The well-connected industry observer and iMEGA exec, Joe Brennan, opined in an interview with the poker information portal PocketFives over the weekend that New Jersey’s attempt to legalise online gambling is likely to be delayed until the northern hemisphere fall. Brennan cited the legislative summer recess, along with a heavy workload of more urgent budget …
One of online gambling’s strongest political supporters, Democrat Barney Frank (72), became the first Congressman to enter into a same-sex union when he married his long-time partner, James Ready (42) this weekend. According to a Reuters report, the Massachusetts Democrat and his partner were married in an evening ceremony at the Boston Marriott Newton at …
After over a year of political haggling and recriminations, Cyprus politicians were finally able to agree Friday to ban online gambling and – despite a last minute attempt to have it excluded – betting exchanges as well. The controversial measure sets tax levels and authorises the introduction of a gambling board to licence and regulate …
Earlier this year it appeared that fast progress was being achieved by Canadian MP Joe Comartin’s bill C-290, a private member’s measure in the Commons proposing that single game sports betting be allowed as well as the current parlay betting regime. The bill had very strong bi-partisan political support and moved through its first two …
Having successfully weathered the first weeks of liberalised online gambling in Spain, the online gambling software developer Playtech plc has released more information on its ambitious plans for the Spanish market, promising a new range of market-specific television games alongside bingo. “Further licensees are due to launch Spanish-specific casino and poker rooms in the coming …
If the operation of online gambling sites is made legal in Australia, it should be the sports clubs control, said Clubs Australia in a submission this week. The organisation was responding to government proposals following a review of the online gaming ban that has suggested the pastime be legalised, at least as far as online …
Following the renewal of International Game Technology’s (IGT) licencing agreement with Hasbro , the latest offering from the partnership “Monopoly Plus” has launched with new and innovative game play features. The 5-reel, 30-payline game debuts a new concept titled “Level Up Plus” allowing the player to permanently increase their payout with continuous play. The game …
In an interesting development, Media Corporation – the former owners of the now defunct Purple Lounge, have announced the reacquisition of a number of its sold publishing websites that include onthebox.com and flightcomparison.com which were announced sold at the end of February 2012. A company statement said the Company will resume full ownership of “a …
French telecommunication service provider Iliad S.A. has ceased its online poker and sportsbetting activity in the French market operated via its subsidiary Iliad Gaming. Iliad Gaming websites Chilipoker.fr and Chilipari.fr, run in partnership with Gameinvest Holdings, will close according to an interview given to LaTribune by Thomas Reynaud, chief financial officer and chief development officer …
Millions of dollars were bet in recent weeks as the Euro 2012 football championships progressed in the Ukraine, Malaysian police reported Thursday. The enforcement agencies’ always zealous anti-gambling efforts were redoubled during the championship as officials sought to contain rampant online and ‘retail’ illegal gambling by football-mad fans Police conducted almost 150 raids across Malaysia …
Italian sports betting operators will be less than happy with the latest statistics from regulator AAMS, which cover the month of May 2012. Year-on-year turnover in the sector dropped 11.3 percent to Euro 300 million, and even compared to 2010 was still 6 percent weaker. Internet wagering declined although less than the retail sector, contributing …
Tax moves against a wealthy Australian art lover who made his fortune on major sports wagers in Hobart, Tasmania, could set a precedent for gamblers Downunder, the Australian Broadcasting Corportion reported Thursday. 51-year-old university drop-out David Walsh developed a successful gambling syndicate used to bet on horse racing and other sports. Reports estimate that the …
The Canberra Times has quoted some interesting internet gambling numbers relevant to Australia, albeit from a 2010 survey. In a discussion on the legalisation debate in Australia, the newspaper reports that in 2010, 130,000 Aussies were playing on offshore internet gambling sites, with foreign operators reaping over A$68 million a year from the business. Online …
Online gambling group Unibet is among the latest batch of companies to receive online gambling licenses from the Belgian Gaming Commission, scoring an internet sports betting licence. Other companies in the new tranche of licenses are Blitz NV, empowering it to operate an online gambling site branded Blitz.be, and Pavaber SA, which will manage a …
Numerous internet sports betting information sites are advising their members that the UK online betting company 188bet has withdrawn from the German market, citing recent legislative developments that require operators to obtain a German gambling licence – something in very restricted numbers in the EU member nation. With effect from July 4, no German players …
Michel Barnier, the head of the European Commission which enforces EU laws, reiterated his warning to European gambling regulators that action will be taken, including court proceedings, for non-compliance with European Union laws. Barnier made similar statements recently whilst addressing the European parliament . The Gibraltar Chronicle reports that Barnier was addressing a meeting on …
GVC Holdings plc, an online gambling provider of B2B and B2C services, has issued a trading update for the six months trading to 30 June 2012. Gross revenues across the group for the period increased 147 percent to Euro 270,000 per day (H1-2011: Euro 110,000 per day). The company’s B2B division saw significant growth from …
Online and land gambling group William Hill plc has implemented an Application Performance Management solution from the UK branch of CA Technologies to guarantee improved end-user experiences for its online gamblers. The new software gives William Hill: * 360-degree visibility into all end-user transactions, enabling the identification, monitoring and prioritisation of business-critical applications * Improved …
The sixteen German Lander have combined offerings from state lottery vendors NKL German Lottery Northwest (NKL) and the South German Class Lottery (SKL) to form the country’s first nationwide state lottery dubbed the Gemeinsame Klassenlotterie (GKL). A formal statement describes the formation as a primarily corrective measure decided on by the Prime Minister as an …
Betfred has entered into a deal with social gaming publisher We R Interactive that will see the bookmaker featured in “I AM PLAYR”, a popular social football game that will incorporate the bookmakers horse-racing and World Snooker Championship sponsorships. Participation in the social game will assist Betfred’s strategy of boosting brand awareness by creating social …
Shortly after reports that major rival gambling groups William Hill plc and Betfair plc are soon to clash in the UK courts in a bid to get the latter’s customers to contribute to the Horse Racing Levy, Betfair has announced a five-year GBP 40 million commercial deal signed with British Racing. The bookmaker and British …
Social gaming app Trophy Slots has augmented its offering on Facebook with three new slots originating from the NextGen studios. “Doctor Love”, “Hot Hot Volcano” and “Unicorn Legend” extend an existing catalogue that includes “Love Bugs” and “Genie Wild”. “We think it’s important to introduce new games to Trophy Slots from time to time in …
The long-running political fight over gambling law changes in Cyprus could be nearing an end, although it carries with it a complete ban on internet gambling and betting exchanges. The Cyprus Mail reports that lawmakers appear to have settled on a 10 percent revenue tax on operators, opening the way for a parliamentary vote later …
The interactive television gambling group NetPlayTV issued a Q2-2012 trading update Wednesday, reporting that the company had achieved a 78 percent increase in new depositing casino players to 12,958 (Q2 2011: 7,044) and 1 percent increase on Q1 2012. There was a 54 percent increase in active depositing casino players to 22,647 (Q2 2011: 14,709) …