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Attorney General Defends Contract Process,
Politics and Finance are Not the Focus HARIISBURG,
Pennsylvania (February 12, 2013) -- Attorney General Kathleen Kane is showing no
signs of breaking under the pressure being applied by Gove. Tom Corbett's
administration to get her to approve the contract he signed with the United
Kingdom-based Camelot Global Services PA, LLC to take over management of the
Pennsylvania Lottery.
Bill Passed For Tax on Online Bets placed for
Horse Racing ST LOUIS, Kentucky (February 12, 2103) -- The
House budget committee unanimously approved a bill Tuesday that would tax bets
placed on horse races via telephone or the Internet.
Government Faces Lawsuit Over Casino Smoking
Bill AUCKLAND, New Zealand (February 13, 2013) -- The
Government is being sued for allowing gamblers to smoke at SkyCity casino in a
landmark case which could see the end of smoker-friendly areas at bars and
restaurants
AAMS Meets to Lay Path for Protection of Children
And Prevention Of Compulsive Gambling The High
Committee of Vigilance games strengthens controls on game child prevention and
combat criminal infiltration ROME, Italy (February 12, 2013) --
It is announced that at the Customs Agency and Monopoli, it is High Supervisory
Committee met on the Suppression of illegal gambling and for the safety of game
and children, established by Decree-Law n. 78 of 2009.
The Duma Approves Smoking Bill in Final
Reading MOSCOW, Russia (February 12, 2013) -- Russia's lower
house of parliament, the State Duma, on Tuesday approved a bill banning smoking
in public places in its third and final reading. The ban, which takes effect on
June 1, was passed by a 441 to one vote
Bill on Internet Sweepstakes at Top of House
Agenda TOLEDO, Ohio (February 12, 2013) -- Internet
sweepstakes cafés are near the top of the Ohio House's agenda this year.
Bill Pushes for Tax on Internet
Poker CARSON CITY, Nevada (February 12, 2103) -- The Nevada
State Gaming Control Board is pushing for legislation in the Nevada Senate to
tax the net profits of internet poker tournaments.
Mississippi House Passes Bill to Ban Internet
Sweepstake Lounges JACKSON, Mississippi (February 12, 2013)
-- The Mississippi House on Tuesday passed a measure banning Internet cafes
where customers gamble for prizes in online games. States across the country
have been enforcing legislation on these "Internet sweepstakes parlors," which
opponents say exploit legal loopholes to simulate the act of gambling,
unregulated.
Conflict of Interest Perceived as Reason for
Casino Opening Lawsuit AllegesSAN JOSE, California (February
12, 2013) -- Casino M8trix has filed a lawsuit against San Jose Police
Department, San Jose City and others, claiming that it took too long to open the
gambling center near the airport and that one key reason for the delay was
because of an alleged conflict of interest.
French Games Supports Safe Internet
Day PARIS, France (February 5, 2013) - Safer Internet Day,
is a European event held on February 5, 2013 for the education of the proper use
of the Internet and Sustainable Development of this resource.
SKYCITY Positioned For Growth With Exciting
Developments in New Zealand and AustraliaAUCKLAND, New
Zealand (February 13, 2013) - SKYCITY Entertainment Group today announced a
normalised Net Profit after Tax (NPAT) of $74.4 million for the six months ended
31 December 2012 - down $2.6m from $77.0m in the same period last year, which
was positively impacted by an estimated $4.7m from the Rugby World Cup (RWC) in
New Zealand. Normalised revenues increased to $495.7m up from $489.0m last year
which included $11.5 from the RWC. Excluding the RWC impact normalised revenues
were up from $477.5m - up 3.8%.
Mecca Bingo Announces £324 million Paid in Prize
Money To Customers Playing Online LONDON, UK (February 12,
2013) -- Mecca has announced it paid out almost £324 million in prize money to
customers playing online, on mobile and in clubs throughout 2012, which equates
to over £27 million of prize money per month.
American Gaming Systems® (AGS) Launches
Blackbeard's Treasure™ LAS VEGAS, Nevada (February 7, 2013)
- American Gaming Systems (AGS®), a leading designer, manufacturer and operator
of gaming machines with more than 7,500 installed units, announced today that it
has recently installed Blackbeard's Treasure™ at Pechanga Resort & Casino
and Thunder Valley Casino Resort in California
European Casino Association Reviewed the
Achievements of 2012 MADRID, Spain (February 9, 2013) -- At
the last meeting of the European Association of Casinos (ECA, for its acronym in
English), the constituent members were satisfied with the achievements during
2012, especially in the fight against illegality, and analysed for future
participation on responsible gaming programs.
Symposium of Gambling
STUTTGART, Germany (February 12, 2013) -- The Forschungssstelle gambling
Hohenheim University held on 7 and 8 March, entitles the "Symposium gambling" in
Stuttgart. The focus is on addiction, fraud and crime risk potential of
gambling.
GEObet Network hosting important iGaming
conference for all Native Tribal Nations in the Western Hemisphere
ALBERTA, Canada (February 11, 2013) -- GEObet Network is to
host the Oklahoma Tribes & GEObet iGaming Conference on February 18th.
SHFL entertainment to Announce First Quarter 2013
Results LAS VEGAS, (February 12, 2013) -- SHFL
entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select Market: SHFL) ("SHFL" or the
"Company") announced today that it will hold a conference call to discuss its
operating results for the first quarter ended January 31, 2013, with the details
as follows:
SkyCity First Half Profit Falls
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (February 12, 2013) -- New Zealand gaming company
SkyCity Entertainment Ltd's first half profits fell nearly 16 percent on flat
earnings, but according to Reuters news service it said Wednesday that it was
confident of a full year result to match last year.
Fourth Quarter Results Reach DKK 590 Million,
Emphasis on Sports Betting COPENHAGEN, Denmark (February 12,
2013) -- The Danish regulator has issued the results of fourth quarter 2012
online gambling operations in the dedicated market, flagging an improvement over
Q3 numbers, led by higher sports betting GGR.
Revenue Drop for Casinos in Missouri
ST LOUIS, Missouri (February 12, 2013) -- The Missouri
Gaming Commission reports nearly every casino in the state saw revenue drop in
January compared to last year.
Figures Show German Sports Betting far Greater
than Previously Assumed by the State KIEL, Germany (February
11, 2103) -- Until now, only rough estimates of how much the Germans spend each
year on sports betting has been available
Video Gambling Figures at $2.5 Million for
January ILLINOIS (February 12, 2013) - Figures are in
showing the State of Illinois made about $2.5 million dollars off of Illinois
gamblers last month
Two Casinos Licences Granted In Peru to Dreams
Corporation PERU/CHILE (February 12, 2013) -- The Peruvian
subsidiary of Dreams Corporation obtained the license of the Ministry of Foreign
Commerce and Tourism of Peru to operate the gambling venues New York City and
New York Casino, both located in Lima. The venues count together with
approximately 500 slots and 20 gambling tables.
Attorney General Under Pressure to Sign Lottery
Contract MECHANICSBURG, Pennsylvania (February 12, 2013) --
Attorney General Kathleen Kane might technically have 30 more days to review the
lottery management contract that Gov. Tom Corbett wants her to sign.
Advice - Evidence Session: Pre-Legislative
Scrutiny of the Draft Gambling (Licensing & Advertising)
Bill
The Line Between Regulator and Competitor is
Fine MANILA, Philippines (February 12, 2013) -- A regulator
cannot be a competitor. Philippine Gaming and Amusement Corp. (Pagcor) is the
licensor of all gaming operations in the Philippines but it is also in the
gambling business.
Playtech Goes Live With Mobile Bingo Application
for Sky Bingo LONDON, UK (February 12, 2013) -- Playtech,
the international designer, developer and licensor of software for the online,
mobile, TV and land-based gaming industry, has recently launched its new Bingo
iOS app for one of its major licensees, Sky Bet.
IGT Extends Interactive Foothold in Italy Through
Supply Partnership With iSoftBet LONDON, UK (February 12,
2013) - International Game Technology (NYSE:IGT), the global leader in driving
technology innovations in the gaming industry, today announced that it has
partnered with iSoftBet to provide content to the Italian iGaming market
New Business Generated At Egaming
Exhibition ISLE of MAN (February 12, 2013) - It's hoped new
eGaming business could be on its way to the Island following a successful
conference in London last week.
Russian Sports Website Partners with Online Games
Group LONDON, UK (February 12, 2013) -- Online games group
Zattikka announced Monday a new partnership with Russian sports website
Championat.
Atlantic City Casino's Report Decline in Figures
for January ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey (February 12, 2013) -
According to data from the Associated Press, revenue from Atlantic City's 12
casinos fell by 13.2 percent in January, compared with a year ago. And Revel,
the city's newest casino - which had been viewed as a potential catalyst for an
Atlantic City comeback - had its second-worst month ever.
Region Should Have Not One but Two Opportunities
to Vote on Casino Plans HAMILTON, Ontario (February 12,
2013) -- The head of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation says Hamilton
will have not one, but two opportunities to say yes or no to a new casino.
Gaming Control Board to Hear Casino Proposals
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (February 12, 2013) -- Members of
the Gaming Control Board - and the public - will get their first chance Tuesday
to hear sales pitches from the six applicants vying for Philadelphia's second
casino license.
Headlines you may of Missed..................
Wednesday
February 13, 2013
LOTTERY NEWS
- Florida Lottery Has Record-Breaking Week with More Than
$63 Million in Scratch-Off Sales.
- Consumers' Foundation Investigation Claims Retailers
Continue to Sell Lottery Tickets to Minors.
LEGAL, LEGISLATIVE, POLITICAL & GOVERNMENT
- Attorney General Under Pressure to Sign Lottery
Contract.
- Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the Draft Gambling (Licensing
& Advertising) Bill.
- The Line Between Regulator and Competitor is Fine.
- Lawmakers Aim to Change Gambling Rules for Social
Clubs.
- Nebraska Lawmakers Consider Horse Racing Bills.
- Greece Increases the Rate of Tax Applicable to Lottery
Prizes.
- Senate Leaders Say They Would Accept Governor’s
Conditional Veto Terms for Online Gambling Bill.
- Poll Shows Texans Want the Right to Vote on Gambling.
- Federal Government Approves Californian Tribe’s
Gambling Authorization.
- MGM Grand International Requests Hearing to Reapply for
Casino License.
- Gaming Commission Sets Deadlines for Casino Proposals.
MARKETING and SPONSORSHIP
- Gambling Advertising Comes Under Fire.
- Oregon Lottery Launches Second Chance Draw and Player
Website.
VENDOR NEWS
- Playtech Goes Live with Mobile Application for Sky
Bingo.
- IGT Extends Interactive Foothold in Italy Through
Supply Partnership with iSoftBet.
MARKET WATCH
- New Business Generated At Egaming Exhibition.
- Russian Sports Website Partners with Online Games
Group.
- Atlantic City Casino’s Report Decline in Figures for
January.
- UK Gambling Commission Release Prevalence Stats 2013.
- Z Capital Angles for Control of Casino Operator
Affinity.
- Lottomatica Group Announce 2012 Preliminary
Consolidated Results.
- Pokerstrategy Wins Court Case Against Pocket Kings
- Simpson Thacher Represents Deutsche Bank in €100
Million Senior Notes Offering and Related Revolving Credit Facility for
Cirsa.
- German Online Gaming Firm Launch Italian Website,
Italian Passion, German Reliability.
- New Jersey Casino Will Let Patrons Bet from Their Hotel
Room.
REMOTE GAMING
- Delaware Leads the Race to Online Gaming.
CASINO NEWS
- Gaming Control Board to Hear Casino Proposals.
- Samoa Gambling Authority Positive About Casino Impact.
- Critics Claim Proposed Casino Smoking Ban is a ‘Business
Model That Doesn't Work’.
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS
- Senate Votes Edwin Van Petten to Lead the Minnesota
State Lottery
- World-Renowned Expert on the Gaming Industry Sadly
Loses Battle with Cancer