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The following Snippets are Scheduled for Thursday's Edition
DLCA Seizes Ten Video Slot Machines on St. Croix
ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands (July 5, 2013) - According to local media reports, the V.I. Justice Department claims the recent confiscation of ten (10) illegal gaming machines from bars in Frederiksted, underscores the need for greater enforcement as illicit gambling is on the rise. News reports DLCA Commissioner Wayne Biggs Jr. said Wednesday that no money was confiscated along with the machines and that they were turned over to the V.I. Casino Control Commission for further investigation.
BRUSSELS, Belgium (July 10, 2013) - According to local media reports, on July 3, the Gambling Commission gave approval for Loterie Nationale de Belgique, the Belgium National Lottery, to organize sports betting (paris) online.
Phil Ivey to be the Face of Online Gaming Venture
CALIFORNIA (July 9, 2013) -- Rumours surfaced this week that the so-called "Tiger Woods of poker," Phil Ivey, has made an agreement with a southern California Indian tribe to be the face of their Internet gaming venture
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (July 9, 2013) -- Foreign gamblers cannot be taxed on every winning bet they make in U.S. casinos when they end up losing money overall, a federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday, rejecting current Internal Revenue Service policy.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled that the IRS must treat foreign gamblers the same way it taxes U.S. bettors when they visit a casino
CRANSTON, Rhode Island (July 9, 2013) -- The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada has awarded a certificate of achievement to the Rhode Island Lottery for the Lottery's high standards in accounting and financial reporting
MÜNCHEN, Germany (July 9, 2013) -- The lottery numbers were drawn on the Internet for the first time last weekend after switching off from the broadcast on ARD Television Kress News reports however that the number of clicks to view the live stream results was less than impressive.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (July 9, 2013) -- The Columbus-based media production firm is opening a new studio and offices in downtown Cleveland, an expansion driven by a new multiyear contract with the Ohio Lottery to produce telecasts of the Cleveland-based agency's daily and weekly drawings. The live drawings include Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 5, Rolling Cash 5 and Classic Lotto with Kicker.
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, (July 9, 2013) -- Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) ("Pollard Banknote") is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a new two-year contract by the Idaho Lottery as a secondary printer of instant scratch tickets. The contract, which commenced on May 7, 2013, includes the option for three additional two-year extensions and provides Pollard Banknote the opportunity to print up to 29% of the Idaho Lottery's anticipated retail sales on an annual basis.
| WEDNESDAY JULY 10, 2013 MORNING NEWS BREAK |
The following Snippets are Scheduled for Thursday's Edition
CHARLESTON, West Virginia (July 9, 2013) -- State Lottery Commission members are expected to approve two of four types of electronic table games requested by the Wheeling Island Casino.
DOVER, Delaware (July 9, 2013) -- A new governmental commission could have a significant effect on Delaware's three casinos. Broadcast news station reports that Delaware's casinos are putting themselves into the hands of the Lottery and Gaming Study Commission created by lawmakers last month to study the viability of the First State's gambling industry, including the taxes the racinos pay the state to operate.
VIENNA, Austria (July 9, 2013) -- The Austrians have gambled more than 1.45 billion euros in gambling and sports betting in the past year. That was reported to have been 30 million euros less than in 2011, but still represents a hefty sum, publication derstandard.at reports. Overall, the games and wagers were € 14.06 billion. Most of it, however, was distributed in the form of profits again.
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DES MOINES, Iowa (July 9, 2013) -- Former Cedar Rapids Chief of Police Mike Klappholz has been selected to lead the Iowa Lottery Board. Broadcast news service reports that Klappholz, who retired from the Cedar Rapids Police Department in 2008, has served on the board since 2006 and served as chair in 2009.
CASPER, Wyoming (July 9, 2013) -- The nine-member Wyoming Lottery Board, meeting on Monday for the first time, set its sights on a January 2014 launch date for its games of chance. But six months leaves the group little time. Members began quick work on its corporate structure and the framework for equipping retail stores for a lottery in less than six months.
MALTA (July 5, 2013) -- A number of new recruits with vast experience in the Sales, Marketing and PR sectors have recently been appointed with MALTCO LOTTERIES Ltd. Mr. David Anthony Gatt has been appointed Director of Sales and Marketing. He will be responsible for the implementation and coordination of all the Sales and Marketing strategies and actions for the company.
LONDON, UK (July 8, 2013) -- William Hill has signed England cricket legend Andrew Flintoff as its newest sporting ambassador as the betting brand seeks to capitalise on two Ashes series in a year .
LAS VEGAS (July 8, 2013) -- With around 120 million accounts across the world, PayPal is a popular payment method among customers, so it is only natural that is increasing being accepted as the means of payment for online and mobile casino gambling.
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Proceeds from the game benefit the Fund for Veterans' Assistance
AUSTIN, Texas (July 8, 2013) - For just two dollars, Texans can show their support for the state's 1.7 million veterans by purchasing the Texas Lottery's® newest Veterans Cash scratch-off game which benefits the Texas Veterans Commission's Fund for Veterans' Assistance. In conjunction with today's launch of the game, the Texas Lottery will feature public service announcements with legislators from across the state on its official YouTube page.
LISBON, Portugal (July 6. 2013) -- Between January and May instant lottery players invested 243.6 million, a rise of 84%.
During the first five months of this year, the instant lottery, better known as "scratch" has grossed more revenue to the Santa Casa da Misericordia de Lisboa (SCML) than in the entire year 2011.
LAS VEGAS (July 8, 2013) -- Wynn Resorts Ltd. (WYNN) said U.S. securities regulators completed an informal inquiry into the company and won't be taking enforcement action, News services report. The Salt Lake City office of the Securities and Exchange Commission opened a probe of Wynn Resorts in February, focusing on a donation by Wynn Macau Ltd. to the University of Macau Development Foundation, the company said in a filing yesterday (WYNN).
THE NETHERLANDS (July 5, 2013) -- The Postcode Lottery fears a sharp decline in revenue due to the coming legalization of Internet gambling, according to its founder Baudouin Poelmann,
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, (July 8, 2013) -- Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) ("Pollard Banknote") is pleased to announce that the Oregon Lottery® has awarded the company a four?year extension to its existing contract for instant lottery tickets. This extension will lengthen the current contract to June 30, 2017. Based on historical sales volumes, the contract extension carries an estimated value of over $4 million (USD).
MANILA, Philippines (July 9, 2013) -- Despite a taxi driver's stroke of luck in winning the P9 million lotto prize last June 5, sales for the 6/49 lotto draw of Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) outlets like that in barangay Sambag I in Cebu City have reportedly seen a decline
Softbank reportedly sells 11m shares in online betting business to Goldman Sachs
LONDON, UK (July 8, 2013) - Betfair has fallen more than 4% on talk of a placing of a major stake in the online betting business.
mybet Holding SE: Successful Reallocation Of Shares Block Held by DWS
KIEL, Germany (July 8, 2013) -- As a result of a reallocation, DWS Investment GmbH has significantly reduced its shareholding in mybet Holding SE (ISIN DE000A0JRU67) from previously over five percent to below three percent. A voting rights notification to that effect was published today in accordance with the requirements of the German Securities Trading Act (WpHG).
LAS VEGAS, (July 8, 2013) -- American Casino & Entertainment Properties LLC ("ACEP"), and ACEP Finance Corp. (together with ACEP, the "Company") today announced the expiration of their previously announced tender offer (the "Tender Offer") to purchase for cash any and all of their outstanding 11% Senior Secured Notes due 2014 (the "Notes"). No Notes were tendered by any Holders after 5:00 p.m., New York City Time, on June 20, 2013.
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WESTERN SPRINGS, Illinois (July 7, 2013) -- The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) has proposed a rule that will classify one-touch bingo as Class II gaming, reversing its previous position. One-touch bingo is a networked electronic game in which the player must only press one button to wager and play. This rule confirms that Class II Indian gaming facilities, which do not require a tribal-state gaming compact, will be able to offer machines that more closely resemble slot machines. NIGC will accept comments for 60 days before promulgating a final rule.
SYDNEY, Australia (July 8, 2013) -- Poker Machine king Len Ainsworth says he is opposed to online gambling, a market segment that is seen by industry players as a huge growth opportunity but which also causes concern among social organisations. The founder and chairman of poker machine manufacturer Ainsworth Game Technology described the emergence of online gaming as "dangerous" in an exclusive interview
LONDON, UK (July 8, 2013) -- A Company that makes casino games for smartphones and tablets is poised to launch on London's junior market with a stock listing. CITY AM reports that Twentyfourseven Gaming Group (24/7), which makes mobile version of Black Jack and Roulette, will today announce intention to float on the Alternative Investment Market, valuing it at around £60m to £70m.
NICOSIA, Cyprus (July 8, 2013) -- BetSoftGaming, the originator and leader in true 3D cinematic gaming, have announced that they have entered into a partnership with Youwin.com, one of Europe and Canada's foremost operators. Under the terms of the partnership, Youwin.com will be offering BetSoft's complete suite of games, including the groundbreaking Slots3™ series of true 3D video slots.
PERTH, Western Australia (July 8, 2013) -- The West Australian government plans to stop big screen promotion of live betting odds at sporting venues during matches, following Commonwealth moves to restrict such advertising during broadcasts.
ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey (July 7, 2013) -- Philadelphia now has casinos. But it doesn't have a beach or an ocean - something Atlantic City plans to hammer home this weekend in a campaign
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ANKARA, Turkey (July 7, 2013) -- The government became the real jackpot winner last year, by earning the lion's share of the 2.2 billion Turkish Lira turnover raised by lottery games sales
AKRON, Ohio (July 5, 2013) -- The Ohio Lottery will offer a first-of-its-kind multistate raffle later this year. Called the Multi-state Millions Raffle, it's guaranteed to hand out $1 million prizes - just how many depends on how many $10 tickets are sold in the participating states.
SPAIN (July 5, 2013) -- The ONCE launches 2nd International Contest on Responsible Gaming Research to stimulate research into the identification of problem gambling risk factors inherent in gaming products, and to minimize unwanted gaming effects in other areas. The 2nd edition of the contest carries a single prize of 30,000 euro, whatever the budgeted cost of the winner entry.
By George Zenzefilis, General Director of INTRALOT Interactive
ATHENS, Greece (July 5, 2013) - It is now widely accepted that society and global economy are in the midst of a communication revolution; the new era that is dominated by mobile. From the advent of human language thousands of years ago, to the evolution of the stylus and written communication, to the invention of the printing press and the personal computer, there have been a number of moments in history that have changed the way we entertain ourselves, share ideas and ultimately, live our lives.
Time Voyager Jackpot System And Captain Cash Games Library Selected By Hipodromo De Palermo In Argentina
Casino Club choose Magic Dreams to increase its unique and exclusive floor.
MISINTO, Italy (July 5, 2013) -- Magic Dreams is really proud about its successful installation in Argentina, its main profitable market in Latin America. Hipodromo de Palermo, owned by Casino Club, selected 20 machines belonging to two popular and breathtaking Magic Dreams Jackpot Systems: Time Voyager and Captain Cash.
DOVER, Delaware (July 5, 2013) -- State lottery officials released regulations this week to govern legal online gambling in Delaware, scheduled to debut at the end of September. The draft regulations open for public comment through the end of the month, detail how the state will license vendors of online games and technology and software to support them, as well as requirements for player registration and money transactions
LONDON, UK (July 7, 2013) -- The Rural Shops Alliance held a meeting with Camelot this week to discuss the lottery operator's decision to reintroduce its Sales Improvement Programme and the redefinition of its term 'community outlets'.
BetSoftGaming Announce Partnership with Youwin.com
NICOSIA, Cyprus (July 8, 2013) -- BetSoftGaming, the originator and leader in true 3D cinematic gaming, have announced that they have entered into a partnership with Youwin.com, one of Europe and Canada's foremost operators. Under the terms of the partnership, Youwin.com will be offering BetSoft's complete suite of games, including the groundbreaking Slots3™ series of true 3D video slots.
PANAMA (July 2, 2013) -- The Gaming Control Board of Panama (JCJ) collected in May, $32 million, resulting from the co-payment of the games of chance, according to the report by the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF). The figure represents an increase of 12% compared to the same month in 2012, when they entered the Treasury $28.5 million.
NORTHERN TERRITORY, Australia (July 2, 2013) -- A gambling counselling service says the Northern Territory Government plan to increase the number of poker machines in licensed venues could have greater problem gambling consequences, the Australian Broadcast Corporation reports.
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (July 5, 2013) -- Senator Michael Lamoureux, president pro tem of the Senate, Tweets that he'll replace Steve Faris on the Arkansas Lottery Commission with Julie Baldridge.
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INTRALOT Signs 5-Year IT Contract with OPAP
ATHENS, Greece (July 5, 2013) -- INTRALOT announces that following an international tender process procured by OPAP S.A. it has signed i) a contract for the implementation of the new central system (implementation contract) and ii) a contract for the support, maintenance and evolution of the new central system (service agreement) with a total duration of five (5) years.
Scientific Games Expands Sciplay.Studio iLottery Game Portfolio with Third-Party Developers Karma Gaming and Telos International
ALPHARETTA, Georgia (July 5, 2013) - Scientific Games Corporation (Nasdaq: SGMS) today announced that the Company has further expanded its iLottery game portfolio by securing the rights to offer interactive game content and services from two additional third-party game developers.
YourExtraLife is Awarded the Interactive Multimedia Entertainment Prize
MONTRÉAL, Quebec, Canada (July 5, 2013) - Loto-Québec subsidiary Ingenio awarded its Interactive Multimedia Entertainment prize worth $5,000 to YourExtraLife during the 15th edition of the Gala des grands prix Desjardins, held on June 19, 2013, in Québec City as part of the Concours québécois en entrepreneuriat.
Pennsylvania Lottery Bid Deadline Extended to July 31
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (July 5, 2013) - Governor Tom Corbett's administration has a bit more time to work on its efforts to privatize the Pennsylvania Lottery. PennLive.com reported Friday that Camelot Global Services agreed to extend its bid through July 31. The previous deadline was this weekend.
Codere Gets Loan to Refinance as Bond Coupon Deadline Looms
MADRID, Spain (July 5, 2013) -- Codere SA (CDR), the Madrid-based gaming company that didn't pay a bond coupon last month, agreed terms on a 99 million-euro ($128 million) six-month loan to replace debt that fell due in June.
Maryland Casino Revenue on the Rise
MARYLAND (July 5, 2013) -- Maryland's casinos continue to provide a jackpot for the state's economy. The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency reports that overall revenue for the state's casinos jumped 56 percent in June compared to the same time last year.
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Echo Expected to Push Ahead with Plans
SYDNEY, Australia (July 5, 2013) -- ECHO Entertainment is expected to push ahead with some of its Sydney redevelopment plans and drive its VIP business harder for the next six years after losing its battle to block or contain James Packer's Sydney casino dream.
State Appeals Against Gaming Levy Ruling
SYDNEY, Australia (July 5, 2013) -- The Victorian government is appealing against a court win by Tabcorp Group and Tatts Group against the state 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
ONCE launches 2nd International Contest On Responsible Gaming Research
SPAIN (July 5, 2013) -- The ONCE launches 2nd International Contest on Responsible Gaming Research to stimulate research into the identification of problem gambling risk factors inherent in gaming products, and to minimize unwanted gaming effects in other areas. The 2nd edition of the contest carries a single prize of 30,000 euro, whatever the budgeted cost of the winner entry
Sportradar And ITF Launch New Live Scoring System
50,000 matches covered live per season
VIENNA, Austria (July 5, 2013) -- As part of its partnership for the collection and distribution of ITF Official Data, Sportradar and the International Tennis Federation (ITF) are proud to announce the launch of the newly developed live scoring system. The launch of the new Live Scoring System enables ITF to have live data from all ITF Pro Circuit tournaments around the world directly by their umpires. The ITF schedule compromises over 1,000 tournaments with over 50,000 matches per year.
Casino-hotel operator's HK share issue only 17 per cent subscribed despite size reduction
MACAU, SAR (July 5, 2013) -- Casino-hotel operator Macau Legend Development received the cold shoulder from retail investors after it slashed the size of its initial public offering by more than 60 per cent amid fresh uncertainty over the mainland's economic outlook. The South China Morning Post reports that even with the reduced offering, the firm said yesterday only 17 per cent of the retail offer had been taken up.
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (July 4, 2013) -- The Government Service Insurance System is investing P800 million in the shares of a gaming project. Together with Philippine Commercial Capital, Inc. which invested P200 million, they bought 60 percent of the P1.65 billion raised by Leisure and Resorts World Corp. a partner of a Macau company in the Belle Grande Integrated Resort and Casino project at Pagcor City.
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Ministry Proposes 10% Tax on Casino Winnings
HANOI, Vietnam (July 3, 2013) -- Vietnam's Finance Ministry is proposing a 10% tax on casino winnings over US$475 (VND10 million) despite a warning from a top official that it will discourage gamblers from patronizing the country's foreigners-only casinos.
The Winner Is Crowned !
SYDNEY, Australia (July 4, 2013) -- NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell will announce at 1.15pm that James Packer’s Crown Barangaroo luxury hotel and VIP casino has been selected to proceed to the third stage of the government’s unsolicited proposal process for major projects. The fate of Echo Entertainment Group’s competing proposal to expand its existing casino site at Pyrmont is unclear.
Sri Lankan Tourism to Receive Boost from Casino Deal
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (July 3, 2013) -- Sri Lanka is ramping up its entertainment inventory with a casino and gaming resort in a bid to attract the wealthy Chinese and Indian crowd. Backed by Australian casino mogul James Packer's Crown and Sri Lankan gaming industry veteran Ravi Wijeratne's Rank Group, the 36-storey casino cum super luxury resort will occupy a 1.3-hectare space within a special gaming zone in Colombo.
Crown looks set to win casino licence battle
SYDNEY, Australia (July 4, 2013) -- At 12.45 AEST the NSW Government is due to announce which company will advance to the next round in the development of a Sydney casino, with Crown the hot favourite and the only issue outstanding the size of any licence fee .
Codere to Continue Its Expansion in the Operation of Sports Betting
SPAIN (July 3, 2013) -- Codere Gambling is already present in the region of Murcia which operate at about 30 gambling halls across the region over the next months. The company will develop its activities with local partner's for greater local positioning, complementing its leisure interests.
New Mobile Site, App Makes Finding Lottery Information Easier
JEFFERSON, Missouri (July 3, 2013) -- Finding Lottery information is faster and easier, thanks to a new mobile version of the website and a new mobile app, from the Missouri Lottery. The new mobile site will automatically load after a mobile search for MOLottery. Since the mobile version is an "abbreviated" version of the website, a link will also be provided to access the full MOLottery.com website
