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Online Gambling - New Rules Taking Shape
BRUSSELS, Belgium (February 6, 2013) -- Extending the scope of the anti-money laundering directive - applicable for now only to bricks-and-mortar casinos - to all online gambling and betting activities is a key measure for stepping up the fight against fraud in this sector.
This is one of the priority actions announced by the European Commission in its communication of 23 October 2012 ('Towards a comprehensive European framework for online gambling', see Europolitics 4514). The other means of action proposed are also gradually taking shape through the expert group working in this area.
Municipalities ask Province for Increased Lottery Limit
SASKATCHEWAN, Canada (February 6, 2013) - A municipal politician in Saskatchewan wants the province to give local charities the power to boost the size of fundraising lottery jackpots.
National Lotteries Board Urges Groups to Apply for Lottery Funds Honestly
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (February 6, 2013) -- The National Lotteries Board (NLB) has started accepting applications for funding in the arts, culture, and national heritage sector, CEO Charlotte Mampane said on Wednesday.
Bill Calls For Tax To Be Collected On Small Casino Winnings
BILOXI, Mississippi (February 6, 2013) -- Senate Finance Chairman Joey Fillingane wants gamblers to help fund Mississippi's dire infrastructure needs by paying a tax he says they're already supposed to be paying
Lottery Commission Appeals Court Ruling
ABUJA , Nigeria (February 6, 2013) -- The National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) has filed an appeal against the judgment of a Federal High Court in Lagos in favour of a firm, Secure Electronic Technology Plc (SET).
Russia is Seeking Extradition of Suspect In a Notorious Illegal Casino Case
MOSCOW, Russia (February 6, 2013) -- Hearings will resume on Friday, February 8, in the Polish extradition case of former Russian prosecutor Alexander Ignatenko, who is currently sought by Russian authorities for his involvement in a large-scale illegal gambling ring. Friday's hearing will be held in Poland's Nowy Sacz District Court.
Bookmakerss Hit Back Against calls to Abolish Election Betting
SYDNEY, Australia (February 6, 2013) - Election gambling is one of the cleanest forms of betting because it is impossible to manipulate the results, the group representing Australia's biggest online bookmakers says.
Senate Bill would Create Prized-Linked Savings
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (February 6, 2013) - Gambling with interest is essentially what Senate Bill 119 would allow if passed. T the bill would allow a person can open a savings account that could earn lottery prizes, but any interest it earns goes straight to the Lottery Commission. The goal is to provide responsible gambling, and a boost to the lottery scholarship.
Esterline Interface Technologies Acquires Gamesman Limited Global Gaming Component Manufacturer Strengthens Esterline's Gaming Market Presence
LONDON, UK (February 5, 2013) -- Esterline Corporation, a leading specialty manufacturer serving aerospace, defense and industrial markets, announced today that its Interface Technologies business platform has acquired Gamesman Limited (Gamesman), a privately held gaming equipment components and systems manufacturer
SHERIFF GAMING Launches Its First Mobile Game
EINDHOVEN, Netherlands (February 5, 2013) --3D online casino games developer Sheriff Gaming has announced the release of its first online and mobile game, Spartania, which will launch exclusively today at ICE Totally Gaming.
SHFL entertainment Acquires Content Studio ProTec Games in China
LAS VEGAS, (February 6, 2013) -- SHFL entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select Market: SHFL) ("SHFL" or the "Company") has acquired ProTec Games, Inc. ("ProTec"), a computer-based content provider for casino slot games, table games, and online video games. Located in Qingdao, China, ProTec will continue to develop graphical assets and perform software development and testing for SHFL's slot machines and other electronic products.
Spielo International Wins "Best Street Supplier Of The Year" Award 2013 ICE
Totally Gaming Award Recognises Company's Achievements in Italy AWP and VLT Markets
LONDON, England (February 5, 2013) -- SPIELO International was awarded the Best Street Supplier of the Year Award at the ICE Totally Gaming Awards held last night in London, England. The accolade recognizes the best performer in the street supplier market, supplying to high street arcades, bars, or clubs.
5th International Casino Conference (ICC), organized cooperatively by ECA and Clarion, hosted in London on 4 February 2013
Welcome Speech From Ron Goudsmit, Chairman Of The European Casino Association (ECA)
As Chairman of the ECA it's my pleasure to welcome you all to this 5th International Casino Conference, organized by Clarion Gaming Events, in association with the ECA.
West Virginia Lottery Commission Director John Musgrave to Head Three Other State Agencies
CHARLESTON, West Virginia (February 6, 2013) -- West Virginia Lottery Commission Director John Musgrave is taking on additional duties
Z4 Gaming Expanding Rapidly and Appoints Gaming Veteran, John English, As Senior VP of Business Development and Public Relations
LAS VEGAS, (February 5, 2013) -- Z4 Gaming, a Nevada Gaming Commission licensed interactive technology provider, appointed John English as Senior Vice President of Business Development and Public Relations. Mr. English will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and delivering external business relationships that will support Z4's infrastructure and global growth strategy as well as the Company's public relations initiatives.
SeanieMac Appoints Two to Board of Directors
HUNTINGTON, New York (Febuary 6, 2013) -- Compliance Systems Corp (OTCQB: COPI), doing business as SeanieMac Limited, the parent company of the all-Irish online sports & casino wagering website www.SeanieMac.com, today announced it has appointed Jon Garfield and Shane O'Driscoll to the Board of Directors.
Ohio Lottery Always Ensures Integrity of the Game for All Players
CLEAVELAND, Ohio (February 5, 2013) -- America's lottery system is a multi-billion dollar industry but whenever large amounts of money are available, you will always have people who make attempts to secure funds through fraudulent means.
Kentucky Gambling Proponents Divided on How to Proceed
FRANKFORT, Kentucky (February 5, 2013) -- Governor Steve Beshear says disagreement among gambling advocates has made it unlikely the Legislature can pass a constitutional amendment on casinos this year
South Carolina Bill Banning Sweepstakes Machines Advances
COLUMBIA, South Carolina (February 6, 2013) -- A bill specifying that sweepstakes machines are illegal gambling is advancing in the South Carolina House. The Judiciary Committee voted Tuesday to move the bill to the House floor. The Senate approved the measure last month.
Governor Overestimates Return of Tax on Break Open Tickets
MONTPELIER, Vermont (February 5, 2013) -- Senators on the Finance Committee say Gov. Peter Shumlin's proposed tax on break open tickets - seen as boosting state revenue by $17 million - is not something they see as a dependable certainty.
A report recently issued by the Joint Fiscal Office estimates that a 10 percent excise tax on the lottery-like game would generate approximately $6.5 million worth of new state revenues in fiscal year 2014, far less than the $17 million the Shumlin administration has estimated.
Foxy Bingo and Super league Join Forces
LONDON, UK (February 5, 2013) -- Super League has announced that the one of the Uk`s top bingo sites, has now become the super leagues bingo partner for 2012 Foxy Bingo, part of the bwin party digital entertainment plc, who also have teams like Real Madrid and Manchester United in their portfolio, have joined up as Super League's bingo premier partner in a deal.
BetVictor Announce B2B Launch in Time for ICE 2013
LONDON, UK (February 4, 2013) -- BetVictor, one of Europe's leading and most distinctive betting companies are delighted to announce the launch of their new website http://www.betvictorb2b.com, in time for ICE 2013, which showcases their exciting new products and services.
World Lottery Association Accredits BrightLine as Nation's First Certification Service Entity
TAMPA, Florida (February 5, 2013) -- BrightLine CPAs & Associates is pleased to announce its approval by the World Lottery Association's Security and Risk Management Committee (SRMC) to certify compliance with the WLA's Security Control Standards.
Net Entertainment's Games Available For Real Money Play On Facebook through Social Gambling Partnership with Bonza Gaming
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (February 5, 2013) -- Net Entertainment has signed a license agreement with Bonza Gaming, which is a joint venture between social gaming publisher Plumbee and online gaming operator Sportingbet.
Cantor Gaming® Releases New Mobile Casino Game At Colusa Casino Resort
LAS VEGAS, (February 5, 2013) -- Cantor Gaming® announced today the release of "Kill the Number™," a new casino game from its Cantor Mobile Casino™ platform, now available at Colusa Casino Resort ("Colusa").
Betable Partnership Will Boost Real-Money Mobile Gaming
NEW YORK, NY (February 5, 2013) -- Gaming platform Betable has just reached a partnership deal with 3Oak, which is funded by Canadian independent developer firm Frima Studio.
Bingo Goes Social as 888 Takes Favourite Game to Facebook
LONDON, UK (February 5, 2013) -- Bingo's enduring popularity has seen it escape from the confines of former cinemas and music halls onto dedicated gaming websites, and now to Facebook.
European Betting Firms Say they are Less Exposed to Risk From Match-Fixing
LONDON, UK (February 6, 2013) -- A rigorous integrity system, clear audit trails and information sharing with sports federations mean European betting firms are less at risk than Asian counterparts from gamblers hoping to profit from match-fixing, three British-based firms told Reuters news services on Tuesday.
OLG Reaches Agreement In Principle For Lease At Grand River Raceway
TORONTO, Ontario (February 5, 2013) -- The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is pleased to announce that it has reached a lease agreement in principle with Grand River Agricultural Society for OLG's slots operations at Grand River Raceway.
Zynga Posts Flat Quarterly Revenue, Profit Tops Views
SAN FRANCISCO (February 6, 2013) - Zynga Inc reported fourth-quarter revenues of $311 million on Tuesday, virtually unchanged from a year ago, as the company showed signs it is beginning to cope with a dramatic, months-long exodus of online gamers.
Great Canadian Gaming to Report 2012 Fourth Quarter and Annual Results on March 6
RICHMOND, British Columbia, Canada (February 5, 2013) -- Great Canadian Gaming Corporation [TSX:GC] ("the Company") announced that it will release its financial results for the three and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2012 after the market close on March 6, 2013.
IGT Wins Best Remote Product of the Year at the Totally Gaming Awards at ICE 2013
LONDON, UK (February 5, 2013) -- International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) announced today it won Best Remote Product of the Year for IGT Casino Remote Game Server (IGT rgs) at the Totally Gaming Awards ceremony presented in London during ICE 2013.
Bally Technologies Wins "Best Technology Provider/Supplier" at the International Gaming Awards in London
Event Coincides with ICE Totally Gaming Expo Where Bally Is Showcasing New Games, Systems, Interactive Technologies
LONDON, UK (February 6, 2013) -- Bally Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BYI), a leader in slots, video machines, casino-management, interactive applications, and networked and server-based systems for the global gaming industry, today announced it was named "Best Technology Provider/Supplier" at the 2013 International Gaming Awards on Feb. 4
Figures show Increase in Overall Gambling, but a Decline in Poker Machine Spend
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (February 5, 2013) - The latest figures released from the Department of Internal Affairs, indicate that although there has been an increase in overall gambling throughout New Zealand, there has been a decrease in money spent in relation to Poker Machines.
Supreme Ventures Limited Opens New Gaming Lounge
KINGSTON, Jamaica (February 6, 2013) - Supreme Ventures Limited (SVL) will open its latest gaming lounge, Odyssey on Saturday at the Marketplace commercial centre, Constant Spring Road, St. Andrew.
Massachusetts Gaming Panel to Interview Director Candidate
BOSTON, Massachusetts (February 6, 2013) -- The panel overseeing the state's casino gambling law may finally be on the verge of hiring an executive director. Reports that the Massachusetts Gaming Commission plans to interview Rick Day, executive director of the Washington State Gambling Commission, during its weekly meeting Thursday.
Headlines you may of missed
VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES
- Maryland State Lottery Issues Request for Proposal for Instant Ticket Games & Related Services.
- Florida Lottery Players Could Be Lucky For Life with
New Life Family Of Scratch-Off Games
- Tennessee Lottery Offers Chance To Win — For Life!
- EGBA Welcomes Extension of Revised Anti-Money
Laundering Directive to All Gambling Services.
- Hawaii Debates Gambling Bill.
- Bill Would Raise Gambling Age to 21.
- Spanish Authorities Announce Their Intention to Slow
Down the Approval of New Games.
- House Approves Wyoming Lottery Bill, Now Moves to
Senate.
- Convenience Store Clerk Charged in Connection with
Lottery Scratch-Off Scheme.
- Small Games Of Chance Bill on Senate Floor.
- Government Contemplating New Taxes or Increased Fees on
Charitable Gaming.
- Keno A New Lottery Game Option, But Video Games Will Likely Remain Illegal.
- The Caped Crusader Brings Action And Excitement to
Microgaming Video Slots.
- Yggdrasil Gaming Announce Cherry Group As First
Licensee.
- adesso to Cooperate with MongoDB Company 10gen.
- NeoGames is Launching Its Unique New Bingo Platform!
- Anti-Gambling Advocate Calls for Tougher Laws to
Control Sports Betting.
- Officials Highlight Benefits of Legalized Sports
Betting.
- Super Bowl Wager Reaches Record $98.9 Million.
REMOTE GAMING
- eBet Technologies Announce the Launch of New Internet
Wagering Website for Batavia Downs.
- Governor Urged to Sign a Bill Legalizing Internet Gambling in New Jersey.
- Wynn Resorts Sets Vote to Remove Japanese Tycoon From
Board.
- Caesars May Sell Stake in Its Online Operation and Two Other Properties.
GAMING MACHINES (VLTS)
- PA Slot Machine Revenue Down One Percent in January.
- Maryland Casinos Generate $45 Million in Revenue During
January.
- Call for West Virginia Lottery Officials to Block VLT
Upgrade.
- Poker Machine Revenue Bucks Recent Trend.
CASINO NEWS
- Resort World Sentosa's Casino Licence Renewed for three
More Years.
- Isle of Capri Casinos Joins Bid for Second Philadelphia
Gambling License.
