Gambling news - page 1208

Bwin expanding IT capability

30 Apr 2010

The IT publication Computer Weekly has published an interesting interview with Thomas Kiessling, chief technical officer of the Vienna-listed online gambling giant Bwin Interactive.

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Aussie academis call for national gambling regulator

30 Apr 2010

Suggestions by problem gambling researchers that the federal government in Australia appoint a national gambling regulator in place of state regulators are currently achieving wide coverage in the mainstream media Downunder.

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Estonia issues second online gambling licence

29 Apr 2010

The Baltic state of Estonia, which legalised online gambling subject to strict conditions in January this year has issued its second licence.

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Online operations lift Will Hill results

29 Apr 2010

The internet operations of UK gambling group William Hill plc have once again provided a boost to group revenues against a backdrop of a 4 percent decline in land-based betting shop net revenues.

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Chartwell pulls off "The Italian Job"

29 Apr 2010

The Calgary-based online gambling software developer Chartwell Technology Inc. has launched its new “The Italian Job” slot at Bwin, the largest publicly listed Internet betting group in Europe.

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Chartwell pulls off “The Italian Job”

29 Apr 2010

The Calgary-based online gambling software developer Chartwell Technology Inc. has launched its new “The Italian Job” slot at Bwin, the largest publicly listed Internet betting group in Europe.

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Kansas City probe produces another guilty plea

29 Apr 2010

The Kansas City grand jury probe into illegal online sports betting produced another guilty plea Wednesday.

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IGC chief speaks at Canadian gambling conference

29 Apr 2010

The Gaming Summit in Calgary, Canada and its preoccupation with “the elephant in the room” – online gambling – has continued to attract media reportage.

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New Zealand problem gambling on the rise

29 Apr 2010

Radio New Zealand reports that the government’s Ministry of Health has posted a 25 percent rise in the number of problem gamblers using its counselling services over the period 2008 – 2009.

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Tzvetkoff bail decision overturned

29 Apr 2010

Daniel Tzvetkoff, the disgraced and bankrupt former head the defunct Australian e-processing company Intabill is to remain in custody after all.

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Good B2B deal for Gaming Media Group

28 Apr 2010

UK players will see a familiar land casino brand in the online environment soon following the signing of a white label agreement between Gaming Media Group’s b2b subsidiary InTouch Gaming and the Hippodrome Casino, owned by Simon Thomas of Beacon Bingo fame.

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More online bingo

28 Apr 2010

Online gambling software provider Microgaming has launched three new bingo side games to its network of operators in a release that comprises a winning combination of casino and pub-style fruit machine games for the entertainment of bingo players looking for something a little different. 

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Lacklustre Q2 for 888 Holdings plc

28 Apr 2010

Despite signing some impressive deals with major companies like Harrah’s, and a stream of contracts from b2b subsidiary Dragonfish, the Gibraltar-based internet gambling group 888 Holdings plc has admitted that its latest Q2 results are “disappointing”.

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Online gambling group sings up 3 millionth player

28 Apr 2010

One of the most ethical and professional online gambling groups in the industry, Betfair, has announced a landmark sign-up this week as it celebrates ten years of successful and expanding operations – its 3 millionth player.

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Harrah´s chief speaks on internet gambling

28 Apr 2010

Gary Loveman, chief executive of Las Vegas land gambling giant Harrah’s Entertainment, addressed again the issue of US online gambling legalization in an interview with the Reuters news service that is being widely publicised this week.

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Zudiko makes a difference for Victor Chandler

28 Apr 2010

Actions speak louder than marketing hype, and software provider Zukido will be more than pleased with the endorsement that its involvement with online sports betting operator Victor Chandler produced this week. 

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Online gambling discussed at Canadian Gaming Summit

28 Apr 2010

The Canadian land gaming industry gathered this week at Stampede Park in Calgary for the annual Gaming Summit, and some time was devoted to discussing the provincial governments’ trend toward Internet gambling, reports the Calgary Herald.

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Happy birthday iNetBet

28 Apr 2010

The Sevenoaks, UK-based online casino iNetBet has achieved a notable milestone for a highly competitive industry such as Internet gambling, celebrating its 11th birthday this (April) month.

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Betsson: First quarter performance up

28 Apr 2010

The Swedish online gambling operator Betsson AB has posted positive quarter 1/2010 results, reporting a 17 percent rise in revenues to : SEK 367.7 (Q1 2009 – SEK315.5) million.

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Swedish online gambling firms to continue partnership

28 Apr 2010

One of the most successful online casino / software provider partnerships in the industry has been extended in a new deal taking Betsson and Net Entertainment into their 10th year of working together.

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Mahjong Logic in European sponsorship deal

28 Apr 2010

Online mahjong software provider Mahjong Logic strengthened its relationship with the mahjong sector internationally this week by signing a sponsorship deal with the European Mahjong Association.

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New responsible gaming service

27 Apr 2010

Entering the responsible gambling sector is Safe Gaming System.com, a service that describes itself as a “safety net” to protect gamblers from harm in a popular recreational  pastime where safeguards and controls are essential to avoid the problems that can result from excessive gambling losses.

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Getting in on the action?

27 Apr 2010

Last week’s news from Canada that the province of Manitoba is actively considering following other Canadian provinces into the online gambling business has been followed by reports that First Nation bands are also examining their options.

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Dragonfish launches standalone bingo network

26 Apr 2010

Dragonfish, the independent B2B division of 888 Holdings plc, has launched a new standalone bingo network, branded Bingo Hollywood.com.

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