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THURSDAY JUNE 6, 2013 AFTERNOON NEWS BREAK

Poker Making a Comeback On Television Screens

LOS ANGELES, California (June 6, 2013) -- Ten years ago, poker shows proliferated on TV and then faded but with several states and federal legislators moving to legalize the game online, some networks are betting that TV poker is back

The Largest Lottery Jackpot Winner In History Claims $590.5 Million Prize At Florida Lottery Headquarters

~ More than $50 million generated for Florida's education system~

TALLAHASSEE, Florida (June 5, 2013) -- At a press conference today, the Florida Lottery announced that the $590.5 million jackpot from the POWERBALL® drawing held on May 18 was claimed by Gloria C. MacKenzie, 84, of Zephyrhills. MacKenzie chose to receive her winnings in a one-time, lump-sum payment in the amount of $370,896,780.84.

Google Glass Making Casinos Cautious

NEW YORK, NY (June 5, 2013) -- Google Glass is arguably the most concerning new product for privacy advocates nowadays, but certain businesses also have reason to worry. The gambling industry is the latest to show apprehension, with casinos and regulators in at least two states prohibiting the device in some form

Charitable Gaming Bill Heading to Senate

DOVER, Delaware (June 5, 2013) -- A newly-titled bill allowing state veterans and fraternal groups to continue operating charitable video lottery machines should reach the Senate floor early next week, the legislation's primary sponsor said Wednesday afternoon,

Largest Clinical Trial for Problem Gambling Conducted by University Research Team

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (June 5, 2013) -- The world's largest clinical trial for problem gambling treatment has been conducted in New Zealand by an AUT University research team.

Lottery in Talks with Insurance Companies to sell at Retailer Point of Sale Terminals

WARSAW, Poland (June 5, 2013) - Sports Pools Lottery Poland is currently said to be in negotiations with four insurance companies to allow the sale of insurance policies through its retail outlets.

Figures Suggest Expanded Gambling in Ohio Less of a Success than Original Predicted

CINCINNATI, Ohio (June 5, 2013) -- Expanding gambling is meant to help fund Ohio's cities, counties and schools, but it has generated $260 million to $360 million less than expected during its first year.

Crown Colombo May Need $US400 million Injection

SYDNEY, Australia COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (June 6, 2013) -- James Packer's Crown Ltd may need to inject $US400 million ($420.87 million) into its luxury 36-storey Crown Colombo casino and "mega hotel" development.

Penn National says No to Massachusetts

CHICOPEE, Massachusetts (June 5, 2013) -- Penn National Gaming is saying "no" to western Massachusetts altogether, even though as recently as three weeks ago, they spoke with Chicopee officials about possibly putting a casino at the Cabotville Industrial Park on Front Street.

WEDNESDAY JUNE 5, 2013 MORNING NEWS BREAK

New Jersey Lottery Sells Another Jackpot Winning Mega Millions Ticket for the May 31st Drawing In Atlantic County

This is New Jersey's Second Mega Millions Jackpot Win in Two Weeks

TRENTON, New Jersey (June 3, 2013) - Once again, New Jersey is proving to be a lucky location to buy a lottery ticket! Today, New Jersey Lottery Executive Director Carole Hedinger announced that Vineland Truck Stop, 760 Harding Way, Buena in Atlantic County, is the retailer that sold the only winning ticket in the nation to win the $30 million Mega Millions jackpot for the May 31 st drawing. The retailer will earn a $30,000 bonus for selling the winning jackpot ticket. Retailer bonuses were significantly increased by the Lottery Commission as of April 29, 2013.

Figures Presented in Parliament Suggest Increase in Illegal Gambling Cases

VALETTA, Malta (June 4, 2013) -- There have been more reports of illegal gambling this year so far than there had been in any of the four previous years, figures presented in parliament by Economy Minister Chris Cardona show.

Pokerstars Sponsors Two Wheel Rocket

ISLE OF MAN (June 4, 2013) -- PokerStars has renewed its sponsorship of local racer Conor Cummins.

Maryland Lottery Launches My Lottery Rewards Program

BALTIMORE, Maryland (June 4, 2013) -- Attention Lottery players! Stop tossing out your non-winning Maryland Lottery scratch-off tickets. Starting June 3, those tickets can turn into prizes, thanks to the My Lottery Rewards program

POLLARD BANKNOTE and The Michigan Lottery "Raise The Stakes" To Offer Players a New Interactive Game

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, (June 4, 2013) -- Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) ("Pollard Banknote") is pleased to announce the launch of the Michigan Lottery's latest innovative instant ticket, Raise The Stakes, which features Pollard Banknote's patent-pending Social Instants™ program.

Aimed at helping lotteries appeal to the 18 to 34 year-old emerging market and other users of mobile technology, Social Instants™ harnesses the marketing power of mobile and social media with traditional instant tickets to facilitate team play and winner awareness messaging. Raise The Stakes was launched at Michigan retailers on June 4, 2013.

LI THURSDAY NOTE: Article on a new start developer that is planning to help Gami-fy Lotteries for a new Generation - In tomorrow's Daily Edition News.

Rumours of a Purchase of Multistate Gaming Conglomerate

CLEVELAND, Ohio (June 4, 2013) -- MTR Gaming Group, which owns Columbus' Scioto Downs racino, is weighing the purchase of Jacobs Entertainment, a multistate gaming conglomerate

TUESDAY JUNE 4, 2013 MORNING NEWS BREAK

SVL Calls for Government Support in Eradicating Illegal Lotteries

KINGSTON, Jamaica (June 3, 2103) -- President and Chief Executive Officer of Supreme Ventures Limited, Brian George, is appealing to the authorities to crackdown on the illegal lottery saying it is depriving his company of billions of dollars.

Lottery Suspends Sales of Popular Game 
AUSTIN, Texas (June 3, 2013) -- The Texas Lottery has temporarily suspended sales of the "All or Nothing" draw game.

Bank Losses Offset by Opap Rise

ATHENS, Greece (June 4, 2013) -- Investor reluctance to make any significant moves on the local bourse was the main feature of the new week's first trading session in Athens, with turnover tumbling to less than half of that registered last Friday.

New Lottery Promotion Offers Chance to Win 'Warehouse Dash' in Chicago

Enter "Win Win Win" Tickets for Shot at Merchandise, Housewares and More

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (June 3, 2013) -- In a first-time promotion, the Tennessee Lottery is offering three chances to win a 90-second "Warehouse Dash," providing winners with a trip to the VIP Rewards®* warehouse in Chicago to participate in a shopping spree for up to $15,000 worth of merchandise including electronics, housewares and more.

Betfair New Partner of Summer Racing Carnival 
HOBART, Tasmania (June 4, 2013) -- Betfair Australia is the new naming rights partner of the Tasmanian Summer Racing Carnival

Casino Operator to Boosts Budget for Secound Phase of Cotai Resort 
MACAU, SAR (June 3, 2013) -- Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd., the Macau casino operator founded by billionaire Lui Che Woo, said it will boost the budget for the second construction phase of its Cotai resort by HKD3.6 billion (USD464 million),

MONDAY JUNE 3rd, 2013 AFTERNOON NEWS BREAK

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SATURDAY JUNE 1st 2013 AFTERNOON NEWS BREAK

RAY Enjoys a Good Start To The Year

ESPOO, Finland (May 29, 2013) -- The good yield development continued during the first four months of the year, with revenue increasing by 3.5 % from last year, amounting to MEUR 260. From this sum, RAY disbursed 12 %, i.e. MEUR 31.1, to the state as lottery tax. The poor state of the economy has so far not had an impact on the Finnish Slot Machine Association's (RAY) revenue

Industry-Spanning Data Suggest Notable Increase in Casino Player Acquisition

MONTREAL, QC. (May 31st, 2013) -- Income Access, a leading supplier of technology and digital marketing solutions for the iGaming sphere, has released data on vertical-specific player activity for the first quarter of 2013. Surveying a broad sample of leading iGaming operators, the company's findings reveal that player activity for the casino vertical has risen notably on the quarter, though the sportsbook vertical continues to account for the largest volume of player acquisition

Bill Allowing a State Body to Conduct the Lottery For Up To Eight Years Sparks Concern

Observers Warn Of Corruption and Inefficiency Should State Take Over the Operation of the Lottery

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (May 31, 2013) -- Proposed changes to the Lotteries Act could see an organ of state appointed as the licensee to operate the country's billion-rand national lottery.

SATURDAY JUNE 1st 2013 MORNING NEWS BREAK

AnPost Mounts Joint bid for Licence with the Owner of UK Operator Camelot
DUBLIN, Ireland (May 31, 2013) -- An Post is to mount a joint bid for the Irish lottery with the owner of UK operator Camelot, according to well-placed sources.

Government Hoping to Secure €600m from the Sale of the Licence

DUBLIN, Ireland (May 31, 2013) -- The competition for the award of the 20-year National Lottery licence has been launched. Public Expenditure and Reform Minister Brendan Howlin told the media source that those who responded to the invitation for expressions of interest issued earlier in the month would get access to a virtual data room where competition documents could be accessed.

Lottery to Commence Selling Tickets Through Gas Pumps and ATMs

ST. LOUIS, Missouri (May 31, 2013) -- It's about to get a whole lot easier if you hope to strike it rich through the Missouri lottery. Reports indicate the Missouri Lottery plans to start selling Powerball and other tickets at gas pumps and ATMs.

Statement from Sheriff Gaming
EINDHOVEN, 31st May 2013, - Speaking on behalf of Sheriff Gaming with regards to the recent press allegations, Ellen Huijbers, Compliance Officer at Sheriff Gaming has issued a statement: "Until now the justice department has not given any inside information on the evidence on which the allegations in the press are based."
Sheriff Gaming/Bubble Group will soon be fully discharged of all possible accusations.