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| WEDNESDAY JUNE 26, 2013 AFTERNOON NEWS BREAK |
Corporate Tax Issue to be resolved by Year End
Michael Grimes for Macau Business Daily
MACAU, SAR (June 26, 2013) -- The chairman of Philippines casino investor Bloomberry Resorts Corp says he expects a tax dispute between the Bureau of Internal Revenue and industry regulator the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp to be "resolved before the end of the year".
Senegalese National Lottery Launch "Africamillions"
Multi-jurisdictional Lottery Game
DAKAR, Senegal (June 26, 2013) - In keeping with its policy of diversifying its portfolio of high value products that began two years ago, the Senegalese National Lottery (Lonase) launched yesterday, "Africamillions." This is a pan lotto product with a jackpot of 200 million CFA francs at stake each week
Lottery Places Internet Gaming on Hold
LANSING, Michigan (June 25, 2013) -- The Michigan Lottery is indefinitely halting plans to sell tickets and offer games on the Internet after sceptical lawmakers blocked funding to launch an online lottery in early 2014
Cadillac Jack Designated Wide Area Progressive Provider for California Nations Indian Gaming Association
MONTREAL, Canada (June 25, 2013) -- Amaya Gaming Group Inc. (TSX.V: AYA), an entertainment solutions provider for the regulated gaming industry, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Cadillac Jack and the California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA) have entered into an agreement for Cadillac Jack to become the provider of Wide Area Progressive (WAP) gaming products to CNIGA's member tribes
| WEDNESDAY JUNE 26, 2013 MORNING NEWS BREAK |
Gambling Advertisement Displayed in Error during Children's Program Time Slot
LONDON, UK (June 25, 2013) -- A TV ad for Coral was broadcast nine times between 6.42am and 8.42am during children's programmes on Turner's Cartoon Network and Boomerang channels
Advertisement Banned for Linking Seduction with Gambling
A William Hill TV ad showing "sensual areas" of a female casino croupier's body has been banned by the ad watchdog for linking gambling to seduction
LONDON, UK (June 26, 2013) - The ad, for William Hill Live opened with a close-up of a woman who opened her eyes and looked at the camera, which then panned down past her chest to a roulette wheel, a pack of playing cards and gambling chips
Consortium Urged To Sign State Lotteries Deal
ATHENS, Greece (June 26, 2013) -- Greece's privatisations agency (TAIPED) on Tuesday urged a consortium led by betting monopoly OPAP to sign a deal to sell its state lotteries, paving the way for completion of the privatisation of OPAP, the country's first major asset sale under its foreign bailout
Minister in Process of Creating National Lottery
Executive assistant Engel urges Minister Hassink to continue with initiative
ST. MAARTEN, Caribbean (June 24, 2013) -- Outgoing Finance Minister Roland Tuitt was in the process of setting up a National Lottery in collaboration with Canadian Bank Note Limited (CBN) before he left office.
Florida Lottery Warns Citizens Of Latest Lottery Scam
Citizens are urged to contact the Lottery's Security division or local law enforcement if they suspect a scam
TALLAHASSEE, Florida (June 25, 2013) -- The Florida Lottery is warning citizens of a lottery scam, in which a company using the name, "LOTTO CLAIMS ASSOCIATE & SWEEPSTAKE INC" is sending letters to the public in an effort to obtain personal and financial information.
LVS CFO to Step Down
LAS VEGAS (June 25, 2013) - The Wall Street Journal reports today that Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS) said Chief Financial Officer Kenneth J. Kay will be stepping down effective July 31, but will continue to aid the company in a six-month transition.
| TUESDAY JUNE 25, 2013 AFTERNOON NEWS BREAK |
Business in CNMI Oppose Gambling And Gaming Machines
SAIPAN (June 25, 2013) -- A survey of members of the Chamber of Commerce in Saipan in the Northern Marianas has found significant opposition to government plans for a casino on Saipan and electronic gaming machines at hotels throughout the CNMI.
Brussels Gives Sweden Green Light for New Rules for Online Lottery
BRUSSELS, Belgium (June 24, 2013) - Reports that Brussels has given the green light for the new rules for online lottery notified by the Government of Sweden on March 22, to reduce to a minimum the risk of dependence and excessive practice of gambling.
Gambling Given Expiry Date
GUAM (June 25, 2013) -- All gambling could become illegal on Guam after senators passed a measure tying it to the hospital's finances. Bill 19, which was unanimously approved in yesterday's session, allows some forms of gambling to temporarily continue on Guam in order to subsidise the Guam Memorial Hospital and other public agencies.
Casino Brings in Facial Recognition Technology
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (June 25, 2013) -- SkyCity casino is bringing in facial recognition technology to identify banned gamblers - a cash-for-convention centre concession claimed by Auckland Mayor Len Brown.
Greek Gaming Company INTRALOT Postpones Bond Sale
ATHENS, Greece (June 21, 2013) - Greek government bond prices fell sharply in thin volumes Friday to their lowest level in two months amid renewed political uncertainty, with market jitters also forcing Greek gaming company INTRALOT to shelve a planned bond sale.
Acquisition Spending sees Social Game Publisher in the Red
SAN FRANCISCO (June 25, 2013) - Social and mobile publisher Zynga has spent $310,561,000 on business acquisitions since 2010, resulting in an enormous deficit.
LVS Market Falls on Speculation of Cash Shortage in China
HONG KONG (June 24, 2013) -- Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS), the world's largest casino company by market value, fell to the lowest since February as investors grew concerned a cash shortage in China would slow economic growth.
Melco Crown Entertainment and its Subsidiary Receive Multiple Awards from Corporate Governance Asia Recognition Awards and FinanceAsia's Best Companies in Asia Poll
MACAU, SAR (Jun 24, 2013) -- Melco Crown Entertainment Limited ("Melco Crown Entertainment" or the "Company") (sehk:6883)MPEL, a developer and owner of casino gaming and entertainment resort facilities in Asia, today proudly announced that the Company has received honor in the 9th Corporate Governance Asia Recognition Awards. In addition, its subsidiary, Melco Crown (Philippines) Resorts Corporation ("MCP") (pse:MCP), became the first casino resort operator in Manila to receive honor in FinanceAsia's annual Best Companies in Asia Poll, in which three awards were garnered by MCP this year.
State Lotteries Has Chosen Province as Backdrop to Anniversary Campaign
SEGOVIA, Spain (June 24, 2013) -- State Lotteries has chosen the province of Segovia Valdeprados to roll out part of its 250th anniversary promotion campaign, recreating a nineteenth century village.
Paddy Power Capitalising on Annual Tennis Tournament
LONDON, UK (June 21, 2013) -- Betting firm Paddy Power has expanded its "pigeon eye" with a new radio ad and Wimbledon edit of the TV spot, which was first seen in January ahead of the Australian Open.
LONDON, UK (June 21, 2013) -- Betting firm Paddy Power has expanded its "pigeon eye" with a new radio ad and Wimbledon edit of the TV spot, which was first seen in January ahead of the Australian Open.
JUMBO INTERACTIVE - Agreements Signed With Major Retail Chains IN USA
- Agreement Signed With Hess Corporation, A Global Energy Company With Over 800 Convenience Stores In 11 Usa States Retailing Us Lottery Tickets.
- Agreement Signed With Tops Friendly Markets, A Leading, Full Service Grocery Chain Of 159 Locations In Upstate New York, Northern Pennsylvania And Western Vermont, Retailing USA Lottery Tickets.
- Agreements to Be Operated By "Lotto Points Plus", Jumbo's 50/50 Joint Venture With Retail Gaming Solutions In New York.
- JUMBO To Provide An Interactive Lottery Rewards Program Together With Physical Fixture Enhancements To Generate Higher Lottery Sales.
| MONDAY JUNE 24, 2013 AFTERNOON NEWS BREAK |
Investment Firm Fined $720K for Filing Lapse
WASHINGTON, (June 20, 2013) -- Billionaire Ron Perelman's investment firm, MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings Inc., has agreed to pay a $720,000 penalty to the U.S. government for increasing its stake in a company without making an anti-trust regulatory filing, after a previously approved time frame for doing had elapsed.
Earnings at Betfair to Fall after Retreat From Europe
LONDON, UK (June 23, 2013) -- Betfair is expected to report that earnings have fallen more than 13 per cent to £75 million as the company throws in the towel on operations in Germany and Greece .
Betfair will present its results for the year to April 30, 2013, on Thursday and it is expected to say that its revenues have been flat at £385.9 million as revenues lost from the withdrawals are offset by success elsewhere
Casinos Report Figures are Up for Month of May
STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania (June 23, 2013) -- Pennsylvania casinos are reporting great figures last month, recording a 14 percent jump in table games revenues compared to a year ago. May table revenues were $63 million compared to May 2012's $55 million, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board announced Monday.
Levy On Gaming Machines - Supreme Court of Victoria Judgment
MELBOURNE, Victoria (June 24, 2013) -- The Supreme Court of Victoria has today ruled in favour of Tabcorp Holdings Limited in relation to proceedings it commenced on 16 May 2013, challenging a Victorian Government determination in respect of the Health Benefit Levy ("HBL") on its gaming machine operations.
The Victorian Government had applied the HBL for the 2013 financial year without regard to the fact that Tabcorp ceased to operate gaming machines on 15 August 2012.
The Court has decided that the Victorian Government does have a discretion under the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 (Vic) to calculate the HBL on a pro rata basis.
Tabcorp notes that the matter will now revert to the Victorian Government to make a new determination in respect of the HBL. Tabcorp intends to submit to the Victorian Government that the discretion should be applied to calculate the levy on a pro rata basis, referable to the 46 days Tabcorp operated gaming machines in the 2013 financial year. For more information: Financial analysts: Damien Johnston, Chief Financial Officer, 03 9868 2583 Media: Nicholas Tzaferis, GM Corporate Affairs, 03 9868 2529.
SOURCE: Tabcorp.
| MONDAY JUNE 24, 2013 MORNING NEWS BREAK |
Financially Struggling Riviera Casino & Hotel Fires CEO
LAS VEGAS (June 23, 2013) -- Andy Choy has been fired as president and CEO of the financially struggling Riviera Casino & Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip,
Casino Owner Unveils World First Resort for Sydney Harbour
SYDNEY, Australia (June 24, 2013) -- The owner of Sydney's The Star casino has unveiled plans for a "world first" resort linking harbour precincts, while leaving the door open for a restricted second casino from rival James Packer. Echo Entertainment Group Ltd and the rival Crown Group Ltd submitted their duelling casino proposals to the New South Wales government on Friday
Victory to Gaming Companies on Tax Levy
MELBOURNE, Victoria, Australia (June 24, 2013) -- Tabcorp Group Ltd and Tatts Group Ltd have won a court challenge against the Victorian government over a levy on gaming machines they no longer operate, which would have delivered a collective $49.1 million hit to the groups' after tax earnings in the current fiscal year.
Jackpots Continue To Grow; Powerball Won In Pa
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (June 23, 2013) -- The Tennessee Lottery's weekend news includes thousands of winning tickets and jackpots that continue to grow--including the newest game of HOT LOTTO now at $6.76 million--and a Powerball jackpot win in Pennsylvania of $131.5 million. Players continue to win and enjoy the Lottery's many instant ticket games, as well as a variety of promotions part of the VIP Players Suite, a popular player affinity club.
Lottery Operator Must be Based in Ireland
Howlin confident new licensing arrangements will boost annual contribution to good causes by up to €75 million within five years DUBLIN, Ireland (June 24, 2013) - The State's next lottery operator will be required to base its operation in Ireland for corporation tax purposes, Minister for Public Expenditure Brendan Howlin has said
PCSO Emphasizes Extension of Licenses is Subject to President Approval
MANILA, Philippines (June 23, 2013) -- The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) wishes to clarify recent reports saying that it has extended the licenses of Small-Town Lottery (STL) authorized agent-corporations (AACs).
City Campaigns as Centre for Next Generation Lottery and Gaming
SAULT STE. MARIE, Ontario, Canada (June 23, 2013) -- Sault Ste. Marie's game plan is complete. While the city and the Economic Development Corp. are playing their own game of chance and hoping their message about the importance of one lottery head office, to be located in Sault Ste. Marie, has been heard loud and clear, its strategic plan and communication campaign designed to showcase the city to potential lottery and gaming operators is ready to roll.
| SATURDAY JUNE 22, 2013 AFTERNOON NEWS BREAK |
Eesti Loto Increase Ticket Price for Viking Lotto
TALLINN, Estonia (June 20, 2013) - Commencing June 27, the ticket price of a Viking Lotto game field will increase from 0.65 euro to one (1) euro. The minimum jackpot prize will also increase to 1 million. The price increase allows for a higher price AS Eesti Loto biggest wins ever.
Senate Passes Gambling Expansion Plan
ALBANY, New York (June 21, 2013) - According to local media reports, New York lawmakers approved a massive gambling expansion plan on Friday as one of their last acts of a 2013 legislative session
Labour Peer Wants to Tax Online Gambling to Fund the Art
UNITED KINGDOM (June 20, 2013) - The UK's 'Telegraph' newspaper reports Lord Puttnam has argued that the £1.7bn Brits spend with online gambling companies every year should be taxed to support the arts.
Failed Casino Deal Now Heads to Appeals Court Panel Casino Fights Appeal in Failed Deal
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (June 21, 2013) -- The PokerStars website entered into a contract to buy an Atlantic City casino with "their eyes wide open," and now has to live with the consequences of the failed deal, news Philadelphia reports the casino said in court papers.
Report Finds Gambling Interests Spent-Up Big on New York Lawmakers
ALBANY, New York (June 21, 2013) - According to a local media source a report, gambling interests have spent nearly $20 million over two years on campaign contributions and lobbying in Albany.
South Korea Rejects Preliminary Casino Licences for Caesars, Universal
S.Korea Ministry gives no reason for rejecting licences.
Government planning casino development to promote tourism.
Caesars' credit rating a concern -local government official
SEOUL/HONG KONG (June 21, 2013) - A Reuters reports said South Korea has rejected preliminary casino licences for two international bidders - a Caesars Entertainment Corp and Lippo Limited consortium, and Kazuo Okada's Universal Entertainment Corp - in a surprise move that could stall the government's casino development plans
Controversial Gaming Machine Bill Back on the Session Agenda
GUAM (June 21, 2013) -- Lawmakers on Friday voted 8-7 to place Bill 20, by Senator Dennis Rodriguez, back on the session agenda, news services reported today. According to the news service Senators during the last legislative session voted to send the bill back to committee, with opponents arguing it was an attempt to legalize hundreds of video gaming machines the attorney general has said are illegal gambling devices.
Gaming Commissioners Clash Over Slot Parlour Licenses
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (June 21, 2013) -- According to local media reports, the long-standing debate over the issuance of restricted gaming licenses to slot parlours boiled over at today's Nevada Gaming Commission meeting in a heated policy discussion between Commissioner Randolph Townsend and Chairman Peter Bernhard.
Premier Angered at Opposition Amendments on Gambling Legislation
ADELAIDE, South Australia (June 21, 2013) - According to the Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC), Premier Jay Weatherill has lashed out at the South Australian Opposition, saying it is trying to water-down efforts to deal with problem gambling. Mr Weatherill is reported to have said the Opposition's amendments would remove protections for problem gamblers.
UK's Biggest Online Bookmaker, Sees Profits Leap by a Third
Bet365 handled far more wagers than sites run by Ladbrokes and William Hill
LONDON, U.K. (June 21, 2013) -- Britain's biggest online bookmaker, Bet365, has seen profits leap by a third to £148m, despite the family-owned business swallowing £31m of losses from its controlling interest in Stoke City football club.
Berjaya Sports Toto FY Earnings Down 5.1%
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (June 20, 2013) -- Berjaya Sports Toto Bhd's earnings fell 5.1% to RM384.97mil in the financial year ended April 30, 2013 from RM405.47mil a year ago due to higher operating expenses.
Spanish Gaming Company's Bondholders Face 50% Haircut
LONDON, U.K. (June 22, 2013) -- News services reported today that the refinancing of Codere's senior credit facilities is the first stage of a restructuring of the gaming company, which could see circa €1bn of bondholders hit with a haircut of up to 50%.
Gala Bingo 'Bringing the Bingo Buzz to Britain' in New Campaign
UNITED KINGDOM (June 20, 2013) - An Industry magazine reports Gala Bingo has unveiled a new advertising campaign with Home and The Gate Films.
GTECH S.P.A. Announced That Northstar New Jersey Lottery Group Has Signed A 15-Year Services Agreement With The New Jersey Lottery
ROME, Italy and PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (US) - (June 21, 2013) - GTECH S.p.A. today announced that Northstar New Jersey Lottery Group, LLC ("Northstar NJ") has signed a 15-year Services Agreement with the New Jersey Lottery. The term of the Services Agreement will run through June 30, 2029, with transition services commencing immediately, and with full services expected to begin on October 1, 2013
Scientific Games' Joint Venture Signs Services Agreement with New Jersey Lottery
NEW YORK, N.Y. (June 21, 2013) -- Scientific Games Corporation (Nasdaq: SGMS) today announced that Northstar New Jersey Lottery Group, LLC ("Northstar NJ") has signed a long-term agreement to provide marketing, sales and other services to the New Jersey Lottery.
GeoComply Awarded Nevada Gaming License
Submits New Jersey License application in the process
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (June 20, 2013) -- Location technology provider, GeoComply USA, Inc. obtained its Class II Nevada Gaming License today, after successful hearings before the Nevada Gaming Control Board and Nevada Gaming Commission this month.
Kinbasha Plans to Install Approximately 300 "Super Sea Story in Okinawa 3" Machines at Its 21 Pachinko Parlours in Japan
HITACHI, Japan (June 20, 2013) - Kinbasha Gaming International, Inc. (OTCQX: KNBA), owner and operator of retail pachinko gaming centers in Japan, today announced that it will introduce the latest title in the highly popular "Sea Story" pachinko game series, which launches in July, throughout its gaming locations in Japan.
Government Still Mulling Online Gambling
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (June 20, 2013) - Nicola Mawson, ITWeb deputy news editor, writes that two years after the Gambling Review Commission recommended online gambling be legalised as a matter of urgency, committee members still have to accept the report and it will be at least two years before legislation is enacted.
New Online Casino Licensed in the Isle of Man
Gold Luck Casino is the latest online casino licensed in the Isle of Man. They offer a very exclusive 'Gold Rush' promotion where every 50th player who deposits wins a Gold Bar. The Isle of Man regulations offer transparency and security.
DOUGLAS, Isle Of Man (June 21, 2013) -- Gold Luck Casino is the latest online casino licensed in the Isle of Man. The casino provides over 250 of the best selection of games from MicroGaming.
Win Systems Appoint New Chief Financial Officer
On Monday June 17 Gabriel Sinopoli joined the Win Systems Group as CFO
BARCELONA, Spain (June 21, 2013) -- Responsible for strategic planning and financial control of the company, Gabriel Sinopoli has joined Win Systems as the new Chief Financial Officer. With a degree in Economics from the Universidad Católica Argentina and an MBA in International Business from the University of Dallas, Gabriel Sinopoli, has wide ranging experience in finance having served as Chief Financial and LFO with American Express in Spain, Mexico and Latin America
| THURSDAY JUNE 20, 2013 AFTERNOON NEWS BREAK |
Internet and Telephone Wagering Business Charged With Racketeering, Extortion
SAN DIEGO, California (June 20, 2013) -- Eighteen members of what prosecutors called a violent gambling ring located mainly in California and Peru were charged with operating an illegal Internet and telephone wagering business called "Macho Sports,"
Cyprus Prepares Draft Law on Casino Licensing and Boasts the Potential Size of the Market
NICOSIA, Cyprus (June 19, 2013) -- Cyprus has prepared a draft law on casino licensing and operation and is awaiting the findings of a study, due within weeks, on the potential size of the market, Commerce, Tourism and Industry Minister George Lakkotrypis said this week,
Casino Operator Contributes Heavily to Casino Referendum Campaign
BOSTON, Massachusetts (June 19, 2013) -- Las Vegas casino operator Steve Wynn is bankrolling an effort to convince Everett voters to support a proposed casino in the city, while nothing has been spent in opposition to the plan, according to campaign finance records
State Reaps Benefit from Federal Lawsuit
FRANKFORT, Kentucky (June 19, 2013) -- Kentucky's General Fund is getting an unexpected $6 million windfall from the online gambling industry. According to news reports, the money, is coming from a settlement in a federal case against two gambling websites, PokerStars and FullTilt Poker, stems in part from the state's ongoing effort to crack down on online gambling, Gov. Steve Beshear announced Wednesday.
ZYNGA Acquires Real Money Gaming Developer
SAN FRANCISCO, US (June 20, 2013) -- In its latest push into the market of online casinos, social giant Zynga has acquired Chicago-based Spooky Cool Labs, founded by slot machine veteran Joe Kaminkow
Sports Betting Apps Gain in Popularity
Data shows 4.3% of UK iPhone owners are using sports betting apps
William Hill is most popular by active users, but bet365 beats it for monthly engagement, says Onavo
LONDON, UK (June 20, 2013) -- 4.3% of iPhone owners in the UK are using at least one sports betting app, according to data by mobile data startup Onavo.
Tabcorp Reaches Exclusive Deal
SYDNEY, Australia (June 20, 2013) -- TABCORP Holdings will pay $75 million to extend its exclusive licence to operate retail tote betting in NSW, avoiding the threatened loss of a key revenue earner.
Chilean Operators Sue Gaming Board for Illegal Oversights
CHILI (June 18, 2013) -- The Association of Chilean Casinos (ACCJ), which represents all of the privately owned casinos in Chile, has brought legal action against the Head of the Chilean Gaming Control Board, Renato Hamel.
$300m Complex at Sydney's Darling Harbour attracting Strong Interest
SYDNEY, Australia (June 20, 2013) -- Echo Entertainment, Lend Lease and Asian-backed groups are circling the $300 million Harbourside shopping centre at Sydney's Darling Harbour, a key property in Echo and Lend Lease's expansion plans, with the owner, troubled developer John Beville, in the box seat
| THURSDAY JUNE 20, 2013 MORNING NEWS BREAK |
Olympics' Official Lottery Company Sportloto Faces Lawsuit
MOSCOW, Russia (June 20, 2013) -- The organizational committee of Sochi 2014, is reportedly suing the Olympics' official lottery company Sportloto. The basis of the lawsuit is a failure to make license payments for the use of Olympic logo
Second Chance Promotion Gives Players a Chance To Come On Down™ To Vegas
Third drawing held in The Price Is Right Second Chance Promotion
TALLAHASSEE, Florida (June 20, 2013) -- The Florida Lottery held the third of four second chance drawings for non-winning THE PRICE IS RIGHT® Scratch-Off tickets in The Price Is Right® Second Chance Promotion. Four grand prize winners were selected to receive a trip to Las Vegas to participate in a "Lottery Winners Only" Las Vegas Game Show Experience for a chance to win up to $1 million. In addition, 15 second prize winners were awarded a Nintendo Wii™ gaming console with The Price Is Right Decades Wii™ game.
State Readies Itself to Welcome a Lottery
CASPER, Wyoming (June 18, 2013) -- On July 1, Wyoming will make history by enacting the state's first lottery. The bill, HB 77, was the third lottery proposition brought forward since 2009. The bill faced considerable debate in the House of Representatives, but ultimately passed with a slim majority,
Olympics' Official Lottery Company Sportloto Faces Lawsuit
MOSCOW, Russia (June 20, 2013) -- The organizational committee of Sochi 2014, is reportedly suing the Olympics' official lottery company Sportloto. The basis of the lawsuit is a failure to make license payments for the use of Olympic logo.
International Association Of Gaming Regulators Announce 2013 Conference IN OSLO and Addition To Board Of Trustees
NEVADA, U.S. (June 20, 2013) -- The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) today announced that its 2013 Annual Conference will take place in Oslo September 29-October 2, 2013. The event will explore emerging issues affecting gaming regulators, policymakers and industry executives in gambling markets around the world.
GTECH S.p.A. Promotes Christopher Caldwell To Senior Vice President Of Latin America & Caribbean
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (June 19, 2013) -- GTECH S.p.A. has promoted Christopher Caldwell to Senior Vice President of Latin America and the Caribbean. Reporting directly to GTECH Americas' President and CEO Jaymin B. Patel, Chris will be responsible for leading the Company's operations and pursuing new business opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean
| WEDNESDAY JUNE 19, 2013 AFTERNOON NEWS BREAK |
Challenges Facing Local Government Reach Critical Point
NEW YORK, NY (June 19, 2013) -- Niagara Falls and Rochester's home county are among the 24 most fiscally distressed municipalities in New York, a report by Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli has found
TAIPED Expected to Sign Lottery Privatization Contract
ATHENS, Greece (June 18, 2013) -- The state privatization fund (TAIPED) expects by Friday to have signed the contract conceding the operation of state lotteries for the next 12 years to the OPAP-led consortium, as the deal will fall through if the contract is not signed by June 30.
Incident Causes Delay in Lottery Drawing
AUSTIN, Texas Lottery (June 18, 2013) -- A suspicious package near a Texas Lottery facility on Monday night forced a delay of the nightly drawing and the reporting of the results, officials said Tuesday,
Lottomatica Launch Multiservice Internet Portal
ROME, Italy (June 18, 2013) -- Italian lotteries operator Lottomatica Italia Servizi has launched a multiservice web platform, that enables users to book and purchase tickets for music and sports events, shows and fairs. It is also possible to pay bills, taxes, fines and installments for loans of numerous national and local utilities.
Gambling Unveils Reform Package
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (June 19, 2013) -- The Government has unveiled plans to reform non-casino gambling. The package is a watered down version of the reforms put forward by the Maori Party under their governance agreement with National.
Economic Impact Study Questioned
CHARLESTON, W.Va.(June 18, 2013) -- Members of the state Racing Commission deferred action Tuesday on a request from thoroughbred and greyhound racing associations to underwrite an economic impact study of racing at the state's four tracks.
PCSO Opens More Offices to Service the Health Needs of the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines (June 18, 2013) -- PCSO is opening more offices in the provinces for medical assistance; It will cover all provinces in three to four years so that patients don't have to travel to Manila to seek help.
IGT's DoubleDown Casino Bets on PlayPhone
World's Largest Free-To-Play Social Casino Will Be Available On Playphone's Global Mobile Social Gaming Network
LAS VEGAS (June 16, 2013) -- PlayPhone®, Inc, a global leader in mobile social gaming, and International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) a global leader in gaming systems technology, today announced that the wildly popular DoubleDown Casino will be available on PlayPhone's global mobile social gaming network this summer. PlayPhone powers game stores for leading worldwide carriers and unites a global gaming community across multiple platforms.
Spin Games and Probability PLC Enter Into Content Licensing and Distribution Agreement
RENO, Nevada (June 18, 2013) -- Spin Games LLC, a rising gaming content provider in the global slot industry of land based and interactive games, has entered into a mobile games content license and development agreement for regulated markets with Probability PLC, a leader in the mobile entertainment gambling industry.
Genting, Alliance Global Test Investor Appetite for US$500 Million Manila Casino IPO
SINGAPORE CITY, Singapore (June 18, 2013) -- Malaysian gambling tycoon Lim Kok Thay and his billionaire Filipino business partner Andrew Tan are testing investor appetite for a $500 million IPO of their Resorts World Manila casino.
Genting Bhd has Increase its Stake in Echo Entertainment Group
SYDNEY, Australia (June 18, 2013) -- Malaysian gambling giant Genting Bhd has increased its stake in Australia's Echo Entertainment Group, just weeks after rival casino company Crown Ltd sold its 10 per cent stake in Echo.
China LotSynergy Holdings Ltd. Update on the Latest Development of Video Lottery Business
HONG KONG (June 18, 2013) -- The board of directors (the "Directors") of China LotSynergy Holdings Limited (the "Company", together with its subsidiaries, the "Group") would like to update the shareholders of the Company on the latest development of the Video Lottery (VLT) Business, one of the Group's principal businesses.
Charitable Gaming Bodies Receive Reassurance from e gaming Developers
FERGUS FALLS, Minnesota (June 18, 2013) -- The future of charitable gambling came to Fergus Falls on Monday night, and promoters made a push for local organizations to go electronic.
Lawmakers Accused of Jeopardizing Casino Expansion Plan
ADELAIDE, South Australia (June 19, 2013) -- Deputy Premier John Rau has accused the Opposition of jeopardising plans for a major expansion of Adelaide Casino by carving up new gambling legislation negotiated between the State Government and industry.
| TUESDAY JUNE 18, 2013 AFTERNOON NEWS BREAK |
INTRALOT: 5-YEAR Licence Renewal in Tasmania, Australia
ATHENS, Greece (June 18, 2013) -- INTRALOT is pleased to announce the 5-year renewal of its Foreign Games Permit to operate games in the State of Tasmania in Australia. The licence renewal was granted by the Tasmanian Gaming Commission and permits INTRALOT to continue to operate lottery and instant games in the State of Tasmania until 30/6/2018.
NeoGames launches Interactive Scratch at SCML Portugal
MALTA (June 18, 2013) -- NeoGames, the global leaders of interactive scratch cards and lottery games has signed a deal with the Portuguese lottery, Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa to provide SCML with a wide portfolio of interactive scratch cards and instant win games. Under the brand name Raspadinha, SCML wants to extend its offer from retail to online players, on the portal jogossantacasa.pt
Claims the Sale of the TOTE has Left the Industry Dependent on Government Funding
HOBART, Tasmania (June 18m, 2013) -- Racing Minister Bryan Green looks set to defy the Tasmanian racing fraternity by hosing down calls for an independent inquiry into how the industry is funded.
Maryland Lottery Players Embracing MDI's Properties Plus® Program
ALPHARETTA, Georgia (June 17, 2013) - From its launch in Maryland on June 3, the Properties Plus Loyalty Rewards Program has been met with an enthusiastic response from players. Branded by the Maryland Lottery as "My Lottery Rewards," the program is managed by MDI Entertainment, LLC, a subsidiary of Scientific Games Corporation (Nasdaq: SGMS). It was included as an option in the Online Gaming Systems agreement between the Maryland Lottery and Scientific Games, and the Lottery made the decision to exercise that option earlier this year.
Calls for a Review on gambling Advertising
SYDNEY, Australia (June 18, 2013) -- A Labor-Dominated parliamentary committee has urged the government to review the exemption allowing gambling advertisements during sports broadcasts at times when children are watching.
INTRALOT Sells its First Bonds Since 2006
ATHENS, Greece (June 18, 2013) -- INTRALOT SA, the Greek developer of online lottery and gaming systems, is meeting investors for its first bond sale since 2006 as it offers to buy back notes maturing at the end of this year
Pinnacle Entertainment Reaches Agreement in Principle with FTC on Proposed Ameristar Buyout
LAS VEGAS (June 18, 2013) -- Pinnacle has reached an agreement in principle with federal regulators on the structure of its proposed acquisition of rival Ameristar Casinos Inc. The agreement is still subject to the negotiation of a consent order, commission approval and regulatory gaming approvals.
| TUESDAY JUNE 18, 2013 MORNING NEWS BREAK |
Sazka is Giving More Chances in Euromillions!
PRAGUE, Czech Republic (June 17, 2013) -- Euromillions become an even more attractive game, from which punters can now expect not only a multimillion-dollar jackpot (currently 120 million), but also a greater number of large winnings and higher winnings in less time! Sazka have made innovations to their numerical game of Euromillions
New legislation affecting Queensland's gaming industries
BRISBANE, Queensland, Australia (June 18, 2013) -- The following points provide a summary of the legislative changes which will impact on licensees. See our website for a factsheet on the new legislation which provides more detail.
Pokerstars Rewards Platers By Giving Away $1 Million
ISLE OF MAN (June 18, 2013) -- PokerStars made poker history today by dealing the site's 100-billionth hand, and rewarded players by giving away $1 million to nearly 10,000 players in just ten minutes. It brings the total prize money awarded to players so far in the 100 Billion Hands Celebration to just over $2 million, with a further $3 million to come in other game promotions throughout June.
SDL Technology Helps Power Tabcorp To Industry Accolades
Tabcorp wins award from Retail TouchPoints for creativity and innovation
MAIDENHEAD, UK (June 17, 2013) -- SDL (LSE: SDL) client Tabcorp has won a 2013 Channel Innovation Award from Retail TouchPoints by using the SDL Intelligent Marketing Suite to integrate mobile directly into its overall multi-channel marketing strategy.
Gaming Industry Revenues To Reach $2.5 Billion By Year-End
MANILA, Philippines (June 17, 2013) -- The gaming industry expects to meet its targets by the end of the year, Cristino L. Naguiat Jr., chairman and chief executive of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor), told reporters on Monday.
