News Updates as of Wednesday May 1, 2013 at 7pm

 

 

Breaking News Bite: Opap Deal Goes Through

 

 

National Lottery Commission and UK Gambling Commission Merger Postponed
LONDON, UK (April 29, 2013) -- The UK government decided to postpone the merger of the National Lottery Commission with the UK Gambling Commission. Some politicians believe that the attributes of the two organizations are incompatible. The UK Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee announced that it decided to delay the merger between the UK Gambling Commission and the National Lottery Association. The postponement will give opponents of the merger the opportunity to voice their arguments.

Genesis Gaming Solutions, Inc. and Walker Digital Table Systems Sign Joint Development Agreement
Partnering to bring together WDTS' RFID Perfect Pay Table Network with Genesis' BRAVO Pit Card & Chip Detection System By Genesis Gaming Solutions, Inc.; Walker Digital Table Systems, LLC
LAS VEGAS, (April 30, 2013) -- Walker Digital Table Systems, LLC, supplier of RFID enabled baccarat table networks to the Asian gaming market, and Genesis Gaming Solutions, Inc. a leader in table games management and player tracking systems, announced that they have signed an agreement to pursue joint development opportunities.

GameAccount Network teams up with MPTN
DUBLIN, Ireland (May 1, 2013) -- GameAccount Network has forged an alliance with MPTN, the owners of the Foxwoods Resort Casino, to build an internet gaming portal and jointly sell software to other casino operators hoping to be ready for when the online gaming laws are passed.

 

 

Webis Holdings wins major deal with Churchill Downs
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (May 1, 2013) -- Webis Holdings said its wholly owned subsidiary WatchandWager.com has signed a major content licensing contract with NASDAQ-quoted Churchill Downs Inc.

 

 

Atlantic Club Deal Expires
ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey (May 1, 2013) -- A deal that would have given online poker giant PokerStars its first toehold into regulated online gambling in the U.S. has expired without a new contract in place, according to several people familiar with the matter

Three Groups 0f Investors Opting To Contest the New Casino In Mallorca
SPAIN (May 1, 2013) - The Government expected to reach any offer to contest the award of a new casino in Mallorca, having registered in the Directorate General of Commerce and Enterprise three offers, one in Bendinat, another on the Platja de Palma and the third in Palma, n

 

PokerStars' Atlantic City Deal Expires
ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey (May 1, 2013) -- A deal that would have given online poker giant PokerStars its first toehold into regulated online gambling in the U.S. has expired without a new contract in place, according to several people familiar with the matter

 

 

 

Gaming Act Should Not Disadvantage Islands Own Citizens

NASSAU, Bahamas (April 30, 2013) -- Bahamians will not be disadvantaged by whatever decision the government makes with regard to what are now draft amendments to the Gaming Act, Khaalis Rolle, Minister of State for Investments in the Office of The Prime Minste.

 

 

 

Minister Deems Lottery Executive Pay Increases Not in Line with Government Budget Constraints

ONTARIO, Canada (April 30, 2013) -- Finance Minister says Ontario Finance Minister Charles Sousa has put the head of the province’s lottery corporation on notice that big increases in executive pay are “unacceptable.”

 

 

 

Bid Moving Forward for Greek Gaming Monopoly

ATHENS, Greece (April 30, 2013) -- The 42-year-old Czech Jiri Smejc, twice married, with two children and a fortune of over $2 billion may be the new owner of the Greek Organization of Football Prognostics OPAP S.A. within the next week, according to news reports.

 

 

 

Decision to Award Tribe Federal Recognition Criticized by Regulators

SAN FRANCISCO, California (April 30, 2013) -- A government watchdog has criticized an official's decision to grant a Central California American Indian tribe federal recognition, which gave it the right to federal benefits and a reservation where it could pursue a casino, according to news reports today.

 

 

 

Senators Oppose Single Sports Betting

ONTARIO, Canada, (April 30, 2013) -- Not everyone wants single sports betting approved in Canada

reports indicate that Bill C-290 would allow gamblers to bet on one sporting event at a time, rather than a minimum of three, which is the currently the case in Ontario.

 

 

 

Bill to Halt Expansion of Internet Cafes Clears Legislative Panel

COLUMBUS, Ohio (April 30, 2013) -- A bill that would immediately halt the expansion of Internet cafes in Ohio cleared a legislative panel Tuesday evening and was headed for a vote by the full state Senate..

 

 

 

OLG Modernization Continues To Proceed With Close Of Request For Pre-Qualification For Lottery

TORONTO, Ontario (April 30, 2013) -- The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) today marked the close of its Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) for the modernization of lottery.

Issued on December 14, 2012, the RFPQ asked service providers to demonstrate their experience as it relates to the lottery business.

 

 

 

Hart Awarded State Business for Ohio Lottery Commission

Hart, northwest Ohio’s largest integrated marketing communications firm, was again selected as one of just three marketing firms across the state to provide a variety of marketing and advertising services for the Ohio Lottery Commission through a new contract

 

 

 

Sportingbet Rejects Speculation it will Seek Totaliser Licence

SYDNEY, Australia (May 1, 2013) -- Australia's biggest corporate bookmaker Spotingbet has rejected speculation it would seek the retail licence for totaliser betting in New South Wales if Tabcorp loses those rights..

 

 

 

Perform Group Set for Strong Growth

LONDON, UK (April 30, 2013) -- British sports rights company Perform said it was well set for strong growth as it prepares to negotiate new deals with online bookmakers who use its video streams of live action.

 

 

 

Casino Location May Impact on New Hampshire’s Gaming Income

CONCORD, New Hampshire (April 30, 2013) -- A researcher says a planned casino in the Boston area would cut into New Hampshire’s gambling income if a casino is built along the border between the two states.

 

 

 

Isle Of Man e-Gaming Companies Shine at US Gaming Conference

ISLE OF MAN (April 30, 2013) -- A social gaming network with strong links to the Isle of Man has won a prestigious contest at a major e-Gaming conference in San Francisco.

 

 

 

Bwin.party Digital Entertainment Plc: Annual Report

LONDON, UK (April 30, 2013) -- Following the communication on 15 March 2013 of the Company's annual financial report for the year ended 31 December 2012, hard copies of the bwin.party annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 December 2012 (the "Annual Report"), incorporating the notice of the Company's 2013 Annual General Meeting, will shortly be posted to bwin.party's shareholders and depositary interest holders that have elected to receive hard copies. A copy of the Annual Report will also be made available on the Company's website, www.bwinparty.com.

 

States Sees Decrease in Poker Machine Spend

MELBOURNE, Victoria, Australia (April 30, 2013) -- Victorian poker machine losses have continued to drop with punter loss for March this year down 10 per cent compared with the same time last year.

 

 

City Seeks Law or Consulting Firm to Advise on Host Community Agreement

WORCESTER, Massachusetts (April 30, 2013) -- With time growing short, the city is still in the market for a savvy legal adviser with gambling industry experience, but not too much.