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National Lottery Commission and
UK Gambling Commission Merger Postponed
LONDON, UK (April 29, 2013) -- The UK government decided to postpone the merger of the National Lottery Commission with the UK Gambling Commission. Some politicians believe that the attributes of the two organizations are incompatible. The UK Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee announced that it decided to delay the merger between the UK Gambling Commission and the National Lottery Association. The postponement will give opponents of the merger the opportunity to voice their arguments.
LONDON, UK (April 29, 2013) -- The UK government decided to postpone the merger of the National Lottery Commission with the UK Gambling Commission. Some politicians believe that the attributes of the two organizations are incompatible. The UK Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee announced that it decided to delay the merger between the UK Gambling Commission and the National Lottery Association. The postponement will give opponents of the merger the opportunity to voice their arguments.
Genesis Gaming Solutions, Inc.
and Walker Digital Table Systems Sign Joint Development Agreement
Partnering to bring together WDTS' RFID Perfect Pay Table Network with Genesis' BRAVO Pit Card & Chip Detection System By Genesis Gaming Solutions, Inc.; Walker Digital Table Systems, LLC
LAS VEGAS, (April 30, 2013) -- Walker Digital Table Systems, LLC, supplier of RFID enabled baccarat table networks to the Asian gaming market, and Genesis Gaming Solutions, Inc. a leader in table games management and player tracking systems, announced that they have signed an agreement to pursue joint development opportunities.
Partnering to bring together WDTS' RFID Perfect Pay Table Network with Genesis' BRAVO Pit Card & Chip Detection System By Genesis Gaming Solutions, Inc.; Walker Digital Table Systems, LLC
LAS VEGAS, (April 30, 2013) -- Walker Digital Table Systems, LLC, supplier of RFID enabled baccarat table networks to the Asian gaming market, and Genesis Gaming Solutions, Inc. a leader in table games management and player tracking systems, announced that they have signed an agreement to pursue joint development opportunities.
GameAccount Network teams up with
MPTN
DUBLIN, Ireland (May 1, 2013) -- GameAccount Network has forged an alliance with MPTN, the owners of the Foxwoods Resort Casino, to build an internet gaming portal and jointly sell software to other casino operators hoping to be ready for when the online gaming laws are passed.
DUBLIN, Ireland (May 1, 2013) -- GameAccount Network has forged an alliance with MPTN, the owners of the Foxwoods Resort Casino, to build an internet gaming portal and jointly sell software to other casino operators hoping to be ready for when the online gaming laws are passed.
Webis Holdings wins major deal
with Churchill Downs
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (May 1, 2013) -- Webis Holdings said its wholly owned subsidiary WatchandWager.com has signed a major content licensing contract with NASDAQ-quoted Churchill Downs Inc.
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (May 1, 2013) -- Webis Holdings said its wholly owned subsidiary WatchandWager.com has signed a major content licensing contract with NASDAQ-quoted Churchill Downs Inc.
Atlantic Club Deal
Expires
ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey (May 1, 2013) -- A deal that would have given online poker giant PokerStars its first toehold into regulated online gambling in the U.S. has expired without a new contract in place, according to several people familiar with the matter
ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey (May 1, 2013) -- A deal that would have given online poker giant PokerStars its first toehold into regulated online gambling in the U.S. has expired without a new contract in place, according to several people familiar with the matter
Three Groups 0f Investors Opting
To Contest the New Casino In Mallorca
SPAIN (May 1, 2013) - The Government expected to reach any offer to contest the award of a new casino in Mallorca, having registered in the Directorate General of Commerce and Enterprise three offers, one in Bendinat, another on the Platja de Palma and the third in Palma, n
SPAIN (May 1, 2013) - The Government expected to reach any offer to contest the award of a new casino in Mallorca, having registered in the Directorate General of Commerce and Enterprise three offers, one in Bendinat, another on the Platja de Palma and the third in Palma, n
PokerStars' Atlantic City Deal
Expires
ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey (May 1, 2013) -- A deal that would have given online poker giant PokerStars its first toehold into regulated online gambling in the U.S. has expired without a new contract in place, according to several people familiar with the matter
ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey (May 1, 2013) -- A deal that would have given online poker giant PokerStars its first toehold into regulated online gambling in the U.S. has expired without a new contract in place, according to several people familiar with the matter
Gaming Act Should Not
Disadvantage Islands Own Citizens
NASSAU, Bahamas (April 30, 2013) -- Bahamians will not be
disadvantaged by whatever decision the government makes with regard to what are
now draft amendments to the Gaming Act, Khaalis Rolle, Minister of State for
Investments in the Office of The Prime Minste.
Minister Deems Lottery Executive
Pay Increases Not in Line with Government Budget Constraints
ONTARIO, Canada (April 30, 2013) -- Finance Minister says
Ontario Finance Minister Charles Sousa has put the head of the province’s
lottery corporation on notice that big increases in executive pay are
“unacceptable.”
Bid Moving Forward for Greek
Gaming Monopoly
ATHENS, Greece (April 30, 2013) -- The 42-year-old Czech Jiri
Smejc, twice married, with two children and a fortune of over $2 billion may be
the new owner of the Greek Organization of Football Prognostics OPAP S.A. within the next week,
according to news reports.
Decision to Award Tribe Federal
Recognition Criticized by Regulators
SAN FRANCISCO, California (April 30, 2013) -- A government
watchdog has criticized an official's decision to grant a Central California
American Indian tribe federal recognition, which gave it the right to federal
benefits and a reservation where it could pursue a casino, according to news
reports today.
Senators Oppose Single Sports
Betting
ONTARIO, Canada, (April 30, 2013) -- Not everyone wants
single sports betting approved in Canada
reports indicate that Bill C-290 would allow gamblers to bet
on one sporting event at a time, rather than a minimum of three, which is the
currently the case in Ontario.
Bill to Halt Expansion of
Internet Cafes Clears Legislative Panel
COLUMBUS, Ohio (April 30, 2013) -- A bill that would
immediately halt the expansion of Internet cafes in Ohio cleared a legislative
panel Tuesday evening and was headed for a vote by the full state Senate..
OLG Modernization Continues To
Proceed With Close Of Request For Pre-Qualification For
Lottery
TORONTO, Ontario (April 30, 2013) -- The Ontario Lottery and
Gaming Corporation (OLG) today marked the close of its Request for
Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) for the modernization of lottery.
Issued on December 14, 2012, the RFPQ asked service providers
to demonstrate their experience as it relates to the lottery business.
Hart Awarded State Business for
Ohio Lottery Commission
Hart, northwest Ohio’s largest integrated marketing
communications firm, was again selected as one of just three marketing firms
across the state to provide a variety of marketing and advertising services for
the Ohio Lottery Commission through a new contract
Sportingbet Rejects Speculation
it will Seek Totaliser Licence
SYDNEY, Australia (May 1, 2013) -- Australia's biggest
corporate bookmaker Spotingbet has rejected speculation it would seek the retail
licence for totaliser betting in New South Wales if Tabcorp loses those
rights..
Perform Group Set for Strong
Growth
LONDON, UK (April 30, 2013) -- British sports rights company
Perform said it was well set for strong growth as it prepares to negotiate new
deals with online bookmakers who use its video streams of live action.
Casino Location May Impact on New
Hampshire’s Gaming Income
CONCORD, New Hampshire (April 30, 2013) -- A researcher says
a planned casino in the Boston area would cut into New Hampshire’s gambling
income if a casino is built along the border between the two states.
Isle Of Man e-Gaming Companies
Shine at US Gaming Conference
ISLE OF MAN (April 30, 2013) -- A social gaming network with
strong links to the Isle of Man has won a prestigious contest at a major
e-Gaming conference in San Francisco.
Bwin.party Digital Entertainment
Plc: Annual Report
LONDON, UK (April 30, 2013) -- Following the communication on
15 March 2013 of the Company's annual financial report for the year ended 31
December 2012, hard copies of the bwin.party annual report and accounts for the
year ended 31 December 2012 (the "Annual Report"), incorporating the notice of
the Company's 2013 Annual General Meeting, will shortly be posted to
bwin.party's shareholders and depositary interest holders that have elected to
receive hard copies. A copy of the Annual Report will also be made available on
the Company's website, www.bwinparty.com.
States Sees Decrease in Poker
Machine Spend
MELBOURNE, Victoria, Australia (April 30, 2013) -- Victorian
poker machine losses have continued to drop with punter loss for March this year
down 10 per cent compared with the same time last year.
City Seeks Law or Consulting Firm
to Advise on Host Community Agreement
WORCESTER, Massachusetts (April 30, 2013) -- With time
growing short, the city is still in the market for a savvy legal adviser with
gambling industry experience, but not too much.