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HRADF Launches the Privatization Process for Horse Race Betting Organisation (ODIE)
Invitation to submit an Expression of Interest
ATHENS, Greece (March 4, 2013) - The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) announced today the launch of an international open tender for the grant of the exclusive right to organize and conduct mutual betting on horse races in Greece, for a period of twenty years. The exclusive right previously belonged to ODIE. The tender process will be conducted in two phases:

La Française des Jeux introduces a prize for life to its KENO game
PARIS, France (March 4, 2013) -- After the success of the relaunch of Keno game in 2007 with the "multiplier" option, la Française des Jeux (FDJ®) is introducing new features to its Keno game. To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the formula of the game has been simplified and now offers a lifetime prize, from February 24. It is the first Keno game in the world that offers a prize for life. 2 different playslips have been launched aiming at recruiting new customers and reinforcing regular players' loyalty.

AtaBank Starts 'Distribution' of Cash For Up to AZN 1,000
BAKU, Azerbaijani (March 4, 2013) -- AtaBank OJSC has launched instant stimulating lottery campaign "Pay non-cash, get cash".

Government to Make Lottery Industry 2nd National Income Earner
ABUJA, Nigeria (March 4, 2013) -- The federal government said on the weekend that it was planning to strengthen the operational capacity of the National Lottery Commission and the National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF) by reviewing the 2005 Act which established it in the next few months, in order to reduce the country's total dependence on oil.

First State Gaming Accord
NOWRA, NSW, Australia (March 5, 2013) -- Shoalhaven clubs and pubs are combining to combat problem gambling, forming what is believed to be a state first gaming accord. Similar to the Shoalhaven Liquor Accord, which has been in operation for the past decade, the Shoalhaven Gaming Accord, although in its early stages, will bring together all Shoalhaven businesses with gaming machines.

Politicians Choose Wrong Place to Stand
ROOTY HILL, NSW, Australia (March 5, 2013) -- Politicians and newsreaders are being irresponsible by posing in front of poker machines during Prime Minister Julia Gillard's five-day visit to Rooty Hill in western Sydney, anti-gambling campaigners say

Spectra Systems Executes Internal Control System Extension with INTRALOT
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (March 4, 2013) - Spectra Systems has announced that its Secure Transaction Group has signed a two-year contract extension with INTRALOT Inc. to continue providing Internal Control System (ICS) services for the Idaho Lottery for through 2014.

Leap Forward's SaffariNet® Patron Display Interface Receives Top Honors in 2013 Slot Floor Product Awards
RENO, Nevada (March 4, 2013) -- Revolutionary gaming technology innovator Leap Forward Gaming (LFG) today announced its SaffariNet® ecosystem's Patron Display Interface (PDI) Picture-in-Picture product has been selected as the industry's 2013 top new technology in the Casino Enterprise Management's seventh annual Slot Floor Technology Awards.

NEWave Expands Software Dominance with First-ever Client in Idaho, Installing Three Software Suites at Fort Hall Casino
LAS VEGAS (March 4, 2013) - NEWave, the leading software supplier to the gaming industry, continues to expand its casino software dominance, moving into Idaho and installing all three of its award-winning software suites at Fort Hall Casino.

Aristocrat New Game Profile March 2013 - Superman™: The Comic Series Slot Machine
The Newest Aristocrat Class III Game Superman™:
The Comic Series Slot Machine is the newest Class III video slot game from Aristocrat!
LAS VEGAS (March 4, 2013) -- Springing from the pages of classic comics, Superman: The Comic Series saves the day with super-powered math that makes it a beacon of excitement and soars high in the award-winning VERVEhd™cabinet, which takes full advantage of VERVEhd's vertical big screen and hi-tech design.

Arooga Target Social Gaming's New Frontier Former Video Gamer Developers See Potential Of Un-Tapped Audience LONDON, UK (Monday March 4, 2013) -- One of e-gaming's most innovative new companies is aiming to tap into millions of Facebook users by putting the 'social' back into social gaming.

Multi-Player Mission Set For Agent Jane Blonde
ISLE OF MAN (March 4, 2013) -- Microgaming (www.microgaming.co.uk) is announcing the release of yet another addition to its multi-player tournament games portfolio, the thrilling Agent Jane Blonde.

Evolution Gaming is now providing its new live roulette for iPad solution to Lottomatica - a first in the Italian Market
ROME, Italy (March 4, 2013) -- Evolution Gaming is now providing its new live roulette for iPad solution to Lottomatica - a first in the Italian market.

William Hill Strong 2012 Results
LONDON, UK (March 4, 2013) -- After announcing plans last week to exercise a call option on a 29 percent stake in its William Hill Online joint venture, British online and land-based gaming operator William Hill has released its financial results for 2012 showing a twelve percent rise year-on-year in net revenues to £1.276 billion.

Pennsylvania Gaming Board Accepting Public Requests to speak at Philadelphia Casino Hearings
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (March 4, 2013) -- The pitchmen have unveiled their casino plans with videos and slide shows. Now, it's the public's turn to weigh in with questions, critiques, and concerns about the six proposals for a second gaming site in Philadelphia.

Two Way Limited: Appointment of Company Secretary Appointment of Company Secretary
SYDNEY, Australia (March 4, 2013) -- Donaco International Limited is pleased to announce that Ben Reichel has been appointed as Company Secretary, following the exit of Mr Rointon Nugara as announced to the market earlier today.

AtaBank Starts 'distribution' of Cash For Up to AZN 1,000
BAKU, Azerbaijani (March 4, 2013) -- AtaBank OJSC has launched instant stimulating lottery campaign "Pay non-cash, get cash".

Government to Make Lottery Industry 2nd National Income Earner
ABUJA, Nigeria (March 4, 2013) -- The federal government said on the weekend that it was planning to strengthen the operational capacity of the National Lottery Commission and the National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF) by reviewing the 2005 Act which established it in the next few months, in order to reduce the country's total dependence on oil.

Arooga Target Social Gaming's New Frontier Former Video Gamer Developers See Potential Of Un-Tapped Audience
LONDON, UK (Monday March 4, 2013) -- One of e-gaming's most innovative new companies is aiming to tap into millions of Facebook users by putting the 'social' back into social gaming.

Two Way Limited: Appointment of Company Secretary Appointment of Company Secretary
SYDNEY, Australia (March 4, 2013) -- Donaco International Limited is pleased to announce that Ben Reichel has been appointed as Company Secretary, following the exit of Mr Rointon Nugara as announced to the market earlier today.

Genting Seen As Having 'Good Market Position'
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (March 4, 2013) -- Genting Bhd, a Malaysian-based gaming and leisure group, is best epitomised as one with good market position, strong cashflow and a modest financial risk profile. Its risks arising from its overseas expansion, earnings concentration in the gaming business and its exposure to evolving regulations partly offset these strengths.

Pennsylvania Gaming Board Accepting Public Requests to speak at Philadelphia Casino Hearings
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (March 4, 2013) -- The pitchmen have unveiled their casino plans with videos and slide shows. Now, it's the public's turn to weigh in with questions, critiques, and concerns about the six proposals for a second gaming site in Philadelphia.

Selectmen Consider hiring an Outside Law Firm To Represent the town in Casino Dealings
MILFORD, Massachusetts (March 3, 2013) -- With a casino project potentially on the horizon in Milford, selectmen are considering hiring an outside law firm to represent the town in the negotiations with the developer and plan to meet with one firm at Monday night's meeting. Developer David Nunes, in partnership with Warner Gaming and Foxwoods, has proposed an $850 million resort-style casino at the intersection of I-495 and Rte. 16.

PHL Local Gaming L.L.C Appoints Five New Directors to Its Board of Managers
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (March 4, 2013) -- PHL Local Gaming L.L.C., one of six groups bidding for Philadelphia's second casino license, has appointed five new directors to its board of managers. Joseph G. Procacci, chief executive officer, will serve as chair. He also serves as CEO of Procacci Bros. Sales Corp., a wholesale produce company.

Seoul-Based Samsung Group Is Likely to Win the Online Lottery Contract
BANGKOK, Thailand (March 3, 2013) -- The Seoul-based Samsung Group is likely to win the online lottery contract, replacing current contract holder Loxley GTech Technology (LGT), after offering to pay any damages demanded by the Loxley unit for contract termination by the government,

Casino Maryland Live! Adds Executive Team Staff
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland (March 3, 2013) -- Maryland Live! casino recently announced several additions and promotions to its executive management team. They are: Mario Maesano was promoted to senior vice president of marketing from vice president of marketing; Neal Sloane was promoted to vice president of table games from director of player development; Robert Smith has been hired as director of player development; and Dawn Petrick has been hired as director of marketing.

Growing Jackpots Add Sizzle To Freezing Temperatures
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (March 3, 2013) -- Growing jackpots at the Tennessee Lottery will add some needed-sizzle to the chilly week to come, as well as three new instant-ticket games that will launch on Tuesday!

Lucky Week for North Carolina Lottery Players
RALEIGH, North Carolina (March 3, 2013) -- The past week was quite lucrative for players in the N.C. Education Lottery. A statement from the lottery says that since Feb. 21, players of lottery games won more than $22 million in prizes with more than $17.6 million awarded to winners of instant scratch-off games. Players of North Carolina draw games Pick 3, Pick 4 and Cash 5 won more than $4.1 million in total prizes.

Senate Panel to Vote on Gambling Bill
CONCORD, New Hampshire (March 3, 2013) -- A Senate committee is scheduled to vote Tuesday morning on a bill to legalize a casino in New Hampshire. The Associated Press reports that the Ways and Means Committee is expected to make its recommendation to the full Senate during a work session on the bill.

Las Vegas Sands Corp informs the Security and Exchange Commission there were likely Violations of the Books and Records and Internal Controls Provisions
HONOLULU, Hawaii (March 1, 2013) -- Las Vegas Sands Corp., an international gambling empire controlled by the billionaire Sheldon G. Adelson, has informed the Security and Exchange Commission that it likely violated a federal law against bribing foreign officials

Virginia Lottery's 'Lady Luck' Campaign comes to an End
RICHMOND, Virginia (March 3, 2013) - The iconic image of Lady Luck's reign as the face of the Virginia Lottery has come to an end. Lottery chief Paula Otto says Lady Luck, played by actress Melanie MacQueen, has been replaced by a character known as the Game Guy.

Tatts Group CEO Tasked with Harmonising Tatts' Online Distribution with its Bricks-And-Mortar Retail Channel
MELBOURNE, Australia (March 4, 2013) -- From the day his appointment was announced last September, Robbie Cooke's task as chief executive of lotteries and wagering company Tatts Group has been abundantly clear.

Betfair Group Ltd: Total Voting Rights
LONDON, UK (March 1, 2013) -- In compliance with the FSA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules, Betfair Group plc confirms that the total number of ordinary shares in issue at the close of business on 28th February 2013 (being the last trading day of February) is 103,336,923 at 0.1p each, with each share carrying the right to one vote