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Texas Lottery Gets Vote for Extension
AUSTIN, Texas (May 17, 2013) -- The Texas Senate has voted to extend the life of the state lottery in a vote that was much less contentious than in the House, where some lawmakers tried to kill it off.
AUSTIN, Texas (May 17, 2013) -- The Texas Senate has voted to extend the life of the state lottery in a vote that was much less contentious than in the House, where some lawmakers tried to kill it off.
In Days leading up to draw Tickets Sales Go into a Frenzy
TRINIDAD (May 17, 2013) -- The National Lotteries Control Board (NLCB) sold an incredible 700,000 tickets in the three days leading up to Wednesday night's draw, that resulted in one person winning the $20.4 million jackpot, the biggest in the history of the game locally.
Lottery Reduces Area for Ticket Sales after Poor Response last Year
CHANNEL ISLANDS (May 16, 2013) -- There is going to be a Channel Island's Summer Lottery again this year - but it looks like Bailiwick won't be involved
CHANNEL ISLANDS (May 16, 2013) -- There is going to be a Channel Island's Summer Lottery again this year - but it looks like Bailiwick won't be involved
Calls for Gambling Fee to Rise in Line with Neighbouring Countries
MBABANE, Swaziland (May 16, 2013) -- Swaziland is arguably the only country with an outdated Gaming Industry, the Times of Swaziland suggests. This is specifically in relation to the gambling sub-sector as it charges the lowest gambling licence fee.
MBABANE, Swaziland (May 16, 2013) -- Swaziland is arguably the only country with an outdated Gaming Industry, the Times of Swaziland suggests. This is specifically in relation to the gambling sub-sector as it charges the lowest gambling licence fee.
Gaming Companies Grapple over Trademark Name
MACAR, SAR (May 16, 2013) -- Rival casino operators Las Vegas Sands Corp and Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd are grappling in court over trademarks that use the words "Cotai Strip."
MACAR, SAR (May 16, 2013) -- Rival casino operators Las Vegas Sands Corp and Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd are grappling in court over trademarks that use the words "Cotai Strip."
Ministry to Examine Legalising Betting In Sports In The Country
BANGALORE, India (May 17, 2013) -- The Union sports ministry is examining the possibility of legalising betting in sports in the country. News publication suggests that this is partially in response to growing pressure to rein in a burgeoning industry that tends to cross ethical boundaries and also to raise funds for the development of sports.
BANGALORE, India (May 17, 2013) -- The Union sports ministry is examining the possibility of legalising betting in sports in the country. News publication suggests that this is partially in response to growing pressure to rein in a burgeoning industry that tends to cross ethical boundaries and also to raise funds for the development of sports.
BetSoftGaming Announces Boomanji! An Explosive New Slot for Mobile and PC
NICOSIA, Cyprus (May 16, 2013) -- BetSoftGaming, the originator and leader in true 3D cinematic gaming, have announced the dual release of the newest addition to their groundbreaking Slots3™ library, Boomanji as well as its ToGo™ mobile counterpart.
NICOSIA, Cyprus (May 16, 2013) -- BetSoftGaming, the originator and leader in true 3D cinematic gaming, have announced the dual release of the newest addition to their groundbreaking Slots3™ library, Boomanji as well as its ToGo™ mobile counterpart.
Lawmakers Push for Video Lottery Machines on Island
LONG ISLAND, New York (May 16, 2013) -- State Sen. Phil Boyle and Assemblyman Steve Engelbright are pushing to bring a few hundred video lottery machines on Long Island. Boyle says the bill would allow video lottery terminals in Nassau and Suffolk OTB parlors.
LONG ISLAND, New York (May 16, 2013) -- State Sen. Phil Boyle and Assemblyman Steve Engelbright are pushing to bring a few hundred video lottery machines on Long Island. Boyle says the bill would allow video lottery terminals in Nassau and Suffolk OTB parlors.
Developers May be able to Compete in Southeastern Region
BOSTON, Massachusetts (May 17, 2013) -- Developers who are unsuccessful in their pursuit of casinos in the eastern or western regions of Massachusetts could compete in the newly opened southeastern region under a plan approved by the state's gaming commission.
BOSTON, Massachusetts (May 17, 2013) -- Developers who are unsuccessful in their pursuit of casinos in the eastern or western regions of Massachusetts could compete in the newly opened southeastern region under a plan approved by the state's gaming commission.
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp.'s Board of Directors Resigns
TORONTO, Canada (May 17, 2013) -- Paul Godfrey - the man picked to lead the Ontario Lottery Gaming and Corporation (OLG) into a new era - has been dealt out of the game. Canadian news services report that Premier Kathleen Wynne ousted the high-profile business and civic leader Thursday, days after her finance minister acknowledged that Godfrey's fate was up in the air.
TORONTO, Canada (May 17, 2013) -- Paul Godfrey - the man picked to lead the Ontario Lottery Gaming and Corporation (OLG) into a new era - has been dealt out of the game. Canadian news services report that Premier Kathleen Wynne ousted the high-profile business and civic leader Thursday, days after her finance minister acknowledged that Godfrey's fate was up in the air.
Missouri Lottery Honoured For Accounting Excellence
JEFFERSON, Missouri (May 14, 2013) -- For the 13th consecutive year, the Missouri Lottery’s comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR) has received the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting – the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada.
It's Here! Mega Millions® Rolls into Florida
First Drawing This Friday
TALLAHASSEE, Florida (May 15, 2013) -- MEGA MILLIONS® tickets go on sale today at more than 13,000 Florida Lottery retailers statewide, giving players a second option to play a multi-state, mega- jackpot game. The first MEGA MILLIONS drawing that includes Florida tickets will be held on Friday, May 17, with an estimated jackpot of $190 million.
Auditors Recommend A Strengthening of Regulatory Oversight
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (May 15, 2013) -- Legislator auditors are recommending that New Mexico strengthen its regulatory oversight of gambling at horse racing tracks and casinos operated by Indian tribes.
Legislation to Allow 50-50 Drawings at Sports Games Passed in the State House
MECHANICSBURG, Pennsylvania (May 15, 2013) -- Legislation that would allow 50-50 drawings at all major and minor league professional sports teams' home games in Pennsylvania passed the state House today by a 177-19 vote.
Authority Won’t Tolerate Non Compliance of Mandatory Warning Messages
ADELAIDE, South Australia (May 16, 2013) -- The Independent Gambling Authority in South Australia says it will come down hard on gambling providers who fail to take a serious approach to use of mandatory warning messages.
Gaming Machine Bill to be enforced with a Common Sense Approach
MIAMI, Florida (May 15, 2013) -- A new law in Florida that outlaws video gambling applies to kids and adult arcade machines, including some that are featured at franchises such as popular food chain Chuck E. Cheese.
Lottery Contributes a Surplus to Education Funds
COLUMBIA, South Carolina (May 15, 2013) -- This year, lawmakers have a good problem when it comes to lottery funds in the form of surplus, thanks to the efforts of players and the Lottery.
Players Attempts to Secure Winnings over a Decade Late
SYDNEY, Australia (May 16, 2013) -- A man who says he lost a winning lottery ticket nearly 16 years ago is too sick to come to court to continue the battle for his $3.3 million prize this month, with a judge indicating his case is not strong,
Pokerstars Responds to Request for End to Order
ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey (May 15, 2013) -- PokerStars has filed a brief on Wednesday “in further support of a preliminary injunction” that would maintain the prevention of The Atlantic Club’s executives from negotiating with other suitors after the collapse of their mutual deal last month.
Betfair Awards European and UK Media Account
LONDON, UK (May 16, 2013) -- Betfair has announced that Arena has won the £15m consolidated European and UK media planning and buying account following a competitive pitch.
Communications Watchdog Halts Lottery Draw Broadcasts
FINLAND (May 14, 2013) – According to local media reports the lottery drawing will no longer be aired by the Finnish public broadcaster YLE, at the request of the Agency for Supervision of Communications of the State. Why? Because the department said it was unlawful.
Lottery to Work on Public Image
ACCRA, Ghana (May 16, 2013) -- Acting Director General of the National Lottery Authority, Brigadier-General Martin Ahiaglo says his immediate priority will be to rebuild the lost image of the Authority.
Tax PE for E-commerce Operators, Including Online Gaming Operators: a Major Risk
ITALY (May 13, 2013) -- Italian tax authorities have been recently auditing a number of e-commerce and IT foreign operators challenging the presence of a permanent tax establishment in Italy which triggers the obligation to pay local taxes.
DerbyJackpot Teams Up with Xpressbet and Stronach Group to Bring Social Gambling to 11 More States
Real-Money Social Gambling Now Available in 36 States in the US
NEW YORK, NY (May 15, 2013) -- Xpressbet, LLC, one of the horse racing industry's largest Advance Deposit Wagering (ADW) providers, has teamed up with DerbyJackpot to expand DerbyJackpot's reach across 11 more states. DerbyJackpot is the easiest way for people to legally bet, watch and win real money on live horse racing, all in an online, social environment. Previously available in 25 states, DerbyJackpot can now be played by eligible adults residing in 11 more: California, Idaho, Kansas, Maryland, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.*
Appleton Papers Announce Company Name Change to Appvion, Inc.
APPLETON, Wisconsin (May 13, 2013) -- Appleton Papers announced today that the company changed its name to Appvion, Inc. The new name reflects the company’s heritage of innovation in applying chemistry to paper and microencapsulation as a means to create value for its customers.
NEWave Brings Award-winning Software Solutions to East Coast Gaming Congress
LAS VEGAS (May 15, 2013) – NEWave, the leading software supplier to the gaming industry, is bringing its award-winning software solutions to the East Coast Gaming Congress. The event takes place May 21 and 22 at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, and NEWave will be in booth 114.
Gaming Partners International Corporation to Introduce New Products at the Upcoming G2E Asia Trade Show in Macau
LAS VEGAS, (May 15, 2013) -- Gaming Partners International Corporation (NASDAQ: GPIC), a leading provider of casino currency and table game products worldwide, announced today that it will introduce several new products at the upcoming Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia exhibition being held May 22 and 23 at the Venetian Macao Convention Center. Product demonstrations will be available at Stand #1105.
Refinancing Fears Spark Drop in Bonds
LONDON, May 15 (IFR) - Spanish gaming company Codere has hired advisory firm Perella Weinberg Partners to help solve its imminent liquidity problems, which include a EUR31m coupon due on its bond next month and the refinancing of its revolving credit facility..
Regulators Approve Casinos Reorganization Plan
ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey (May 15, 2013) -- Revel Casino was given a second chance Wednesday from New Jersey casino regulators, and now it’s seeking the same thing from customers.
CODERE Records Sales Of €397.6 Million In First Quarter Of 2013
MADRID, Spain (May 14, 2013) -- The CODERE Group, a leading Spanish multinational in the private gaming sector, today announced consolidated earnings for the first quarter of 2013 (1Q13).
Sales reached €397.6 million, 1.4% less than in in the same period in 2012, mainly due to the fall in revenues in Argentina and partially offset by growth in Mexico and Italy.
New Casino Design to Make Crown Sydney Instantly Recognizable Around the World
SYDNEY, Australia (May 16, 2013) -- Casino Owner James Packer has said the design his company Crown has chosen for its proposed Barangaroo development in Sydney will give Australia’s largest city a skyline that will make it globally competitive.
Casino Posts Drop in Figures
WICHITA, Kansas (May 15, 2013) -- The Kansas Star Casino reported about a 10 percent drop in gambling revenues in April from March, according to figures posted today by the Kansas Lottery.
March, however, was a record month with five full weekends. April had four.
Century Posts Jumps in Quarterly Profit
COLORADO SPRINGS (May 15, 2013) -- Century Casinos reported its biggest quarterly profit in nearly four years Wednesday despite nearly flat revenue.
Negotiations on the Table for Gambling Plan
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois (May 14, 2013) -- Lawmakers could try to add ethics measures and reconsider putting slot machines at the Chicago airports in an effort to get Gov. Pat Quinn to back a gambling plan, one of its key supporters said Tuesday
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois (May 14, 2013) -- Lawmakers could try to add ethics measures and reconsider putting slot machines at the Chicago airports in an effort to get Gov. Pat Quinn to back a gambling plan, one of its key supporters said Tuesday
Nation's Plan to Build Casino Complies with State's Gaming Compact
PHOENIX, Arizona (May 14, 2013) -- The Tohono O'odham Nation's plan to build a casino near Glendale, Ariz., a suburb of Phoenix, complies with the state's gaming compact, a federal judge has ruled,
PHOENIX, Arizona (May 14, 2013) -- The Tohono O'odham Nation's plan to build a casino near Glendale, Ariz., a suburb of Phoenix, complies with the state's gaming compact, a federal judge has ruled,
Revisions to Small Games of Chance Law still Causing Concerns
FAYETTE, Pennsylvania (May 13, 2013) -- On Thursday, local organizations that rely on small games of chance will send representatives to a public hearing being held at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus, where state officials will discuss changes that have been made to the original Small Games of Chance Law
FAYETTE, Pennsylvania (May 13, 2013) -- On Thursday, local organizations that rely on small games of chance will send representatives to a public hearing being held at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus, where state officials will discuss changes that have been made to the original Small Games of Chance Law
IOC Proposes Global Betting Monitoring
SYDNEY, Australia (May 15, 2013) - The IOC is proposing the establishment of a global system for monitoring betting patterns during major sports events, the latest step in efforts to guard against corruption and match-fixing.
SYDNEY, Australia (May 15, 2013) - The IOC is proposing the establishment of a global system for monitoring betting patterns during major sports events, the latest step in efforts to guard against corruption and match-fixing.
Racing NSW to Embrace Changes to Protect against Perceived Conflicts of Interest
SYDNEY, Australia (May 14, 2013) - Bookmaker Tom Waterhouse should ''embrace'' a plan by authorities to tighten controls around his business' links to his mother Gai's horse training operation, as it would protect his reputation, too, Racing NSW Executive Peter V'landys said on Tuesday
SYDNEY, Australia (May 14, 2013) - Bookmaker Tom Waterhouse should ''embrace'' a plan by authorities to tighten controls around his business' links to his mother Gai's horse training operation, as it would protect his reputation, too, Racing NSW Executive Peter V'landys said on Tuesday
Bookmaker's Success Attributed to Online Gaming Boom
LONDON, UK (May 15, 2013) -- Irish bookie Paddy Power yesterday showed that the bumper year it experienced in 2012 will be easily surpassed this year, as a boom in online gaming continued
LONDON, UK (May 15, 2013) -- Irish bookie Paddy Power yesterday showed that the bumper year it experienced in 2012 will be easily surpassed this year, as a boom in online gaming continued
New Casino Design Unveiled
Mashpee Wampanoag Design Unveiled For Taunton
TAUNTON, Massachusetts (May 14, 2013) -- The Mashpee Wampanoag tribe has unveiled a new design for a resort casino it hopes to build in Taunton if the tribe wins state and federal approvals for the project.
Mashpee Wampanoag Design Unveiled For Taunton
TAUNTON, Massachusetts (May 14, 2013) -- The Mashpee Wampanoag tribe has unveiled a new design for a resort casino it hopes to build in Taunton if the tribe wins state and federal approvals for the project.
