND, Ohio (March 23, 2013) -- Figures indicate that the Ohio Lottery sales started the year flat, compared with January 2012, and then sales dropped 14 percent in February. Director Dennis Berg cited multiple reasons to the newspaper of why February 2012 was hard to beat: good weather for winter, a leap year that extended business for a day and fervor over a $656 million Mega Millions drawing.
Kentucky Lottery Approves New
Keno Game and Internet Lottery Sales
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (March 23, 2013) -- Kentucky has a $30 billion shortfall in its pension plan. Broadcast news station WDRB has indicated that the Kentucky Lottery has come forward with plans on how it can help, and Friday morning, the Board of Directors of the Lottery voted to proceed with plans it believes will allow it to eventually contribute more money to the state
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (March 23, 2013) -- Kentucky has a $30 billion shortfall in its pension plan. Broadcast news station WDRB has indicated that the Kentucky Lottery has come forward with plans on how it can help, and Friday morning, the Board of Directors of the Lottery voted to proceed with plans it believes will allow it to eventually contribute more money to the state
Red Shores' Player Safety Efforts
Endorsed By Responsible Gambling Council
MONCTON, New Brunswick (March 23, 2013) --The Red Shores entertainment venues in Charlottetown and Summerside have always displayed a strong commitment to responsible gambling and informed player choice
MONCTON, New Brunswick (March 23, 2013) --The Red Shores entertainment venues in Charlottetown and Summerside have always displayed a strong commitment to responsible gambling and informed player choice
Air Asia Disputes Claims it is
Offering a Lottery Program
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (March 23, 2013) -- AirAsia has brushed off claims that it is involved in lottery programmes promising shopping vouchers and cash of up to US$130,000 (RM416,000)
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (March 23, 2013) -- AirAsia has brushed off claims that it is involved in lottery programmes promising shopping vouchers and cash of up to US$130,000 (RM416,000)
Gambling Resolution Debated By
Hawaii House Committee
HONOLULU, Hawaii (March 22, 2013) -- The House committee on economic development is debating a resolution urging the state to study the potential social and economic effects of gambling in Hawaii
HONOLULU, Hawaii (March 22, 2013) -- The House committee on economic development is debating a resolution urging the state to study the potential social and economic effects of gambling in Hawaii
Mayor Declines Campaign Donations
from Operator Sky City
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (March 23, 2013) -- Auckland Mayor Len Brown says he will not accept campaign funds from casino operator SkyCity at this year's local body elections after strongly backing the poker machines for convention centre deal
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (March 23, 2013) -- Auckland Mayor Len Brown says he will not accept campaign funds from casino operator SkyCity at this year's local body elections after strongly backing the poker machines for convention centre deal
Parliament Stands Firm on Lottery
Scam Bill
KINGSTON, Jamaica (March 22, 2013) -- Despite several amendments proposed for the anti-lottery scam bill which is being considered by the Senate, the Parliament did not change its mind on a clause relating to the obtaining of benefit by menace.
KINGSTON, Jamaica (March 22, 2013) -- Despite several amendments proposed for the anti-lottery scam bill which is being considered by the Senate, the Parliament did not change its mind on a clause relating to the obtaining of benefit by menace.
Massachusetts Lottery gives
Celtic Fans Opportunity to play with Paul Pierce
BOSTON, Massachusetts (March 22, 2013) -- The Boston Celtics and the Massachusetts State Lottery teamed up and gave six lucky Celtics fans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to compete against Paul Pierce, (American professional basketball forward with the Boston Celtics ) who ended up besting the competition.
BOSTON, Massachusetts (March 22, 2013) -- The Boston Celtics and the Massachusetts State Lottery teamed up and gave six lucky Celtics fans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to compete against Paul Pierce, (American professional basketball forward with the Boston Celtics ) who ended up besting the competition.
Cantor Gaming Releases Slottery
Mobile Casino Game At Colusa Casino Resort
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (March 23, 2013) -- Cantor Gaming announced today the release of "Slottery" a new casino game from its Cantor Mobile Casino™ platform, now available to patrons of Colusa Casino Resort ("Colusa") in California. Colusa patrons can play "Slottery" on their mobile devices by downloading Cantor Gaming's Cantor Mobile Casino™ application.
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (March 23, 2013) -- Cantor Gaming announced today the release of "Slottery" a new casino game from its Cantor Mobile Casino™ platform, now available to patrons of Colusa Casino Resort ("Colusa") in California. Colusa patrons can play "Slottery" on their mobile devices by downloading Cantor Gaming's Cantor Mobile Casino™ application.
Nevada Gaming Commission Grants
888 Licence 888 Holdings Public Limited Company
NEVADA, Las Vegas (March 23, 2013) -- 888 Holdings Public Limited Company, one of the world's most popular online gaming entertainment and solution providers, has today announced that, at a meeting held in Las Vegas, the Nevada Gaming Commission has Approved the licensing of 888 as an Interactive Gaming Service Provider and in connection There with the licensing of its key executives and controlling shareholders.
NEVADA, Las Vegas (March 23, 2013) -- 888 Holdings Public Limited Company, one of the world's most popular online gaming entertainment and solution providers, has today announced that, at a meeting held in Las Vegas, the Nevada Gaming Commission has Approved the licensing of 888 as an Interactive Gaming Service Provider and in connection There with the licensing of its key executives and controlling shareholders.
Paddy Power Offering Odds on
Bitcoin as it rides the Publicity Wave
NEW YORK (March 23, 2013) -- Bookmaker Paddy Power is seeking to cash in on the bitcoin publicity wave, offering odds of just 9/4 on the virtual currency being worth more than $500 a pop by the end of the year.
NEW YORK (March 23, 2013) -- Bookmaker Paddy Power is seeking to cash in on the bitcoin publicity wave, offering odds of just 9/4 on the virtual currency being worth more than $500 a pop by the end of the year.
Video Gaming Technologies, Inc
Expands, Hiring More Positions for Reno Office
RENO, Nevada (March 23, 2013) -- A Tennessee-based gaming technology company, with offices in Reno, said they're hiring for more positions at a grand opening on Thursday.
RENO, Nevada (March 23, 2013) -- A Tennessee-based gaming technology company, with offices in Reno, said they're hiring for more positions at a grand opening on Thursday.
IOC calls talks on sports betting
and Wada
LONDON, UK (March 23, 2013) -- Olympic leaders will meet on May 21 to discuss the World Anti-Doping Agency's role in fighting performance-enhancing drugs and ways to combat illegal betting and match-fixing.
LONDON, UK (March 23, 2013) -- Olympic leaders will meet on May 21 to discuss the World Anti-Doping Agency's role in fighting performance-enhancing drugs and ways to combat illegal betting and match-fixing.
Sites up for Consideration by
OLG, Options are not confined to Toronto
TORONTO, Ontario (March 23, 2013) -- As Toronto gets set to debate the pros and cons of building a casino in downtown Toronto, municipalities north and west of the city are also being given serious consideration as possible gaming destinations.
TORONTO, Ontario (March 23, 2013) -- As Toronto gets set to debate the pros and cons of building a casino in downtown Toronto, municipalities north and west of the city are also being given serious consideration as possible gaming destinations.
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