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Law Allowing For Sale Of National
Lottery Licence Passed
Bill Passed By 90 Votes To 42 With Fianna Fáil, Sinn Féin And A Number Of Independents Opposed
DUBLIN, Ireland (April 18, 2013) - The Dáil has passed legislation to allow for the sale of the national lottery licence for an extended 20-year period
Bill Passed By 90 Votes To 42 With Fianna Fáil, Sinn Féin And A Number Of Independents Opposed
DUBLIN, Ireland (April 18, 2013) - The Dáil has passed legislation to allow for the sale of the national lottery licence for an extended 20-year period
Strong Opposition to Lottery
Privatization Contract
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Groups Challenging Administrations
Decision
TRENTON, New Jersey (April 17, 2013) -- The Communications
Workers of America has vowed to challenge the Christie administration's decision
to partially privatize the New Jersey Lottery by awarding a contract to a
consortium similar to one that remains under controversy in Illinois.
Casino Winnings to Remain Tax
Free for 20 Years
Idea Floated for Casinos to be built within the planned "Free Economic Pilot Zones"
TAIPEI, Taiwan (April 17, 2013) --There will be no tax imposed on casino winnings for the first 20 years following the establishment of casinos in Taiwan, Minister Without Portfolio Yang Chiu-hsing said yesterday
Idea Floated for Casinos to be built within the planned "Free Economic Pilot Zones"
TAIPEI, Taiwan (April 17, 2013) --There will be no tax imposed on casino winnings for the first 20 years following the establishment of casinos in Taiwan, Minister Without Portfolio Yang Chiu-hsing said yesterday
Urban Planning Law Impacting
Casino Locations to be Discussed before Assembly Closes
MACAU, SAR (April 18, 2013) -- Casinos and other gaming venues will only be allowed in lands plots reserved for tourism uses, once the city's first urban planning bill becomes law.
MACAU, SAR (April 18, 2013) -- Casinos and other gaming venues will only be allowed in lands plots reserved for tourism uses, once the city's first urban planning bill becomes law.
Should Excess Monies Collected by
Charitable Gaming Agencies be seen as Revenue 'Well' to Draw from for
Budget Shortfalls
FRANKFORT, Kentucky (April 17, 2013) -- Kentucky lawmakers took $700,000 in excess funds from the agency that oversees charitable gaming in 2008, to contribute towards a $265 million shortfall in the budget. Should the state have been allowed to juggle the finances like that? The state Supreme Court on Wednesday was charged with asking that question
FRANKFORT, Kentucky (April 17, 2013) -- Kentucky lawmakers took $700,000 in excess funds from the agency that oversees charitable gaming in 2008, to contribute towards a $265 million shortfall in the budget. Should the state have been allowed to juggle the finances like that? The state Supreme Court on Wednesday was charged with asking that question
Adverse Media Campaign Launched
Against Lotto Operator
MANILA, Philippines (April 17, 2013) - The Malaysian lotto company PGMC (Philippine Gaming Management Corp.) has reportedly been running an advertising campaign to discredit its major client, the PCSO
MANILA, Philippines (April 17, 2013) - The Malaysian lotto company PGMC (Philippine Gaming Management Corp.) has reportedly been running an advertising campaign to discredit its major client, the PCSO
Betfair Conducts Ongoing RFI for
Advertising Pitch
LONDON, UK (April 17, 2013) --Three agencies have withdrawn from Betfair's pan-European creative pitch, amid claims the brand's marketing team demanded creative ideas too early on in the process.
LONDON, UK (April 17, 2013) --Three agencies have withdrawn from Betfair's pan-European creative pitch, amid claims the brand's marketing team demanded creative ideas too early on in the process.
Paddy Power Requests Shareholder
Approval for New Long-Term Incentive Plan
LONDON, UK (April 17, 2013) -- Paddy Power has asked its shareholders to approve the adoption of a new long-term incentive plan (L-tip) for 2013.
LONDON, UK (April 17, 2013) -- Paddy Power has asked its shareholders to approve the adoption of a new long-term incentive plan (L-tip) for 2013.
Atlantic City Becoming an
Attractive Fledging Online Market
ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey (April 17, 2013) -- While one online gambling company is proceeding with its bid to take over an Atlantic City casino, another with ties to four other local properties is applying for a license in anticipation of starting Internet gambling in New Jersey,
ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey (April 17, 2013) -- While one online gambling company is proceeding with its bid to take over an Atlantic City casino, another with ties to four other local properties is applying for a license in anticipation of starting Internet gambling in New Jersey,
Successful Debut for INTRALOT'S
Video Lottery Monitoring System In Thistledown Racino At
Ohio
ATHENS, Greece (April 17, 2013) -- INTRALOT is pleased to announce that more than 1,000 video lottery terminals established at Thistledown Racino, Cleveland Ohio, have been successfully connected to its state-of-the-art video lottery monitoring system. During the first day of Thistledown Racino's operation, INTRALOT's monitoring system handled millions of game plays, while an overflow crowd of players visited the venue and played the VLT games
ATHENS, Greece (April 17, 2013) -- INTRALOT is pleased to announce that more than 1,000 video lottery terminals established at Thistledown Racino, Cleveland Ohio, have been successfully connected to its state-of-the-art video lottery monitoring system. During the first day of Thistledown Racino's operation, INTRALOT's monitoring system handled millions of game plays, while an overflow crowd of players visited the venue and played the VLT games
Government Bans Differential Rate
on Gaming Venues
WERRIBBE, Victoria, Australia (April 17, 2013) -- A proposal to impose higher rates on Wyndham's poker machine venues is off the table following a state government ban. A Regional newspaper reports that Local Government Minister Jeanette Powell has quashed plans for councils to introduce higher rates for gaming venues, as part of reforms to differential rates guidelines.
WERRIBBE, Victoria, Australia (April 17, 2013) -- A proposal to impose higher rates on Wyndham's poker machine venues is off the table following a state government ban. A Regional newspaper reports that Local Government Minister Jeanette Powell has quashed plans for councils to introduce higher rates for gaming venues, as part of reforms to differential rates guidelines.
G2E Asia Receives Highest
Accolades in Lead up to 2013 Exhibition
MACAU, SAR (April 17, 2013) -- United States President Barack Obama has sent a message of support to the Global Gaming Expo Asia 2013 trade show to be held at the Venetian Macao next month. It follows the granting - by the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce - of Trade Fair Certification to Reed Exhibitions, to organise the official U.S. Pavilion.
MACAU, SAR (April 17, 2013) -- United States President Barack Obama has sent a message of support to the Global Gaming Expo Asia 2013 trade show to be held at the Venetian Macao next month. It follows the granting - by the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce - of Trade Fair Certification to Reed Exhibitions, to organise the official U.S. Pavilion.
Tabcorp Wins Keno Licence
Extension
BRISBANE, Queensland (April 17, 2013) -- Tabcorp Holdings Ltd has paid the Queensland government $20 million for a 25-year extension to its state licence for social lottery game Keno. Tabcorp is the country's biggest Keno operator, with the business contributing $36.7 million, or 16 per cent, of Tabcorp's earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation in the six months to December. The betting giant's licence, which expires in 2022, wil now run until 2047. Tabcorp operates Keno in more than 3,600 venues in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria
BRISBANE, Queensland (April 17, 2013) -- Tabcorp Holdings Ltd has paid the Queensland government $20 million for a 25-year extension to its state licence for social lottery game Keno. Tabcorp is the country's biggest Keno operator, with the business contributing $36.7 million, or 16 per cent, of Tabcorp's earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation in the six months to December. The betting giant's licence, which expires in 2022, wil now run until 2047. Tabcorp operates Keno in more than 3,600 venues in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria
House Urged to Consider Casino
Bill in Light of Urgent Budget Requirements
CONCORD, New Hampshire (April 16, 2013) - Governor Maggie Hassan has reportedly urged the House on Tuesday 'not to let Massachusetts walk away with millions of dollars from casinos that could help New Hampshire pay for education, hospital aid and school construction, "
CONCORD, New Hampshire (April 16, 2013) - Governor Maggie Hassan has reportedly urged the House on Tuesday 'not to let Massachusetts walk away with millions of dollars from casinos that could help New Hampshire pay for education, hospital aid and school construction, "
Norsk Tipping to Extend Play
Availability
HAMAR, Norway (April 16, 2013) -- Norsk Tipping CEO, Torbjorn Almlid has advised that the state operator intends to extend the operating times of its online gaming service from 6am to 3am, with the current rules, it is possible to play at Norwegian Tipping between the hours of 7:00 in the morning and midnight.
HAMAR, Norway (April 16, 2013) -- Norsk Tipping CEO, Torbjorn Almlid has advised that the state operator intends to extend the operating times of its online gaming service from 6am to 3am, with the current rules, it is possible to play at Norwegian Tipping between the hours of 7:00 in the morning and midnight.
British Athletics Agree to New
Five-Year Deal with the UK's National Lottery.
LONDON, UK (April 16, 2013) -- The partnership will see the lottery become an event partner at July's Sainsbury's Anniversary Games at London's Olympic Stadium, with branding around the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and other activities showcasing its role in supporting the country's athletes.
LONDON, UK (April 16, 2013) -- The partnership will see the lottery become an event partner at July's Sainsbury's Anniversary Games at London's Olympic Stadium, with branding around the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and other activities showcasing its role in supporting the country's athletes.
