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Final Vote Sees Sense and
Continues Texas Lottery
AUSTIN, Texas (April 23, 2013) -- In a 91-53 vote Tuesday afternoon, the Texas House passed House Bill 2197, continuing the Texas Lottery Commission. An earlier vote Tuesday had failed to continue the commission. Bill supporters spent the hour after the first vote impressing on those who voted against it the impact of cutting $2.2 billion from schools. The House Republican Caucus hastily assembled to discuss the situation.
AUSTIN, Texas (April 23, 2013) -- In a 91-53 vote Tuesday afternoon, the Texas House passed House Bill 2197, continuing the Texas Lottery Commission. An earlier vote Tuesday had failed to continue the commission. Bill supporters spent the hour after the first vote impressing on those who voted against it the impact of cutting $2.2 billion from schools. The House Republican Caucus hastily assembled to discuss the situation.
Quads Are a Big
Hit
RALEIGH, North Carolina (April 23, 2013) -- More than 2,000 people hit the jackpot in the Carolina Pick 4 lottery game Saturday evening with a simple set of numbers: 2-2-2-2.
RALEIGH, North Carolina (April 23, 2013) -- More than 2,000 people hit the jackpot in the Carolina Pick 4 lottery game Saturday evening with a simple set of numbers: 2-2-2-2.
Players Wins Second Highest Prize
In Lottery History
TAIPEI, Taiwan (April 22, 2013) -- A lucky person in Changhua County, central Taiwan won a windfall of NT$150.1 million (US$50.6 million) in Power Lottery Monday.
TAIPEI, Taiwan (April 22, 2013) -- A lucky person in Changhua County, central Taiwan won a windfall of NT$150.1 million (US$50.6 million) in Power Lottery Monday.
Greco-Czech Consortium Asked to
Improve on Bid
ATHENS, Greece (April 23, 2013) -- The Greek privatisation fund on Monday said it had asked Greco-Czech consortium Emma Delta to improve an undisclosed bid for the sale of the state's 33-percent stake in gaming monopoly OPAP.
ATHENS, Greece (April 23, 2013) -- The Greek privatisation fund on Monday said it had asked Greco-Czech consortium Emma Delta to improve an undisclosed bid for the sale of the state's 33-percent stake in gaming monopoly OPAP.
Government Threatens to Withdraw
Licences of Non-Performing Operators
LAGOS, Nigeria (April 22, 2013) --The Federal Government has threatened to withdraw the operating licences of non- performing lottery operators in the country, while condemning the poor annual revenue generation of N3 billions.
LAGOS, Nigeria (April 22, 2013) --The Federal Government has threatened to withdraw the operating licences of non- performing lottery operators in the country, while condemning the poor annual revenue generation of N3 billions.
Voters to Decide on Legality of
Raffles
COLUMBIA, South Carolina (April 22, 2013) -- Voters will decide next year whether church cake walks and school raffles will finally become legal in South Carolina.
COLUMBIA, South Carolina (April 22, 2013) -- Voters will decide next year whether church cake walks and school raffles will finally become legal in South Carolina.
Employee Union Protests Against
Lottery Privatization
TRENTON, New Jersey (April 22, 2013) -- As the state considers a formal protest of its decision to outsource part of the New Jersey Lottery to private companies, lottery workers rallied against the deal outside the State House on Monday.
TRENTON, New Jersey (April 22, 2013) -- As the state considers a formal protest of its decision to outsource part of the New Jersey Lottery to private companies, lottery workers rallied against the deal outside the State House on Monday.
Association Head Gives Views on
Internet Gaming
ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey (April 22, 2013) --The new head of the American Gaming Association according to reports, says he "will seek consensus on Internet gambling," and will be faced with the major task of " navigating the burgeoning online gambling industry."
ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey (April 22, 2013) --The new head of the American Gaming Association according to reports, says he "will seek consensus on Internet gambling," and will be faced with the major task of " navigating the burgeoning online gambling industry."
Bill Proposal to Zone Gambling
Machine Business
SAIPAN (April 22, 2013) -- The Saipan Zoning Board continues to receive complaints about citizen's concerns over poker machine problem gambling.
SAIPAN (April 22, 2013) -- The Saipan Zoning Board continues to receive complaints about citizen's concerns over poker machine problem gambling.
Churchill Downs' Arlington Park
Jeopardizing Illinois Gaming Expansion
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Illinois (April 22, 2013) -- As shareholders of Churchill Downs Inc. gather Tuesday at Arlington Park, the flagship Illinois horse racing track and a CDI property, Arlington is backing legislation at the Illinois Capitol that promises to enrich CDI and Arlington while crippling what remains of Illinois horse racing.
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Illinois (April 22, 2013) -- As shareholders of Churchill Downs Inc. gather Tuesday at Arlington Park, the flagship Illinois horse racing track and a CDI property, Arlington is backing legislation at the Illinois Capitol that promises to enrich CDI and Arlington while crippling what remains of Illinois horse racing.
Echo Meets With Asian Gaming
Giant
BRISBANE, Queensland (April 23, 2013) -- The arrival in Sydney last Friday of the chairman of Malaysian gaming giant Genting is best evidence yet that the casino operator is serious about its investment in Echo Entertainment - the owner of Sydney's Star complex.
BRISBANE, Queensland (April 23, 2013) -- The arrival in Sydney last Friday of the chairman of Malaysian gaming giant Genting is best evidence yet that the casino operator is serious about its investment in Echo Entertainment - the owner of Sydney's Star complex.
Belle Corp Reports Solid First
Quarter Earnings
MANILA, Philippines (April 23, 2013) -- Leisure estate and gaming firm Belle Corp. expects to generate around $35 million a year in annual rental earnings from the operation by Macau's Melco Crown group of Belle Grande, the second gaming complex to open at Pagcor City.
MANILA, Philippines (April 23, 2013) -- Leisure estate and gaming firm Belle Corp. expects to generate around $35 million a year in annual rental earnings from the operation by Macau's Melco Crown group of Belle Grande, the second gaming complex to open at Pagcor City.
GAME ON: Igaming NORTH AMERICA
2014 Save the Date: March 19-21
LAS VEGAS, Nevada(April 22, 2013) -- North America's premier interactive gambling conference will return to Las Vegas in 2014. With the theme "Game On," the fourth annual iGaming North America event will take place March 19-21, 2014 at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.
LAS VEGAS, Nevada(April 22, 2013) -- North America's premier interactive gambling conference will return to Las Vegas in 2014. With the theme "Game On," the fourth annual iGaming North America event will take place March 19-21, 2014 at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.
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news updates were delayed due to internet supply interruption. We apologise for
this and we will be back on air with regular updated today.
Minister Assures Public that the
Lottery is on the Right Track
PRETORIA, South Africa (April 19, 2013) -- The National Lotteries Board (NLB) has improved significantly and is progressing for the better. This was the central message that Minister Rob Davies conveyed to the NLB's Stakeholder Engagement Indaba event that is held for two days at the Birchwood Hotel in Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Boksburg.
PRETORIA, South Africa (April 19, 2013) -- The National Lotteries Board (NLB) has improved significantly and is progressing for the better. This was the central message that Minister Rob Davies conveyed to the NLB's Stakeholder Engagement Indaba event that is held for two days at the Birchwood Hotel in Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Boksburg.
New Zealand Rolls Out New
Gambling Monitoring System from INTRALOT
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (April 22, 2013) -- The Department of Internal Affairs is about to roll out a new gambling monitoring system from existing supplier INTRALOT.
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (April 22, 2013) -- The Department of Internal Affairs is about to roll out a new gambling monitoring system from existing supplier INTRALOT.
Lotto Company Disputes Claims a
New Contract was offered without Bidding Process
MANILA, Philippines (April 20, 2013) - The state-run Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office has refuted claims by the local gaming unit of Malaysian conglomerate Berjaya that a new lotto equipment contract had been anomalously awarded to the latter's rival service provider.
MANILA, Philippines (April 20, 2013) - The state-run Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office has refuted claims by the local gaming unit of Malaysian conglomerate Berjaya that a new lotto equipment contract had been anomalously awarded to the latter's rival service provider.
Report Claims Current Regulations
Favour the National Lottery
LONDON, UK (April 21, 2013) - The report entitled 'A Chance to Give' claims current legislation "has not kept up with the real world" and is damaging a vital fund-raising tool. It calls for a massive overhaul saying changes to the law could increase money raised for charities through society lotteries.
LONDON, UK (April 21, 2013) - The report entitled 'A Chance to Give' claims current legislation "has not kept up with the real world" and is damaging a vital fund-raising tool. It calls for a massive overhaul saying changes to the law could increase money raised for charities through society lotteries.
Former Lottery Official Indicted
for Theft
BALTIMORE, Maryland (April 19, 2013) -- A former lottery official has been indicted for stealing tickets and collecting tens of thousands of dollars from the winnings, officials said on Thursday.
BALTIMORE, Maryland (April 19, 2013) -- A former lottery official has been indicted for stealing tickets and collecting tens of thousands of dollars from the winnings, officials said on Thursday.
Lawsuit Seeks to Revoke Operating
Licence
Communications Company Claims Suit is Vexatious, Frivolous
LAGOS, Nigeria (April 19, 2013) -- A Federal High Court in Lagos has joined the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, as a defendant in a suit seeking to revoke the operating licence of Airtel Nigeria Limited for allegedly operating an illegal lottery.
Communications Company Claims Suit is Vexatious, Frivolous
LAGOS, Nigeria (April 19, 2013) -- A Federal High Court in Lagos has joined the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, as a defendant in a suit seeking to revoke the operating licence of Airtel Nigeria Limited for allegedly operating an illegal lottery.
Mayor Calls for Clear Definition
on Location of Lottery Headquarters
SAULT STAR, Ontario, Canada (April 19, 2013) -- Mayor Debbie Amaroso is asking Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne "to provide explicit direction" to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. by defining what it means to be the "head office."
SAULT STAR, Ontario, Canada (April 19, 2013) -- Mayor Debbie Amaroso is asking Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne "to provide explicit direction" to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. by defining what it means to be the "head office."
GBGC Global Gambling Report 8th
Edition Available Now
ISLE OF MAN (April 21, 2013) -- GBGC is pleased to announce the publication of the 8th edition of its market-leading Global Gambling Report - Raising The Stakes. The Global Gambling Report continues to provide data, news, and regulatory updates for more than 250 gambling jurisdictions around the world.
ISLE OF MAN (April 21, 2013) -- GBGC is pleased to announce the publication of the 8th edition of its market-leading Global Gambling Report - Raising The Stakes. The Global Gambling Report continues to provide data, news, and regulatory updates for more than 250 gambling jurisdictions around the world.
Wi-Fi Revolution Could Impact
Track Side Bookmakers
LONDON, UK (April 21, 2013) -- On-course bookmakers are expressing concerns that the 'wi-fi' revolution could boost online gambling at race meetings and therefore have an impact on the traditional bookmakers role.
LONDON, UK (April 21, 2013) -- On-course bookmakers are expressing concerns that the 'wi-fi' revolution could boost online gambling at race meetings and therefore have an impact on the traditional bookmakers role.
Internet Betting Propels Owners
onto the UK Rich List
LONDON, UK (April 21, 2013) -- The family behind bet365, one of the world's largest online sports betting sites, are set to be the UK's first gambling billionaires.
LONDON, UK (April 21, 2013) -- The family behind bet365, one of the world's largest online sports betting sites, are set to be the UK's first gambling billionaires.
Poker Machine Spend Sees
Historical Downward Trend
HOBART, Tasmania (April 22, 2013) - Gamblers in Hobart's northern suburbs are starting to curb their spending on poker machines -- managing to "save" $500,000 a month compared with the start of this financial year.
HOBART, Tasmania (April 22, 2013) - Gamblers in Hobart's northern suburbs are starting to curb their spending on poker machines -- managing to "save" $500,000 a month compared with the start of this financial year.
Island Puts Confidence in
Casinos to Turn the Economy Around
CYPRUS (April 21, 2013) - Being saved from an economic and bank collapse by a pending 10 billion euros ($13 billion) bailout from international lenders - but at the price of confiscating bank accounts and imposing harsh austerity measures - Cyprus is going to allow gambling casinos in a desperate bid to raise critical cash and bring in tourists - and keep Cypriots from going to casinos in the Turkish-occupied northern part of the island
CYPRUS (April 21, 2013) - Being saved from an economic and bank collapse by a pending 10 billion euros ($13 billion) bailout from international lenders - but at the price of confiscating bank accounts and imposing harsh austerity measures - Cyprus is going to allow gambling casinos in a desperate bid to raise critical cash and bring in tourists - and keep Cypriots from going to casinos in the Turkish-occupied northern part of the island
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