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More arrests in Utica internet gambling ring

5 Dec 2010

In a further development to the four Utica, New York State residents charged in Oneida County Court last week for allegedly running an illegal internet sports gambling operation, State Police have made three more arrests connected to the 21-month investigation.

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Mega Moolah progressive jackpot pays out

5 Dec 2010

Golden Riviera Casino.com announced this week that Microgaming network’s Mega Moolah Progressive Jackpot of Euro 2,547,086.98 was won by a player identified only as “C.R.”

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Online casino sponsors German handball

4 Dec 2010

Online gambling website Bet-At-Home.com, a member of the Betclic-Everest group, has inked a sponsorship deal with German Toyota Handball Bundesliga (HBL) team Rhein-Neckar Löwen for the remainder of the 2010 season.

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Italian network will not appeal Lazio decision

4 Dec 2010

In a sequel to Thursday’s reports that a Lazio administrative court had overruled a Microgame objection to new Italian regulations allowing online poker cash and casino games, the network has confirmed that it will not appeal the finding.

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Aussies tighten up on betting "inducements"

3 Dec 2010

It appears that the Australian territory of Victoria is tightening up on gambling companies that offer inducements to punters to bet, with charges laid against four companies and the possibility of more to follow.

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Land casino vs. online site in Greece

3 Dec 2010

Greece, a nation known in the past for its government’s hostility to online gambling and indeed any competition to entrenched local interests, became the scene this week for litigation between a land casino and an internet gambling site.

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New Managing Director for Centrebet

3 Dec 2010

Online betting and gaming company, Centrebet International Limited has announced the promotion of Michael McRitchie to the position of Managing Director.

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GameAccount launches free-to-play table games in Italy

3 Dec 2010

Selected Italian partners, SNAI.it and SNAIabilita.it are now live with free-to-play versions of leading Casino Table Games that include Pro Blackjack and Roulette Royale, announced skills games provider GameAccount Network this week.

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Wagers down but NGR up at Betbull

2 Dec 2010

Among the many companies currently reporting on commercial performance over the first nine months of 2010 is Betbull Holding SE, which this week published its results for the period to September 30.

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Silversands dilemma

2 Dec 2010

The Silversands online gambling group, arguably one of the most highly advertised in the South African market, faces a location crisis following legal and political developments at home and abroad.

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Another Canadian province goes online gambling

2 Dec 2010

It’s an event much anticipated since the Quebec provincial government gave its imprimatur earlier this year for Loto Quebec to develop an online gambling site; the launch of Espacejeux.com this week was supported with millions of dollars in promos and plenty of publicity in the Canadian media.

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Aussie minister concerned about online gambling

1 Dec 2010

Australia’s Federal Families Minister Jenny Macklin is concerned over the popularity of internet gambling, and revealed whilst addressing a problem gambling conference this week that the federal government planned to discuss the rapidly growing pastime at a gathering of state and territory ministers next year.

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New slot is all about the stars

1 Dec 2010

Playtech subsidiary Virtue Fusion Alderney, perhaps better known for its bingo products, has launched a new 5 reel slot on its network, which serves the likes of MeccaBingo, Ladbrokes, William Hill, Sky, Bet365, Crown Bingo, Virgin, Paddy Power and Boylesports.

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Bumper November for Macau

1 Dec 2010

Land gambling on the offshore island of Macau continued to generate impressive numbers during November 2010 according to the latest statistics from Macau’s Gaming and Inspection Coordination Bureau.

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Charity embezzeler sentenced to 7-years jail

1 Dec 2010

Dinesh Enoka Abeysuriya, a 29-year-old finance clerk for an Australian charity who embezzled A$1.53 million and gambled part of it away in online gambling casinos was sentenced in a Brisbane court this week.

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E-cash processor gets FSA protection

1 Dec 2010

Neovia’s Isle of Man-based subsidiary Neteller has announced that it is switching client contracts to Neteller (UK) Limited from November 30, providing users with more protection.

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Utica four plead not guilty

1 Dec 2010

The four Americans arraigned on internet gambling charges in Utica, New York state last week will not go down without a fight, reports local television station WKTV.

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Saskatchewan First Nations interested in online gambling?

1 Dec 2010

The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority, one of the Canadian province’s fifty biggest companies with Cdn$200 million in revenue and Cdn$60 million in profits, is investigating the pros and cons of internet gambling, according to an announcement in the Saskatoon StarPhoenix over the weekend.

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Live dealer action hots up at Sportsbook.com

1 Dec 2010

The respected and well established internet gambling group Sportsbook.com has entered the live dealer casino sector using proprietray technology from Gaming System.net, and plans to make available a growing and multi-level range of games in the coming months.

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Third quarter interim results from Cherryföretagen

30 Nov 2010

Swedish land, maritime and online gaming group, Cherryföretagen AB, released its third quarter interim report.

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Intralot shows strong revenue growth and stable EBITDA

30 Nov 2010

INTRALOT Group announced financial results for the nine-month period ending September 30th 2010.

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Ladbrokes reduces tailored language sites

30 Nov 2010

Following a strategic review, British-based Ladbrokes.com has announced that it will reduce the number of tailored language sites it offers and will focus on 13 tailored sites in nine different languages; supporting 17 currencies.

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Online gaming service from Playtech for Finnish players

30 Nov 2010

State operator, RAY, Finland’s Slot Machine Association and software provider, Playtech, have announced the launch of an online gaming service for Finnish players.

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Russian president calls for sterner illegal gambling measures

30 Nov 2010

The dictatorial Russian banning of gambling in general entered a new phase this week when Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, clearly displeased at the fact that many gambling operations have gone underground, called for sterner measures.

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