Positive Development for Svenska Spel in
2012 STOKHOLM, Sweden (February 14, 2013) -- Svenska Spel's
Group profit after financial items and tax for 2012 was 5,138 million, an
increase of SEK132 million (2.6%) compared with 2011.
Veikkaus (National Lottery of Finland) Report
2012 Results FINLAND (February 14, 2013) -- 2012 comparable
earnings rose by 3.2%. When the comparison is taken into account in the
beginning of 2012 occurred in one-time changes in the environment: the lottery
tax increase and the horse moving away from Veikkaus games. Betting lottery tax
paid 2 percentage points because of an increase over the previous year. EUR 16.5
million more than the old 10 percent tax rate would be made available.
CIBELAE Unveils Its New Corporate
Logo BRAZIL (February 11, 2013) -- The Ibero-American
Corporation of State Lotteries (CIBELAE) selected its new look on 17 December.
Lottery Director Thanks the Team for Unwavering
Commitment In Uncertain Times HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania
(February 15, 2013) -- Employees of the Pennsylvania Lottery who up until
yesterday were nervous about their future livelihood with Gov. Tom Corbett's
interest in replacing them with a private management firm are now breathing a
sigh of relief.
Nevada Interactive Gaming Bill to Receive a
Hearing by Two Legislative Panels This Week CARSON CITY,
Nevada (February 15, 2013) - A bill allowing interactive gaming in Nevada will
get a hearing on Thursday in a joint meeting of the Assembly and Senate
Judiciary Committees
Sports-Betting Bill May Get Hearing in House
Commerce Committee ST. PAUL, Minnesota (February 14, 2013) -
Local news service reports that House commerce committee chair Joe Atkins, says
he is "intrigued" by a bill that would legalize betting on professional and
college sports in Minnesota and may give it a hearing in his committee.
UFCW President Urges Governor and Lawmakers to
Focus on Strengthening State Assets HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania
(February 15, 2013) -- In wake of Gov. Corbett's failed midnight raid on the
lottery, lawmakers should focus their energies on improving valuable public
assets that deliver for all Pennsylvanians, including the PA Wine & Spirits
Shops and the lottery, said Wendell W. Young IV , Chair of the United Food and
Commercial Workers of PA Wine & Spirits Council.
Former Lieutenant Governor Calls Changes to
Lottery Legislature Ignores the Intent of ArkansansLITTLE
ROCK, Arkansas (February 14, 2013) -- Changes proposed for lottery scholarships
at the Arkansas Legislature are gathering criticism from Arkansas's former
lieutenant governor. Bill Halter sent the following news release by email today:
William Hill PLC: Statement re Reel King
LONDON, UK (February 14, 2013) -- Gaming Machine Supplier
Inspired Gaming Group ("IGG") and William Hill Organisation Ltd ("William Hill")
have agreed to make a joint ex gratia payment of £300,000 to the Responsible
Gambling Trust; to be used at the Trust's discretion.
Kansas Lottery Requests Public Input on Games
& Prizes WICHITA, Kansas (February 14, 2013) -- The
Kansas Lottery is conducting an online survey to find out what kinds of games
and prizes people in Kansas want.
Campaign Group Displays Website at
Westminster LONDON, UK (February 15, 2013) -- A Campaign to
limit the number of fixed odds betting machines in bookmakers has been launched
in a bid to persuade more MPs to support the cause.
Soul Train Lottery Ticket Promotion Warmly
Received WASHINGTON, DC (February 15, 2013) -- The Soul
Train pulled into Union Station, towing famed radio DJ Tom Joyner, dance and
trivia contests, and plenty of the music featured on the long-running televised
revue, and there were lottery tickets - lots of lottery tickets. The day-long
event in the station's main hall on Wednesday was a promotion for the D.C.
Lottery's newest instant ticket
Sightline Launches Innovative New Colusa Casino
Prepaid Card Program Loyalty Card Plus™ is a
unique prepaid card experience for Colusa Casino with powerful tools to enhance
and improve their customers' gaming and entertainment experience
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (February 14, 2013) -- Sightline Interactive, a wholly
owned subsidiary of Sightline Payments® (Sightline), an innovative payments
company to the land-based and online gaming industry, along with its partner
Vantiv, Inc. (NYSE: VNTV), today announced it has entered into an agreement with
Colusa Casino (Colusa), a leading provider of gaming and entertainment in
Northern California.
ComTrade Gaming Delivers Communication and
Control Infrastructure for Centrally Monitoring Gaming Machines in
Austria BELGRADE, Serbia (February 14, 2013) -- ComTrade
Gaming has today announced the commissioning of its G2S Protocol Engine for the
Austrian Federal Computing Centre (BRZ) following a very competitive procurement
process.
Magic Dreams at ICE 2013: all the visitors were
enthusiastic about MD Brand New Products!
Operators really appreciated Fusion - The
Multigame, and MD Poker Tournament. LONDON, UK (February 14,
2013) -- ICE 2013, the most important European gaming exhibition, has just
finished and, first of all, Magic Dreams wants to thanks all the operators who
visited the stand with great enthusiasm. Magic Dreams best performing titles had
great success even if Fusion, Magic Dreams Multigame and MD Poker Tournament
were undisputed protagonist of the stand.
CIBELAE Embarks on the Social
Network (February 14, 2013) -- CIBELAE premiered their
official profiles on social networks Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Through
these channels, users can stay abreast of the latest developments of the
corporation, discuss current issues, ask questions or give us suggestions. In
your opinion matters CIBELAE
Northern Territory Racing Commission Approves The
Acquisition Of The Top End Book MakerNORTHERN TERRITORY,
Australia (February 15, 2013) -- British gambling giant William Hill has been
given the green light to complete its takeover of renowned Darwin-based
bookmaker Sportingbet Australia.
New Hampshire Governor Budgets for Gambling
Receipts Governor Maggie Hassan gambles by
including licensing fees in her two-year N.H. state budget.
CONCORD, New Hampshire (February 14, 2013) - Governor Maggie Hassan called
on New Hampshire lawmakers Thursday to compete with Massachusetts by legalizing
one high-end casino and included licensing fees in her two-year budget to
pressure them to act, The Associated Press reported Thursday).
Net Entertainment Earnings Report 2012 -
Quarterly Report October - December 2012 STOCKHOLM, Sweden
(February 14, 2013) -- Quote from CEO, Per Eriksson: Again, Net Entertainment
reached a new sales record during the quarter. I am very proud of what the
Company has accomplished during the year. Among other things, we launched Live
Casino, signed agreements with several Tier 1 customers and launched slot games
on the Italian market. We will continue to do significant initiatives in
systems, products and the organization. An increased operating margin from the
initiatives the Company has made during 2012, and that will continue during
2013, are not expected to become visible until towards the fourth quarter 2013
and thereafter.
Attorney Rejects Lottery Contract
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (February 14, 2013) -- Pennsylvania Attorney
General Kathleen Kane said Thursday that she has rejected a contract sought by
Gov. Tom Corbett that would let a British firm manage the $3.5 billion
Pennsylvania Lottery, saying it contravenes the state constitution
Gambling Market in Bulgaria Opened to Countries
Outside the EU SOFIA, Bulgaria (February 14, 2013) -- As a
result of the recent changes to the Gambling Act, the organizers of gambling in
countries outside the EU will be able to operate in Bulgaria without having to
comply with any restrictions
Review of Liquor Act May Result in Hotels &
Clubs Opening on Days of Tradition, and an Increase in Poker Machine
Stakes BRISBANE, Queensland (February 15, 2013) -- The
scrapping of pub and gambling bans on Good Friday, Christmas Day and Anzac Day
is being considered as part of a major overhaul of Queensland's liquor licensing
laws
Switzerland Eyes New Gambling Tax
LegislationBRUSSELS, Belgium (February 14, 2013) -- The
Swiss Federal Administration has recently unveiled details of the Federal
Council's plans for a new gambling law, including plans to introduce a new
concept for the taxation of betting gains.
Bill Before Assembly Removes Final Restrictions
to Online Gambling CARSON CITY, Nevada (February 14, 2013)
-- A bill before the Nevada Assembly removes the final restrictions preventing
online gambling's full arrival. The Associated Press writes that Democratic Las
Vegas Assemblyman William C. Horne introduced AB114 during the floor session
Wednesday.
No Consultation with Bookmakers and Betting
Agencies over ACC claims Claim that the
Australian Crime Commission made its allegations of match-fixing in sport
without any proof from betting records SYDNEY, Australia
(February 15, 2013) -- Reports today indicate that bookmakers and betting
agencies last night shot down the claims of rorting and links to organised crime
that were outlined in the ACC report last week.
Budget to Include $80 Million in Revenue for
Expanded Gaming A presentation is coming today
from Gov. Maggie Hassan SALEM, New Hampshire (February 14,
2013) -- WMUR is reporting that a budget plan set to be outlined today before
the Legislature by Gov. Maggie Hassan will include $80 million in revenue for
expanded gaming.
Bill to Allow Live Table Gaming Passes Indiana
Appropriations Committee INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana (February 14,
2013) -- A bill that would allow casinos to install live-dealer table games has
won another hand in the Indiana General Assembly
INTRALOT Obtains Assurance Report On The
Integrity Of Operations At The Netherlands ATHENS, Greece
(February 14, 2013) -- INTRALOT has achieved an assurance report on the control
design and effectiveness of the operations and systems it provides to the two
Dutch Lotteries, Staatsloterij and De Lotto, according to the International
Standard on Assurance Engagements (ISAE) 3402, 'Assurance Reports on Controls at
a Service Organisation', issued by the International Auditing and Assurance
Standards Board.
Microgaming's Multi-Player Platform Set To Seduce
Players This Valentine's Day ISLE OF MAN (February 14, 2013)
-- Microgaming (www.microgaming.co.uk) is set to satisfy lovers of multi-player
slots this Valentine's Day with the expansion of its product portfolio. Today,
Microgaming announces the release of Avalon community slot game, and the
introduction of a multi-player tournament slot, Immortal Romance.
Leap Forward Gaming Announces Launch of
SaffariNet® Picture-in-Picture Ecosystem at Sands®
MacaoRENO, Nevada (February 14, 2013) -- Leap Forward
Gaming, Inc. (LFG) has a history of creating groundbreaking products that
forever change the way the gaming industry does business. Now the company has
done it again, this time with its revolutionary patented Picture-in-Picture
(PiP) technology that was recently installed at Sands Macao, one of the Venetian
Macau Limited (VML) family of casino properties. VML is a subsidiary of Sands
China Ltd.
Camelot UK Lotteries Limited Appoints Tim Copper
LONDON, UK (February 14, 2013) -- Camelot UK Lotteries
Limited has today announced that it is to appoint Tim Copper to the
newly-created post of Digital Director as the company looks to further focus on
its growing digital activities
