Tuesday 9 April 2013

News Update Wednesday April 9, 2013


 
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Colorado Lottery to Launch New ‘PICK 3’ Jackpot Game on April 28
DENVER, Colorado (April 8, 2013) -- The Colorado Lottery will launch its new Jackpot game named “Pick 3” on April 28. Playing Pick 3 is as easy as 1-2-3!


Executive Lottery Director, 'Friedrich Stickler,' Calls for Lotteries to Combat Illegal Gambling
SALZBURG, Austria (April 8, 2013) -- Illegal gambling providers generate billions in profits every year on the internet. The Executive Director of the Austrian Lotteries, Friedrich Stickler, on a visit to Salzburg, criticized the illegal operators saying that this competition must be combated urgently


National Lottery Confirms Error in Saturday Draw
DUBLIN, Ireland (April 9, 2013) – The National Lottery has confirmed an error was made during the draw for last Saturday’s Lotto Plus 2 draw.


Injunction Protecting Web Shops Lifted
BAHAMAS (April 10, 2013) -- Chief Justice Sir Michael Barnette just lifted the order stopping police from arresting persons in web shops.


Attorney General Deems Gaming Machines Illegal, Calls for Revoke of Licences Issued
GUAM (April 10, 2013) -- The Guam Attorney General wants the 200 gaming machine licenses issued by Rev and Tax last week to be revoked saying their position has not changed, the devices are gambling machines and therefore illegal under Guam law

 
Gaming Commission Acknowledges Shift to Land Based Gambling Likely
GARY, Indiana (April 9, 2013) --The head of the Indiana Gaming Commission says it's becoming increasingly likely that Indiana will make the shift to land-based gambling


Testimony: We Built a $6.5 Billion Empire Out of a Swamp
LAS VEGAS (April 9, 2013) -- Casino tycoon and GOP super donor Sheldon Adelson has wrapped up three days on the witness stand with testimony in a multimillion dollar breach of contract case.


Lottery Game Expansion May be Solution to Funding Project
ST. PAUL, Minnesota (April 9, 2013) -- The Minnesota Lottery may end up playing a larger role than originally anticipated in the funding of the Vikings stadium


Legislature Votes to Give Problem Gamblers Shorter Casino Ban Option
DES MOINES, Iowa (April 9, 2013) – Problem Gamblers who voluntarily sign up to be barred from the state’s casinos could opt for a five-year rather than a permanent ban if a bill that cleared the Iowa House becomes law


Calls for Over Priced, Out Dated Paper Contract to be Scrapped
MANILA, Philippines (April 9, 2013) -- Rep. Teddy Casiño, a senatorial candidate, has demanded that Pagcor scrap the awarding of an “obsolete, anomalous and overpriced” contract for a paper-based ticket for some 6,000 Casiño slot machines nationwide


China's Government Dismisses Any Involvement in Macau's Casino License Process China Says Macau Casino Licenses Are "Internal Matter" for SAR
BEIJING, China (April 8, 2013) -- China said on Monday that Macau's casino license process is an internal matter for the special administrative region of Macau after a lawyer in a U.S. court trial involving billionaire Sheldon Adelson alleged Beijing's involvement.


Referendum for Casino Gambling Gathers Support
DALLAS, Texas (April 8, 2013) -- A proposed constitutional referendum to allow casino gambling in Texas got a boost Monday when a Dallas-area senator announced that interest groups had united behind a measure he introduced at the Texas Legislature


Kansas Lottery Recognizes Retailers Outstanding Sales
WICHITA, Kansas (April 9, 2013) -- The Heritage Restaurant in Wichita was the top Kansas Lottery retailer in the state last year, an announcement this week from the lottery says


New York Lottery’s ‘Maximum Millions’ Campaign Rolls Out
NEW YORK, NY (April 9, 2013) -- A campaign to promote the New York Lottery’s new scratch card game ‘Maximum Millions’ has been developed by DDB New York


Fantasy Football to Earn Real Cash for Football Clubs
TotelFootball's Fundraiser for Clubs Launched at Soccerex 2013
LONDON, UK (April 9, 2013) -- Hot on the heels of announcing partnerships with the UK Tote and Goal.com, TotelFootball is pleased to unveil its latest product innovation which enables football clubs of all sizes to fundraise in a fun and exciting manner.


PokerStars Signs Ronaldo
Online giant adds footballing legend to its all-star sports line-up
LONDON, UK (April 9, 2013) -- Brazilian footballing legend Ronaldo has just been announced as the latest high profile celebrity to become a member of Team PokerStars. Joining the likes of sports stars such as Boris Becker and Rafael Nadal, Ronaldo's addition to the team will no doubt further raise the profile of the online pokerroom both within South America and with football fans around the world.

 
THE PRICE IS RIGHT® Scratch-Off Game Is Returning to a Florida Lottery Retailer Near You
TALLAHASSEE, Florida (April 9, 2013) -- Beginning April 16, Florida Lottery players can “Come on Down™” to their local Lottery retailer to play the newest $5 Scratch-Off game. Back by popular demand, THE PRICE IS RIGHT® game features six top prizes of $250,000 and more than $36 million in total cash prizes.


Island Nation Ripe for Gambling
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (April 9, 2013) -- Sri Lanka’s close proximity to India, lack of a developed gambling sector, the government’s move to introduce legalized gambling zones and also lack of big casino players are said to be the reasons why Australia’s gaming Tycoon James Packer
 
 
Referendum for Casino Gambling in Texas Gathers Support
DALLAS, Texas (April 8, 2013) -- A proposed constitutional referendum to allow casino gambling in Texas got a boost Monday when a Dallas-area senator announced that interest groups had united behind a measure he introduced at the Texas Legislature


Government to Work to Improving Regulatory Framework in the Field of Games of Chance
PODGORICA, Montenegro (April 9, 2013) -- Montenegro's Ministry of Finance held a second meeting of the Minister of Finance Dr. Radoje Zugica and associates with management representatives for games of chance, the organizer of the Association of gaming 'type' and the Association of Companies for gambling Montenegro "Montenegro Bet".


123gaming Secures US Licence
LONDON, UK (April 9, 2013) -- 123gaming Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of social gaming company 123gaming Limited, has been awarded a gaming licence from the state of North Dakota

 
Lawmaker Calling for a Revisit of a Past Idea to Generate Revenue for Stadium
ST PAUL, Minnesota (April 9, 2013) -- With revenues from electronic charitable gaming coming in much slower than anticipated, a Republican lawmaker is resuscitating an idea that have been discussed again and again: authorizing slot machines at horse-racing tracks.

 
 
Bill Would Allow for Expanding Sports Betting in the State
CARSON CITY, Nevada (April 8, 2013) -- A bill before Nevada lawmakers would let private investment groups place sports wagers and allow the state to reap millions of dollars in untapped revenue.


Increased Regulations for Slot Parlors to be Considered
Bill Aimed at Defining and Separating Large Casinos from Smaller Establishments
CARSON CITY, Nevada (April 8, 2013) -- The smaller players in Nevada's robust gambling economy were the targets of an Assembly bill Monday that would reform the state's biggest industry by better defining and separating the large casinos from smaller establishments

 
Bill to Reduce Table Fees Removed from Agenda
WHEELING, West Virginia (April 8, 2013) -- The House of Delegates Judiciary Committee removed the bill to reduce annual table gambling fees by $1 million from its agenda Friday

 
Echo Seeks to Extend Exclusive Sydney Casino Rights
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (April 9, 2013) -- Echo Entertainment Group Ltd. (Echo Entertainment Group Ltd) has applied to extend its sole right to operate casinos in Australia's New South Wales state, as the company looks to fend off a rival bid from Billionaire James Packer.
 

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