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LOTTOMATICA GROUP Creates A Single, Unified
Leadership And Business Structure To Drive Its Future Growth
Name change to GTECH S.p.A. to be submitted for
Shareholder approval ROME, ITALY and PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
(US) - (January 24, 2013) - Lottomatica Group S.p.A. today announced a plan to
further integrate its businesses on a global basis and change the company name
to GTECH S.p.A. These changes are aimed at supporting growth, improving
efficiency and enhancing profitability across operations, stepping up the pace
of internationalization of the Group to better capture its full potential.
SHERIFF GAMING Launches Three New Games Ahead Of
Ice EINDHOVEN, Netherlands (January 24, 2013) - - Sheriff
Gaming has today announced that it has launched a further three games ahead of
this year's ICE Totally Gaming event and that are now available to demo at
www.sheriffgaming.com.
CASINO-X Chooses Quickfire As Exclusive Games
Provider ISLE OF MAN - Casino-x has chosen Quickfire,
powered by Microgaming (www.quickfiregames.co.uk), as its exclusive casino
software provider to launch into the online gaming market.
International Game Technology : IGT's sbX® Goes
Platinum LAS VEGAS, (January 24, 2013) -- International Game
Technology (NYSE: IGT) a global leader in gaming systems technology, today
announced that they have reached the milestone of over 100 installs of their
sbX® system.
OPAP'S Greek Gambling Monopoly Ruled Illegal by
EU Court ATHENS, Greece (January 24, 2013) - Greece's
gambling monopoly, owned by Opap SA (OPAP), was ruled illegal by the European
Union's highest court, sending shares of the company down as much as 21
percent.
EU law bars national rules granting exclusive gambling rights
without cutting the opportunities to bet, the EU Court of Justice in Luxembourg
ruled today. The case was filed by Opap competitors Stanleybet International
Ltd., William Hill Plc (WMH) and Sportingbet Plc.
UK betting group Ladbrokes Acquires Ireland's
Betdaq LONDON, UK (January 24, 2013) -- UK online betting
and gaming company Ladbrokes Plc (LON:LAD) said today it had sealed a deal to
buy the operator of the Irish Betdaq betting exchange business from TBH Limited
for an initial sum of EUR30m (USD40m) on a cash-and-debt-free basis.
Probability Names New
CFOLONDON, UK (January 24, 2013) - Probability PLC : Qurban
hussain, has been appointed as the company's chief financial officer. Hussein
has a background in finance and the online gambling industry and was previously
head of commercial finance at Betfair. Prior to his three years with Betfair,
Hussein spent three years in a range of financial roles at William Hill.
OLG Reaches Agreements In Principle For Leases At
Eight Ontario Gaming Sites TORONTO, Ontario (January 24,
2013) -- The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is pleased to announce
that it has reached lease agreements in principle for its slots operations with
eight of its site holders.
This includes: Woodbine Racetrack; Mohawk
Racetrack; Rideau Carleton Raceway; Hanover Raceway; Woodstock Raceway; Dresden
Raceway; Sudbury Downs; and Clinton Raceway.
Las Vegas Sands Corp. Confirms Possible Bethlehem
Casino Sale LAS VEGAS (January 23, 2013) -- Las Vegas Sands
Corp. is looking into the sale of its Bethlehem casino. resident and COO Michael
Leven confirmed reports that Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem is up for sale "i
f
we get our price," he told the financial network Tuesday.
Lottery privatization: Corbett's Administration
Sales Pitch Falls Short For Some Lawmakers at House Hearing
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (January 23, 2013) - Officials from Gov. Tom
Corbett's administration continued their sales pitch for privatizing the
management of the Pennsylvania Lottery before a House committee
Scratch Tickets behind Tennessee Lottery
Success NASHVILLE, Tennessee (January 23, 2013) -- The
high-dollar multistate lottery games Power Ball and Mega Millions get the
attention, but Tennessee lottery officials say the scratch-off state lottery
games bring in the money.
Poll: Yes To Lottery, No To Webshops
NASSAU, Bahamas (January 23, 2013) -- Fifty per cent of the
Bahamians who answered a gambling survey yesterday in downtown Nassau, said they
would support a national lottery being established
Province Remains Committed To Sault OLG
Jobs SAULT STE. MARIE, Ontario (January 24, 2013) -- The
following news release from the office of Sault MPP David Orazietti is in
response to a release posted earlier on SooToday.com. The release in question is
from the Public Service Alliance of Canada in support of 65,000 people in the
horse racing industry who stand to lose their jobs because of an Ontario
government decision.
Government said to have Secured $200 Million on
Tax ThreatMADRID, Spain (January 23, 2013) - Spanish Budget
Minister Cristobal Montoro squeezed about 150 million euros ($200 million) from
foreign-owned gambling companies by springing a tax probe on them when they
applied for online licenses, according to two people involved in the process
Top Gaming Company in Madrid Deal
GIBRALTAR, EU (January 24, 2013) -- Playtech, the
international designer, developer and licensor of software for the online,
mobile, TV and land-based gaming industry, has partnered with Casino Gran Madrid
to broadcast Live Dealer Games for the Spanish market.
MGC Considering Gambling Restrictions
SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts (January 23, 2013) -- The
Massachusetts Gaming Commission is reported to be debating the question of
whether local lawmakers should be restricted from a legal activity in their own
city?
GOP Lawmaker Wants To Block Lottery Sales to
Those on Public Assistance RALEIGH, North Carolina (January
23, 2013) -- State lawmakers are discussing legislation that would prohibit
lottery retailers from knowingly selling lottery tickets to customers who
receive public assistance, such as food stamps, or are in bankruptcy
You have Got to just love Paddy Power
Paddy Power Takes On Milan Bourse for New
Gambling Stunt MILAN, Italy (January 23, 2013) -- Irish
bookmaker Paddy Power, known for its provocative advertising and innovative
gambling products, projected a slot machine on the Milan stock exchange on
Wednesday to promote its expansion in the growing online Italian gambling market
Favourit.com launches Tabcorp owned Luxbet as An
Australian Betting Partner Luxbet goes social with Favourit, the sports &
gaming network that lets punters tap the crowd's expertise and
knowledge.
AUSTRALIA (January 24, 2013) -- Tabcorp backed
Luxbet has officially signed a deal and launched with Favourit.com, the smartest
social sports & gaming network developed in Australia
Restaurant's Planning to offer VLTs as Well as
Food DES PLAINES, Illinois (January 23, 2013) -- Officials
in two Northwest suburban communities will hear plans this week to open
restaurants offering more than food. Public hearings are scheduled for tomorrow
(Thursday).
Casino Developer Offers US$2.5bn for
Infrastructure Weidner Resorts' CEO Said The
Money Can Be Used To Upgrade The Island's Airport And To Build A Bridge, Ferry
Harbor And Yacht Terminal TAIPEI, Taiwan (January 23, 2013) -
An international developer bidding to build a casino resort on Matsu yesterday
said it has budgeted US$2.5 billion to construct supporting infrastructure
OLG Reaches Tentative Deal with Sudbury
Downs If finalized, it would allow slots facility
to continue until new casino is built SUDBURY, Ontario, Canada
(January 23, 2013) -- The Ontario Gaming and Lottery Corporation has reached an
agreement with eight racetracks in Ontario - including Sudbury Downs - that will
keep gaming facilities open until new casinos are built
Casinodino.com: The German State Of
Schleswig-Holstein Grants Online Casino Licences HAMBURG,
Germany (January 23, 2013) -- Roughly a year ago, Germany was all controversy
surrounding the "State Treaty on Online Gaming ", and while 15 or so states of
Germany decided to adopt these new laws last year in July, Schleswig-Holstein
has now openly gone against the Treaty
Lottery On Mobile - Combined With
TV-ShowOSLO, Norway (January 23, 2013) -- Norwegian mobile
lottery company Multilot AS has developed a brand new lottery concept for mobile
phones, built as an entertaining mobile game, like Angry Birds, that gives you
the chance to win instant cash prizes and the weekly lottery TV
drawing.
"
We have tried to make a lottery product that provides a fun
challenge, not unlike those you find on today's online and mobile entertainment
games, but with the chance to win real money. We believe this will attract a
younger adult audience," explains Multilot's Chairman, Reidar Nordby Jr.,
the former President of World Lottery Association and one of the founders of
Multilot.
Atlantic Lottery Moves Into Single Event
Betting Single sports betting is illegal in
Canada, but ALC will allow gambling on the Oscars NEW
BRUNSWICK, Canada (January 23, 2013) -- The Atlantic Lottery Corp. is getting
around a provision in the Criminal Code of Canada to allow gamblers to place
bets on the Academy Awards on Feb. 24
The lottery corporation believes
allowing people to place wagers on what films and actors will take home Oscars
next month is not subject to the same criminal code restrictions as sports
betting. That has led the lottery corporation to change the way people in the
region can gamble on it.
Health Lottery CEO: Percentage That Lotteries
Must Give To Charity Should Be Lowered LONDON, UK (January
23, 2013) - The chief executive of the Health Lottery, Dominic Mansour, has said
the government should lower the percentage that lotteries have to give to
charity to make it easier for them to grow and raise more money by selling more
tickets
State Lawmakers Hear From Gaming Industry
ORLANDO, Florida (January 23, 2013) -- The state legislature
has vowed to take a year off from passing any major gambling legislation. But,
even though they are not planning to pass any bills in the upcoming session,
they are hearing from representatives of the gaming industry.
New Legislation Would Allow Vets To Keep Lottery
Machines DOVER, Delaware (January 23, 2013) -- Veterans may
still be able to play video lottery machines at their fraternal organizations,
at least for now.
State lawmakers will introduce a proposal Wednesday that
would allow veterans to temporarily play the games until a more permanent
solution is devised.
Gambling Bill Could Cost Indiana More Than $230
Million Over Two Years, Analysis ShowsINDIANAPOLIS, Indiana
(January 23, 2013) -- Sweeping gambling legislation that would allow live table
games at two horse tracks near Indianapolis could cost the state more than $230
million in revenue over two years because it would change how casinos are taxed,
according to an analysis .
'Simulated Gambling Devices' Face Ban
MIAMI, Florida (January 23, 2013) -- Internet cafes,
strip-mall casinos, sweepstakes cafes - whatever you call them - two Miami-Dade
County commissioners are sponsoring a proposed ordinance to ban the
establishments.
Jack Media Partner with Leading DRTV
Agency LONDON, UK, (January 23, 2013) -- Jack Media, the
leading digital acquisition agency for gaming clients, has teamed up with
MC&C, one of the UK's top DRTV agencies. MC&C is currently the largest
buyer of DRTV airtime in the UK and together with the company's experience and
bespoke software, will enable Jack Media to offer the very best TV acquisition
solutions on behalf of its clients.
Gaming Standards Association Begins Development
of Compliance Verification Tool (CVT) Tool Will
Increase Interoperability And Speed Time To Market LAS VEGAS
(January 23, 2013) - During G2E 2012, Gaming Standards Association, the world's
leading gaming standards-setting organization, announced the development of its
Compliance Verification Tool (CVT), a crucial tool enabling easy verification of
compliance with GSA's landmark and award-winning G2S (Game To System) protocol
standard. Now GSA is proud to announce it has fully funded the CVT development,
thanks to the generous support of several members.
Net Entertainment releases Thief video slot
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (January 23, 2013) -- Net Entertainment,
the world's leading provider of high-quality online casino games, announces the
launch of its latest video slot, Thief™. The setting of Thief changes throughout
the entire game, taking players from the rainy street of the main setting to the
upper levels of a hallway and a vault found in the Free Spins modes. Players
experience a roller coaster of feelings, creating anticipation of what's to come
with every spin of the reels.
32Red Plc -Trading Update
LONDON, UK (January 23, 2013) -- Trading Update 32Red Plc,
the award-winning remote gaming operator, is pleased to provide an update on
trading for the year ended 31 December 2012. 2012 Summary For the third
consecutive year, the company announces record annual revenues, up 28% to £32.1m
in 2012 (2011: £25.0m).
TIPP 24 - Andreas Keil Was Appointed As New
CFO Dr. Hans Cornehl Is Chairman Of The Board HAMBURG,
Germany (January 23, 2013) -- Andreas Keil (49), business graduate, becomes the
Chief Financial Officer of Tipp24 SE appointed from first February 2013.
