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GameAcocunt certification in Italian market

16 May 2011

Online casino and skill games developer, GameAcount Network, will provide its proprietary internet gaming system to operators in Italy, the company announced this week.

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AAMS approval for Evolution

16 May 2011

Live Dealer gaming firm, Evolution Gaming, has been certified by Italy’s gaming authority, AAMS to provide real-time, interactive Live Casino games.

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Ladbrokes shareholders in protest

14 May 2011

Following a 38 percent William Hill investor rebellion this week, with shareholders disgruntled about CEO Ralph Topping’s remuneration package, Ladbrokes investors appear to have followed suit.

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Amicable resolution for Will Hill and Playtech

14 May 2011

Bookmaker William Hill PLC and Playtech Limited have reached an amicable resolution in their dispute over Playtech’s interest in William Hill Online (WHO).

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Debt claims of $859 million for Czech lotto firm

14 May 2011

Josef Cupka, the bankruptcy administrator overseeing Czech lottery company Sazka’s debt claims has recognised CZK 14.7 Billion ($859 million) in claims from creditors, reports Reuters.

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Zen Entertainment appoints new CEO and president

13 May 2011

Free-to-play social and casual gaming developer, Zen Entertainment has appointed Craig Billings to take over the reigns as President and chief executive officer from founder Vincent Zaldivar.

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New RASR Entertainment online casino

13 May 2011

A new Malta-licenced online casino Slot MagiX.co.uk went live this week.

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Fourth Star Trek episode launched

13 May 2011

Trekkie’s can now play the latest installment in WMS Gaming’s Star Trek slot series announced JackpotParty.com, this week.

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Slovak lotto granted stay from creditors

13 May 2011

Tipos, the Slovakian National Lottery company, has been granted temporary protection from its creditors from a Bratislava I District Court.

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William Hill shareholders rebel

13 May 2011

Bookmaker William Hill suffered a blow when a third of its investors voted against its remuneration report, this week.  A further 4.7 percent abstained from the vote, reports indicate in the Daily Express.

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Betsafe in acquisition deal by Betsson

13 May 2011

Swedish gaming firm Betsson AB has acquired Malta-based sports betting, casino and poker operator Betsafe in a deal potentially worth Euro 60 million.

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Spanish gambling legislation approved

13 May 2011

A regulatory framework for remote/interactive gambling has been approved and adopted by Spain’s Congress of Deputies.

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Opinion rapporteur on green paper appointed

13 May 2011

Stefano Mallia, a member of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has been appointed as the committee’s rapporteur for the compilation and submission of the committee’s opinion on the EU Green Paper on Online Gambling reports the Malta Times.

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Amaya and Chartwell to combine

13 May 2011

In a surprise development this week, Chartwell Technology Inc., who have experienced tough times recently, has agreed to an acquisition offer by the Amaya Gaming Group.

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Playtech appoints new CFO

13 May 2011

Software provider, Playtech Limited has announced the appointment of David Mathewson (63) to the position of Chief Financial Officer from 25 May 2011.

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Sportech in interactive deal with horse racing

12 May 2011

Pool and tote betting supplier Sportech PLC’s interactive division Sportech Racing (formerly Scientific Games Racing) has been awarded a contract to provide interactive products and services to the US Balmoral Racing Club and Maywood Trotting Association.

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Two new operators for Quickfire

12 May 2011

Microgaming-powered QuickFire announced signing two new operators for its flash based casino content, this week.

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Media Corp presents its six months financial results

12 May 2011

London-based advertising network and gaming operator, Media Corporation Plc (Media Corp) announced its six months ended 31 March 2011 results this week.

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Cherryföretagen online players up by 365 percent

12 May 2011

Swedish land, maritime and online gaming group Cherryföretagen AB released its first quarter interim results reporting a turnover increase of 79 percent and an increase in active online customers of 365 percent.

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Cryptologic fights the good fight

12 May 2011

Online gambling software provider Cryptologic Limited has posted its financial results for the first quarter ending March 31 2011 reporting a growth of 9 percent in total revenue for the period.

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Win A Day Casino jackpot hit

11 May 2011

A senior citizen using the pseudonym “Gold1968” has won $167 648 playing the five-reel, 21 payline Vegas Mania slot at WinADayCasino.com.

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Unibet posts strong Q1/2011 results

11 May 2011

Malta-based online gambling and betting company, Unibet Group plc delivered another strong quarter in its interim report for the period January to March 2011.

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Bodog in shirt sponsorship with Ayr United

11 May 2011

The Scottish Football League Second Division side, Ayr United (known as “The Honest Men”), has signed a one-year shirt sponsorship deal with BodogBrand.com.

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Online betting hubs for Irish race courses?

11 May 2011

Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) is said to be considering allowing punters to use online betting and betting exchanges at race courses in a bid to reverse falling attendance numbers at Irish race meetings reports the Irish Examiner.

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