Estimates earlier this week that the Italian market could be in for major expansion have been fleshed out by independent research outfit Trust Partners.
The ongoing procrastination by the South African government over the legalisation of online gambling again came under the spotlight on ITWeb’s blog this week.
Online gaming and media group, Media Corporation Plc (Media Corp) showed a strong start to its current financial year with a trading update for first quarter – 1 October 2010 to 31 December 2010.
Canadian online gaming provider, Chartwell Technology has announced its audited financial results for the year ended October 31 2010.
With the growing likelihood that state, rather than federal, initiatives will determine the future of online gambling in the United States, several major companies have joined together to advocate legalisation.
The McMurphy’s slot, another recent release from Rival Gaming.
With UK and Irish horseracing levy and funding debates between Government, horseracing organisations and bookmakers in the news, the Italian agricultural minister has told parliament that horseracing needs a permanent state funding solution separate from income raised through betting – similar to how the Italian National Olympic Committee is financed reports Racing Today.
Isle of Man telecommunications and Internet provider Manx Telecom has appointed Tony Wilkinson as its first UK-based eBusiness Development Sales Manager.
Online gambling giants, PartyGaming PLC and bwin Interactive Entertainment AG shareholders held separate Extraordinary General Meetings today and have announced the approval of the anticipated merger.
The Irish Times reports that in the very near future a tax on internet betting will be imposed, along with a licence fee that will be required before online gambling operators will be permitted to access the Irish market.
An agreement between the Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC) and Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has laid down a framework for co-operation that will see the gaming regulatory bodies sharing information, expertise, knowledge and skills including exchange visits and training.
The final day of ICEi in London proved to be even busier this week as thousands of visitors interested in online gambling products and services flocked into the Earl’s Court expo.
Mandalay Media Group has put its Tournament.com domain up for sale after making a decision not to re-enter the skill gaming arena.
SNAI SpA, Italy’s biggest sports-betting manager and racetrack, has been bought out by Italian investment company Palladio Finanziaria and European private equity firm Investindustrial.
International Game Technology (IGT) has announced the release of a surfing-themed game titled Wipeout.
Real-time gaming product Passoker will incorporate mini-games from Zukido.
Reuters reports that the Greek Finance Ministry has proposed to auction fifteen to fifty online betting licenses with a five-year duration and allow up to 30 000 low-stake gaming machines in plans presented in a draft gaming bill at a cabinet meeting.
In a deal with online gambling firm Betclic, application security specialists Computrad Europe Ltd have integrated VASCO Data Security International Inc’s (VASCO) IDENTIKEY solution on Betclic’s website.
The purchase has been made for a consideration of an initial amount of GBP 2.5 million and a further consideration based on the profitability of the IGS business over the next three years capped at a further GBP 3.0 million. The initial amount has been financed from Playtech’s existing cash resources.
Live dealer provider Evolution Gaming, which has reported significant success with its new London Roulette product at major UK internet bookies like William Hill and Ladbrokes, is to showcase the game at ICEi this week.
The major online and land operator and supplier of pools and tote gaming, Sportech plc, has released its pre-close trading trade update ahead of its preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2010, which will be announced on 24 March 2011.
The Isle of Man-based online gambling software provider Microgaming has developed its first true 3D online slot and will be showcasing it at ICEi this week.
The Reuters news agency reports that the Greek government is pressing ahead with its plan to open up and license the online gambling sector in an initiative that will see the award of 50 licenses and implementation before the end of this (2011) year.
The latest round in the Greek government’s protracted clash with Stanleybet over the legality in terms of EU law of its land sports betting monopoly through OPAP appears to have gone to the UK challenger.