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Wednesday, 10 April 2013

News update as at Thursday April 11, 2013

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Massachusetts Lottery Releases CADILLAC® Themed Instant Ticket
BRAINTREE, Massachusetts (April 9, 2013) -- The new $5 Cadillac® Riches game features over $87 million in instant cash prizes and second chance opportunities to win a Cadillac vehicle; on sale now at Lottery retailers statewide

Growing Discontent Amongst Retailers as Lottery Privatization Uncertainty Remains on the Table
TRENTON, New Jersey (April 9, 2013) -- Vikram Chaudhari, is a Lottery Retailer. He operates a small business selling newspaper, cigarettes, coffee or some other convenience, as well as the sale of lottery tickets

Powerball Means Lucky Times for Lottery Messenger Services
With California Now Offering Powerball, The Online Order Takers Are Enjoying A Jump In Traffic.
LOS ANGELES, California (April 9, 2013) – Gamblers aren't the only ones pumped up by Powerball's California debut.

Auditor General to look into OLG Expansion Plans
ONTARIO, Canada (April 10, 2013) -- Ontario’s auditor general will investigate the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp.’s expansion plans and the cancellation of the slots-at-racetracks program

Senator Urges Rethink on Lottery Licence Sale
LONGFORD, Ireland (April 10, 2013) -- Senator Marie-Louise O’Donnell will be in Longford today (Wednesday April 10) to garner support for her campaign to stop the sale of the national lottery licence.

Claims Previous Lottery Administration Wasted Over 370 Million Dollars
VENEZUELA (April 5, 2013) -- The new authorities of the Instituto de Beneficencia Pública y Asistencia Social Lotería del Táchira, claim to have detected a waste of over 370 million dollars from the previous administration

Government to Raise Taxes on Gambling
EL SALVADOR (April 4, 2013) – According to local media reports the Government has increased the license fee to conduct games and sweepstakes in Chiapas, to 500 pesos

House Approves Measures to Legalize Raffles
COLUMBIA, South Carolina (April 10, 2013) -- The House has approved measures aimed at legalizing raffles in South Carolina

Chairman Faces a US Criminal Investigation
MANILA, Philippines / LAS VEGAS, USA (April 10, 2013) -- Universal Entertainment Corp. Chairman Kazuo Okada faces a US criminal investigation related to his Philippine casino project, sending the gaming company’s shares down as much as 18 percent

Pagcor Justifies Paper Deal with Malaysian Company
MANILA, Philippines (April 10, 2013) -- The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. on Wednesday justified its investment on a slot machine system with “ticket in, ticket out” functionality to make its machines more efficient and be able to generate more revenues for the government.

Council to Face Betting Shop Chain in Court, Outcome May Determine Future Planning Decisions
NEWHAM, U.K. (April 10, 2013) -- Newham Council is facing a legal battle with a betting shop chain for throwing out their planning application to take over a premises in Upton Park

Commissioners Table Gaming Ordinance
WHITEVILLE, North Carolina (April 9, 2013) -- Columbus County commissioners delayed action on an electronic gaming ordinance last week

Former Employee Takes Zynga to Court in Share Stock Dispute
SAN FRANCISCO, California (April 9, 2013) -- A lawsuit filed by a former Zynga product manager claims that non-executive level employees were not allowed to sell stock in the company after Zynga's IPO in 2011

Betfuze Signs Multiple Sponsorship Deals
LONDON, UK (April 10, 2013) -- Mobile betting platform developer Betfuze has announced that it has signed a series of sponsorship deals for its latest innovation with Ladbrokes, Coral, William Hill and All Slots Casino

Tax-Free Raffle to Award at Least 15 Top Prizes!
LANSING, Michigan (April 5, 2013) -- Time is running out for Michigan Lottery players to purchase a ticket for the first-ever $40,000 Tax Free Raffle

Atlantic City's $20 Million Tourism Campaign Starts April 15
2nd Year of the "Do AC" Campaign Focuses on Events and Faces Post-Hurricane Challenge
ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey (April 9, 2013) -- On April 15 the Atlantic City Alliance (ACA) relaunches it's $20 million tourism campaign to spur spring/summer travel to the seaside resort destination.

Racing Commission Approves Drive Through Betting
LEXINGTON, Kentucky (April 9, 2013) -- Keeneland will again offer drive-through wagering on the Kentucky Oaks and Derby at the Kentucky Horse Park on Ironworks Pike and the Thoroughbred Center on Paris Pike. The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission approved the betting Tuesday

Loto-Québec Goes Mobile!
Customers May Now Check Their Lottery and Sports Betting Tickets with Their Smartphone
MONTRÉAL, Canada (April 7, 2013) -- Loto-Québec is pleased to announce that, starting April 8th, a 2D bar code (QR code) will be printed on terminal-based lotteries and Mise-o-jeu tickets next to the usual verification number.

MDI Licenses AMC’s “The Walking Dead” for Lottery Games
ALPHARETTA, Georgia (April 9, 2013) -- MDI Entertainment, LLC, a subsidiary of Scientific Games Corporation (Nasdaq: SGMS), announced today that it has added AMC’s “The Walking Dead” to its portfolio of licensed properties

adesso supports NoSQL Search Roadshow in Munich and Berlin
DORTMUND, Germany (April 10, 2013) -- adesso will sponsor the Trifork’s NoSQL Search Roadshow to be held on 16 April 2013 in Munich and 16 May 2013 in Berlin. adesso experts will give presentations about current NoSQL topics at both events. In preparation for the Berlin roadshow, adesso will invite participants to GOTO Nights.

Infinity Augmented Reality Sees Opportunity in Online Gambling
Infinity Augmented Reality, Inc. Exploits Augmented Reality Technology to Bring Online Gambling to a Whole New Exciting Dimension

Lottomatica Group Announce Annual Shareholder Meeting Meeting to be held on May 8-9, 2013: Documentation Available to The Public
ROMA (ITALIA) - PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND (USA), (April 8, 2013) -- Lottomatica Group S.p.A. announced today that the Illustrative Reports of the Board of Directors in connection with the agenda items for the extraordinary and ordinary

Scientific Games Corp. Receive Funding for Acquisition
NEW YORK, NY (April 9, 2013) -- Scientific Games, a supplier of lottery systems and instant tickets, received a $2.3 billion term loan and a $300 million revolving credit line from a group of banks, according to a regulatory

Philippines Has Potential to be the “Broadway of Asia”
MANILA, Philippines (April 10, 2013) -- Genting Hong Kong Ltd., the partner of real estate tycoon Andrew L. Tan in Resorts World Manila, remains bullish on gaming prospects in the Philippines

Century Casinos Completes Purchase of Additional 33% Ownership in Casinos Poland
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (April 9, 2013) -- Century Casinos, Inc. (NASDAQ Capital Market® and Vienna Stock Exchange: CNTY) announced today that its subsidiary Century Casinos Europe GmbH signed the final share sale agreement with LOT Polish Airlines

CIRSA Rises 11% Operating Profit For The Game In Latin America
The Company employs 16,000 people and has 31 casinos, 80 bingo halls and amusement arcades 154 divided between Spain, Italy and several Latin American countries
BARCELONA, Spain (April 10, 2013) -- CIRSA Gaming Corporation, the first Spanish company in the gaming sector, last year increased its operating profit by 11% to EUR 322 million, thanks to strong business in Latin America.

GTECH CORPORATION Promotes Timothy Simonson To Senior Vice President Of Business Development For The Americas
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (April 10, 2013) -- GTECH Corporation announced that it has promoted Timothy Simonson to Senior Vice President of Business Development for the Americas. Reporting directly to GTECH President and CEO Jaymin B. Patel, Tim will be responsible for lottery operator and private manager opportunities in these regions

Colorado Lottery to Launch New ‘PICK 3’ Jackpot Game on April 28
DENVER, Colorado (April 8, 2013) -- The Colorado Lottery will launch its new Jackpot game named “Pick 3” on April 28. Playing Pick 3 is as easy as 1-2-3!

Executive Lottery Director, 'Friedrich Stickler,' Calls for Lotteries to Combat Illegal Gambling
SALZBURG, Austria (April 8, 2013) -- Illegal gambling providers generate billions in profits every year on the internet. The Executive Director of the Austrian Lotteries, Friedrich Stickler, on a visit to Salzburg, criticized the illegal operators saying that this competition must be combated urgently

National Lottery Confirms Error in Saturday Draw
DUBLIN, Ireland (April 9, 2013) – The National Lottery has confirmed an error was made during the draw for last Saturday’s Lotto Plus 2 draw.

Injunction Protecting Web Shops Lifted
BAHAMAS (April 10, 2013) -- Chief Justice Sir Michael Barnette just lifted the order stopping police from arresting persons in web shops.

Attorney General Deems Gaming Machines Illegal, Calls for Revoke of Licences Issued
GUAM (April 10, 2013) -- The Guam Attorney General wants the 200 gaming machine licenses issued by Rev and Tax last week to be revoked saying their position has not changed, the devices are gambling machines and therefore illegal under Guam law

Gaming Commission Acknowledges Shift to Land Based Gambling Likely
GARY, Indiana (April 9, 2013) --The head of the Indiana Gaming Commission says it's becoming increasingly likely that Indiana will make the shift to land-based gambling

Testimony: We Built a $6.5 Billion Empire Out of a Swamp
LAS VEGAS (April 9, 2013) -- Casino tycoon and GOP super donor Sheldon Adelson has wrapped up three days on the witness stand with testimony in a multimillion dollar breach of contract case.

Lottery Game Expansion May be Solution to Funding Project
ST. PAUL, Minnesota (April 9, 2013) -- The Minnesota Lottery may end up playing a larger role than originally anticipated in the funding of the Vikings stadium

Legislature Votes to Give Problem Gamblers Shorter Casino Ban Option
DES MOINES, Iowa (April 9, 2013) – Problem Gamblers who voluntarily sign up to be barred from the state’s casinos could opt for a five-year rather than a permanent ban if a bill that cleared the Iowa House becomes law

Calls for Over Priced, Out Dated Paper Contract to be Scrapped
MANILA, Philippines (April 9, 2013) -- Rep. Teddy Casiño, a senatorial candidate, has demanded that Pagcor scrap the awarding of an “obsolete, anomalous and overpriced” contract for a paper-based ticket for some 6,000 Casiño slot machines nationwide

China's Government Dismisses Any Involvement in Macau's Casino License Process China Says Macau Casino Licenses Are "Internal Matter" for SAR
BEIJING, China (April 8, 2013) -- China said on Monday that Macau's casino license process is an internal matter for the special administrative region of Macau after a lawyer in a U.S. court trial involving billionaire Sheldon Adelson alleged Beijing's involvement.

Referendum for Casino Gambling Gathers Support
DALLAS, Texas (April 8, 2013) -- A proposed constitutional referendum to allow casino gambling in Texas got a boost Monday when a Dallas-area senator announced that interest groups had united behind a measure he introduced at the Texas Legislature

Kansas Lottery Recognizes Retailers Outstanding Sales
WICHITA, Kansas (April 9, 2013) -- The Heritage Restaurant in Wichita was the top Kansas Lottery retailer in the state last year, an announcement this week from the lottery says

New York Lottery’s ‘Maximum Millions’ Campaign Rolls Out
NEW YORK, NY (April 9, 2013) -- A campaign to promote the New York Lottery’s new scratch card game ‘Maximum Millions’ has been developed by DDB New York

Fantasy Football to Earn Real Cash for Football Clubs
TotelFootball's Fundraiser for Clubs Launched at Soccerex 2013
LONDON, UK (April 9, 2013) -- Hot on the heels of announcing partnerships with the UK Tote and Goal.com, TotelFootball is pleased to unveil its latest product innovation which enables football clubs of all sizes to fundraise in a fun and exciting manner.

PokerStars Signs Ronaldo
Online giant adds footballing legend to its all-star sports line-up
LONDON, UK (April 9, 2013) -- Brazilian footballing legend Ronaldo has just been announced as the latest high profile celebrity to become a member of Team PokerStars. Joining the likes of sports stars such as Boris Becker and Rafael Nadal, Ronaldo's addition to the team will no doubt further raise the profile of the online pokerroom both within South America and with football fans around the world.

THE PRICE IS RIGHT® Scratch-Off Game Is Returning to a Florida Lottery Retailer Near You
TALLAHASSEE, Florida (April 9, 2013) -- Beginning April 16, Florida Lottery players can “Come on Down™” to their local Lottery retailer to play the newest $5 Scratch-Off game. Back by popular demand, THE PRICE IS RIGHT® game features six top prizes of $250,000 and more than $36 million in total cash prizes.

Island Nation Ripe for Gambling
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (April 9, 2013) -- Sri Lanka’s close proximity to India, lack of a developed gambling sector, the government’s move to introduce legalized gambling zones and also lack of big casino players are said to be the reasons why Australia’s gaming Tycoon James Packer

Many more news stories, we are swamped with News today - our Thursday Edition will be out soon so please check in for the other updates soon

Tuesday, 9 April 2013

News Update Wednesday April 9, 2013

National Lottery Confirms Error in Saturday Draw
DUBLIN, Ireland (April 9, 2013) – The National Lottery has confirmed an error was made during the draw for last Saturday’s Lotto Plus 2 draw.

Injunction Protecting Web Shops Lifted
BAHAMAS (April 10, 2013) -- Chief Justice Sir Michael Barnette just lifted the order stopping police from arresting persons in web shops.

Referendum for Casino Gambling in Texas Gathers Support
DALLAS, Texas (April 8, 2013) -- A proposed constitutional referendum to allow casino gambling in Texas got a boost Monday when a Dallas-area senator announced that interest groups had united behind a measure he introduced at the Texas Legislature

Government to Work to Improving Regulatory Framework in the Field of Games of Chance
PODGORICA, Montenegro (April 9, 2013) -- Montenegro's Ministry of Finance held a second meeting of the Minister of Finance Dr. Radoje Zugica and associates with management representatives for games of chance, the organizer of the Association of gaming 'type' and the Association of Companies for gambling Montenegro "Montenegro Bet".

123gaming Secures US Licence
LONDON, UK (April 9, 2013) -- 123gaming Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of social gaming company 123gaming Limited, has been awarded a gaming licence from the state of North Dakota

Lawmaker Calling for a Revisit of a Past Idea to Generate Revenue for Stadium
ST PAUL, Minnesota (April 9, 2013) -- With revenues from electronic charitable gaming coming in much slower than anticipated, a Republican lawmaker is resuscitating an idea that have been discussed again and again: authorizing slot machines at horse-racing tracks.

Bill Would Allow for Expanding Sports Betting in the State
CARSON CITY, Nevada (April 8, 2013) -- A bill before Nevada lawmakers would let private investment groups place sports wagers and allow the state to reap millions of dollars in untapped revenue.

Increased Regulations for Slot Parlors to be Considered
Bill Aimed at Defining and Separating Large Casinos from Smaller Establishments
CARSON CITY, Nevada (April 8, 2013) -- The smaller players in Nevada's robust gambling economy were the targets of an Assembly bill Monday that would reform the state's biggest industry by better defining and separating the large casinos from smaller establishments

Bill to Reduce Table Fees Removed from Agenda
WHEELING, West Virginia (April 8, 2013) -- The House of Delegates Judiciary Committee removed the bill to reduce annual table gambling fees by $1 million from its agenda Friday

Echo Seeks to Extend Exclusive Sydney Casino Rights
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (April 9, 2013) -- Echo Entertainment Group Ltd. (Echo Entertainment Group Ltd) has applied to extend its sole right to operate casinos in Australia's New South Wales state, as the company looks to fend off a rival bid from Billionaire James Packer.

Monday, 8 April 2013

News as at Monday April 8, 2013

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New Hampshire Lottery Facing Record Year
CONCORD, New Hampshire (April 7, 2013) -- The New Hampshire Lottery sold more than $16.9 million in Instant tickets in March 2013, marking the highest monthly sales for Instant tickets in a non-holiday month in its 50-year history

Technology Provider DFNN Seeks Settlement with PCSO
MANILA, Philippines (April 8, 2013) -- Listed information technology solutions provider DFNN Inc. is seeking an amicable settlement with the state-owned Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) over a wireless lotto betting contract dispute after recently getting a favourable ruling from the Court of Appeals

Hospitality Association Votes to Oppose Casino Gambling on Basis of Public Image
CONCORD, New Hampshire (April 6, 2013) -- Concerns over lost business and damaging the state's family-friendly image had the board of the state's hospitality association this week voting to oppose casino gambling

Tourist City to Ban Gambling

SOLUKHUMBU, Himalayas (April 7, 2013) -- Lukla Bazaar, the tourism site of Solukhumbu district, has been declared as gambling prohibited area.

Gambling Board to Ensure a Clean Audit this Financial Year
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (April 7, 2013) -- The eight new members of the Gauteng Gambling Board will ensure that the Board has a clean audit this financial year.

The Horse Racing Industry May Offer a Perfect Model to Base Online Casino Wagering On
WOODLAND PARK, New Jersey (April 7, 2013) -- Officials are at work building a system that would allow online betting through the state's casinos, but for nearly a decade it's been legal in New Jersey to log onto a computer or pick up the telephone and place a bet on a horse.

Gaming Agency Contributes to Address Deficiency in School Buildings Nationwide
MANILA, Philippines (April 7, 2013) -- At least P2 billion in additional grant has been allocated by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) for the construction of at least 2,000 classrooms in public schools this year,

Long Awaited 'Hold'Em' Poker Tournament Finally Awards Players
BOSTON, Massachusetts (April 7, 2013) -- The long-awaited $10 million Hold'Em Poker Tournament was held Saturday night at the TD Garden.

Investors Taking Note of Social Gambling Platforms
SYDNEY, Australia (April 8, 2013) -- While companies such as Jumbo Interactive Limited (JIN.AX) have taken the online gaming industry to the next level, Melbourne brothers Toby and Josh Simmons have discovered the potential that a social media platform for sports punters could have

Online Betting Site Faces Liquidation
NEW YORK, NY (April 7, 2013) -- After shutting down last month, the online betting site Intrade is facing liquidation due to a $700,000 cash shortfall.

Gaming Company May Face Investor Revolt Over Executive Pay at Pending Annual AGM
LONDON, UK (April 7, 2013) -- Betting giant William Hill could face investor revolts over excessive executive pay in a reawakening of last year's "shareholder spring,"

CEO Appeases Shareholders by Reducing Salary to a Single $1 for 2013
SAN FRANCISCO, California (April 7, 2013) - In an effort to appease shareholders, Zynga's Chief Executive Officer, Mark Pincus, has reduced his annual salary to a single $1 for 2013.

City Pushes to Diversify, Giving the Message the 'Market is More than just Gambling'
ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey (April 6, 2013) -- Although it's not quite an epic shift yet, the local economy is making a slow turn away from being a purely gambling-centric town to one offering more Las Vegas-style diversity, the latest casino statistics indicate.

Match Fixing has Heart in Asian Village
POIPET, Cambodia (April 7, 2013) -- Poipet, a Cambodian town on the Cambodia/Thailand border, said to house casinos, and illegal betting shops, has emerged as the "Las Vegas" of southeast Asia's illegal gambling trade, now thought to be worth nearly £1 billion.

Council to sell Lucrative Gaming Machine Licences
NEWCASTLE, NSW, Australia (April 8, 2013) -- Newcastle City Council is expected to earn around $800,000 from the sale of 10 poker machine licences.

Governor Suggests Gaming Commission Give Tribe More Time
NEW BEDFORD, Massachusetts (April 7, 2013) -- Governor Deval Patrick says the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe should have more time before the Massachusetts Gaming Commission pulls the plug on its exclusive rights to a Southeastern Massachusetts casino.

Casino Plans Undergo Revision
SPARKS, Nevada (April 7, 2013) -- The developers of a proposed hotel-casino at the Legends Marina in Sparks are moving ahead with plans for a scaled-down version of the project that's been on the drawing board for more than six years.

A Federal Lottery for Federal Education
BOSTON, Massachusetts (April 7, 2013) -- Republican state Rep. Dan Winslow, who is struggling for name recognition in the GOP's heated three-way U.S. Senate special election primary, is proposing a glitzy new way to pay for scholarships and grants for college students - a national lottery.

Casino Gambling Seen as Answer to Retirement Fund
SAIPAN (April 8, 2013) -- In the Northern Marianas the House Floor Leader Ralph Demapan and at least eight other representatives are supporting a bill that would allow casino gambling on Saipan.

Holland Casino Re Issues Tender
HOLLAND, Netherlands (April 5, 2013) -- Holland Casino has issued a new tender for online services which expires at the end of April. None of the parties who participated in the first round met the technical requirements.

State Lotteries Now Managed Outside State Lines
GREENSBORO, North Carolina (April 5, 2013) -- State governments have been enjoying the benefits of revenue derived from lotteries for decades, but hopes of higher earnings have spurred recent changes. Pennsylvania and Indiana have contracted private companies from Great Britain and Rhode Island respectively to manage their state lotteries. The companies were chosen based on their bids to take over management.

U.S. lotteries announce National 'Shower of Millionaires' Game for Halloween
US (April 5, 2013) -- U.S. Lotteries are prepared to launch a new National Shower of Millionaires Game. This is a unique game concept with a goal to be one of the top three events in US history for creating new millionaires in one evening.

Governor Deems Internet Gaming Site Must Cease, Reaches Agreement with Tribe
Oklahoma and the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes reach an agreement in which the tribe will take down its Internet gaming site. The tribe can't operate an Internet gaming site anywhere in the country, but it is free to run one from outside the United States

Casino Mogul Disputes Claims that Sands was Assisted in Casino Licence
MACAU (April 6, 2013) -- Casino mogul Sheldon Adelson is presenting a more cantankerous face his second day of testimony in a breach of contract case in Las Vegas.

Manila Plans to Shake Up Asian Gaming
Article Published by GBGC
MANILA, Philippines (April 5, 2013) -- At the recent Asian Gaming and Hospitality Congress in Macau the topic of the new casinos in the Philippines was very much to the fore. With the first stages of some properties in the Manila Bay Entertainment City due to open in 2013 it could be the start of a transformative period for casino gaming in both the Philippines and the wider Asian region.

Nebraska Lottery Debuts New Scratch Games
LINCOLN, Nebraska (April 5, 2013) -- It's been 20 years since the first Nebraska Lottery ticket was sold. Now, the organization is celebrating with a new scratch off game.

Marketing Campaign Planned for Minnesota E-Pulltabs
Talk of Scratch off Games and Screen Type Games as Additional Contributing Products
ST PAUL, Minnesota (April 5, 2013) -- Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton's staff are reported to be working alongside charities on a marketing campaign aimed at Boosting the E-Pulltabs Game popularity.

Rush for Gold In District Of Columbia Favorable Odds at Winning Golden Ticket's Remaining $1 Million
WASHINGTON, D.C (April 5, 2013) -- A golden ticket opportunity has arrived for D.C. Lottery players. You now have the best odds in the region at winning 1 Million Dollars instantly.

Florida Lottery Selects Three Lottery Players to Attend The 2013 Professional Football Draft
TALLAHASSEE, Florida (April 5, 2013) -- The Florida Lottery held the final Jacksonville Jaguars, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Miami Dolphins drawing in the FANTASY 5® Football Draft Day Experience Promotion

Powerball® Tickets Go On Sale Statewide Monday Morning!
SACRAMENTO (April 5, 2013) -- Get your lucky numbers ready lotto players! The California Lottery's newest offering, Powerball, goes on sale bright and early Monday morning.

Pro-Lite Contracted to Provide Signage to Three U.S. Lotteries in First Quarter
COSTA MESA, California (April 8, 2013) -- PRO-LITE, is producing orders received for lottery signage, during the first quarter. Directly and through a designated distributor, Pro-Lite will supply a variety of product to Kentucky Lottery Corp, Missouri Lottery and Washington's Lottery.

Penn National Gaming Enters into Management and Development Agreements with Jamul Indian Village for New $360 Million Hollywood-Branded Casino & Resort in San Diego County

Ho Tram Strip casino resort Receives Approval from Vietnam Government
MACAU (April 5, 2013) - The Vietnam government has approved changes to the developer of the Ho Tram Strip casino resort , according to reports from Macau Business and Gaming Media.

PhilWeb not Concerned by Entry of High End Casinos
MANILA, Philippines (April 5, 2013) -- As Manila increases its gaming artillery with Resorts World and the recent opening of Solaire Manila, Dennis Valdes, president of PhilWeb, a gaming technology provider,

Paddy Power Executive Rewarded with €4.9m from share sale
DUBLIN, Ireland (April 5, 2013) -- The Executive of gambling firm Paddy Power, Patrick Kennedy, has reportedly sold shares worth close to €5m in the group.

Talks of Sportingbet Moving Base from Malta to Manila
GUERNSEY (April 5, 2013) -- Reports that the online gaming company Sportingbet is based in St Peter Port and there are reports it could be moving its trading operation to Malta and Manila, though the firm is refusing to comment.

New Members appointed to Gauteng Gambling Board
CAPETOWN, South Africa (PRIL 5, 2013) -- New members have been appointed to the Gauteng Gambling Board, the province announced on Friday.

Wednesday, 3 April 2013

News from my desk April 4, 2013

Kansas Senate Endorses Ban on Online Gambling
TOPEKA, Kansas (April 3, 2013) -- The Kansas Senate has added a proposal to ban online gambling to a bill aimed at bringing a state-owned casino to the state's southeast corner.

GLI's Global Professional Services Division Provides Project Management Expertise to Oregon State Lottery
MONCTON, New Brunswick, Canada (April 3, 2013) -- Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), the world's leading gaming technical consulting and independent certification laboratory, and its Global Professional Services division have been engaged to provide Project Management and Consultancy services to the Oregon State Lottery for its highly important Video Lottery Technology Modernization Program.

SG Gaming Announce Contract With Intralot Italia As It Expands interactive reach
ITALY, (April 3, 2013) --SG Gaming, a division of Scientific Games Corporation (Nasdaq: SGMS), today announced that a contract has been signed with Intralot Italia, providing for the introduction of SG Gaming content onto the Intralot Italia iGaming platform.

Compact Between the Navajo Nation and the State Could Block Internet Gambling
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (April 3, 2013) -- A proposed new gambling compact between the Navajo Nation and the state could effectively close the door on state authorization of Internet gambling

More Mobile Games And Progressive Jackpot Winners On Mobile Win More Than €6 Million
ISLE OF MAN (April 2, 2013) -- Microgaming Go mobile solutions announce the launch of four more mobile games to its HTML5 Mobile platform.

NYRA & NYS GAMING COMMISSION Announce Enhanced Security Measures For Wood Memorial Participants
Out-of-competition testing & 24-hour surveillance of horses slated to race will ensure utmost integrity for Saturday's Grade 1, $1 million Wood Memorial at Aqueduct Racetrack
OZONE PARK, N.Y. (April 3, 2013) - The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) and the New York State Gaming Commission today announced enhanced security measures for the April 6 Grade 1, $1 million Wood Memorial at Aqueduct Racetrack.

Romania: PROPOSED CHANGES TO GAMBLING LEGISLATION
ROMANIA (March 27, 2013) -- After more than two years during which remote gambling, although regulated, could not be legally carried out in practice due to the lack of an authorized monitoring and reporting body, Romanian authorities seem to have finally taken the initiative to remedy this situation.

Illinois Lottery Launches New Instant Game Family in April
CHICAGO, Illinois (April 3, 2013) - The Illinois Lottery is offering adults some potential sunshine to counter those famous "April Showers," by unveiling a new, four-game family of instant games this spring

Scientific Games Awarded Connecticut Lottery Corporation Systems Contract Extension
ALPHARETTA, Georgia (April 3, 2013) -- Scientific Games Corporation (Nasdaq: SGMS) today announced that the Connecticut Lottery Corporation has extended its Lottery Systems contract with the Company through May 2018.

Spin Games LLC and KGM Gaming LLC Announce Signing of Letter of Intent to License Game Content and Interactive Technology
RENO, Nevada (April 2, 2013) - KGM, the holder of several gaming licenses throughout the USA and Canada, announced today the signing of a letter of intent with Spin Games LLC. The letter of intent provides for a definitive agreement for the licensing of game content and interactive technology for regulated markets throughout the United States and Canada.

Backed With US$3.6 Million, Social Sports Betting Platform Favourit Unveiled;
Launches iOS App Globally Platform offers brand new way for sports fans to engage in social sports betting experience with real money betting partners to tap the wisdom of the crowds
MELBOURNE, Australia (April 2, 2013) -- Favourit, the smartest tipping and betting community for sports fans, is wagering that a fusion of sports, betting and social media

Face Up Entertainment Group, Inc. Teams Up With Texas Hold'em Poker Tours
VALLEY STREAM, New York (April 3, 2013) -- Face Up Entertainment Group, Inc. (FUEG), a Reality Gaming Social Network company, today announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with THPT

Rank Unveils Tablets to At Bingo Halls
LONDON, UK (April 2, 2013) -- Traditionally, it has been associated with ladies of a certain age and "bingo lingo" - a language impenetrable to outsiders

BACTA's National Council announce Steve Hawkins New Elected President
LONDON, UK (April 3, 2013) -- BACTA, representing the British amusement industry, has announced Steve Hawkins as its new elected President.

New President/General Manager Named at Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack
WHEELING, West Virginia (April 3, 2013) -Delaware North Companies Gaming & Entertainment, a leading owner and operator of regional casino destinations across the country, has named Osi Imomoh president and general manager of Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack.

SC Education Lottery Launches New, Taxes Paid Game
COLUMBIA, South Carolina (April 2, 2013) -- Lottery lovers have yet another way to try and win whilst playing a great game. The South Carolina Lottery has introduced the Carolina Cash 6, and the first tickets went on sale Tuesday.

California gets Introduction to Powerball Lottery Starting in April
MONTEREY, California (April 3, 2013) -- The Powerball lottery is coming to California this month. The decision to bring the Powerball to the Golden State came after the California Lottery got harsh criticism from for not having the Powerball in-state when it reached a record lottery of $587.5 million back in November 2012.

Senate Rejects Smoking Ban for Casinos
TOPEKA, Kansas (April 2, 2013) -- The Kansas Senate has rejected a proposal to ban smoking at state-owned casinos as it debates a bill for bringing one to the state's southeast corner.

Continued Calls for Lottery to be abolished
DALLAS, Texas (April 2, 2013) -- Sunset legislation that proposes continuing the Texas Lottery Commission for another 12 years went before a House committee Tuesday, giving gambling opponents the chance to chastise the lottery and urge that it be abolished.

Bill to reduce Table Game Licensing Fee receives Another Overhaul
CHARLESTON, West Virginia (April 2, 2013) -- A bill to reduce table game licensing fees at state racetracks received another major overhaul in the Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday, after the state gaming industry pushed back on earlier changes.

Lottery to Hold Special Drawing at Farm Show
TOPEKA, Kansas (April 2, 2013) -- Kansas Lottery players will have a chance to win a Rustler 120 utility vehicle from New Holland in a new "Buy $3, Win Me" promotion.

Interpoker Moves to Ongame Network
Marketing Drives Online Poker Room Move
LAS VEGAS (April 2, 2013) -- Interpoker is moving networks, from International Poker Network, to Ongame, at the end of April.

Poker Pro Antonio Esfandiari Signs On As Ultimate Poker's Brand Ambassador
LAS VEGAS, (April 2, 2013) -- Champion poker professional Antonio Esfandiari has signed on as Brand Ambassador for Ultimate Poker (UltimatePoker.com), a licensed online poker room in the state of Nevada, launching in 2013.

Aristocrat New Game Profile
Legends™ Buffalo™/
Timber Wolf™ The Newest Aristocrat Class III Game
LAS VEGAS (April 2, 2013) -- Aristocrat's games are legendary! Buffalo™ is Aristocrat's best-selling game of all time with more than 5,000 units sold, and Timber Wolf™ has sold more than 2,500 units. Now the new Legends™ series has expanded with, bringing these two incredible top-performing games into the fun Legends series.

Zynga to Launch Real Money Gaming Product
LONDON, UK (April 2, 2013) -- Tomorrow, social gaming giant Zynga will introduce to the United Kingdom its first real-money gambling product made possible through a partnership with online gaming firm Bwin.party, a leading global real-money gaming operator.

Tabcorp Subordinated Notes - Change in S&P Equity Content
MELBOURNE, VIC, Australia (April 2, 2013) -- Tabcorp Holdings Limited ("Tabcorp") notes the announcement by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") that it has revised the criteria used to determine the equity content of certain corporate hybrid capital instruments

Ultimate Gaming to partner with Income Access
MONTREAL, Quebec (April 2, 2013) -- Ultimate Gaming (Fertitta Interactive), a real money and social games provider and sister company to Las Vegas juggernaut Station Casinos, has partnered with Income Access, a digital marketing and affiliate software firm for the iGaming industry

Spin Games LLC and KGM Gaming LLC Announce Signing of Letter of Intent to License Game Content and Interactive Technology
RENO, Nevada (April 2, 013) -- KGM, the holder of several gaming licenses throughout the USA and Canada, announced today the signing of a letter of intent with Spin Games LLC. The letter of intent provides for a definitive agreement for the licensing of game content and interactive technology for regulated markets throughout the United States and Canada.

Pennsylvania Reports Second-Highest Slot Machine Revenue Last Month
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (April 2, 2013) -- The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board says revenue generated by slot machines last month was the second-highest monthly amount since the opening of casinos in 2006.

Off-Track Betting Closes as Track Awaits Approval for Race Dates Facility
Will Re-Open When Harness Racing Returns
SIMCOE COUNTY, Southern Ontario, Canada (April 2, 2013) -- Patrons of the Georgian Downs racetrack have lost the use, at least temporarily, of the off-track betting lounge. Great Canadian Gaming closed the section as of April 1.

Cyprus Bets on Casinos to Help Boost Economy
CYPRUS, Greece (April 1, 2013) -- Cyprus is to lift a ban on casinos as part of measures to counter the economic shock of a much larger than expected 60% raid on the savings of the island?s most wealthy depositors.

Casino di Venezia Licence Suspended
MALTA (April 2, 2013) - The Lotteries and Gaming Authority has suspended the licence of Casino di Venezia in Vittoriosa due to non-adherence of its conditions, according to the parliamentary secretary for Competitiveness Edward Zammit Lewis.

PA Gaming Control Board to Hold Public Hearing on April 25th on Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs License Renewal
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (April 2, 2013) -- The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board today announced that it would hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 25, 2013 to gather evidence, including public comment, on the renewal of the casino license of Downs Racing, LP, operator of Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in Luzerne County.

Erie Gaming Company's CEO Resigns
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (April 2, 2013) -- A company that runs casinos in Erie and West Virginia announced Tuesday the resignation of its president and CEO,

Zynga New York Head Resigns after Disappointing Mobile Games Results
SAN FRANCISCO (April 2, 2013) --The head of Zynga Inc's New York studio has left the social gaming company a year after its $180 million purchase of his mobile game start-up failed to produce the expected results

Tuesday, 2 April 2013

Headlines you may of missed Wednesday April 2, 2013

Wednesday April 3, 2013

LOTTERY NEWS

Scratch-Off Game Celebrating Florida’s 500th Anniversary Sets All-Time Lottery Record.
$5,000,000 Multiplier Spectacular Offers Lottery's Largest Instant-Ticket Game Prize Ever!
Lottery Player Scoops Euro Millions Jackpot.
Massachusetts State Lottery’s SUPER 50/50 Raffle Returns!

LEGAL, LEGISLATIVE, POLITICAL & GOVERNMENT

Proposed Changes to Gambling Law Bill on Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing Agenda.
Berjaya to File More Lawsuits Against State-Run Lottery.
Hearing On Commercial Casino Bids Delayed.
Lottery Tab for Privatization Consultants Reaches Nearly $3 Million.
Former Commissioner Implicated in Lottery Case.
NLA Task-Force Formed to Combat Illegal Lottery Operators.
Bill to Encourage Casinos to Southeast Kansas.
Government to Acquire New Technology To Regulate Lottery Activities.
Legislature to Look at New Casino Agreement.
Council Rejects Satellite Wagering.

MARKETING and SPONSORSHIP

'Trekkies' Greet Shatner in Dallas for Star Trek Scratch-Off Launch.
Telefónica Wins Competition to Televise for the Next Two Seasons.

VENDOR NEWS

VODone Report Income from Lottery-Related Business Show A 200% Increase in 2H 2012.
Microgaming Go Mobile Solutions Expanding Its Portfolio of Mobile Games.
New Must-Have App for Lottery Players Tracks Tickets & Delivers Real-Time Drawing Results.
DEQ Installs 20 LT Game Terminals in Melbourne Casino

REMOTE GAMING

Regulating Interactive Gambling: Response to a Final Report Into Australia's Interactive Gambling Legislation.
Casino Could Offer Online Component.
Sportech Readies to Launch Online Wagering.

MARKET WATCH

Macau Gambling Revenue Up 25.4 Percent in March Year on Year.
Gaming Solutions Provider to Expand Operations to Six More Asia-Pacific Countries.
Betfair Acquires Assets from Bookmaker Blue Square for £5m.
Melco Crown to Launch Investor Road Show.
Berjaya Sports Toto Declares 8 Sen Interim Dividend.
Number Forecast Operators Get Better Bet Than Casinos for Restructuring Exercises.
Melco Crown Partner Sees Profits up 300 pct.

SPORTS BETTING

Policies Intended To Regulate Sports Betting Need to Start From Scratch.

CASINO NEWS

Concern That State Has Reached Saturation Point for Gaming Facilities.

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

EGBA Appoints New Secretary General as Ligné Stands Down.

Wynn Resorts Announce Departure of Chief Operating Officer.

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