| THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2013 NEWS BREAK |
Scientific Games and WMS to Present at 2013 G2E Gaming Investment Forum
NEW YORK and WAUKEGAN, Illinois (September 18, 2013) -- Scientific Games Corporation (Nasdaq: SGMS) and WMS Industries Inc. (NYSE: WMS) today announced that Jeffrey S. Lipkin, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Scientific Games, and Ken Lochiatto, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of WMS and President and Chief Operating Officer of WMS Gaming, will present at the 2013 G2E Gaming Investment Forum sponsored by Deutsche Bank and UBS at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV on Monday, September 23, 2013 at 1:45 PM PT / 4:45 PM ET.
President Warns ‘Change Laws’ or Risk Development Loss
LONDON, UK (September 18, 2013) -- Madrid's regional president says casino and hotel complex 'will end up elsewhere' without change to anti-smoking laws, the UK Guardian reports.
Spain could lose the controversial Eurovegas complex of casinos and hotels set to be built on the outskirts of the capital if the government does not change its anti-smoking laws, Madrid's regional president has warned.
Lawmakers Still Concerned over Online Ticket Sales
RALEIGH, North Carolina (September 19, 2013) -- State lawmakers said Wednesday that they plan to keep an eye on online sales of lottery jackpot tickets after retailers raised concerns that such sales could cut into their business, Capitol Broadcasting Companyreports.
Full Tilt Poker Remission Process
LAS VEGAS (September 18, 2013) -- Back in August, the Garden City Group announced that the Full Tilt Poker remission process would begin for former US members of the site on September 16th. Today is now the 18th and a new update has been issued by the Claims Administrator. The Garden City Group has issued a new update in regards to the remission process and what players need to do to receive their funds.
Control Board Levies Fines
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (September 18, 2013) -- The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board on Wednesday levied fines totalling $68,000 against two casinos and one vendor.
The fines were the result of consent agreements between the PGCB's Office of Enforcement Counsel and the casino license holders and vendor which were approved by the Board at its public meeting in Harrisburg.
Media Suggests the Australian Betting Market is Biased to the Winning Punter
SYDNEY, Australia (September 19, 2013) – Print Publication the Daily Telegraphsuggests that the online Betting Industry in Australia has geared itself to the $20 punter on masse, whilst shunning the larger player, a system that they suggest is purely un-Australian.
Partouche Removed from List of Official Operators
BOLOGNA, Italy (September 17, 2013) -- The Official Gazette has published a new list of authorized operators from Arjel, where they remain as authorized 19 companies.
Although Partouche had ceased to operate in June, it has now been officially removed from the list of operators. Though nothing is certain in the decision it probably has influenced the high tax burden and uninteresting results of the market where it has lost 8.6% of assets in the first half, going from 4.856 million in 2012 to the current 4,438.
Market Readies for Intense Competition in Online Gaming
ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey (September 19, 2013) -- One of Europe’s leading Internet gambling companies says it will be ready to launch online betting in partnership with Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa as soon as New Jersey gives the go-ahead this fall.
OPAP Looks to Offer Games on the Internet
ATHENS, Greece (September 19, 2013) -- The priorities of gaming company OPAP after it changes hands next month will be to make the most of its monopoly in games of chance and to utilize the license to operate video lotto terminals (VLTs).
Bally Technologies and Cantor Gaming® Sign Online Content Agreement
LAS VEGAS, (September 18, 2013) -- Bally Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BYI), a leader in slots, video machines, casino-management, interactive applications, and networked and server-based systems for the global gaming industry, and Cantor Gaming®, a leading innovator in mobile casino gaming and race and sports wagering, today announced that they have signed an online content agreement.
Emma Delta Looks to Tap Bond Markets
ATHENS, Greece (September 19, 2013) -- Czech-Greek fund Emma Delta, the buyer of a majority stake in Greece’s gambling monopoly OPAP, is looking to tap bond markets to fund part of the 652-million-euro purchase, sources close to the matter said on Wednesday, according to Reuters reports.
Casino Developers Continue to Eye Japan
By Mayumi Negishi Published by the Wall Street Journal
TOKYO, Japan (September 19, 2013) -- Casino developers now see the best opportunity in years to get a casino-gambling resort built in Japan, hoping that Tokyo's plans to host the 2020 Olympic Games will provide the long-awaited final push for legislation to legalize casinos.
Record Spend on Poker Machines for Month
BRISBANE, Queensland (September 19, 2013) -- Punters spent a record amount at Brisbane's poker machines last month, with more than $40 million collected by gaming licensees.
The Brisbane Times reports that the Department of Liquor and Gaming Regulation confirmed August was the first time monthly “metered wins” in the Brisbane City Council area had reached $40.63 million.
| WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2013 NEWS BREAK |
Wyoming Lottery Commission Issues RFI
CASPER, Wyoming (September 18, 2013) --
INTRODUCTION
The Wyoming Lottery Commission is issuing this request for information (“RFI”) inviting interested parties to submit their capabilities and interests for the startup of the Wyoming Lottery. These submissions shall be referred to in this document as “Respondent Information Packages.”
The materials provided as a result of this RFI will not constitute any type of competitive process by the Wyoming Lottery Corporation but may be used in the development of a Request for Proposal (“RFP”), which will be issued in the future.
Mega Millions Revitalized to Match Powerball’s Success
DES MOINES, Iowa (September 18, 2013) – Powerball has been making headlines again lately thanks to a massive jackpot, but organizers of the country's other big lottery, Mega Millions, are planning changes of their own.
The Lottery’s Biggest Scratch-Off Game of the Year 100x The Cash on Sale Now
The Florida Lottery Introduces A Fall Harvest Of New Scratch-Off Games
TALLAHASSEE, Florida (September 17, 2013) -- The Florida Lottery has four new Scratch-Off games going on sale today, including 100X THE CASH, BRING ON THE BENS, $30,000 PAYDAY and $5,000 BANKROLL. These games feature more than $560 million in total cash prizes. All Lottery retailers are expected to have these new tickets in stock and available for purchase within 48 hours.
New “Lucky for Life®” Lottery Drawing Offers New Second “Lifetime” Prize
First Drawing Offering Two “For Life” Prizes to be Held Thursday, September 19
ROCKY HILL, Connecticut (September 17, 2013) -- Starting today, tickets can now be purchased for the newly launched “New England Lucky for Life” lottery draw game—the only lottery draw game to offer players two “For Life” prize levels. The first drawing will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2013.
Lottery Appeal to Lawmakers over 35Percent Split Rule
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma (September 17, 2013) -- Oklahoma Lottery Commission executive director Rollo Redburn on Tuesday sent up a trial balloon for lawmakers.
The Lottery Commission for years has said that the requirement that 35 percent of its profits go to education reduces what it could actually earn.
Government to Brace for More Lobbying From the Legislative Assembly On Gaming Policy
MACAU, SAR (September 18, 2013) -- Legislation meant to benefit ordinary people may face a rough passage, a political observer says according to reports from the Macau Business Daily.
The government must brace for more lobbying from the Legislative Assembly on gaming policy after Sunday’s Legislative Assembly election, even though the assembly is not the arena where the renewal of gaming concessions will be decided, political observers say.
Match Fixing Cases a Growing Trend
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (September 18, 2013) -- Swedish football club IFK Värnamo has confirmed that some of its players had been offered bribes ahead of a league match in Sweden's second tier on Friday, in a case which betting firm Svenska Spel has described as part of a "growing trend."
House Passes VLT Bill
SAIPAN (September 17, 2013) -- The House of Representatives passed on Monday a measures that includes allowing video lottery operations in the CNMI.
By a vote of 14-2, the House passed at 5:17pm Rep. Antonio Agulto’s (Ind-Saipan) House Bill 18-100, as amended, allowing the operations of video lottery to help generate new sources of revenues to help the Fund and other public programs.
Aristocrat Set to Transform the Gaming Industry at G2E with Biggest Titles in Company’s 60 Year History
LAS VEGAS (September 17, 2013) – Aristocrat is celebrating 60 years of creating the world’s greatest gaming experience, every day. Now at G2E 2013, the company will transform the gaming industry with a lineup of new game titles, mechanics and franchises that are the biggest in the company’s history.
MPN Launch New Mac Os Client; Paf Live With The Downloadable Software
ISLE OF MAN (September 17, 2013) -- Microgaming (www.microgaming.co.uk), the world’s largest provider of online gaming software, is pleased to announce that Åland-based operator, Paf, is live with the MPN’s new downloadable Mac OS software.
BetTech Gaming launches Fully Managed Solution
New Service Allows Companies To Create And Launch A Customised Betting And Gaming Operation Within One Month
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (September, 17, 2013) -- BetTech Gaming has launched its Fully Managed Solution (FMS) – a cost-effective “business in a box” offering that provides a fast and hassle-free entry to the burgeoning igaming market.
OPAP Looks Ahead Through the Lobby of Emma Delta
ATHENS, Greece (September 18, 2013) -- The first step to take up the management of OPAP by Emma Delta was marked by a simple announcement. A month after signing the contract of concession of 33% of OPAP in ellinotsechiko investment scheme, the Management Board of the Agency in a meeting last Thursday, approved the election of Mr. Spyros Fokas as a new, non-executive member.
Non-Executive Chairman Doubles Holding in Company
LONDON, UK (Alliance News) - The Weather Lottery PLC said Monday that Tim Razzall, a non-executive chairman, bought 46,000,000 shares in the company for 0.15p each, more than doubling his holding.
Alliance News reports that the transaction takes his stake to 81.0 million shares, equal to 7.2% of the company.
CODERE SA : Interest payment
CODERE Draws Down On Additional €35m Facility Under Senior Facilities Agreement And Makes Its 15 August 2013 USD Notes Interest Payment On 17 September 2013
MADRID/NEW YORK, (September 17, 2013) -- Further to the regulatory notification made on 13 September (number 192853), the CODERE Group has announced today that on 17
September 2013:
JCM Global Names Jaime Bonet Sales Manager for South and East Europe – Gaming
DUSSELDORF, Germany (September 17, 2013) – JCM Global, the gaming industry’s leading transaction technologies supplier, has welcomed popular EMEA gaming industry figure Jaime Bonet as Sales Manager for South and East Europe – Gaming for its JCM EMEA offices.
| TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 NEWS BREAK |
AbZorba Games Hits 2million App Installs
Mobile Social Games Publisher Reaches another Million Milestone Weeks After Landmark #1 App Store Achievement
ATHENS, Greece (September 17, 2013) -- Leading mobile social casino games publisher AbZorba Games has reached the milestone of 2 million app installs for its market leading titles.
BetTech Gaming launches Fully Managed Solution
New service allows companies to create and launch a customised betting and gaming operation within one month
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (September, 17, 2013) -- BetTech Gaming has launched its Fully Managed Solution (FMS) - a cost-effective "business in a box" offering that provides a fast and hassle-free entry to the burgeoning igaming market.
MPN Launch New Mac Os Client; Paf Live With The Downloadable Software
ISLE OF MAN (September 16, 2013) -- Microgaming (www.microgaming.co.uk), the world's largest provider of online gaming software, is pleased to announce that Åland-based operator, Paf, is live with the MPN's new downloadable Mac OS software.
Costa Bingo Launches its Brand New Cashino
LONDON, UK (September 16, 2013) -- Costa Bingo has launched its new Cashino, giving players the chance to play slot and casino games straight from the Costa website, including top progressive titles, exclusive games, big brand slots and hot casino titles straight off the gaming floor.
Online Poker Service to Start in Nevada this Week
NEVADA, Las Vegas (September 17, 2013) -- Caesars Entertainment Corp. (CZR), the largest owner of U.S. casinos, will offer real-money online poker in Nevada starting Sept. 19, becoming the second operator to do so since the state legalized Web gambling in February, Bloomberg News reports today.
Mega Millions to Become Even More ‘MEGA’!
Changes in Game to Include Larger and Faster-Growing Jackpots, Better Overall Odds
Tickets Go on Sale October 19, Price Remains $1
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (September 16, 2013) --The popular Mega Millions drawing-style lottery game is about to get even bigger. Tennessee Lottery officials announced today that starting with the Oct. 22, 2013 drawing, players will see changes that include larger starting jackpots, faster growing jackpots, a minimum second prize of at least a million dollars, and better overall odds of winning any prize—and all for the same $1 ticket price.
Lottery Outlines Plans for New Games and Player Services
May Participate in Multi State Raffle
CLEVELAND, Ohio (September 17, 2013) --Ohio could participate in another multi-state raffle that would be held around St. Patrick's Day. Whether that occurs depends on the success of a similar raffle that is scheduled for a drawing Nov. 1, news site ‘Cleveland.com' reports.
The lottery is preparing to launch a customer-loyalty program that could reward players with merchandise and free play.
Less Than Two Weeks Left To Win Big With The Florida Lottery’s Fantasy 5® With Ezmatch™ Promotion
TALLAHASSEE, Florida (September 16, 2013) -- Time is running out for players to participate in the Florida Lottery’s FANTASY 5® with EZmatch™ promotion. Players have less than two weeks left to enjoy higher prize payouts, including a top prize of $1,000 – double the regular top prize of $500! Since the promotion began on Friday, August 30, more than 158,000 EZmatch players have won more than $1 million in instant cash prizes.
Lottery Transfers $25.8 Million to Public Education Fund
JEFFERSON, Missouri (September 16, 2013) -- The Missouri Lottery sent $25.8 million to the Lottery Proceeds Fund for public education today. The monthly transfer of $25,808,323 is based on August sales, and brings the total for the fiscal year to more than $65.7 million.
From Today Consumers Can Register Purchase Receipts with the National Lottery
SLOVAKIA (September 16, 2013) – From today Slovaks can register their purchase receipts with the National Lottery.
The principle is simple. For every purchase worth at least one euro the consumer must request a receipt and then log in to the prize draw. Consumers can win money or a car. Slovakia has introduced the receipt lottery as a way to reduce tax evasion.
State Considers Raising the Price for Top Tier Scratch Tickets
CLEVELAND, Ohio (September 17, 2013) -- The Ohio Lottery is considering hiking its top price for instant tickets from $20 to as much as $30.
News site ‘Cleveland.com’ reports that the move would follow the lead of several other states that have increased their maximum prices to as high as $50, Director Dennis Berg told the Ohio Lottery Commission on Monday, according to news reports. He said the lottery also could increase prizes and improve odds in the top-tier games.
Lotto Licence Bids Line Up
A joint bid by An Post and the firm that operates the UK's lottery is seen as the early favourite to take on the running of the National Lottery
DUBLIN, Ireland (September 17, 2013) -- The deadline for bids for the National Lottery, which is being sold off as part of the wider sale of state assets, passes today.
An Post and Camelot – which operates Britain's national lottery – are believed to have submitted a joint bid for the business.
Analysts Suggest Cost of Lottery Licence in Unrealistic
Forecast figure of €400-€500 million is unrealistic
DUBLIN, Ireland (September 17, 2013) -- The sale of the State’s lottery licence is unlikely to net the exchequer anything like the €400-€500 million originally forecast, according to a senior gaming analyst, speaking with the Irish Times.
Illegal Betting Market Tops $500 Billion a Year
EDEN, NSW, Australia (September 17, 2013) -- Asian gambling houses believed to be behind Victoria's match-fixing scandal are generating huge profits from an illegal betting market estimated by Interpol to top $500 billion a year.
Group Predicts Losses in Lottery Revenue Tax
DOVER, Delaware (September 17, 2013) -- The latest look at Delaware’s economic picture produced a drop in the state’s bottom line. The Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council or DEFAC met for the first time since June Monday to offer new state revenue projections.
Department Rescinds Gaming Licences after Administrative Error
GUAM (September 17, 2013) --The Department of Rev and Tax is re-calling 135 gaming machine licenses that have been issued in recent months because of a mistake they admit they made in determining which machines qualify for licensing.
Motion Filed to Stop Construction of Casino
DES MOINES, Iowa (September 17, 2013) --The owner of the Argosy Sioux City riverboat casino asked a state judge Monday to halt work on the proposed Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, according to the Sioux City Journal.
Lawyers for Argosy parent Penn National Gaming Co. filed a motion in Polk County District Court, asking to stay development of the Hard Rock project, under construction in downtown Sioux City, until Penn's litigation against the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission is resolved.
Call for Regulatory Commission to align with Civic Body to Oversee Gambling Decisions
PANAJI, India (September 17, 2013) -- Corporation of the city of Panaji (CCP) mayor Surendra Furtado said that setting up of a gaming commission or board with CCP as its important constituent was necessary to ensure an effective system for correct decisions that can stand the test of legal scrutiny.
Sportradar Statement In Relation To Australian Victoria Police Football Match-Fixing Investigation
VIENNA, Austria (September 16, 2013) -- Sportradar can confirm that through our technologically advanced Fraud Detection System we have played a key role in initiating this investigation and we are proactively supporting the Victoria Police and Football Federation Australia with their enquiries into this matter.
At this stage we cannot comment any further on what is an on-going investigation.
Division Of Lottery Request For Proposals For Market Research Regarding Alternative Approaches For the Future of Lottery in New York State
NEW YORK, NY (September 13, 2013) –The New York State Gaming Commission (the “Commission”), Division of Lottery (the “Lottery”), on behalf of the State of New York is issuing this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) to solicit Proposals from Vendors for research and analysis of alternative approaches for the future of Lottery in New York State taking into consideration the pending public referendum on casinos.
Councillors Express Concern over Marketing Compliance
ONTARIO, Canada (September 17, 2013) -- Some councillors are concerned with new rules around collecting casino revenues, according to local print publication NewsWatch.
In April the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation changed the way it handed out casino revenues to municipalities, a program that has seen the city cash in more than $31 million since 2000.
NEWave is Changing the Way Casinos do Business at G2E 2013
LAS VEGAS (September 16, 2013) – For more than 20 years, NEWave has been creating leading and award-winning software that has helped casino operators increase efficiencies, reduce waste, enhance the bottom line, stay in compliance, and protect the operation from fines. Now in booth #1236 at G2E 2013, NEWave is introducing a new generation of software that will change the way casinos do business across the entire operation.
Betradar Extends Its Live Betting Program with live odds for Darts and Rugby Union
VIENNA, Austria (September 16, 2013) -- Betradar, the world's leading supplier of sports and betting related data, is pleased to announce the exten- sion of its live betting program and will also be offering Live Odds for Darts and Rugby Union.
Lottery Transfer Falls Below Expectations
ST LOUIS, Missouri (September 17, 2013) -- Education funding that comes from the Missouri Lottery is about $5 million below what officials had hoped for the first three months of the budget year.
The lottery didn’t meet sales goals in June and July, the state Lottery Commission heard during a recent meeting, but sales ticked back up some in August and officials say they are optimistic about upcoming promotions aimed to drive sales.
Crown Casino Group Executive Deputy Chairman Has Contract Extended for an Indefinite Period
MELBOURNE, Victoria, Australia (September 16, 2013) – AAP reports John Alexander, a key ally of Crown casino group chairman James Packer, has had his employment contract extended for an indefinite period.
| MONDAY SEPTEMBER 16, 2013 NEWS BREAK |
$400 Million Powerball Jackpot
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (September 15, 2013) -- Jaws are dropping and fever is rising as the Powerball jackpot continues to grow, now at $400 MILLION for Wednesday night's drawing. Since there are eight other prize levels in addition to the jackpot, Tennessee players continue to win thousands of prizes in the game as the jackpot continues to soar.
Romanian Lottery Celebrates 107 Years
ROMANIA (September 13, 2013) – The Romanian Lottery, Compania Nationala Loteria Romana S.A., this weekend celebrates 107 years of existence.
It was created by a law passed by King Charles I for the establishment of a fund for villagers in 1906. Later, in 1931 it hosted the first state lottery on classes. The money earned now goes into the General Health care.
The first State Lottery Director was appointed in 1934. The Romanian National Lottery Company, in its present form, was established in 1999.
National Lottery Seeks to Establish Electronic Lottery, Discards Privatization
EL SALVADOR (September 6, 2013) – The National Lottery, Lotería Nacional de Beneficencia (LNB), has proposed some legislative reform to facilitate the modernization of the institution.
Local media source, ‘La Prensa Grafica,’ reports that the reforms, set out in its proposal to the Ministry of Finance, the LNB says it intended to venture into a new modern gaming market, which is the electronic lottery.
Big Boost In Lotto Sales Expected
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (September 14, 2013) -- Lotto New Zealand is expecting a big boost in sales as people chase the biggest jackpots ever available in the same week.
The Game Big Wednesday has reached $20 million dollars and Lotto Powerball is $27 million.
Introducing the New Lotto 6/49!
New Guaranteed $1 Million Prize To Be Won Every Draw
MONCTON N.B. Canada (September 12, 2013) -- The new LOTTO 6/49 will offer lottery players a new $1 million prize that’s guaranteed to be won with each and every draw, jackpots that start at $5 million, and new free play prizes that can be won by matching just 2 numbers.
Audit finds Non-Compliance of Large Cash Transaction Reporting
VANCOUVER, Canada (September 14, 2013) -- The B.C. Lottery Corporation has been under-reporting large cash transactions at its casinos that it is obligated to report to Canada’s money-laundering and anti-terrorism financing watchdog, according to a provincial audit, and reports by the Vancouver Sun.
The audit says that for the last three years BCLC has not complied with rules issued by the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (Fintrac) that require reporting of smaller but repeat transactions that cumulatively make up more than the $10,000 threshold for reporting.
Lottery Commission expresses concern with new law directing proceeds
RALEIGH, North Carolina (September 13, 2013) -- Members of the N.C. Education Lottery Commission this week voiced concerns about recent legislative changes to the ways lottery proceeds are spent, the News and Observer reports.
Authorities Investigate Russian Company Involved in Internet Poker Launch
MOSCOW, Russia (September 14, 2013) -- A week after Mail.Ru reported its dubious undertaking involving a virtual poker system for money, the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) discovered 30 suspicious companies owned by the company, Russia BTH reports.
Study Suggests Removal of ATM Machines from Venues is Effective in Control of Problem Gambling
VICTORIA, Australia (September 16, 2013) -- The removal of automated teller machines (ATMs) from Victorian venues with electronic gaming machines has significantly reduced high risk gambling on poker machines.
Premier Confident that Charges over latest Betting Scandal Vindicate Governments Stance against Corruption in Sport
VICTORIA, Australia (September 16, 2013) -- Victorian Premier Denis Napthine says "99.9 per cent of matches" are above board following Australia's largest sports match-fixing scandal.
Yahoo News has today reported that charges against six men over a sports betting scandal vindicates the work the government has done to stamp out corruption in sport, according to the Premier..
National Lottery Live Signs New Host
LONDON, UK (September 13, 2013) -- Chris Evans is the new host of The National Lottery Live. The Radio 2 star has been signed up to front the live draw section of the BBC show for 13 weeks, starting from early next month.
Norwegian Tipping Experiences Outages
The Norwegian Tipping system is operational again after major operational problems led to several hours of downtime for all betting games on Saturday afternoon.
HAMAR, Norway (September 14, 2013) – All games are running normally at retailers and online after Norsk Tipping experiences outages that led to customers who want to play the odds were not able to receive their games Saturday afternoon.
Advertising Agency Barker DZP Named Finalist For Two Gaming Voice Awards
American Gaming Association Recognizes Agency for Innovative Parx Casino "Get Lucky in No Time" Campaign
NEW YORK, NY (September 11, 2013) -- Award-winning advertising agency Barker DZP has been named a finalist for two Gaming Voice Awards by the American Gaming Association (AGA). The agency is nominated in the categories of "Best Multi-format Advertising Campaign" and "Best Outdoor Advertisement" for this year's Parx Casino "Get Lucky in No Time" campaign.
La Française des Jeux Wants to Triple its Online Lottery Sales
PARIS, France (September 13, 2013) -- La Française des Jeux (FDJ) wants to triple its sales of online lottery games in five years, tripling the number of customers on its website fdj.fr, Agence France-Presse (AFP) reported.
Online Betting Finally Becomes Legal in Serbia
SERBIA (September 9, 2013) – Local media source the ‘Telegraph’ reports the President of the National Lottery of Serbia, Vladimir Djukanovic, says a company must have a share capital of 250,000 euros to obtain a license to organize games of chance via the internet.
Online betting in Serbia is now legal, following the recently adopted Regulation allowing gambling through electronic means.
Aristocrat Expands Systems Relationship with Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (September 12, 2013) - Leading land-based and online gaming technology supplier Aristocrat has expanded its relationship with the Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma. Aristocrat has won a contract to install its award-winning Oasis 360™ casino management system at Tonkawa Indian Casino in Tonkawa, Oklahoma and will install its award-winning nRich™ bonusing engine at both Tonkawa Indian Casino and at the Tribe's second property, Native Lights Casino, in Newkirk, Oklahoma.
Ladbrokes May be Late to Market, but its Intent is Long Term
Jessica Gardner for Australian Financial Review
SYDNEY, Australia (September 13, 2013) -- Ladbrokes may be the last of the big British wagering operators to enter Australia market but senior executive Damian Cope remains confident the company can still steal market share from incumbents, Tatts Group and Tabcorp, according to reports from the Australian Financial Review (AFR).
William Reeve, Has Stepped Down as Head of Operations
DUBLIN, Ireland (September 15, 2013) – Mr Reeve, who had been in the position of Head of Operations for Paddy Power for about a year, is moving to Britain to pursue another business opportunity, the Sunday Independent has learned.
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Education Lottery to Offer New Subscription Service for Players
RALEIGH, North Carolina (September 12, 2013) --The N.C. Education Lottery plans to offer a new service to its players that will allow tickets to be purchased for its three jackpot games - Powerball, Mega Millions and Carolina Cash 5 - by subscription through its website.
Calls for a Special Lottery to be Established After 2nd Natural Disaster Devastates Business District
ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey (September 13, 2013) -- Two Jersey shore communities that share an iconic boardwalk find themselves having to rebuild it and help scores of businesses pick up the pieces for the second time in less than a year after a massive fire roared along the wooden walkway that had only been rebuilt five months ago following the devastation of Superstorm Sandy.
Pennsylvania Match 6 Lotto Jackpot Rolls to $5.8 Million for Sept. 16 Drawing
MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania (September 13, 2013) -- The Pennsylvania Lottery's Match 6 Lotto jackpot has rolled yet again, reaching $5.8 million for the Monday, Sept. 16, drawing. The current jackpot ranks only slightly below the second-largest Match 6 Lotto jackpot on record: a $5.85 million prize from the May 3, 2005 drawing. The largest was a $6.9 million prize won in the March 23, 2007 drawing.
Illinois Lottery Kicks Off New 'Carolyn Adams Ticket for the Cure' Instant Game
Proceeds Support Breast Cancer Research and Education
CHICAGO, Illinois (September 12, 2013) -- The Illinois Lottery today introduced the 10th edition of its breast cancer awareness instant lottery game, Carolyn Adams Ticket for the Cure, at Loyola University Medical Center, a recent grant recipient of Ticket for the Cure funding. This is the first lottery game of its kind in the United States and remains the only lottery game benefitting breast cancer research.
Swedish Tax Agency Maintains Previous Decision after Review - Net Entertainment Will Continue The Appeal Process In The Administrative Court
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (September 13, 2013) -- Net Entertainment submitted an appeal in May of this year regarding the Swedish Tax Agency's decision to impose additional taxes on Net Entertainment NE AB.
EU Court Ruling Offers Boost for Cross-Border Gaming
GIBRALTAR (September 13, 2013) -- The Court of Justice of the European Union has again confirmed the principle that EU countries cannot restrict national gambling markets to protect the commercial interest of incumbents or for other economic reasons. In a judgement, the Court also found that national laws which prohibit cross-border gambling, irrespective of the form in which that activity is undertaken, are in breach of EU law.
LOCUS GAMING Wins Prestigious Gaming Award Jack Gold Casino scoops Best Mobile Site prize
LONDON, UK (September 13, 2013) -- Locus Gaming's Jack Gold Casino has won the award for Best Mobile Site at the inaugural Mobile Gaming and Gambling Awards. The casino beat off stiff competition at a ceremony following the Mobile Gaming and Gambling Summit at London's America Square Conference Centre.
GTECH S.P.A. Subsidiary Signs Agreement With Hcl Technologies To Receive Technical Operations Services In Sweden
ROME (ITALY) and PROVIDENCE, RI (US) - September 13, 2013 - GTECH S.p.A. announced that its subsidiary SPIELO International UK Limited (SPIELO) has contracted with HCL Technologies Limited (HCL) to provide technical operations services that have been previously provided in-house. Under the terms of the agreement with HCL, SPIELO affiliate Boss Media AB expects to transfer to HCL the employment of approximately 160 technical operations services employees currently based in Växjö, Sweden. The agreement is subject to certain closing conditions.
Pure Play Technology Announce Mobile Lottery Offering to Significantly Improve Traditional Lottery Games for Latin America & Caribbean Clients
LISTO ™ mobile solution infuses proven technology and operations to bring lottery's oldest games into the 21st Century
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (September 13, 2013) -- Pure Play Technology, LLC (PPT) announce a solution set that automates the selling and back office of Traditional Lottery games while improving the lottery's revenues and operations. The offering is called Lottery Integrated System for Traditional Ordering (LISTO ™). LISTO is a full-featured combination of hardware, software and operations, at both the agent/seller and the lottery office to processes the activation, selling, back office and management reporting of Traditional Lottery games. Sellers can use traditional cell phones, smartphones or tablet PCs running the LISTO software, so there is no need for agents to purchase expensive equipment.
Weather Lottery PLC (The) Acquisition of Sormelle Limited Change of Name & Registered Office
LONDON, UK (September 13, 2013) -- The Board of TWL (AIM:TWL), the AIM quoted lottery, gaming and leisure company is pleased to announce a set of important developments for the Company's future.
Glu Mobile Prices $13.2 Million Public Offering of Common Stock
SAN FRANCISCO, (September 13, 2013) -- Glu Mobile Inc. (NASDAQ:GLUU), a leading global developer and publisher of free-to-play games for smartphone and tablet devices, priced an underwritten public offering of 6,300,000 shares of its common stock at $2.10 per share for gross proceeds of $13.2 million
Weather Lottery PLC (The) Appointment of Director
LONDON, UK (September 13, 2013) -- Following the acquisition of Sormelle, Kevin Dale will join the Board as Chief Operating Officer. Kevin's early career was in project management and management consultancy, culminating in a Team Leader role at Ernst & Young. He was seconded in 2000 to Coral Eurobet to implement a new strategic plan and acted as interim Marketing Director
