Saturday 30 March 2013

News from my desk Sunday March 31, 2013

 
Antigua Makes 'Final Appeal' To US In Gambling Spat
LONDON, UK (March 29, 2013) -- At the World Trade Organization's Dispute Settlement Body's (DSB) March 26, 2013 meeting, Dominica, on behalf of Antigua and Barbuda, warned that the territory would resort to imposing the compensatory measures granted by the WTO on January 28, 2013, involving the sale of US-copyrighted items without the payment of rights usage, if an alternative resolution with the United States fails to be agreed.

Senate to Advance Pro Gambling Bills, Reducing Fees on Existing Casinos and Creation of a Sixth Casino
CHARLESTON, West Virginia (March 28, 2013) -- The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced two pro-gambling bills Wednesday, reducing fees on existing casinos and allowing the creation of a sixth casino in the state

Panel Contemplates Privacy Bill for Lottery Winners
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri (March 29, 2013) -- The Missouri Lottery would not be able to release the names and addresses of prize winners under a bill presented to a Missouri House committee on Thursday

Lottery Unveils NASCAR Instant Win Ticket
COLUMBIA, South Carolina (March 27, 2013) -- The South's love affair with racing is now celebrated on an instant ticket from the South Carolina Education Lottery.

Real People Feature in Powerful Gambling Campaign
MELBOURNE, Victoria (March 27, 2013) -- Premier Denis Napthine and Minister for Gaming Regulation Andrew McIntosh have launched a powerful new problem gambling campaign with the slogan "Fight for the Real You".

Loto-Québec Launch It's 'A Game Should Remain A Game Campaign'
MONTRÉAL, Canada (March 25, 2013) - Loto-Québec launched today its public awareness campaign entitled A game should remain a game to promote healthy gaming habits and, particularly, to dispel myths about video lottery terminals (VLTs) and slot machines

Celebrity Vocalizes Support for Health Lottery
LONDON, UK (March 28, 2013) -- Celebrity Simon Cowell, of x-factor and American Idol fame, has come forward in support of the Health Lottery because there is not enough money to support good causes in the UK

Ireland Payment to Good Causes to Be Based On GGR
Davy Corporate Finance, supported by QLot Consulting, Advisers to the Minister in Relation to the next National Lottery' license
IRELAND, March 27, 2013: In responding to a relevant question, Mr Brendan Howlin, Minister of Public Expenditure and Reform, described the Irish Government's intentions with respect to the renewed lottery license due this year

Aristocrat's Vice President of Systems Sales and Marketing Kelly Shaw Named a "Great Woman of Gaming"
LAS VEGAS (March 28, 2013) - Aristocrat's Vice President of System Sales and Marketing Kelly Shaw has been named a "Proven Leader" in Casino Enterprise Management magazine's 8th annual Great Women of Gaming Awards.

Swiss E-gaming Predicted
CASTLETOWN, Isle of Man (March 19, 2013) -- Switzerland could be one of the next countries in the European Economic Area ('EEA') to allow online gambling as the wave of regulation continues. Gambling was banned in Switzerland between 1921 and 1993. Online gambling has now become a central point of discussions in relation to opening the Swiss market

INTRALOT Announce 2012 Full Year Results:
15% Revenues & Ebitda Growth
45% Ebitda Increase In 4q2012
ATHENS, Greece (March 28, 2013) -- INTRALOT, the leading international gaming company, announces today its financial results for the twelve-month period ending December 31st, 2012, prepared in accordance with IFRS.

MICROGAMING Announce New Games for April
ISLE OF MAN (March 28, 2013) -- Microgaming (www.microgaming.co.uk), the world's largest provider of online gaming software, is excited to announce a new table game and a new video slot available from April.

mybet plans to accelerate growth in 2013
Consolidated revenue up 14 percent in 2012 to EUR 69.2 million
Revenue to rise by between 15 and 25 percent in 2013
Improved operating result of EUR 2.5 to 3.0 million expected
KIEL, Germany (March 28, 2013) -- Kiel-based mybet Holding SE (formerly JAXX SE, Deutsche Börse Prime Standard; ISIN DE000A0JRU67) increased its revenue by 14 percent in the 2012 financial year to EUR 69.2 million (2011: EUR 60.7 million). Thanks to the sale of German lottery operations, earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) improved from EUR 1.6 million in 2011 to EUR 7.2 million in 2012. The sale brought in divestment proceeds of EUR 7.7 million.

Caesars Entertainment, Alliance Data Sign Multi-Year Co-Brand Credit Card Deal
LAS VEGAS (March 28, 2013) -- Caesars Entertainment Corp. (CZR ) entered into partnership with Alliance Data Systems Corp.'s ( ADS ) Retail Services Business to launch a new Total Rewards credit card, providing another way for the loyalty program's members to earn credit in loyalty program.

Tipp24 SE: Dr Helmut Becker appointed Chief Marketing Officer
Executive Board expanded to three members
HAMBURG, Germany (March 28, 2013) -- Dr Helmut Becker (44) has been appointed as Chief Marketing Officer of Tipp24 SE with effect from 1 June 2013. He will thus expand the company's Executive Board, which currently comprises Dr Hans Cornehl (CEO) and Andreas Keil (CFO). The position which Petra von Strombeck held until the spin-off of Lotto24 AG has been vacant since July 2012.

Wednesday 27 March 2013

News from my desk Thursday March 28, 2013



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OPAP Sale at Risk of Legal Challenge
ATHENS, Greece (March 26, 2013) - The flagship sale of the government's stake in betting monopoly OPAP is being challenged by two of the potential buyers, who say the sale is not being run fairly

Greek Org of Football Prognostics S.A.
OPAP's announcement for the 7th Extraordinary General Meeting of March 26th 2013
ATHENS, Greece (March 26, 2013) -- OPAP's announcement for the 7th Extraordinary General Meeting of March 26th 2013

DC Lottery Contract Saga Culminates in $100 Million Dollar Lawsuit
WASHINGTON, DC (March 27, 2013) -- A D.C. councilman is facing a $100 million lawsuit for allegedly trying to orchestrate a backroom deal tied to the District's lottery and a development company's bid for a project on Metro-owned land

McDonald says ethos of National Lottery radically altered
DUBLIN, Ireland (March 27, 2013) -- Speaking during the committee stage of the National Lottery Bill, Sinn Féin public expenditure and reform spokesperson, Mary Lou McDonald TD, criticised Minister Howlin for radically altering the ethos of the lottery and effectively selling it off.

Lottery games to be sold on Sundays, public holidays
KINGSTON, Jamaica (March 27, 2013) - Starting April, Supreme Ventures Limited will expand the days on which its games are available for purchase to include Sundays and public holidays,

Real People Feature In Powerful Gambling Campaign
MELBOURNE, Victoria (March 27, 2013) -- Premier Denis Napthine and Minister for Gaming Regulation Andrew McIntosh have launched a powerful new problem gambling campaign with the slogan "Fight for the Real You".

Government Delays Release of Casino Report
SYDNEY, Australia (March 28, 2013) -- A Deloitte report on Sydney's proposed casino at Barangaroo will be made public once the state government makes a final decision on the project, says NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell

Adoption of the EL Sports Integrity Action Plan
BRUSSELS, Belgium (March 27, 2013) -- On the basis of the European Lotteries (EL) Sports Charter and the EL Helsinki Resolution, European Lotteries Association has adopted the EL Sports Integrity Action Plan

Bill to Protect Lottery from Political and Financial Influence
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (March 27, 2013) -- A state senator has introduced legislation to prevent political and financial influence in a privately managed Pennsylvania Lottery.

Bill to Authorise Deduction of Owed Child Support from Gambling Prizes
PEORIA, Illinois (March 27, 2013) -- If you're a parent owing child support, than Illinois might soon be coming after your gambling winnings.

Councils Urged to Adopt Sinking Lid Policy on Poker Machines
WHANGAREI, New Zealand (March 27, 2013) -- A Whangarei anti-gambling harm group is urging the Whangarei District Council to listen to the public and keep a sinking lid policy on the number of poker machines in the district

Bookmakers Role on Commentary Team Reduced
A Clear Distinction Must be drawn between Commentary Panel and Sports Betting Promotion
SYDNEY, Australia (March 28, 2013) - Bookmaker Tom Waterhouse will have a reduced role during live football matches for the remainder of the season after NRL executives admitted he had blurred the lines between commentary and advertising

Pay TV Executives Take a Conservative Approach to Televising Betting Odds
Televising Gambling Odds Could Breach Advertising Code
CANBERRA, ACT, Australia (March 28, 2013) -- Pay TV executives say their companies have taken a more conservative approach to televising live odds gambling than their free-to-air counterparts and recent online gambling coverage on free-to-air channels at sporting events could be a breach of new advertising rules

Sheriff Gaming Launches Two New Games
EINDHOVEN, Netherlands (March 26, 2013) -- Sheriff Gaming has today announced the launch of two new games; "Piggy Bank" - an exciting new 3D slot game and "Craps" a brand new table game.

Affiliate REPUBLIK sign world-first deal with BetOnSoft and integrates Rival Gaming
LONDON, UK, (March 26, 2013) -- Affiliate REPUBLIK, the affiliate program arm of Tropezia Palace has today announced that its flagship casino has completed two more integration projects with two of the industry's best known software providers - BetOnSoft and Rival Gaming.

Lottery Director Advises we just have to be More Competitive
CHARLESTON, West Virginia (March 26, 2013) -- It's been a difficult year for the West Virginia Lottery as revenues are down when compared to last year's numbers and that has been attributed to increased competition in surrounding states.

Profit doubles for Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd
HONG KONG, (March 27, 2013) -- Lui Che-Woo is a billionaire who founded Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd. based in Hong Kong. The company announced its FY2012 results on March 26, the annual profit rose by more than 200% due to the rise in Chinese gamblers visiting Macau.

Bally Technologies' Laura Olson-Reyes Named a 2012 "Great Women of Gaming" Proven Leader
LAS VEGAS (March 27, 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 that Senior Director of Corporate Marketing and Communications Laura Olson-Reyes earned a 2012 Great Women of Gaming "Proven Leader" award.

Plans for Casino on the Shores of Mystic River Unveiled
BOSTON, Massachusetts (March 27, 2013) - Casino Mongol Steve Wynn today unveiled stunning plans for a $1 billion casino he hopes to build on the shores of the Mystic River in Everett, upping the ante in the intensifying battle for the sole Boston gaming license

Penn National Gaming Construction Halted
COLUMBUS, Ohio (March 27. 2013) -- Construction on a planned Austintown racino and its projected opening date have been delayed after state racing officials declined to OK a relocation permit today and instead asked Penn National Gaming to add 650 indoor seats to the facility.

EASTER 2013



 
 
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Tuesday 26 March 2013

News from my Desk Wednesday March 27, 2013 @ 5AM



Special early edition for Blog Readers - just because I am feeling nice today !!

Minnesota Benefits from Powerball® Jackpot Tickets worth $1 million sold in Hennepin and McLeod Counties
ST PAUL, Minnesota (March 26, 2013) -- The $338.3 million Powerball jackpot run, which started on Feb. 9 and ended on March 23 with one winning jackpot ticket sold in New Jersey, generated $3,145,238 in prizes for Minnesota players and earned $5,488,069 for the state of Minnesota.

Secretary for Competitiveness and Economic Growth Visits Lotteries & Gaming Authority
MALTA (March 25, 2013) -- On the 22nd March 2013, the Hon. Dr. Edward Zammit Lewis, Parliamentary Secretary for Competitiveness and Economic Growth, visited the Lotteries and Gaming Authority in Mrie?el. The Hon. Zammit Lewis toured the offices of the Authority, accompanied by the CEO, Mr Reuben Portanier, and addressed the Press and the LGA staff on the plans of the new Government for the Industry.

Bookmaker to Face Parliament on Live Sports Betting Broadcasts
CANBERRA, ACT, Australia (March 27, 2013) -- Bookmaker Tom Waterhouse will be called to attend a specially convened parliamentary hearing into the spread of gambling into live sporting broadcasts

New campaign for Problem Gamblers
MELBOURNE, Victoria (March 26, 2013) - reports today that Victorian Premier Denis Napthine says the rise of sports and online betting has created enormous new challenges for problem gamblers.

Agencies Charged with 'Brand Management' in Sportingbet Deal
Abchurch Communications, Brunswick and Maitland worked on the recent joint £485 million acquisition of Sportingbet by William Hill and GVC Holdings

South Carolina Education Lottery and NASCAR®, a FAN-tastic Combination
COLUMBIA, South Carolina (March 26, 2013) - The South's love affair with racing is now celebrated on an instant ticket from the South Carolina Education Lottery.

INTRALOT Launches Mobile Gaming In Peru
ATHENS, Greece (March 26, 2013) -- INTRALOT de Peru, INTRALOT's subsidiary in Peru, enters the mobile gaming market introducing the Mobile Web version of its online gaming platform for Smartphones and Tablets.

Colville Tribal Federal Corporation Selects Bally Technologies as iGaming and Mobile Provider
Award-winning technology will offer best-in-class online poker, slot, and table-game content, as well as complete mobile solution
LAS VEGAS, (March 26, 2013) -- Bally Technologies, a leader in slots, video machines, casino-management, interactive applications, and networked and server-based systems for the global gaming industry, and the Board of Directors of Colville Tribal Federal Corporation, a wholly owned entity of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, today announced an agreement for Bally Interactive to provide its iGaming Platform and mobile solution to Colville's three properties in Washington -- Mill Bay Casino, Okanogan Bingo Casino, and Coulee Dam Casino.

Nevada First in Nation to Approve Leap Forward's SaffariNet® Picture-in-Picture Multimedia Ecosystem
RENO, Nevada (March 26, 2013) -- Leap Forward Gaming, Inc. (LFG), a leader in providing gaming industry solutions, announced today that it has received regulatory approval from the State of Nevada Gaming Control Board (NVGCB) for its SaffariNet® Patron Display Interface™ (PDI) picture-in-picture multimedia ecosystem technology for use in gaming machines and systems after completing a successful regulatory field trial at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, a Monarch Casino and Resort, Inc. property in Reno, NV.

MICROGAMING Awarded the Renewed Certified Software Seal By Ecogra
ISLE OF MAN (March 26, 2013) --Microgaming is proud to announce that eCOGRA's Seals Compliance Committee has approved Microgaming as compliant with the EGBA Standards for software providers of Casino and Poker software.

adesso develops innovative mobile claims management tool for Sprint Sanierung GmbH using Windows 8
DORTMUND, Germany (March 25, 2013) -- Sprint Sanierung GmbH can now look forward to even faster and more transparent on-site claims management thanks to the use of modern tablet PCs. adesso AG has developed an innovative Windows 8 app to this end - it replaces the measurement experts' mobile office as Sprint dedicates itself to all-round digitalization.

BETONSOFT Releases Seven New Games On Updated Mobile Web Client
LONDON, UK (March 26, 2013) -- BetOnSoft, the leading providers of premium gaming, casino software and turnkey solutions to the online gaming industry, announces the release of its Mobile Web Client 1.2, an updated version of its software for Android, iOS and Windows Phone.

PMU Sport Release Sports Betting APP
PARIS, France (March 21, 2013) -- Get connected anywhere, receive real-time information and receive alerts to not miss the best offer PMU Sport ... This is now possible thanks to the new app dedicated PMU Sport, specially developed for iPhone and iPad.

Danish Gambling Authority Annual Report Released
TAASTRUP, Denmark (March 25, 2013) -- This is the first time the Danish Gambling Authority publishes an annual report.

GVC Plans Big Cuts to Sportingbet Cost Base
LONDON, UK (March 26, 2013) -- Online gaming group GVC Holdings (GVC Holdings PLC) plans to cut costs at the Sportingbet businesses it acquired earlier this month to bring them to break even by next year.

Pacific Online Systems' Contract with PCSO Extended
MANILA, Philippines (March 26, 2013) -- Pacific Online Systems' contract to provide lottery equipment to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office for the latter's Visayas and Mindanao operations has been extended

Atlantic City's Revel Casino Files for Bankruptcy
WILMINGTON, Delaware (March 26, 2013) -- Revel, a lavish Atlantic City casino that opened less than a year ago, filed for bankruptcy protection late on Monday under a plan that would turn over control to lenders and eliminate more than $1 billion of debt,

Mary Chapman and Robert Foster appointed to the Gambling Commission
LONDON, UK (March 26, 2013) -- Hugh Robertson, Minister for Sport and Tourism, has appointed Mary Chapman and Robert Foster as Commissioners of the Gambling Commission.

National Indian Gaming Commission Names Training Manager
NEW YORK, NY (March 26, 2013) -- A new training manager for the National Indian Gaming Commission will lead the agency's Training and Technical Assistance Programs and spearhead developing and implementing training strategies and training events for tribes and tribal regulators in the Indian gaming industry.

ARJEL releases Survey on the Sociology of Players
PARIS, France (March 23, 2013) -- Beyond the quarterly publication by ARJEL on the elements on the behaviour of players, it seemed useful to engage, by means of questionnaires, a more comprehensive study on the sociology of online gaming.

PCSO to refrain from Lotto Draws during the Holy Observance of Easter
MANILA, Philippines (March 26, 2013) -- According to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office, there will be no selling of lotto tickets and no lotto draws for four days this week-

Bigger Prizes Ahead for Hot Lotto
TOPEKA, Kansas (March 26, 2013) --The Kansas Lottery says changes in the Hot Lotto this spring will mean bigger prizes but also reduce the chance of winning.

MGM Expresses Frustration at Pending Casino Decision by Council
TORONTO, Canada (March 25, 2013) -- The casino company pushing to build a mega-resort at Toronto's Exhibition Place wants city council to decide once and for all this spring if it wants a casino.

Lottery Confirms Table Games Set To Open In July
LINCOLN, Rhode Island (March 25, 2013) -- The Rhode Island Lottery announced that table games will hit the floor of the Twin River gambling facility at some point in July.

Bill Would Permit Wagering on US Elections
CARSON CITY, Nevada (March 25, 2013) -- A bill introduced Monday in the Nevada Senate would authorize Nevada sports books to take bets on the outcome of federal elections

Monday 25 March 2013

news from my desk Tuesday March 26, 2013 @ 9AM

 
 
Florida Lottery Celebrates $25 Billion to Education In 25 Years
TALLAHASSEE, Florida (March 25, 2013) -- The Florida Lottery announced today a record $25 billion in transfers to Florida's Educational Enhancement Trust Fund. For the past 25 years, the Florida Lottery has firmly established itself as an essential and dependable funding source for public education; contributing more than $1 billion annually for the past 10 consecutive fiscal years. Lottery education funds are appropriated by the Florida Legislature and then administered by the Florida Department of Education.

European Commission needs to act to uphold EU law
The European Commission has been challenged by the Remote Gambling Association to intervene to prevent the Greek Government’s plan to extend OPAP’s land based monopoly to online gambling products.
BRUSSELS, Belgium (March 35, 2013) -- The Greek Government has notified the European Commission that it will amend its existing gambling law so that OPAP’s offline monopoly on gambling products is extended to online products, including sports betting and other gambling products such as casino and poker.

Online Expansion of Lottery Games
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois (March 25, 2013) -- The Illinois Senate could soon decide to increase the number of ways you can play the lottery online.

Printing Company Over Generous in Winning Ticket Print Run
BEIJING, China (March 25, 2013) -- A printing firm in Shanghai is being sued for mistakenly creating 350 winning lottery tickets instead of the two that it had been asked to print.

Lawmakers Consider Legalizing Casinos in Japan
TOKYO, Japan (March 26, 2013) -- Lawmakers are seriously considering legalizing casinos so Japanese can gamble without having to travel to the United States, East and Southeast Asia.
Backed by the Liberal Democratic Party-New Komeito ruling bloc and smaller forces, including Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Restoration Party), casino advocates believe that allowing legalized gambling to flourish will generate jobs, boost tourism and provide badly needed revenue in a country burdened with massive public debt and trillions of yen in rebuilding costs for the Tohoku region.

Regulator Issues Warning to Illegal Online Operators
COLUMBIA (March 25, 2013) -- In what is presumably a protective precursor to the country regulating and licensing online gambling to certain operators, the Colombian land gambling regulator Coljuegos has warned “illegal’ online operators to steer clear of the country, and urged locals to report any incidents of internet gambling they encounter.

Betfair to Sponsor Most Prestigious Event in World Snooker's Calendar
LONDON, UK (March 25, 2013) -- Betfair will be the title sponsor of this year's snooker World Championship at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre.


Plus-Five Partners with Betting Promotion
ST. JULIAN’S , Malta (March 20, 2013) -- Plus-Five Gaming is delighted to announce it has partnered with BettingPromotion to obtain odds and risk management services for its Sportsbook products.

State Gaming Commission Announce Site for Slots Parlor
WORCESTOR, Massachusetts (March 25, 2013) -- Less than two weeks after announcing that it would seek the states' single slots parlor license for a Worcester location, Mass Gaming & Entertainment LLC confirmed that its development would be on vacant Wyman-Gordon property near Kelley Square.


US Treasury Presents Guidelines to Virtual Money Transmitters
NEW YORK, NY (March 25, 2013) -- Money launderers thinking virtual currency provides an easy way to towel-off have had a rude awakening this month with the U.S. Treasury announcing that virtual currencies, like real currencies, must abide by the same rules regarding what's legal and illegal.
 
Major Powerball Jackpot Draws a Winner
TRENTON, New Jersey (March 24, 2013) -- One winning ticket for Saturday night's drawing of the $338.3 million Powerball jackpot was sold in New Jersey, Powerball and the New Jersey Lottery said
 
Jackpot Run Generates Large Return for Minnesota
ROSEVILLE, Minnesota (March 25, 2013) -- The run-up to Saturday night's Powerball drawing generated over $3 million in prizes for Minnesota players and earned the state more than $5.4 million.
Terminals Experience Outage over Weekend
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana (March 23, 2013) -- An outage Saturday afternoon caused 300 Hoosier Lottery terminals to shut down,
 
Philippine Gaming Management Corp Intends to Bid on Lottery Contract
MANILA, Philippines (March 24, 2013) -- Philippine Gaming Management Corp. (PGMC) is interested in bidding for the lotto equipment supply contract currently held by Pacific Online Systems Corp. for the Visayas-Mindanao area which expires at the end of this month
Regulators Claim Existing Resources do not allow for Effective Monitoring of Gambling Industry
KAMPALA, Uganda (March 24, 2013) -- Uganda's booming gambling business is being monitored by only three government employees. The National Lottery Board (NLB) has only one inspector and two full-time staff, charged with overseeing 29 registered businesses, with over 300 branches countrywide
Houses Passes Internet Café and Adult Arcade Ban
PORT ST. LUCIE, Florida (March 24, 2013) -- Internet cafes across the state could soon be forced to close their doors.
German Tax has Impact on Gambling Profits
EDINBURGH, Scotland (March 24, 2013) -- Online gambling firm bwin.party digital entertainment recently reported that a solid performance last year in areas such as its sports and casino arms had been offset by a new German gaming tax and a decline in poker
Idaho lawmakers back ban on debit-card use for lottery tickets
BOISE, Idaho (March 24, 2013) -- The Senate State Affairs Committee has advanced a bill nixing over-the-counter purchase of Idaho lottery game tickets with a credit or debit card
Lottery Scheduled to Hear Updated Plans on Table Games
Cranston, Rhode Island (March 24, 2013) -- Executives from the Twin River slot parlor are set to update state lawmakers on plans to expand their offerings to table games.
Kerala State Lottery's 'Do Good' Image Campaign Credited with Pushing Sales ahead of Expectations
KERALA, India (March 24, 2013) - The Kerala State Lottery has been as hitching a ride on the back of charities while being driven by an advertisement blitz that aims to promote lotteries in a positive light and remove the notion and guilt of 'gambling' associated with lotteries
 
Community urged to Participate in Peoples Millions Television Program
LEDBURY, UK (March 25, 2013) -- Bill Wiggin, MP for the village of Ledbury, is urging community-minded people, organisations and groups to put their hands out for as much as £50,000 each from the Big Lottery fund.
Laws may be establishing the Foundations for Online Gambling, but US Operators may not be ready
LOS ANGELES (March 24, 2013) -- Most US gambling operators do not understand remote betting, says Brian Mattingley, chief executive of London-listed online gambling operator 888 Holdings. He adds however that Caesars Entertainment gets it
 
Reduction in Monies Returned to the Community may be attributed to a rise in Online Gambling Popularity DUNEDIN, New Zealand (March 24, 2013) -- The increased popularity of online gambling may be reducing the amount of money returned to the community through grants, a Dunedin City Council committee has been told
Zynga Opens Own Website, Displaying Independence from Facebook
BALTIMORE, Maryland (March 24, 2013) -- On Thursday, Zynga Inc. has launched their very own website that allows users to play games without needing to sign in on Facebook
Commission Continues to Request Greater Resources to Manage Monitoring of Online Sites
BRUSSELS, Belgium (March 24, 2013) -- Belgians have taken to playing online gambling sites which are showing a massive surge in popularity.
 
Gaming firm set to spend P5.2 billion for Expanded Casino, Hotel Operations
MANILA, Philippines (March 24, 2013) -- Gaming firm Leisure and Resorts World Corp., an owner of the grand casino to be opened at Entertainment City in Manila by next year, said it will spend around P5.2 billion to expand many of its businesses in casino and hotel operations
 
Calls for Casino Market Study before Any New Licences are Issued
CEDAR VALLEY, Iowa (March 24, 2013) -- Figures reviewed by the Black Hawk County Gaming Association last week should, at least, give state gaming regulators pause before granting any new casino licenses in the state
Investors Weighing Options on Australian Gambling Operators
MELBOURNE, Australia (March 25, 2013) -- Tabcorp Holdings Limited's (ASX: TAH) attractive 6.5% fully franked dividend might not be enough for investors looking at the company's odds for future growth

Payroll Tax, Lower Jackpots, May Be Factor in Sales Slump
CLEVELAND, Ohio (March 23, 2013) -- Figures indicate that the Ohio Lottery sales started the year flat, compared with January 2012, and then sales dropped 14 percent in February. Director Dennis Berg cited multiple reasons to the newspaper of why February 2012 was hard to beat: good weather for winter, a leap year that extended business for a day and fervor over a $656 million Mega Millions drawing.

Kentucky Lottery Approves New Keno Game and Internet Lottery Sales
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (March 23, 2013) -- Kentucky has a $30 billion shortfall in its pension plan. Broadcast news station WDRB has indicated that the Kentucky Lottery has come forward with plans on how it can help, and Friday morning, the Board of Directors of the Lottery voted to proceed with plans it believes will allow it to eventually contribute more money to the state

Red Shores' Player Safety Efforts Endorsed By Responsible Gambling Council
MONCTON, New Brunswick (March 23, 2013) --The Red Shores entertainment venues in Charlottetown and Summerside have always displayed a strong commitment to responsible gambling and informed player choice

Air Asia Disputes Claims it is Offering a Lottery Program
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (March 23, 2013) -- AirAsia has brushed off claims that it is involved in lottery programmes promising shopping vouchers and cash of up to US$130,000 (RM416,000)

Gambling Resolution Debated By Hawaii House Committee
HONOLULU, Hawaii (March 22, 2013) -- The House committee on economic development is debating a resolution urging the state to study the potential social and economic effects of gambling in Hawaii

Mayor Declines Campaign Donations from Operator Sky City
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (March 23, 2013) -- Auckland Mayor Len Brown says he will not accept campaign funds from casino operator SkyCity at this year's local body elections after strongly backing the poker machines for convention centre deal

Parliament Stands Firm on Lottery Scam Bill
KINGSTON, Jamaica (March 22, 2013) -- Despite several amendments proposed for the anti-lottery scam bill which is being considered by the Senate, the Parliament did not change its mind on a clause relating to the obtaining of benefit by menace.

Massachusetts Lottery gives Celtic Fans Opportunity to play with Paul Pierce
BOSTON, Massachusetts (March 22, 2013) -- The Boston Celtics and the Massachusetts State Lottery teamed up and gave six lucky Celtics fans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to compete against Paul Pierce, (American professional basketball forward with the Boston Celtics ) who ended up besting the competition.

Cantor Gaming Releases Slottery Mobile Casino Game At Colusa Casino Resort
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (March 23, 2013) -- Cantor Gaming announced today the release of "Slottery" a new casino game from its Cantor Mobile Casino™ platform, now available to patrons of Colusa Casino Resort ("Colusa") in California. Colusa patrons can play "Slottery" on their mobile devices by downloading Cantor Gaming's Cantor Mobile Casino™ application.


Nevada Gaming Commission Grants 888 Licence 888 Holdings Public Limited Company
NEVADA, Las Vegas (March 23, 2013) -- 888 Holdings Public Limited Company, one of the world's most popular online gaming entertainment and solution providers, has today announced that, at a meeting held in Las Vegas, the Nevada Gaming Commission has Approved the licensing of 888 as an Interactive Gaming Service Provider and in connection There with the licensing of its key executives and controlling shareholders.

Paddy Power Offering Odds on Bitcoin as it rides the Publicity Wave
NEW YORK (March 23, 2013) -- Bookmaker Paddy Power is seeking to cash in on the bitcoin publicity wave, offering odds of just 9/4 on the virtual currency being worth more than $500 a pop by the end of the year.

Video Gaming Technologies, Inc Expands, Hiring More Positions for Reno Office
RENO, Nevada (March 23, 2013) -- A Tennessee-based gaming technology company, with offices in Reno, said they're hiring for more positions at a grand opening on Thursday.

IOC calls talks on sports betting and Wada
LONDON, UK (March 23, 2013) -- Olympic leaders will meet on May 21 to discuss the World Anti-Doping Agency's role in fighting performance-enhancing drugs and ways to combat illegal betting and match-fixing.

Sites up for Consideration by OLG, Options are not confined to Toronto
TORONTO, Ontario (March 23, 2013) -- As Toronto gets set to debate the pros and cons of building a casino in downtown Toronto, municipalities north and west of the city are also being given serious consideration as possible gaming destinations.

Sunday 24 March 2013

Headlines you may of Missed, Monday March 25, 2013



Monday March 25, 2013

LOTTERY NEWS

  1. Lottery Ditched After Poor Sales.
  2. Payroll Tax, Lower Jackpots, May Be Factor in Sales Slump.
  3. Kentucky Lottery Board Approves Keno and Internet Lottery Sales.
LEGAL, LEGISLATIVE, POLITICAL & GOVERNMENT

  1. Republican Senator Files New Gambling Legislation.
  2. Governor Performs Juggling Act Between Need for Lottery Revenue and Traditional Opposition to Expanded Gambling.
  3. Air Asia Disputes Claims it is offering a Lottery Program.
  4. Gambling Resolution Debated By Hawaii House Committee.
  5. Mayor Declines Campaign Donations from Casino Operator.
  6. Parliament Stands Firm on Lottery Scam Bill.
  7. TVG Dropping Wagering Fees.
MARKETING and SPONSORSHIP

  1. Massachusetts Lottery gives Celtic Fans Opportunity to play with Paul Pierce.
VENDOR NEWS

  1. Cantor Gaming® Release “Mobile Millions™,” The Latest Game from the Cantor Mobile Casino™ Application.
  2. Nevada Gaming Commission Grants 888 License.
  3. Win Systems Strengthens its Market Leadership at Colombia Gaming Show.
GAMING MACHINES (VLTS)

  1. Italian Gambling Authority Awards Twelve New AWP/VLT Licenses.
  2. Poker Machines Show No Downturn Despite a Year of Natural Disasters.
MARKET WATCH

  1. Danske Spil A/S Reports Profit Increase of 13.8% Compared to 2011.
  2. Paddy Power Offering Odds on ‘Bitcoin’ as it Rides the Publicity Wave.
  3. Video Gaming Technologies Expands, Hiring More Positions for Reno Office.
SPORTS BETTING

  1. IOC Meeting Will Discuss Combating Illegal Betting and Match-Fixing.

CASINO NEWS

  1. Lottery Corporation Says Several Sites Are Up for Consideration; Options Are Not Confined to Toronto.
  2. Germany’s Largest Casino Group Switches to Interblock.

News from my Desk Monday March 25, 2013

 
Payroll Tax, Lower Jackpots, May Be Factor in Sales Slump
CLEVELAND, Ohio (March 23, 2013) -- Figures indicate that the Ohio Lottery sales started the year flat, compared with January 2012, and then sales dropped 14 percent in February. Director Dennis Berg cited multiple reasons to the newspaper of why February 2012 was hard to beat: good weather for winter, a leap year that extended business for a day and fervor over a $656 million Mega Millions drawing.

Kentucky Lottery Approves New Keno Game and Internet Lottery Sales
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (March 23, 2013) -- Kentucky has a $30 billion shortfall in its pension plan. Broadcast news station WDRB has indicated that the Kentucky Lottery has come forward with plans on how it can help, and Friday morning, the Board of Directors of the Lottery voted to proceed with plans it believes will allow it to eventually contribute more money to the state

Red Shores' Player Safety Efforts Endorsed By Responsible Gambling Council
MONCTON, New Brunswick (March 23, 2013) --The Red Shores entertainment venues in Charlottetown and Summerside have always displayed a strong commitment to responsible gambling and informed player choice

Air Asia Disputes Claims it is Offering a Lottery Program
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (March 23, 2013) -- AirAsia has brushed off claims that it is involved in lottery programmes promising shopping vouchers and cash of up to US$130,000 (RM416,000)

Gambling Resolution Debated By Hawaii House Committee
HONOLULU, Hawaii (March 22, 2013) -- The House committee on economic development is debating a resolution urging the state to study the potential social and economic effects of gambling in Hawaii

Mayor Declines Campaign Donations from Operator Sky City
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (March 23, 2013) -- Auckland Mayor Len Brown says he will not accept campaign funds from casino operator SkyCity at this year's local body elections after strongly backing the poker machines for convention centre deal

Parliament Stands Firm on Lottery Scam Bill
KINGSTON, Jamaica (March 22, 2013) -- Despite several amendments proposed for the anti-lottery scam bill which is being considered by the Senate, the Parliament did not change its mind on a clause relating to the obtaining of benefit by menace.

Massachusetts Lottery gives Celtic Fans Opportunity to play with Paul Pierce
BOSTON, Massachusetts (March 22, 2013) -- The Boston Celtics and the Massachusetts State Lottery teamed up and gave six lucky Celtics fans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to compete against Paul Pierce, (American professional basketball forward with the Boston Celtics ) who ended up besting the competition.

Cantor Gaming Releases Slottery Mobile Casino Game At Colusa Casino Resort
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (March 23, 2013) -- Cantor Gaming announced today the release of "Slottery" a new casino game from its Cantor Mobile Casino™ platform, now available to patrons of Colusa Casino Resort ("Colusa") in California. Colusa patrons can play "Slottery" on their mobile devices by downloading Cantor Gaming's Cantor Mobile Casino™ application.

Nevada Gaming Commission Grants 888 Licence 888 Holdings Public Limited Company
NEVADA, Las Vegas (March 23, 2013) -- 888 Holdings Public Limited Company, one of the world's most popular online gaming entertainment and solution providers, has today announced that, at a meeting held in Las Vegas, the Nevada Gaming Commission has Approved the licensing of 888 as an Interactive Gaming Service Provider and in connection There with the licensing of its key executives and controlling shareholders.

Paddy Power Offering Odds on Bitcoin as it rides the Publicity Wave
NEW YORK (March 23, 2013) -- Bookmaker Paddy Power is seeking to cash in on the bitcoin publicity wave, offering odds of just 9/4 on the virtual currency being worth more than $500 a pop by the end of the year.

Video Gaming Technologies, Inc Expands, Hiring More Positions for Reno Office
RENO, Nevada (March 23, 2013) -- A Tennessee-based gaming technology company, with offices in Reno, said they're hiring for more positions at a grand opening on Thursday.

IOC calls talks on sports betting and Wada
LONDON, UK (March 23, 2013) -- Olympic leaders will meet on May 21 to discuss the World Anti-Doping Agency's role in fighting performance-enhancing drugs and ways to combat illegal betting and match-fixing.

Sites up for Consideration by OLG, Options are not confined to Toronto
TORONTO, Ontario (March 23, 2013) -- As Toronto gets set to debate the pros and cons of building a casino in downtown Toronto, municipalities north and west of the city are also being given serious consideration as possible gaming destinations.