In a short media statement, the Tatts Group has confirmed completion of its acquisition of TOTE Tasmania for $103 million. Not good news, however, for 30 percent of the TOTE workforce who have reportedly been displaced in the streamlining of the business. Australian Premier Lara Giddings said: “Job losses are always regrettable and I am …
The UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has detailed how it plans to deliver UK Racing’s half share of the sale of the Horserace Totaliser Board (Tote) bought by bookmaker Betfred for GBP 265 million in June 2011 . UK Racing’s half share of the net proceeds, amounting to GBP 90 million, will …
William Hill plc extended its live dealer offering to Italian players Wednesday, announcing the launch of a more extensive, rich and real gaming experience on its live dealer casino through the addition of Roulette Live and BlackJack Live. The new Live Casino games will join a consolidated online platform made of more than 20 games. …
BetVictor, the new brand representing gambling group Victor Chandler’s internet activity, has engaged advertising appointment agency Oystercatchers in its search for a new home for its well-funded advertising account. According to the publication O2Media, Oystercatchers has set up exploratory meetings next week with suitable candidates capable of handling the Gibraltar-based company’s needs.
Rumours sweeping the industry Wednesday were that 35-year Ladbrokes veteran and head of the betting company’s international business development affairs, Kevin Hopgood is to strike out on his own in the consulting world. A marketing graduate from the University of Portsmouth, Hopgood was a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing and during his long …
The giant Greek betting firm OPAP has shortlisted software firms GTech, Playtech and Intralot to provide services as part of its plan to expand into online betting, its chief executive revealed Thursday. CEO Yannis Spanoudakis told reporters: “On Internet (betting), we are in the final phase to pick a vendor among three candidates. The aim …
The multi-state Mega Million lottery in the United States moved into record and uncharted territory Thursday as frenzied ticket buying boosted the main prize to an unprecedented $500 million and counting, with the possibility of a further rise before the draw on Friday March 30. This is the largest Mega Millions prize since the game’s …
With neighbours Illinois already involved in an online lottery pilot program, the pressure is on for Indiana’s Hoosier Lottery to develop an internet presence, and officials this week confirmed that an investigation into the possibilities of using the internet for ticket sales has commenced. Al Larsen, spokesperson for the Hoosier Lottery, said that the introduction …
The UK online and land betting group Ladbrokes plc confirmed Thursday that it has renewed its association with software provider Openbet, inking a new long-running software supply agreement. The deal includes the supply of software, development, support and games services to Ladbrokes. A company spokesman said that the agreement provides both parties with revenue growth …
The troubled French gambling market appears to be showing some signs of renewed life, although online operators in particular continue to push for a more sensible approach to regulation and taxation. At the recent iGaming Conference in France regulator ARJEL revealed that things are better this year, with stats up to late March showing an …
This Friday will see Americans betting on what is being claimed as the world’s biggest ever lottery prize; Mega Millions has reached $476 million, and the action is likely to be hectic on March 30 as lottery bettors across several states go after the tempting prize. Despite the phenomenal odds against winning, that sort of …
The British online gambling group Sportingbet plc, which made its final exemption from US prosecution payment to the DoJ Monday is reportedly making good progress in its collaborative negotiations with the American land gambling group Foxwoods, according to the London Evening Standard. Management at Sportingbet has made no secret of the fact that they would …
Jackpotjoy’s brand new version of its innovative online Snap! game combines the style of a casino game with the community spirit of a traditional bingo room. Super Snap! boasts five different ways of winning, giving players the opportunity for reward through a series of entertaining features that include generous bonus rounds. A player’s first chance …
The Australian land and online gambling supplier Aristocrat is going large on tribal gaming operators at the National Indian Gaming Association tradeshow at the San Diego Convention Center next week between April 1 and 4, showcasing a wide range of its products with some emphasis on internet gambling content. The company has announced that it …
WinADay Casino.com is consulting with players on Facebook on the development of its next online casino game, the company revealed Tuesday. Fans of the online casino’s Facebook page voted almost unanimously that the new game have a “house pet” theme, and have since been asked for their input on how many pay lines the slot …
WMS, the US gambling equipment and games developer that has an online presence through Jackpot Party Casino, is the latest company to submit an application to the State Gaming Control Board (SGCB) for an interactive gaming licence in the State of Nevada. “The filing of WMS’ interactive gaming application with the SGCB in Nevada represents …
A disabled online gambler in the UK who was depressed after a burglary cleaned her out last week had her spirits lifted Monday by a generous gift from the management and staff of the 32Red online casino. Online player Satty posted on the Casinomeister message board that the burglars had taken items important to her …
Sportingbet plc took to the media Tuesday to protest against a Spanish injunction and serve notice that it intended to launch a judicial appeal in Spain. Our readers will recall the bitterness in the industry generated by last year’s legal activities of Spanish group Codere, which sought a number of injunctions against foreign companies operating …
The Sportingbet plc international internet gambling group announced Tuesday that it has made its third and final payment of $6 million to the Office of the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, acting on behalf of the United States Department of Justice. As a result, Sportingbet has paid a total sum …
Almost a year ago the sudden departure of 888 Holdings high profile CEO, Gigi Levy, brought about the temporary appointment of Brian Mattingley until a replacement was found. The impressive year end results this week from the group under his leadership speak to his talent and capability in the post, and on Tuesday the board …
The publicly listed online gambling group 888 Holdings plc has released its annual financial report for the year ended 31 December 2011. Financial highlights include: * Revenue increased 26 percent to US$331.1 million (2010: US$262.1 million) * B2C Revenue increased 28 percent to US$284.2 million (2010: US$221.7 million) * B2B Revenue increased 16 percent to …
The British government’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport has denied rumours circulating earlier this week that ministerial responsibility for the UK Gambling Commission will be switched to another ministry following this year’s Olympic Games. Rumour had it that the diversity of interests falling under the Gambling Commission, allied to reports that relations between the …
Top French online gambling regulator and president of ARJEL, Jean-Francois Vilotte, reportedly revealed at a French conference this week that his organisation may soon enter into a memorandum of understanding with Italian regulator AAMS, British counterpart the UK Gambling Commission and Spain’s National Gambling Commission. The proposal is apparently being currently studied by the UK …
New research statistics on internet gaming in China in its widest sense (as opposed to online gambling per se) give an indication of the massive size and potential of this populous and economically active Asian nation. Researchers report that the overall online gaming market in the country is up 20.7 percent in revenues year-on-year and …