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FIFA to investigate Swiss-Moldova game

1 Apr 2009

The international football body FIFA has approved the initiation of an investigation into a game between Switzerland and Moldova in a World Cup qualifying group following suspicions that the game may have been fixed, reports the Russian sports newspaper Sovietsky Sport.

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Ambitious responsible gambling plans take shape in N.S.W.

1 Apr 2009

The New South Wales Government in Australia has come up with a new strategy to tackle problem gambling, combining all 43 government-funded counselling services under one banner, reports the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

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Enter the dragon

1 Apr 2009

Gibraltar-based 888 Holdings has announced that its successful business-2-business division is to assume its own identity under the brandname “Dragonfish” with Gabi Campos holding managing director responsibilities.

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Betfair US subsidiary signs valuable racetrack deal

1 Apr 2009

TVG, America’s horseracing network and a recent acquisition of the international Betfair gambling group, has signed a deal with Keeneland making it the exclusive television provider for the historic and prestigious Lexington, Kentucky track.

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Tipp24 names new marketing chief

1 Apr 2009

Fabian Engel (30), a qualified economist, becomes head of marketing at Tipp24games Entertainment GmbH today (April 1st 2009) and is hopefully not suspicious!

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Copenhagen venue for next EiG

1 Apr 2009

Online gambling conference goers are in for a treat come September this year; Clarion Gaming has switched the venue for the must-attend European i-Gaming conference and expo from Barcelona to one of the most beautiful cities in Denmark – Copenhagen.

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Ozzy´s Sharon gets her own online bingo website

1 Apr 2009

In a move that expands her business relationship with Gala Bingo, television celebrity and wife to former Black Sabbath rocker Ozzy, Sharon Osbourne has launched her own SharonsBingo.com website.

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Gaming VC adds Boss Media instant software

1 Apr 2009

European Internet gaming and sportsbetting company Gaming VC Holdings SA, has signed a three-and-a-half contract with software provider, Boss Media AB, for the provision of instant-play games, enhancing its current software from Boss.

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Inspired signs virtual racing deal with William Hill

1 Apr 2009

Inspired Gaming Group, a provider in the Open Server-Based Gaming market, has signed a deal with William Hill plc to supply its Virtual Racing Platinum product across the entire estate, reports Reuters news service.

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Wolves sponsorship by Sportingbet

1 Apr 2009

The UK online sportsbetting group Sportingbet.com has inked a deal making it a sponsor of the Wolves football club in England in a sponsorship agreement reputed to be worth seven figures but not yet fully disclosed.

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EGBA slams Sweden for failure to comply with EU law

1 Apr 2009

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has not minced its words in contributing comments to the public consultation on a report initiated by the Swedish Ministry of Finance into the gambling market in Sweden (the Nyren report), which expired today.

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WinaDay lives up to its name

31 Mar 2009

Online gambler 123jaki was in tune with Lady Fortune this week, hitting the Slot-O-Matic game at Slotland’s WinaDay.com 3D Internet casino for $159 660

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OPAP revenues and profits up in 2008

31 Mar 2009

Revenues up by 9 percent to Euro 5.5 billion and net profits up 19.6 percent to reach Euro 728.5 million were highlights of the 2008 financial report released by the Greek gambling monopoly OPAP this week.

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German protectionism costs Tipp24 jobs

31 Mar 2009

The disastrous consequences of Germany’s exclusive gambling policies under the German Interstate Gambling Treaty were showcased this week in a press release from the major German Internet lotto provider Tipp24 AG.

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Green to head up Clarion shows

31 Mar 2009

Clarion Gaming, which organises industry expo epics like ICE(i),  has announced the promotion of Emma Green to the division’s post of Show Director.

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Racing newspaper to offer online gambling

31 Mar 2009

The Racing Post, Britain’s largest racing newspaper is about to enter the online casino and poker sector of the industry with an offering developed in collaboration with 888.com.

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New bingo software from Playtech

30 Mar 2009

Internet gambling software developer and provider Playtech plc has released its latest bingo software version, which includes a range of fresh features and enhancements.

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Royal Vegas online player hits the jackpot

30 Mar 2009

March has proved to be a successful month for two progressive jackpot players at the Fortune Lounge group’s Royal Vegas.eu online casino, with wins of $345 664.53 and Euro 851 348.19 recorded on the Progressive Cyberstud Poker and Major Millions virtual machines.

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Swedish online gambling blocks under discussion

30 Mar 2009

It didn’t work in Italy, and it is creating major waves of protest in Australia at present – the prospect of governments forcing Internet Service Providers to impose blocks censoring online gambling websites.

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Malta MEPs criticised on EU online gambling vote

30 Mar 2009

The recent non-binding vote in the EU Parliament on the Schaldemose own-initiative report has resulted in some critical fallout for Malta’ 5 MEPs.

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Online lottery planned Downunder

28 Mar 2009

West Australians could soon enjoy the convenience of Internet betting on state lotteries if a proposal now nearing completion and due for submission to the provincial government soon is accepted.

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Sports giants oppose Delaware move to legalise sportsbetting

27 Mar 2009

Associated Press reports that Delaware legislators anxious to raise more cash for state coffers by legitimising sportsbetting now face opposition from the powerful National Football League and the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

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Betjoint acquired by Bookmaker

27 Mar 2009

The small BLR software-powered sportsbook Betjoint.com has been acquired by BetCris subsidiary Bookmaker.com according to an announcement from the latter, which did not disclose details of the deal.

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Hackers deface Aussie censorship website

27 Mar 2009

Hackers protesting the secret censorship blacklists of the Australian government exposed by Wikileaks caused the online censorship board’s web page to be taken briefly offline Thursday, reports the Wired.com blog.

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