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Tabcorp Calls for Restrictions on Offshore Operators
MELBOURNE, Australia (August 10, 2013) -- Tabcorp wants the government to impose restrictions on offshore operators marketing online gaming to Australians
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Wyoming Lottery Corporation Narrows CEO Choice Down to Three
Top Industry Candidates Expects to Secure Bank Lender at a Competitive Interest Rate
CHEYENNE, Wyoming (August 9, 2013) -- The board charged with establishing the Wyoming Lottery Corporation expects to secure its first lender and interview three chief executive officer finalists within the next three weeks.
The governor-appointed, nine-member Wyoming Lottery Board has been building a lottery from scratch since its first meeting on July 8.
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Sundays Serving Supreme Ventures Well
KINGSTON, Jamaica (August 10, 2013) - The Sunday lottery earned $700 million in its first three months of allowance, according to financials from dominant gaming company, Supreme Ventures Ltd (SVL).
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BetSoftGaming Introduces Latest Slots3™ Title - Greedy Goblins
NICOSIA, Cyprus (August 8, 2013) -- BetSoftGaming, the originator and leader in true 3D cinematic gaming, have announced the release of the next game in their iconic Slots3™ series - Greedy Goblins. Greedy Goblins is the sequel to the popular Slots3™ title Once Upon a Time, and the goblins have returned to wreak larcenous havoc on the brilliant, innocent elves of Elfania
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The construction of the Australasian Gaming Expo has commenced!
SYDNEY, Australia (August 9, 2013) -- From 6am this morning over 500 skilled exhibition stand builders, carpet layers, riggers, carpenters and electricians (among others) are converging on the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre to build the Australasian Gaming Expo trade show for next week's operational days on Tuesday 13, Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 August.
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William Hill PLC Agrees To Acquire Australian Online Betting Business, Tomwaterhouse.Com
LONDON, UK (August 8, 2013) -- As reported by Lottery Insider last week William Hill PLC ("William Hill" or "the Group"), one of the world's leading betting companies, is pleased to announce that it has agreed to acquire 100 per cent of Tom Waterhouse N.T. Pty Limited ("tomwaterhouse.com"), the Australian online betting business, for an upfront consideration of AUD $34m, together with the assumption of up to AUD $6m of balance sheet liabilities. A potential additional earn-out on a sliding scale of up to AUD $70m is payable, subject to tomwaterhouse.com achieving incremental EBIT on a sliding scale between AUD $10m and AUD $30m in the year to 31 December 2015
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AGTech Announce 2013 Interim Results
Launch of New Game and National Roll-out of Lucky Racing Remain on Track AGTech Benefits from Terminal Replacement Cycle as Expected
HONG KONG (August 9, 2013) -- AGTech Holdings Limited ("AGTech" together with its subsidiaries, the "Group") (SEHK code: 8279), the leading integrated gaming company in China's sports lottery market, announced its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2013.
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Codere Beatrice Rangel Discusses the Negatives of the Mexican Market
MEXICO (August 8, 2013) -- Beatrice Rangel, president of Codere Mexico, speaks loudly and has a sense of humor: "I always thought that Mexico would be a challenge, but the reality exceeded my expectations: everything seems to work against the law-abiding who have more difficulties then those devoting themselves to evading it. "
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Danish Game Selects New Agency
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (August 6, 2013) -- Danish Game has spent the summer choosing a new supplier of commercial communications to one of the company's cash machines odds. Publication reports that the choice fell on a new advertising agency.
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TV Network Sports Deal and its Impact on Churchill Downs
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (August 6, 2013) -- In the recent earnings report call with investors and analysts, Churchill Downs Inc. Chairman and CEO Bob Evans was asked whether the Kentucky Derby will benefit from NBC Sports' recent deal to get NASCAR and the increased market for sports programming content with the birth of Fox Sports 1.
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Weather Impacts on Ladbrokes Bottom Line
LONDON, UK (August 8, 2013) -- Ladbrokes' customers shunned UK betting shops and the gaming machines inside during July's heatwave, contributing to a slide in first half operating profit which underscored the need to build up its online business
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Pagcor On Track to Remit P23B in 2014
MANILA, Philippines (August 8, 2013) -- The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) on Thursday said it was targeting to remit P23 billion to the government in 2014.
Pagcor president and COO Jorge Sarmiento told the House committee on appropriations that the state gaming firm saw a 5.99 percent increase in its total revenue next year and expected to earn P45.47 billion from 2013 to 2014. This was higher than Pagcor's target income of P42.9 billion. Pagcor was mandated to hand over 50 percent of its earnings to the national treasury and Sarmiento told lawmakers that the firm has so far been able to remit P11 billion to the national government for purposes of nation building.
Looks Like we Have a Winner!
U.S.A (August 8, 2013) -- Winning Tickets for $448M Powerball Jackpot Sold in NJ, MN.
Amaya Receives Conditional Approval to Graduate to TSX
MONTREAL, Canada (August 7, 2013) -- Amaya Gaming Group Inc. ("Amaya" or the "Corporation") (TSX Venture: AYA) is pleased to announce that it has received conditional approval from Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") to graduate from TSX Venture Exchange and list its common shares (the "Common Shares"), common share purchase warrants expiring on April 30, 2015 (TSX Venture: AYA.WT) (the "2015 Warrants"), common share purchase warrants expiring on January 31, 2016 (the "2016 Warrants") and unsecured non-convertible subordinated debentures (the "Debentures") (collectively, the "Securities") on TSX
Lottery Manager Seeks Lower Profit Projection
Northstar group asks for $556M break over five fiscal years after keno-style game is rejected
CHICAGO, Illinois (August 8, 2013) -- The private company running the Illinois Lottery asked to slash its projected profits by more than a half-billion dollars after the lottery rejected a company pitch to introduce a keno-style game, state officials said Wednesday
Paddy Power Headline Sponsor for New Online App
LONDON, UK (August 6, 2013) -- Kia Motors and Paddy Power have been named as the headline and betting sponsors for the new online, tablet and smartphone apps from the Sun, The Times and Sunday Times which give readers exclusive access to Barclays Premier League goals this season.
Mass Market Gambling Doubles Profit
MACAU, SAR (August 8, 2013) -- Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd., the Macau venture between Lawrence Ho and Australian James Packer, has reportedly said its second-quarter profit has more than doubled from higher mass-market gambling revenues. Net income climbed to USD181 million from USD82.3 million a year ago for the three months ending in June, the casino operator said in a filing yesterday.
Colorado Lottery Marks Another Record
Sales And Proceeds Year Returns $135.6 Million to Fund Parks, Recreation, Open Space, Wildlife Conservation and Schools
DENVER, Colorado (August 7 2013) -- The Colorado Lottery posted record annual sales of $566.3 million in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013, thanks to record-setting Powerball jackpots in May and another record-high year of Scratch ticket sales. Sales for the year were up $21.0 million, a 3.8 percent increase from FY12. Total proceeds to Lottery beneficiaries increased to a record $135.6 million compared to $123.2 million a year ago.
Gambling Opponents Push Proposed Ballot Question
BOSTON (August 8, 2013) - A coalition of gambling opponents is pushing a proposed ballot question that would repeal the law legalizing casino gambling in Massachusetts.
Scientific Games Signs Terminal and Instant Game System Contracts with Norsk Tipping
NEW YORK, NY Aug. 7, 2013 Scientific Games Corporation (Nasdaq: SGMS) today announced that the Company has signed contracts to provide terminals, installation and support
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William Hill Makes Application for Waterhouse Online Betting
DARWIN, Northern Territory (August 7, 2013) -- Global betting giant William Hill has applied to acquire Tom Waterhouse's online betting business and Australian bookmaking licences, InDaily has been told.
Vietnam Licenced Gaming Tightened
HAN NOI, Vietnam (August 6, 2013) -- After nearly a year in the works, the Vietnamese government has just issued a new decree regulating the operations of electronic gaming service providers thereby creating a comprehensive regulatory framework for the industry in Vietnam
Nevada and New Jersey Discuss Online Gaming Compact for 2014
LOS ANGELES (August 7, 2013) -- MGM Resorts International is working with Nevada officials who are discussing banding together with New Jersey to create a joint online gaming market, CEO Jim Murren
President of State Lotteries Resigns
He has resigned for health reasons after more than a year and seven months in office
MADRID, Spain (August 6, 2013) -- José Miguel Martínez Martínez has resigned for health reasons as a member of the Board of Directors and President of the State Society Lotteries and Gambling State. Martinez Martinez, wearing little more than a year and seven months in office, resigned on Monday and this resignation has already been accepted by the General Committee Meeting. The now former president of State Lotteries agreed to this office on January 30, 2012
Majesco Entertainment Company Announces Establishment of Venture for Online Casino Gaming and Social Casino Gaming
Venture to Acquire Operations of Orid Media LTD and Pariplay LTD
Completes Registered Direct Offering of $2.0 million
Offer of Casino Licence Withdrawn
APIA, Samoa (August 7, 2013) -- Samoa's Gambling Control Authority (GCA) has announced the offer for a casino licence to the Chengdu Century City New International Convention and Exhibition Centre Co. Ltd. (ETG) earlier this year, has been withdrawn.
GCA to Provide Scientific Games a Digital Wallet for iLottery
LAS VEGAS, (August 6, 2013) -- Global Cash Access, Inc. ("GCA"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Global Cash Access Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:GCA) and a global provider of innovative cash access, cash handling and online payment solutions for gaming establishments and operators, announced today it has signed an agreement with Scientific Games International, Inc. to provide payment services and integrated digital wallet functionality for its U.S. based internet lottery clients
Gators and Seminoles Kick Off the New Season with Support from the Florida Lottery
TALLAHASSEE, Florida (August 6, 2013) -- As college football players in Gainesville and Tallahassee get ready for the upcoming season, the Florida Lottery will unveil lottery tickets featuring the Florida Gators and the Florida State Seminoles.
New Jersey Lottery Launch Gambling Awareness Campaign Targeted at Teens
EWING, New Jersey (August 6, 2013) -- New Jersey Lottery officials have launched a "Not 18 Yet? No Bet" campaign to alert high school students and their parents that buying lottery tickets is off-limits to children until they reach age 18
New Jersey Lottery Pays Out Largest Pick-6 Jackpot in 2013
TRENTON, New Jersey (August 6, 2013) - The fortunate Pick-6 Lotto winners arrived at Lottery Headquarters to claim the $10.5 million jackpot prize from the July 8 drawing. This was the largest Pick-6 jackpot for the year thus far. The winners, Karen and Edward James of Sparta, chose the cash option, valued at $7,243,215. The after-tax prize amount was $5,215,114. When asked what they will do with their newfound riches, Karen said, "we plan to take all of our children and grandchildren on a cruise vacation."
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Calls for Reduction in Operating Costs of The PMU
FRANCE (August 2, 2013) -- After growth for 15 uninterrupted years, the PMU has seen a significant decrease in 2012 of paris horse on the physical network. A Report provides an annual decrease of operating expenses horseracing of € 50 million over five years and asked the government to maintain the current tax system in order to "ensure the survival" of the racing industry and its 76,000 jobs.
Finance Ministry Looks to Extend Rules on Gambling
TALLINN, Estonia (August 5, 2013) -- The Finance Ministry is looking to extend the country's rules on gambling to classical lotteries, citing the popularity of the game. Estonian Public Broadcasting reports that an amendment to the Gambling Act, drafted by the ministry in mid-June and now gathering endorsements, would apply to all lotteries besides instant, scratch-card lotteries, according to Postimees. The latter accounts for only one-fifth of the lottery market.
888 to bring its Online Gaming Brand to New Jersey
LONDON, UK (August 5, 2013) -- London-listed 888 Holdings announced plans on Tuesday to launch online poker and casino games under its own brand in New Jersey this year when the state ends a ban on Internet gambling, entering a crowded field.
Lotto24 AG Accelerates Growth
Strong revenue growth and increase in number of registered customers due to start of marketing
All KPIs progress as planned
Agency Awarded Complete Communications Deal with Betting Giant
SYDNEY, Australia (August 5, 2013) -- OMD has won the paid search and social media account for Tabcorp, expanding its remit to now include all media communications of the betting giant
New Jersey Lottery Renews Its Commitment to the Prevention of Underage Gambling
TRENTON, New Jersey (August 5, 2013) -- New Jersey Lottery Renews Its Commitment To The Prevention Of Underage Gambling Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey, Inc. Joins With the Lottery to Heighten Awareness about the Age Restriction on Lottery Play
New Jersey Lottery Instant Game Winners All Across the State in July
TRENTON, New Jersey (August 5, 2013) - The New Jersey Lottery instant ticket game players win prizes every day. The luckiest players claim top-tier prizes that can be as large as a million dollars. Each time a player wins, so does the ticket-selling retailer and New Jersey residents.
Northstar on its Way to Meeting Expectations
Powerball Jackpot to Push Sales towards Target
"In the first two years of the private manager's agreement has been publicized, they've missed those profit projects by a significant amount of money," Illinois Lottery superintendent Michael Jones said. "A grand prize like this really helps in terms of generating revenue for the state's common school fund and for bridges and roads."
Northstar sets the business plan for the lottery.
Spain Ignites Diplomatic Tension over Concessions to Gibraltar
LONDON, UK (August 5, 2013) -- Spain stoked up diplomatic tensions with Britain over Gibraltar yesterday by threatening to wreck its economy and make motorists pay to cross the border.
He not only cited border fees as a possibility, but also promised to launch a tax clampdown on Gibraltar residents with homes in Spain, hamper flights into the Rock by closing air space and force its international gaming companies to use Spanish internet servers to operate in Spain.
Attorney General Asked for Opinion on Keno
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (August 6, 2013) -- State Representative Mark Perry has sent a request to Attorney General Dustin McDaniel asking for his opinion on whether or not keno is a permissible game under the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Act
National Lottery Revises Point of Sale Campaign
BRUSSELS, Belgium (July 31, 2013) -- The National Lottery has thoroughly reviewed the terms of its "mystery shopping," campaign aimed at ensuring retailers are abiding by policy, at the point of sale. Thus, the controls may in future occur at any time and not at a specific time, as was the case previously.
Bookmaker Launches New Advertising Campaign Centred on Mobile
LONDON, UK (August 5, 2013) -- Mobile forms the centre of a new advertising campaign from William Hill set to launch on the eve of the new football seasons in England and Scotland
Casino Supports Gambling Responsible Week with Awareness Campaign
BILOXI, Mississippi (August 5, 2013) -- This week is Responsible Gaming Education Week, which is being observed at Boomtown Casino Biloxi and casinos across the country. "Gaming should be fun at all times," Kees Eder, general manager of Boomtown said Monday during a press conference for the event. When playing at the casinos ceases to be fun, he said, "Then it's time to stop."
People's Postcode Trust today announced the launch of its biggest project yet - Dream Fund 2014
LONDON, UK (August 5, 2013) -- The Dream Fund encourages registered charities, community groups, social enterprises and voluntary organisations across Scotland, England and Wales to join forces to apply for up to £250,000 funding to deliver their 'dream' project. Over two years, a £500,000 funding pot will be available for projects ready to go live in 2014 and 2015. This year's funding round opens today and closes on 20th September.
Missouri Lottery Gets New Mobile App with MDI's Properties Plus Package
ALPHARETTA, Georgia (August 5, 2013) -- MDI Entertainment, LLC, a subsidiary of Scientific Games Corporation (Nasdaq: SGMS), has developed a new mobile app for the Missouri Lottery that provides players with a consistent, user-friendly experience when accessing the Lottery's website from any device - desktop, tablet or mobile.
Game Developer to Close Site to make way for New Gaming Opportunities
SAN FRANCISCO, USA (August 5, 2013) -- Game company Zynga Inc. will shut down games on the OMGPOP.com site at the end of September.
Betfair Group plc Appointment of New Non-Executive Director
LONDON, UK (August 5, 2013) -- Betfair Group plc (the "Company") announce the appointment of Zillah Byng-Maddick as a Non-Executive Director.
Tracey Weber Joins IGT's Board of Directors
LAS VEGAS, (August 2, 2013) -- International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) ("IGT" or "the Company"), a global leader in casino gaming entertainment and systems technology, announced today the appointment of Tracey Weber to the Company's Board of Directors.
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$400 Million Powerball Jackpot 3rd Highest In Game History
Jackpot fever grows another notch
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (August 4, 2013) -- The Powerball jackpot has grown once again, this time to a jaw-dropping $400 million for Wednesday night, the third largest in the game's history. Although there were no jackpot winners, in Tennessee alone the exciting POWERBALL drawing over the weekend created 29,653 winning tickets throughout the state. In other news, the jackpot of $7,360,000 for HOT LOTTO, Tennessee's newest drawing-style game, was won in New Mexico.
Guy Harvey Catches On in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, South Carolina (July 30, 2013) – The Guy Harvey instant ticket from the South Carolina Education Lottery has already netted two $100,000 winners. Last week, retailers in Rock Hill and Blythewood each sold top prize winning tickets, leaving three remaining $100,000 prizes in the $5 Guy Harvey game.
Portuguese Love Affair with Instant Lottery
LISBON, Portugal (August 3, 2013) – Local media source ‘The Minute News’ reports that in the first six months of the year the Portuguese spent 123 million euros on scratch lottery tickets.
According to the newspaper the love-affair with scratch tickets is here to stay as increasingly the Portuguese invest in this type of game.
IAGA London Conference Reviewed by GBGC
Article published by GBGC
LONDON, UK (August 1, 2013) -- The 2013 Annual Conference of the International Association of Gaming Advisers (IAGA) was held in London in June and current IAGA President Julian Harris (Harris Hagan) did a superb job of organising a programme of high calibre speakers from across the gambling world.
The theme of the conference was ‘Gaming Convergence: One Industry, Worldwide' and Philip Graf, Chairman of the UK Gambling Commission, opened with a speech emphasising the need for, and importance of, international collaboration between gambling regulators and the gambling industry.
Calls for National Lottery Fund to Cover Austerity-Hit Public Services
CARDIFF, Wales (August 4, 2013) -- Chief executive of the Welsh Local Government Association argues that as cuts bite, the lottery could work with local government to safeguard services. Publication Wales Online reports that millions of pounds of money from the National Lottery should be used to prop up core public services that face the chop because of spending cuts, according to one of the leading figures in Welsh local government.
Judge Orders Temporary Suspension of Gordo Lotus Collaboration Contract
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (July 31, 2013) -- The Supreme Administrative Court of the Dominican Republic on Tuesday ordered the temporary suspension of Iberoamerican Gordo Loto giveaways , acceding to a request for injunction against the company Dream Casinos Lottery Corporation and National elevated LEIDSA legal representatives, Lotek and Loto Real del Cibao, on March 27.
Receipt Lottery to Assist Slovakia’s State Budget
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (August 4, 2013) -- As Slovakia’s state budget suffers from a growing deficit, one area Prime Minister Robert Fico’s government is trying to patch up is tax collection, including cracking down on those avoiding paying the value-added tax (VAT).
Government Abandons Regulation in Favour of Banning All Gaming Machines
CHILE (August 1, 2013) – There are over 700,000 slot machines in Chile and in March the government announced an amendment to the Law of Casinos to regulate the machines. The executive intended to include two amendments to the law on casinos. The first prohibits all gambling machines that deliver cash prizes, and the second is for all skill machines to be certified of by the Superintendencia de Casinos.
Bookmaker to Challenge Online Tax
LONDON, UK (August 3, 2013) -- Bookmaker William Hill said yesterday it was considering legal action against a new Government online tax as a surge in mobile phone betting and a record Grand National boosted profits.
Socialist Party Calls to Withdraw The Ads of the 250th Anniversary of State Lotteries
MADRID, Spain (August 4, 2013) -- The PSOE has asked the Finance Ministry to withdraw the ad campaign commemorating the 250th anniversary of Lotteries, the basis of the request is that the advertising campaign inspires laziness, by offering the chance of millions without working for it, apparently does not promote an entrepreneurial nation.
Lotería Nacional Issues Commemorative Ticket to Mark the 54th Anniversary of Once TV Mexico
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (August 3, 2013) -- To mark the 54th anniversary of Once TV Mexico, Lotería Nacional (Lotenal), the National Lottery for Public Assistance, has issued a commemorative ticket alluding to the path of the television company.
Aristocrat Releases First Facebook Social App, Heart of Vegas™, and Quickly Reaches 500,000 Installs
LAS VEGAS (July 30, 2013) – Leading land-based and online gaming technology supplier Aristocrat has released its first Facebook app since acquiring successful social casino publisher Product Madness late last year. The first game, Heart of Vegas™ has been an instant hit, garnering 500,000 installs in just the first few weeks of its release.
TotelFootball Kicks Off New Season by Signing Partner Agreement with OpenBet
OpenBet customers can now benefit from TotelFootball’s groundbreaking fantasy sports pools betting product
LONDON, UK (August 5, 2013) -- TotelFootball has signed a partner agreement with OpenBet, the leading sportsbook and online gaming software provider, in time for the 2013/14 football season.
TotelFootball’s flagship fantasy sports pools betting product will be accessible to all companies integrated to OpenBet, including more than 20 of the world’s largest sportsbooks and gaming operators, allowing them to broaden their portfolio with this unique offering.
OLYBET Live On The MPN
ISLE OF MAN (August 5, 2013) -- OlyBet, previously Olympic-Online, has gone live on the MPN following an extensive rebrand. OlyBet has also gone live with Microgaming’s industry-leading casino games, through an agreement with Quickfire, powered by Microgaming.
Casino Complex to Attract Major Hotel Brands
MANILA, Philippines (August 5, 2013) -- The $1.3-billion Belle Grande Manila Bay, the second integrated casino complex that will open in the Entertainment City gaming hub, will bring in three top-notch hotel brands in the Philippines.
BCLC Returns More Than $1 billion to British Columbians
KAMLOOPS, British Columbia (July 26, 2013) -- BCLC’s latest annual report recognizes an increase in net income due to strong cost management. In 2012/13, BCLC earned $1.128 billion in net income, which helps fund important provincial, community and charitable programs and services across B.C. and Canada.
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State Lotteries Issue Advertising Contracts
McCann Erickson, Tactics Europe, Publicis Revolution and handled a total budget of close to 60 million euros
MADRID, Spain (July 31, 2013) -- Tactics Europe has won the contest of creativity, planning, communication and media buying for the Christmas Sweepstakes and El Niño. The agency, which will have a budget of 21.538 million euros, also be responsible for the actions of an institutional nature.
Sazka Has A New Communications Director
PRAGUE, Czech Republic (August 2, 2013) -- The company Sazka sportsbook has a new director of external and internal communications and speaker from 1 August, Václav Friedmann.
Employee Shuffle for Crown
PERTH, Western Australia (August 3, 2013) -- Casino operator Crown is shaking up its senior management team in a move that sees its Perth resort executive promoted at the expense of its Melbourne counterpart.
Publication reports that the James Packer-controlled company has appointed Perth casino Chief Barry Felstead to head its Australian resort operations. Mr Felstead will take on the newly-created role of chief executive officer - Australian resorts, with offices in both Perth and Melbourne
Revised Tax on Gaming to Impact on Gibraltar
GIBRALTAR (August 2, 2013) -- Gibraltar, the British territory at the tip of the Iberian Peninsula, has long been a political sore point between Britain and Spain. But now, in an Internet gambling dispute, it's Briton vs. Briton.
The tax would be "clearly against the common-sense logic of electronic commerce," said Phill Brear, Gibraltar's gambling commissioner. He said that about 60 percent of online bets by Britons were placed through Gibraltar sites. "We now hear a lot of talk in the U.K. about creating a level playing field. But you can in fact never level the field between high-street shops and online services."
Rational Group Forgo Purchase of Atlantic Club Casino Hotel
ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey (August 2, 2013) -- After months of fighting in court, the parent company of online global gambling giant PokerStars has abandoned its attempts to buy the Atlantic Club Casino Hotel.
Lottery Commission Appeals to Stakeholders to Restore Credibility to the Game
ABUJA, Nigeria (August 2, 2013) -- To ensure that credibility is restored to the lottery game in Nigeria, National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) and Abia State Ministry of Information Permanent Secretary, Deacon Godson Kanu, have called on stakeholders to play the game according to the provisions of the law
Casino Proposal Hits Environmental Wall
BRISBANE, Queensland, Australia (August 2, 2013) -- A glitzy $4.2 billion mega-resort and casino will bring an influx of tourists and create thousands of jobs in far north Queensland, locals say. But environmentalists and gambling support groups are warning the proposed development could do more harm than good .
BetSoftGaming Introduces Next Generation Social Slot Game
NICOSIA, Cyprus (August 2, 2013) -- BetSoftGaming, the originator and leader in true 3D cinematic gaming, have announced the release of the first title in their ambitious new Slots3™ Interactive™ series of socially oriented 3D video slots - WhoSpunIt?
This breathtaking five reel, thirty line game represents the next generation in 3D slots gaming, drawing from the latest social gaming technologies to create an entirely new breed of entertainment.
Department of Gaming Report Tribal Casinos in Line With Previous Year
PHOENIX, Arizona (August 2, 2013) --State authorities say revenue from tribal casinos in Arizona are holding steady. The Arizona Department of Gaming reported Wednesday that the tribes' payments to the state will be about $25.1 million for the quarter that ended June 30. Gaming officials say that total is within a few thousand dollars of matching the same quarter of a year ago.
Internet Gaming Law Gets Minor Tweaking
ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey (August 2, 2013) -- State Senator James Whelan, D-Atlantic - a former mayor of Atlantic City - has introduced a bill this week that would modestly amend the new internet gaming bill signed into law by Governor Christie this year. The concluding statement of the new bill notes:
"Existing law provides that equipment used in connection with the conduct of Internet gaming at Atlantic City casinos must be located at those casinos. This bill would permit such equipment to also be located at a facility in Atlantic City, other than a casino, that is secure, inaccessible to the public, and specifically designed to house that equipment, and where the equipment must be under the complete control of the casino licensee or its Internet gaming affiliate." This looks like a "housekeeping" bill that has cropped up as casinos are in the midst of figuring out how much space they need for various infrastructure.
Party Like a Celebrity with the Illinois Lottery's 'Anything's Possible' Music Series
CHICAGO, Illinois (August 2, 2013) -- The Illinois Lottery is bringing a season of summertime fun to Illinoisans with its Anything's Possible Music Series.
At each concert, the Lottery will create an unforgettable experience for a lucky fan and three friends. Prizes include a hotel stay, limousine transportation to the concert, an autographed guitar, a private meeting with the featured artist, and $500 spending money. In addition, the Lottery will be awarding 30 pair of general-admission concert tickets to most of the seven shows included in the summer-long music series.
Lottery Reaches Agreement for Central Computer System to Operate to 2018
CHARLESTON, West Virginia (July 31, 2013) -- West Virginia Lottery Commission Director John Musgrave announced Thursday that the Lottery has reached an agreement with Scientific Games International (SGI) that will allow the current central computer system that controls all video lottery machines within the state to remain in operation through Jan. 31, 2018.
"This agreement will maximize the lifespan of our system and ultimately save both the state and Limited Video Lottery operators and retailers from the very costly process of making a system change at an earlier date," Musgrave said. "I want to thank Scientific Games International for working with us to make this extension possible."
Expansion Down Under will Pay off for William Hill
LONDON, UK (August 3, 2013) -- William Hill said its expansion into Australia would pay off after results on Friday highlighted weak points in the new business and helped to send shares in the British bookmaker into retreat from record highs
William Hill shares fell 7 percent on Friday, the largest fall in the FTSE 100 index of leading British shares and a setback after the stock had climbed more than 70 percent over the past year.
Chief Executive Ralph Topping defended the Sportingbet deal, noting that Australia was one of the world's largest online gambling markets. "You never buy a perfect business. This business has a lot going for it but there are imperfections in it and there is upside for us on the digital side," Topping told reporters
Split Rumours Push Bwin to Two Month High
LONDON, UK (July 30, 2013) -- Break-up rumours helped BWin Party Digital advance on Tuesday in a London market otherwise dominated by earnings news. Talk that BWin Party was working on a plan to spin off its unregulated operations into a separate company helped the FTSE 250-listed bookmaker and online casino climb to a two-month high.
Meanwhile media reports that bwin.party’s Chris Welch will step down as group director of poker next month.
