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Massachusetts Lottery Releases
CADILLAC® Themed Instant Ticket
BRAINTREE, Massachusetts (April 9, 2013) -- The new $5 Cadillac® Riches game features over $87 million in instant cash prizes and second chance opportunities to win a Cadillac vehicle; on sale now at Lottery retailers statewide
BRAINTREE, Massachusetts (April 9, 2013) -- The new $5 Cadillac® Riches game features over $87 million in instant cash prizes and second chance opportunities to win a Cadillac vehicle; on sale now at Lottery retailers statewide
Growing Discontent Amongst
Retailers as Lottery Privatization Uncertainty Remains on the
Table
TRENTON, New Jersey (April 9, 2013) -- Vikram Chaudhari, is a Lottery Retailer. He operates a small business selling newspaper, cigarettes, coffee or some other convenience, as well as the sale of lottery tickets
TRENTON, New Jersey (April 9, 2013) -- Vikram Chaudhari, is a Lottery Retailer. He operates a small business selling newspaper, cigarettes, coffee or some other convenience, as well as the sale of lottery tickets
Powerball Means Lucky Times for
Lottery Messenger Services
With California Now Offering Powerball, The Online Order Takers Are Enjoying A Jump In Traffic.
LOS ANGELES, California (April 9, 2013) – Gamblers aren't the only ones pumped up by Powerball's California debut.
With California Now Offering Powerball, The Online Order Takers Are Enjoying A Jump In Traffic.
LOS ANGELES, California (April 9, 2013) – Gamblers aren't the only ones pumped up by Powerball's California debut.
Auditor General to look into OLG
Expansion Plans
ONTARIO, Canada (April 10, 2013) -- Ontario’s auditor general will investigate the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp.’s expansion plans and the cancellation of the slots-at-racetracks program
ONTARIO, Canada (April 10, 2013) -- Ontario’s auditor general will investigate the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp.’s expansion plans and the cancellation of the slots-at-racetracks program
Senator Urges Rethink on Lottery
Licence Sale
LONGFORD, Ireland (April 10, 2013) -- Senator Marie-Louise O’Donnell will be in Longford today (Wednesday April 10) to garner support for her campaign to stop the sale of the national lottery licence.
LONGFORD, Ireland (April 10, 2013) -- Senator Marie-Louise O’Donnell will be in Longford today (Wednesday April 10) to garner support for her campaign to stop the sale of the national lottery licence.
Claims Previous Lottery
Administration Wasted Over 370 Million Dollars
VENEZUELA (April 5, 2013) -- The new authorities of the Instituto de Beneficencia Pública y Asistencia Social Lotería del Táchira, claim to have detected a waste of over 370 million dollars from the previous administration
VENEZUELA (April 5, 2013) -- The new authorities of the Instituto de Beneficencia Pública y Asistencia Social Lotería del Táchira, claim to have detected a waste of over 370 million dollars from the previous administration
Government to Raise Taxes on
Gambling
EL SALVADOR (April 4, 2013) – According to local media reports the Government has increased the license fee to conduct games and sweepstakes in Chiapas, to 500 pesos
EL SALVADOR (April 4, 2013) – According to local media reports the Government has increased the license fee to conduct games and sweepstakes in Chiapas, to 500 pesos
House Approves Measures to
Legalize Raffles
COLUMBIA, South Carolina (April 10, 2013) -- The House has approved measures aimed at legalizing raffles in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, South Carolina (April 10, 2013) -- The House has approved measures aimed at legalizing raffles in South Carolina
Chairman Faces a US Criminal
Investigation
MANILA, Philippines / LAS VEGAS, USA (April 10, 2013) -- Universal Entertainment Corp. Chairman Kazuo Okada faces a US criminal investigation related to his Philippine casino project, sending the gaming company’s shares down as much as 18 percent
MANILA, Philippines / LAS VEGAS, USA (April 10, 2013) -- Universal Entertainment Corp. Chairman Kazuo Okada faces a US criminal investigation related to his Philippine casino project, sending the gaming company’s shares down as much as 18 percent
Pagcor Justifies Paper Deal with
Malaysian Company
MANILA, Philippines (April 10, 2013) -- The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. on Wednesday justified its investment on a slot machine system with “ticket in, ticket out” functionality to make its machines more efficient and be able to generate more revenues for the government.
MANILA, Philippines (April 10, 2013) -- The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. on Wednesday justified its investment on a slot machine system with “ticket in, ticket out” functionality to make its machines more efficient and be able to generate more revenues for the government.
Council to Face Betting Shop
Chain in Court, Outcome May Determine Future Planning
Decisions
NEWHAM, U.K. (April 10, 2013) -- Newham Council is facing a legal battle with a betting shop chain for throwing out their planning application to take over a premises in Upton Park
NEWHAM, U.K. (April 10, 2013) -- Newham Council is facing a legal battle with a betting shop chain for throwing out their planning application to take over a premises in Upton Park
Commissioners Table Gaming
Ordinance
WHITEVILLE, North Carolina (April 9, 2013) -- Columbus County commissioners delayed action on an electronic gaming ordinance last week
WHITEVILLE, North Carolina (April 9, 2013) -- Columbus County commissioners delayed action on an electronic gaming ordinance last week
Former Employee Takes Zynga to
Court in Share Stock Dispute
SAN FRANCISCO, California (April 9, 2013) -- A lawsuit filed by a former Zynga product manager claims that non-executive level employees were not allowed to sell stock in the company after Zynga's IPO in 2011
SAN FRANCISCO, California (April 9, 2013) -- A lawsuit filed by a former Zynga product manager claims that non-executive level employees were not allowed to sell stock in the company after Zynga's IPO in 2011
Betfuze Signs Multiple
Sponsorship Deals
LONDON, UK (April 10, 2013) -- Mobile betting platform developer Betfuze has announced that it has signed a series of sponsorship deals for its latest innovation with Ladbrokes, Coral, William Hill and All Slots Casino
LONDON, UK (April 10, 2013) -- Mobile betting platform developer Betfuze has announced that it has signed a series of sponsorship deals for its latest innovation with Ladbrokes, Coral, William Hill and All Slots Casino
Tax-Free Raffle to Award at Least
15 Top Prizes!
LANSING, Michigan (April 5, 2013) -- Time is running out for Michigan Lottery players to purchase a ticket for the first-ever $40,000 Tax Free Raffle
LANSING, Michigan (April 5, 2013) -- Time is running out for Michigan Lottery players to purchase a ticket for the first-ever $40,000 Tax Free Raffle
Atlantic City's $20 Million
Tourism Campaign Starts April 15
2nd Year of the "Do AC" Campaign Focuses on Events and Faces Post-Hurricane Challenge
ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey (April 9, 2013) -- On April 15 the Atlantic City Alliance (ACA) relaunches it's $20 million tourism campaign to spur spring/summer travel to the seaside resort destination.
2nd Year of the "Do AC" Campaign Focuses on Events and Faces Post-Hurricane Challenge
ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey (April 9, 2013) -- On April 15 the Atlantic City Alliance (ACA) relaunches it's $20 million tourism campaign to spur spring/summer travel to the seaside resort destination.
Racing Commission Approves Drive
Through Betting
LEXINGTON, Kentucky (April 9, 2013) -- Keeneland will again offer drive-through wagering on the Kentucky Oaks and Derby at the Kentucky Horse Park on Ironworks Pike and the Thoroughbred Center on Paris Pike. The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission approved the betting Tuesday
LEXINGTON, Kentucky (April 9, 2013) -- Keeneland will again offer drive-through wagering on the Kentucky Oaks and Derby at the Kentucky Horse Park on Ironworks Pike and the Thoroughbred Center on Paris Pike. The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission approved the betting Tuesday
Loto-Québec Goes
Mobile!
Customers May Now Check Their Lottery and Sports Betting Tickets with Their Smartphone
MONTRÉAL, Canada (April 7, 2013) -- Loto-Québec is pleased to announce that, starting April 8th, a 2D bar code (QR code) will be printed on terminal-based lotteries and Mise-o-jeu tickets next to the usual verification number.
Customers May Now Check Their Lottery and Sports Betting Tickets with Their Smartphone
MONTRÉAL, Canada (April 7, 2013) -- Loto-Québec is pleased to announce that, starting April 8th, a 2D bar code (QR code) will be printed on terminal-based lotteries and Mise-o-jeu tickets next to the usual verification number.
MDI Licenses AMC’s “The Walking
Dead” for Lottery Games
ALPHARETTA, Georgia (April 9, 2013) -- MDI Entertainment, LLC, a subsidiary of Scientific Games Corporation (Nasdaq: SGMS), announced today that it has added AMC’s “The Walking Dead” to its portfolio of licensed properties
ALPHARETTA, Georgia (April 9, 2013) -- MDI Entertainment, LLC, a subsidiary of Scientific Games Corporation (Nasdaq: SGMS), announced today that it has added AMC’s “The Walking Dead” to its portfolio of licensed properties
adesso supports NoSQL Search
Roadshow in Munich and Berlin
DORTMUND, Germany (April 10, 2013) -- adesso will sponsor the Trifork’s NoSQL Search Roadshow to be held on 16 April 2013 in Munich and 16 May 2013 in Berlin. adesso experts will give presentations about current NoSQL topics at both events. In preparation for the Berlin roadshow, adesso will invite participants to GOTO Nights.
DORTMUND, Germany (April 10, 2013) -- adesso will sponsor the Trifork’s NoSQL Search Roadshow to be held on 16 April 2013 in Munich and 16 May 2013 in Berlin. adesso experts will give presentations about current NoSQL topics at both events. In preparation for the Berlin roadshow, adesso will invite participants to GOTO Nights.
Infinity Augmented Reality Sees
Opportunity in Online Gambling
Infinity Augmented Reality, Inc. Exploits Augmented Reality Technology to Bring Online Gambling to a Whole New Exciting Dimension
Infinity Augmented Reality, Inc. Exploits Augmented Reality Technology to Bring Online Gambling to a Whole New Exciting Dimension
Lottomatica Group Announce Annual
Shareholder Meeting Meeting to be held on May 8-9, 2013: Documentation Available
to The Public
ROMA (ITALIA) - PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND (USA), (April 8, 2013) -- Lottomatica Group S.p.A. announced today that the Illustrative Reports of the Board of Directors in connection with the agenda items for the extraordinary and ordinary
ROMA (ITALIA) - PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND (USA), (April 8, 2013) -- Lottomatica Group S.p.A. announced today that the Illustrative Reports of the Board of Directors in connection with the agenda items for the extraordinary and ordinary
Scientific Games Corp. Receive
Funding for Acquisition
NEW YORK, NY (April 9, 2013) -- Scientific Games, a supplier of lottery systems and instant tickets, received a $2.3 billion term loan and a $300 million revolving credit line from a group of banks, according to a regulatory
NEW YORK, NY (April 9, 2013) -- Scientific Games, a supplier of lottery systems and instant tickets, received a $2.3 billion term loan and a $300 million revolving credit line from a group of banks, according to a regulatory
Philippines Has Potential to be
the “Broadway of Asia”
MANILA, Philippines (April 10, 2013) -- Genting Hong Kong Ltd., the partner of real estate tycoon Andrew L. Tan in Resorts World Manila, remains bullish on gaming prospects in the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines (April 10, 2013) -- Genting Hong Kong Ltd., the partner of real estate tycoon Andrew L. Tan in Resorts World Manila, remains bullish on gaming prospects in the Philippines
Century Casinos Completes
Purchase of Additional 33% Ownership in Casinos Poland
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (April 9, 2013) -- Century Casinos, Inc. (NASDAQ Capital Market® and Vienna Stock Exchange: CNTY) announced today that its subsidiary Century Casinos Europe GmbH signed the final share sale agreement with LOT Polish Airlines
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (April 9, 2013) -- Century Casinos, Inc. (NASDAQ Capital Market® and Vienna Stock Exchange: CNTY) announced today that its subsidiary Century Casinos Europe GmbH signed the final share sale agreement with LOT Polish Airlines
CIRSA Rises 11% Operating Profit
For The Game In Latin America
The Company employs 16,000 people and has 31 casinos, 80 bingo halls and amusement arcades 154 divided between Spain, Italy and several Latin American countries
BARCELONA, Spain (April 10, 2013) -- CIRSA Gaming Corporation, the first Spanish company in the gaming sector, last year increased its operating profit by 11% to EUR 322 million, thanks to strong business in Latin America.
The Company employs 16,000 people and has 31 casinos, 80 bingo halls and amusement arcades 154 divided between Spain, Italy and several Latin American countries
BARCELONA, Spain (April 10, 2013) -- CIRSA Gaming Corporation, the first Spanish company in the gaming sector, last year increased its operating profit by 11% to EUR 322 million, thanks to strong business in Latin America.
GTECH CORPORATION Promotes
Timothy Simonson To Senior Vice President Of Business Development For The
Americas
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (April 10, 2013) -- GTECH Corporation announced that it has promoted Timothy Simonson to Senior Vice President of Business Development for the Americas. Reporting directly to GTECH President and CEO Jaymin B. Patel, Tim will be responsible for lottery operator and private manager opportunities in these regions
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (April 10, 2013) -- GTECH Corporation announced that it has promoted Timothy Simonson to Senior Vice President of Business Development for the Americas. Reporting directly to GTECH President and CEO Jaymin B. Patel, Tim will be responsible for lottery operator and private manager opportunities in these regions
Colorado Lottery to Launch New
‘PICK 3’ Jackpot Game on April 28
DENVER, Colorado (April 8, 2013) -- The Colorado Lottery will launch its new Jackpot game named “Pick 3” on April 28. Playing Pick 3 is as easy as 1-2-3!
DENVER, Colorado (April 8, 2013) -- The Colorado Lottery will launch its new Jackpot game named “Pick 3” on April 28. Playing Pick 3 is as easy as 1-2-3!
Executive Lottery Director,
'Friedrich Stickler,' Calls for Lotteries to Combat Illegal Gambling
SALZBURG, Austria (April 8, 2013) -- Illegal gambling providers generate billions in profits every year on the internet. The Executive Director of the Austrian Lotteries, Friedrich Stickler, on a visit to Salzburg, criticized the illegal operators saying that this competition must be combated urgently
SALZBURG, Austria (April 8, 2013) -- Illegal gambling providers generate billions in profits every year on the internet. The Executive Director of the Austrian Lotteries, Friedrich Stickler, on a visit to Salzburg, criticized the illegal operators saying that this competition must be combated urgently
National Lottery Confirms Error
in Saturday Draw
DUBLIN, Ireland (April 9, 2013) – The National Lottery has confirmed an error was made during the draw for last Saturday’s Lotto Plus 2 draw.
DUBLIN, Ireland (April 9, 2013) – The National Lottery has confirmed an error was made during the draw for last Saturday’s Lotto Plus 2 draw.
Injunction Protecting Web Shops
Lifted
BAHAMAS (April 10, 2013) -- Chief Justice Sir Michael Barnette just lifted the order stopping police from arresting persons in web shops.
BAHAMAS (April 10, 2013) -- Chief Justice Sir Michael Barnette just lifted the order stopping police from arresting persons in web shops.
Attorney General Deems Gaming
Machines Illegal, Calls for Revoke of Licences Issued
GUAM (April 10, 2013) -- The Guam Attorney General wants the 200 gaming machine licenses issued by Rev and Tax last week to be revoked saying their position has not changed, the devices are gambling machines and therefore illegal under Guam law
GUAM (April 10, 2013) -- The Guam Attorney General wants the 200 gaming machine licenses issued by Rev and Tax last week to be revoked saying their position has not changed, the devices are gambling machines and therefore illegal under Guam law
Gaming Commission Acknowledges
Shift to Land Based Gambling Likely
GARY, Indiana (April 9, 2013) --The head of the Indiana Gaming Commission says it's becoming increasingly likely that Indiana will make the shift to land-based gambling
GARY, Indiana (April 9, 2013) --The head of the Indiana Gaming Commission says it's becoming increasingly likely that Indiana will make the shift to land-based gambling
Testimony: We Built a $6.5
Billion Empire Out of a Swamp
LAS VEGAS (April 9, 2013) -- Casino tycoon and GOP super donor Sheldon Adelson has wrapped up three days on the witness stand with testimony in a multimillion dollar breach of contract case.
LAS VEGAS (April 9, 2013) -- Casino tycoon and GOP super donor Sheldon Adelson has wrapped up three days on the witness stand with testimony in a multimillion dollar breach of contract case.
Lottery Game Expansion May be
Solution to Funding Project
ST. PAUL, Minnesota (April 9, 2013) -- The Minnesota Lottery may end up playing a larger role than originally anticipated in the funding of the Vikings stadium
ST. PAUL, Minnesota (April 9, 2013) -- The Minnesota Lottery may end up playing a larger role than originally anticipated in the funding of the Vikings stadium
Legislature Votes to Give Problem
Gamblers Shorter Casino Ban Option
DES MOINES, Iowa (April 9, 2013) – Problem Gamblers who voluntarily sign up to be barred from the state’s casinos could opt for a five-year rather than a permanent ban if a bill that cleared the Iowa House becomes law
DES MOINES, Iowa (April 9, 2013) – Problem Gamblers who voluntarily sign up to be barred from the state’s casinos could opt for a five-year rather than a permanent ban if a bill that cleared the Iowa House becomes law
Calls for Over Priced, Out Dated
Paper Contract to be Scrapped
MANILA, Philippines (April 9, 2013) -- Rep. Teddy Casiño, a senatorial candidate, has demanded that Pagcor scrap the awarding of an “obsolete, anomalous and overpriced” contract for a paper-based ticket for some 6,000 Casiño slot machines nationwide
MANILA, Philippines (April 9, 2013) -- Rep. Teddy Casiño, a senatorial candidate, has demanded that Pagcor scrap the awarding of an “obsolete, anomalous and overpriced” contract for a paper-based ticket for some 6,000 Casiño slot machines nationwide
China's Government Dismisses Any
Involvement in Macau's Casino License Process China Says Macau Casino Licenses
Are "Internal Matter" for SAR
BEIJING, China (April 8, 2013) -- China said on Monday that Macau's casino license process is an internal matter for the special administrative region of Macau after a lawyer in a U.S. court trial involving billionaire Sheldon Adelson alleged Beijing's involvement.
BEIJING, China (April 8, 2013) -- China said on Monday that Macau's casino license process is an internal matter for the special administrative region of Macau after a lawyer in a U.S. court trial involving billionaire Sheldon Adelson alleged Beijing's involvement.
Referendum for Casino Gambling
Gathers Support
DALLAS, Texas (April 8, 2013) -- A proposed constitutional referendum to allow casino gambling in Texas got a boost Monday when a Dallas-area senator announced that interest groups had united behind a measure he introduced at the Texas Legislature
DALLAS, Texas (April 8, 2013) -- A proposed constitutional referendum to allow casino gambling in Texas got a boost Monday when a Dallas-area senator announced that interest groups had united behind a measure he introduced at the Texas Legislature
Kansas Lottery Recognizes
Retailers Outstanding Sales
WICHITA, Kansas (April 9, 2013) -- The Heritage Restaurant in Wichita was the top Kansas Lottery retailer in the state last year, an announcement this week from the lottery says
WICHITA, Kansas (April 9, 2013) -- The Heritage Restaurant in Wichita was the top Kansas Lottery retailer in the state last year, an announcement this week from the lottery says
New York Lottery’s ‘Maximum
Millions’ Campaign Rolls Out
NEW YORK, NY (April 9, 2013) -- A campaign to promote the New York Lottery’s new scratch card game ‘Maximum Millions’ has been developed by DDB New York
NEW YORK, NY (April 9, 2013) -- A campaign to promote the New York Lottery’s new scratch card game ‘Maximum Millions’ has been developed by DDB New York
Fantasy Football to Earn Real
Cash for Football Clubs
TotelFootball's Fundraiser for Clubs Launched at Soccerex 2013
LONDON, UK (April 9, 2013) -- Hot on the heels of announcing partnerships with the UK Tote and Goal.com, TotelFootball is pleased to unveil its latest product innovation which enables football clubs of all sizes to fundraise in a fun and exciting manner.
TotelFootball's Fundraiser for Clubs Launched at Soccerex 2013
LONDON, UK (April 9, 2013) -- Hot on the heels of announcing partnerships with the UK Tote and Goal.com, TotelFootball is pleased to unveil its latest product innovation which enables football clubs of all sizes to fundraise in a fun and exciting manner.
PokerStars Signs
Ronaldo
Online giant adds footballing legend to its all-star sports line-up
LONDON, UK (April 9, 2013) -- Brazilian footballing legend Ronaldo has just been announced as the latest high profile celebrity to become a member of Team PokerStars. Joining the likes of sports stars such as Boris Becker and Rafael Nadal, Ronaldo's addition to the team will no doubt further raise the profile of the online pokerroom both within South America and with football fans around the world.
Online giant adds footballing legend to its all-star sports line-up
LONDON, UK (April 9, 2013) -- Brazilian footballing legend Ronaldo has just been announced as the latest high profile celebrity to become a member of Team PokerStars. Joining the likes of sports stars such as Boris Becker and Rafael Nadal, Ronaldo's addition to the team will no doubt further raise the profile of the online pokerroom both within South America and with football fans around the world.
THE PRICE IS RIGHT® Scratch-Off
Game Is Returning to a Florida Lottery Retailer Near You
TALLAHASSEE, Florida (April 9, 2013) -- Beginning April 16, Florida Lottery players can “Come on Down™” to their local Lottery retailer to play the newest $5 Scratch-Off game. Back by popular demand, THE PRICE IS RIGHT® game features six top prizes of $250,000 and more than $36 million in total cash prizes.
TALLAHASSEE, Florida (April 9, 2013) -- Beginning April 16, Florida Lottery players can “Come on Down™” to their local Lottery retailer to play the newest $5 Scratch-Off game. Back by popular demand, THE PRICE IS RIGHT® game features six top prizes of $250,000 and more than $36 million in total cash prizes.
Island Nation Ripe for
Gambling
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (April 9, 2013) -- Sri Lanka’s close proximity to India, lack of a developed gambling sector, the government’s move to introduce legalized gambling zones and also lack of big casino players are said to be the reasons why Australia’s gaming Tycoon James Packer
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (April 9, 2013) -- Sri Lanka’s close proximity to India, lack of a developed gambling sector, the government’s move to introduce legalized gambling zones and also lack of big casino players are said to be the reasons why Australia’s gaming Tycoon James Packer
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