The Nevada Gaming Control Board said Wednesday that November gambling revenue statewide rose 7.06 percent to $880.1 million, compared with November 2010, when licensees reported a gaming win of $822,097,967. For the fiscal year (July 1, 2011 through November 30, 2011), gaming win has increased 1.09 percent. On the Las Vegas Strip, which accounts for …
The UK online and land gambling group William Hill plc has agreed a sponsorship deal with online news outlet The Global Herald for sponsorship of its flagship Sports section. The deal with The Global Herald came into effect on January 10, 2012, and features a wide range of advertising and promotional opportunities, including the placement …
Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval has made good on his promise last year to revitalise the state’s Gaming Policy Committee, announcing the five choices allowed the governor to serve on the 11-member body. Sandoval’s appointees are: * Boyd Gaming Corp. CEO Keith Smith; *MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren; * Sallie Becker of Bomas Grill in Las …
Dennis Wilson, the executive director of the Kansas state lottery, is among the latest executives to recognise the importance of the Department of Justice’s change of posture on internet gambling and the Wire Act. On Wednesday Wilson advised state political leaders that it was a matter of urgency that they decide whether to allow intrastate …
The US Department of Justice’s dramatic about-turn on internet gambling and the Wire Act continued to excite mainstream media interest this week, with the Reuters television service asking notorious former lobbyist Jack ‘Casino Jack’ Abramoff, who did jail time for stepping over the line as a lobbyist in Washington, for his views. Abramoff – who …
The independent software certification company Certified Fair Gambling has flagged a game supplied by Panama-based Amigotechs of questionable fairness following a player complaint that led to a detailed examination of the Flash instant-play product. Amigotechs software is used on more than 12 online casinos. At the beginning of this year a complaint was received regarding …
Betfair has released a statement following a backlash from punters and industry observers over the company voiding bets on the Christmas Hurdle horse race at Leopardstown last month following a technology failure. Considering internal discussions, recommendations from the Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner (GGC) on a detailed report Betfair submitted to the authority and extensive customer consultation, …
The Greek State Lotteries Tender will move forward into phase II with the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund’s announcement that the three existing candidates have qualified for the next stage of the process. The three qualifying candidates going into phase II are the Österreichische Lotterien Gesellschaft mbH, the consortium of the companies Sisal SpA, Damco …
MGM Resorts, the giant Las Vegas land gambling group that launched brand defensive actions against four cyber squatters last month has broadened its legal offensive with further court filings and injunctions against other parties. In the latest actions, Las Vegas federal judge Philip Pro has issued a preliminary injunction against six defendants accused of registering …
Atlantic City operators will be taking some comfort from the latest official casino performance figures for the month of December, which show a 4.2 percent improvement over the corresponding period in 2010, although it should be noted that December of that year saw major snow storms that shut down the region for several days. Nevertheless, …
In a late night sitting Monday, at the tail end of the current session of the Legislature, New Jersey politicians put their weight behind a state bill supporting the introduction of sports betting, and authorising the state to challenge the federal Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act in court if necessary. Reporting on the vote, …
On Monday, Connecticut governor Dannel Malloy reiterated his belief that the legalisation of online gambling is inevitable in the wake of the recent Department of Justice policy change on the Wire Act. Speaking to mainstream media reporters at his office, the governor said that it is inevitable online gambling will come to Connecticut, and that …
Alan Feldman, the public affairs director on the board of US land gambling giant MGM Resorts, has been appointed chairman of the new board controlling the American Gaming Association’s National Center for Responsible Gaming. Feldman replaces Glenn Christenson, who will remain as a member of the board. Mark Vander Linden, from Iowa’s Office of Gambling …
Florida Senator Ellyn Bogdanoff’s proposal to allow three land resort casinos to open in Florida, which also carries provisions for the regulation of online gambling in internet cafes moved forward Monday when it was approved 7 to 3 by the Senate Regulated Industries Committee. The approval came at a price; state politicians attached an amendment …
Maltese and AAMS-licenced World Match introduced its latest multi-line slot “Superbikes” this week. The new 3-reel, 25 pay-line slot is themed around the world of MotoGP depicted by attractive umbrella-girls, the chequered flag, roaring engines, champagne bottles and winners trophies. Designed for lovers of speed and adrenaline, SuperBikes offers the player Spin Stop, Wilds, and …
UK-based gaming provider EveryMatrix has entered into a partnership with XPRO Gaming that will see live casino games from the live dealer provider integrated into the GamMatrix gaming management platform. XPRO Live Casino offers players a range of single and multi-player live dealer games. EveryMatrix licencees Artemisbet is already live with four other gaming brands, …
German state Schleswig-Holstein’s step away from the other 15 member states’ view on internet gambling has meant that as of January 4, 2012 Schleswig-Holstein residents have been able to play the NorthWest Lotto over the internet. A pre-requisite to participate in the online lottery system requires registration, age verification and residence in Schleswig-Holstein. The online …
Belfast-based bookmaker Sean Graham has made a return to profit with a pre-tax profit of GBP 737 000 on turnover of GBP 5.8 million (2010: GBP 4.9 million) reported for its fiscal 2011 year ending March 2011. Sean Graham offers a range of betting and gaming via online, telephone and approximately 60 land betting shops …
UK gambling group Coral’s sponsorship of ESPN football show “Off the Ball” will feature a series of sponsor idents created by UK creative agency Partners Andrews Aldridge. Each spot will feature one of six puppet characters giving a post match interview during the football panel show due to launch in the middle of January. The …
Bally Technologies chief executive officer and director Richard Haddrill has been appointed to a two-year term as chairman of the U.S. commercial casino trade body, the American Gaming Association (AGA). Hadrill has served in the position of vice chairman at the AGA for the past two years and follows outgoing chairman Keith Smith, who is …
British land and online betting giant, Ladbrokes, is negotiating with Irish billionaire Dermot Desmond, the owner of the Betdaq betting exchange, over a “technology” deal to revamp the bookmaker’s faltering online business, according to a report over the weekend in the Telegraph newspaper. The report speculates that the move by Ladbrokes CEO Richard Glynn is …
You might say that the UK publicly listed gambling group Rank plc has a foot in both the land and online gambling camps due to its mix of products, but this weekend its CEO and chairman, Ian Burke, came out strongly in favour of a more equitable and harmonised tax regime for both, flying in …
The growing furore over betting corruption in Italian soccer has resulted in the country becoming a laughing stock in international sport, opined the publication WSC this weekend. The article was commenting on investigations which are continuing into 2012, with a judicial enquiry set to resume next Wednesday. “New revelations have confirmed the gravity of the …
The billionaire owner of the Las Vegas Sands land gambling group, and opponent of online gambling legalisation in the United States, Sheldon Adelson, has donated $5 million to an independent committee supporting GOP presidential aspirant Newt Gingrich, reports the Washington DC publication Politico. With 2012 a key presidential election year, it is expected that many …