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| MONDAY AUGUST 31, 2013 NEWS BREAK |
Macau to Invest in Maritime Territory
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MOSCOW, Russia (August 30, 2013) -- The Primorye gambling zone outside Vladivostok will create some 20,000 jobs for the region's residents and help boost the number of tourists visiting Maritime Territory, the regional administration has said.
On 27 August, in a disclosure statement for the Hong Kong stock exchange, investment companies from Macau announced a deal whereby over $700 million is to be invested in the Maritime Territory gambling zone
Multi State Raffle on Sale
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (August 29, 2013) -- Tickets go on sale Sunday, Sept. 8 for a new raffle run by the Ohio Lottery and lotteries in six other states. The Plain Dealer reports that at least two $1 million prizes will be available in the Nov. 1 drawing. Additional prizes will be offered if sales of the $10 tickets top $4.6 million
National video lottery conference to be next week in Charles Town
Mark your Calendar for Sept. 4-6 at Hollywood Casino in Charles Town
Mark your Calendar for Sept. 4-6 at Hollywood Casino in Charles Town
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CHARLESTON, West Virginia (August 29, 2013) -- Next week, the West Virginia Lottery will host the first national conference of video lottery states at Charles Town. Attending may be representatives from states -- including Ohio, Pennsylvania and Maryland -- that are competing with West Virginia for video lottery business.
Finance Minister Seeks to Balance Growth of the Gaming Industry with Social Responsibility
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PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago (August 29, 2013) -- Finance Minister Larry Howai recently threw into the public domain an issue that has continually haunted successive governments in Trinidad and Tobago, when he told a press briefing, "There was always a major dilemma to be resolved on the issue of gambling: Should gambling be regulated with emphasis on tourism, on enhancing public revenue, on protecting the consumer or player, on protecting the vulnerable, including children and problem gamblers and preventing crime including money laundering, or should it be banned?"
Amaya Gaming Group Well Positioned for Growth
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MONTREAL, Canada (August 29, 2013) -- Acquisitions powered Amaya Gaming Group's (CVE:AYA) revenue 156% higher in the second quarter, but the cost of folding the new companies into its own operations hurt the bottom line
Bwin Party to be revitalized with Launch of New Products
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LONDON, UK (August 29, 2013) -- Shares in Bwin.party fell more than 13 per cent as increasing regulation across Europe triggered a slump in revenues at the online gambling group.
Norbert Teufelberger has laid out plans to revitalize the business through the launch of several new products after admitting that the company had fallen behind its competitors, with the re-launch of its revamped PartyPoker offering expected to go live in the next few weeks.
Online Gaming Will Inject Significant Employment Boost in Kentucky
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LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (August 29, 2013) -- Churchill Downs Inc. is considering adding 50 new positions paying an average of about $100,000 in Louisville as part of its effort to offer online gambling games like poker
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| THURSDAY AUGUST 29, 2013 NEWS BREAK |
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Jumbo Interactive is pleased to release its 2013 Annual Report
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BRISBANE, Australia (August 29, 2013) -- Leading interactive lottery business, Jumbo Interactive (ASX:JIN) is pleased to release its 2013 Annual Report.
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BetTech Gaming grows international presence as it forms partnership with Ugandan operator 256Bet
Deal sees online re-launch and introduction of mobile wagering and Virtual Football League products
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CAPE TOWN, South Africa (August 29, 2013) -- BetTech Gaming, the provider of premium technology solutions to gaming companies, has secured a partnership with Uganda-based land and online operator 256Bet.
The South African company is providing its flagship BetTech Sports product to significantly upgrade and re-launch 256Bet.com alongside the introduction of a brand new mobile betting offering for the African sports entertainment company.
Weswit Renews Lightstreamer Supply Agreement With Yazino
Social Games Developer Extends Use Of Market-Leading Lightstreamer Technology For Real-Time Data Delivery
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MILAN, Italy (August 29, 2013) -- Weswit, a leader in real-time data streaming solutions, has renewed its deal to supply its Lightstreamer real-time data streaming technology to Yazino, the specialist in in-sync, cross-platform social casino gaming.
BetSoftGaming Announces Partnership with Boylesports
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NICOSIA, Cyrpus (August 28, 2013) -- BetSoftGaming, the originator and leader in true 3D cinematic gaming, have announced that they have entered into a partnership with Boylesports, Ireland's largest independent bookmakers. Under the terms of the partnership, Boylesports will be offering all of BetSoft's AGCC approved Slots3™ games, including the popular Mr. Vegas and Three Wishes. Boylesports will be taking on 23 more 3D slots over the next few weeks, as well as BetSoft's widening catalogue of ToGo™ mobile slots.
Bookmaker Disputes Claims that it Markets to Lower Income Areas
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LONDON, UK (August 28, 2013) -- Paddy Power has rejected claims that it targets poor towns when it opens new betting shops.
Speaking with the media,Andy McCue, head of retail, said: “We’ve opened shops in areas of affluence including Canary Wharf and the City of London.
Lottery’s Most Successful Game Celebrated Its 25th Anniversary this Month
“The Quini 6 is the most successful game in the country"
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SANTA FE Argentina (August 28, 2013) -- Alvaro Gaviola, Vice President of the Welfare Lottery Fund of Santa Fe, in an interview with El Litoral said “The Quini 6 is the most successful game pitting in the country."
Private Management Deal Extended Yet Again
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PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (August 29, 2013) -- Governor Tom Corbett's effort to hire a private firm to manage the $3.7 billion Pennsylvania Lottery will be allowed continue past the latest deadline, a spokeswoman said Wednesday, according to NBC News.
Free Play of Online Casino-Style Gaming Now Available in Delaware
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DOVER, Delaware (August 28, 2013) - "Free play" of online casino-style games is now available at the websites of Delaware's three Video Lottery agents: Delaware Park, Dover Downs, and Harrington Raceway, the Delaware State Lottery announced. The free play is a prelude to the start of the first state-authorized online gaming systems in the country, targeted to launch by October 30
Player Rightfully Awarded Prize after Seven Year Wait
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SYRACUSE, New York (August 28, 2013) -- Nearly seven years after a winning $5 million scratch-off lottery ticket was snatched from his hands, Robert Miles of Syracuse will finally be awarded his prize.
Lottery officials contacted the district attorney's office with the news today, according to Onondaga County District Attorney William Fitzpatrick. A source in the state lottery office confirmed that the "ticket has been verified" and the money "will be issued to Mr. Miles in the very near future."
Hoosier Lottery Launch Poker Lotto
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INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana (August 29, 2013) -- A new Hoosier Lottery draw game is on sale now! Poker Lotto went on sale at retailers around the state Sunday, Aug. 25. The new game offers two ways to win; instantly up to $5,000 with one of nine poker hands, and up to $250,000 by matching symbols drawn in the evening drawing.
Colorado Lottery Stands by Decision to Award Contract
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DENVER, Colorado (August 28, 2013) -- Colorado's purchasing director Wednesday officially stood by the state lottery's decision to award a $62 million contract to an overseas company, finding the evaluation process was fair and did not violate state law. The Denver Post reports that Scientific Games International, which has the current lottery contract to provide technical and retail network services, accused the evaluation committee of improperly weighting the contract price, as well as how many Colorado employees would be hired, as only 10 percent of the decision-making process. These criteria both benefited Gtech Corp., a U.S. subsidiary of an Italian company with a large share of the global market providing lottery services. Purchasing director Judson Byrn rejected this argument. Scientific Games has 10 days to appeal the decision in Denver District Court.
| WEDNESDAY AUGUST 28, 2013 NEWS BREAK |
Paddy Power plc 2013 Interim Results Announcement
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Paddy Power plc ('the Group') today announces interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2013 ('the period').
Financial Highlights:
Net revenue1 up 22% in constant currency with revenue growth in every division;
Profit before tax up 12% to €77.0m and diluted EPS up 13% to 137.1 cent;
Interim dividend increased by 15% to 45.0 cent per share;
Net cash of €214m at 30 June.
TotelFootball brings fantasy sports betting to Latin America with Ocho Gaming
Players at JuegaOcho.com to benefit from unique offering which combines fantasy football management and sports betting
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LONDON, UK (August 28, 2013) -- TotelFootball has increased its global footprint by forming a supply partnership with Ocho Gaming, the leading operator and provider of online gaming to the Latin American market, though its JuegaOcho.com brand
Delaware On Track to Launch Facebook Linked Game Platform
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DOVER, Delaware (August 27, 2013) -- Delaware's three casinos will launch the first phase of the state's online gambling operation Wednesday morning, opening Web portals for free slots, poker, blackjack and roulette games, Delaware Online reports. The no-money games are the precursor to the state's coming full-service, real-cash online gambling operation, now slated for launch at the end of October.
LVS Forgoes $47 Million in a non-prosecution Agreement
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NEW YORK, NY (August 28, 2013) -- Casino operator Las Vegas Sands has agreed to give up over $47 million as part of an agreement to avoid charges over its failure to report suspicious transactions by an alleged drug kingpin, CNN Money reports. The sum represents funds accepted by Sands (LVS, Fortune 500) on behalf of Zhenli Ye Gon, a native of China who is currently being held in the U.S. pending extradition to Mexico on drug trafficking charges, accused of importing chemicals from his native country to Mexico for methamphetamine production.
Wisconsin wins as Lottery Breaks All-Time Sales Record-For Second Year In A Row
Provides Estimated $160 Million In Property Tax Relief
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MADISON, Wisconsin (August 27, 2013) -- Just twelve months after setting a new all-time sales record the Wisconsin Lottery has done it again. With $565.6 million in sales in the fiscal year that ended June 30, the Lottery posted back-to-back record years, Lottery director Mike Edmonds announced today. The $565.6 million in sales generates an estimated $160 million in property tax relief.
ASA finds No Action Required on Betfair Cash Out Campaign
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LONDON, UK (August 28, 2013) - Background Summary of Council decision: Two issues were investigated, both of which were Not upheld.
Lottery Makes Clear Direction for Advertising - It's all About the Games!
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BOSTON. Massachusetts (August 27, 2013) -- State Treasurer Steven Grossman has steered clear of the type of Lottery advertisements that got his predecessor into trouble when he ran for governor.
Grossman, one of five Democrats running for governor, speaking with the news service on Tuesday, he said that the Lottery does not run so-called "permission" ads - advertisements that promote the Lottery's profile. The way to make money with advertising is to promote specific games to boost ticket sales
Complaint on William Hill Promoted Odds Commercials Upheld by ASA
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LONDON, UK (August 28, 2013) -- Two press ads for William Hill promoted odds for the Cheltenham Gold Cup and the Aintree Hurdle.
Action The ads must not appear again in their current form
PlayScreen Launch Real-Money Slots Game in the UK
Partnership up with Betable
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LONDON, UK (August 27, 2013) -- Following the likes of Zynga, Glu and Big Fish, US publisher PlayScreen has announced that casino game Slots Cash will be released for iPhone and iPad in the UK. Betable will handle all real-money aspects of the game.
Foreign Gaming Company Seeks Investment Chance
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HCMC, Vietnam (August 28, 2013) -- Austria-based gaming company Casinos Austria AG on Monday had a meeting with HCMC Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Hong to discuss its casino and computerized lottery plan in HCMC
WMS to Release Fiscal 2013 Results Concurrent with Its 10-K Filing
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WAUKEGAN, Illinois (August 27, 2013) -- WMS Industries Inc. (NYSE:WMS) today announced that it expects to release its fiscal 2013 fourth quarter and year end results after the market closes on Thursday, August 29, 2013, which is expected to be concurrent with the Company's filing of its fiscal 2013 annual report on Form 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission
Stockbrokers Call Bookmaker Shares Overvalued
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DUBLIN. Ireland (August 27, 2013) -- Shares in gambling group Paddy Power remain overvalued given the "competitive and tax-related headwinds" facing the group over the medium-term, analysts at Davy Stockbrokers have insisted
CODERE to Present Financial Results at Conference Call
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SPAIN (August 27, 2013) -- CODERE will present the results for the 2T2013, on Friday, August 30, before the market opening in Spain. Investors Conference The conference call will take place on Friday, August 30th, 2013 at 16:00 CET (15:00 London time, 10:00 New York time).
Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period Expires for Bally Technologies' Acquisition of SHFL Entertainment
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LAS VEGAS (August 27, 2013) -- Bally Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BYI) ("Bally") and SHFL entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select Market: SHFL) ("SHFL") announced today that the applicable waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Act of 1976 ("HSR Act") in relation to Bally's previously announced proposed acquisition of SHFL expired as of 11:59 p.m. EDT on August 26, 2013, with no action by the Federal Trade Commission or the Department of Justice.
Mayor Reaches Deal with Developers for $1 Billion Caesars Casino
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BOSTON, Massachusetts (August 27, 2013) -- Boston Mayor Thomas Menino reached a proposed deal with developers on Tuesday to build a $1 billion Caesars casino in the city's East Boston section that he said would generate at least $32 million in annual revenue for the city and create thousands of jobs
| TUESDAY AUGUST 27, 2013 NEWS BREAK |
Full articles will appears in our Wednesday Daily News Edition
Macau Jockey Club to Close Four out of Seven Off Course Betting Centres
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MACAU, SAR (August 27, 2013) -- In the next 35 days the Macau Jockey Club is to close four of its seven off-course betting centres in Macau. The club did not specify the reasons for the closures in the brief announcement on its official website, according to the Macau Business Daily
Mohegan Sun Close to Finalizing Agreement
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PALMER, Massachusetts (August 27, 2013) -- Town officials in Palmer are close to finalizing a host community agreement with Mohegan Sun for a $1 billion resort casino in the central Massachusetts town. The deal is scheduled to be signed on Thursday at the Palmer. Mohegan Sun will likely be in competition with two other proposals for the sole western Massachusetts casino license.
Poll Conducted to Gauge Views on new Casino Precinct
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BRISBANE, Queensland (August 27, 2013) -- New polling, conducted by JWS Research, has revealed significant opposition towards a second city-based casino and even greater resistance to the proliferation of more poker machines for Brisbane.
The poll, shows most Brisbane residents are yet to be convinced about the Newman Government's proposal to develop the precinct near State Parliament with more than one in three wanting more information before they'll make a decision
Investors Poised for Final Shape of the Law
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HCM CITY, Vietnam (August 27, 2013) -- The Politburo's decision to allow Vietnamese to gamble in a casino could bring back foreign gaming investors who pulled out earlier, but they will wait for the final shape of the law according to publication 'hanhniennews.' In a surprise twist, Vietnam's top leadership has given the green light for locals to enter one of the country's casinos for a trial period.
Pennsylvania Lottery - Perfectionists at Scratch
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HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (August 26, 2013) -- The Pennsylvania Lottery is proud of the scratch games it markets, as every one of the 50 to 54 instant lottery games introduced each year receives an abundance of forethought from how it looks, how it's played and how it will be received by players. "We can't afford a so-so game," said Drew Svitko, the lottery's deputy executive director for marketing and products. "We do our homework. We have a team of professionals here that are experienced in game development and consumer research for just that reason - to limit risk."
Arkansas Lottery Prospers in the Natural State
Planning to roll out 46 New Instant Tickets
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LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (August 27, 2013) -- The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery will roll out a new state-wide raffle game with a top $1 million prize and more than 40 new instant tickets in the next year, as reported in Lottery Insider's Tuesday Edition. Speaking with reporters from Arkansas Online during a presentation, Woosley said the agency will also create 46 new instant ticket games in that span. Last year, 81 percent of sales were instant scratch-off tickets which differ from online tickets like Powerball and Mega Millions.
Case Against Française des Jeux Dismissed
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FRANCE (August 27, 2013) -- Robert Riblet, was ordered to pay 10,000 euros in damages to the FDJ and an additional 10,000 euros for the procedure.
Scratch Tickets have their opponents the French Games have in Robert Riblet, 67, the best example of an one such opponent.
Coalition Unveils Plans for Problem Gambling Management
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PERTH, West Australia (August 27, 2013) -- The Coalition will rely on the clubs and gaming industry to develop support and counselling services for problems gamblers if it wins government, according to Australian media publication .
Church groups and anti-gambling bodies have voiced their concern that putting the gambling industry in charge of the decision making on problem gambling reform is akin to putting a Fox in charge of a Hen house
