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Compulsive gambler loses another round

16 Feb 2010

Australian self-confessed compulsive gambler Harry Kakavas has lost another attempt to void his obligations to casinos on grounds that he is a problem gambler.

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Wagerworks to provide Parlay with games

16 Feb 2010

Online gambling software developer Wagerworks is to provide the Canadian software provider and bingo specialist Parlay Games Limited with a range of games to expand its player offering.

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Grand Privé affiliates to be paid

16 Feb 2010

15 February 2010 (London, UK) – Following the closure of its Grand Privé Affiliate Program on 1st December 2008, a dispute surfaced over certain affiliate commissions which resulted in the company requesting an investigation through the independent, third party services of industry standards and player protection body eCOGRA.

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eCOGRA report on the Grand Privé affiliate program investigation

16 Feb 2010

15 February 2010 – Following a number of Internet-based allegations concerning the closure of the Grand Privé Affiliate Program (‘the Program’) on 1 December 2008, eCOGRA’s Compliance and Advisory Services department was engaged by the management of the company on 17 November 2009.

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The end of a sad online gambling chapter?

16 Feb 2010

The Grand Prive online casino group has said that it is now closing the book on its year-long running fight with the affiliate community over claims of non-payment of commissions following the closure of its affiliate program in December 2008.

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Playtech acquires Virtue Fusion Alderney

16 Feb 2010

Online gambling software provider Playtech plc has added a powerful online bingo arrow to its quiver in acquiring the popular bingo specialist provider Virtue Fusion Alderney, widening its capabilities and improving its chances of prospering in opening markets like France.

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King Cashalot knights a big winner

15 Feb 2010

One of Microgaming’s most popular progressive slot games, King Cashalot, delivere another major winner over the weekend, with a player hitting a jackpot reportedly of over $475 000.

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New arrival from Rival

13 Feb 2010

21Grand Casino.com is the latest online casino from the studios of Rival Gaming, and features full player services and a 75+ gaming suite that includes this provider’s entertaining i-slots.

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Virtue Fusion bingo site to close

13 Feb 2010

The future of the Alderney-licensed Bingo Bunny.com site has been the subject of speculation for several weeks, mainly because the site’s chat, news and blog activities have been neglected since August – generally an advance indicator that something is amiss.

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US players say "yes" to internet gambling

13 Feb 2010

The widely read U.S. IT publication Network World took up the legalisation of online gambling story this week, recapping on the efforts of Congressman Barney Frank to overturn the UIGEA and set up a regulatory and taxation regime for the industry in America.

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US players say “yes” to internet gambling

13 Feb 2010

The widely read U.S. IT publication Network World took up the legalisation of online gambling story this week, recapping on the efforts of Congressman Barney Frank to overturn the UIGEA and set up a regulatory and taxation regime for the industry in America.

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UK snooker star arrested

13 Feb 2010

Brit snooker star Stephen Lee is the latest high profile sportsman to be investigated as the UK drive against sports betting corruption continues The 35-year-old was arrested by West Midlands police on suspicions regarding questionable betting patterns, but was later released on bail, which could mean his next appearance in court, if any, could be …

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Paddy Power increases stake in Aussie firm

13 Feb 2010

Irish online gambling group Paddy Power increased it’s holdings in SportsBet Australia Pty Ltd by 9.8 percent this week to a total of 60.8 percent in ownership. Paddy purchased the increased stake from Nambawan Capital for Euro 8.5 Million ($11.57 million) in terms of a clause in its original May 2009 agreement to buy in …

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Free bingo games

13 Feb 2010

The Isle of Man and Swedish online gambling software provider NYX Interactive has been chosen to help develop a range of exclusive licensed free bingo games for FreeBingoHunter.com, the UK’s free bingo resource finding website.

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Aussie internet censorship latest

13 Feb 2010

Australia’s Labour government is rapidly earning the unenviable reputation as the the only Western democracy attempting to censor the Internet with its determined moves to control Internet content. This week the focus was on a clash with Google and hassles with hackers of government websites.

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WinAday jackpot hit again

13 Feb 2010

The management at 3D online casino WinADay.com has reported another progressive jackpot win by a player wagering on the 5 reel, 21 pay-line Vegas Mania slot machine.

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Betsson investors celebrate record dividend

13 Feb 2010

It’s not often in these troubled economic times that you read about major dividends being paid by online gambling companies, but this week that dream has come true for investors in Swedish online gambling firm Betsson. The company announced that it is to pay a record dividend of SEK 9 a share – an increase …

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Tribes go big on US lobbying

13 Feb 2010

The non-partisan Center for Responsive Politics has released some startling numbers regarding political lobbying in the United States, which go some way to explaining the extraordinary clout that the tribes appear to wield.

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Familiar-sounding name for a new online casino

13 Feb 2010

The management at 7Red.com, a new arrival on the Internet casino scene powered by Betsoft, may not have read up on last year’s rapid legal reaction by the well established 32Red group, which hit William Hill Online with legal papers over its use of similar branding on 32Vegas, but the newcomer’s site is nevertheless professional …

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Neogames gets it together for Valentine's Day

13 Feb 2010

Online scratchcard developer Neogames was right on the money this week, releasing a romance-inspired scratchcard game on the run-up to Valentine’s Day.

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Neogames gets it together for Valentine’s Day

13 Feb 2010

Online scratchcard developer Neogames was right on the money this week, releasing a romance-inspired scratchcard game on the run-up to Valentine’s Day.

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Business as usual, says new European Commission Chief

13 Feb 2010

Fears that the new head of the European Commission, Michel Barnier, may take a lighter approach to maintaining the free passage of goods and services between member nations were assuaged this week when the new Internal Market Commissioner addressed the European Parliament.

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eCOGRA accreditation for Star Partner affiliate program

13 Feb 2010

The latest major affiliate program to achieve the eCOGRA Affiliate Trust seal accreditation is Star Partner, a program that administers the affiliate marketing affairs of fourteen well established, tier one online gambling destinations.

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Netplay and STV extend relationship

13 Feb 2010

UK interactive gambling company NetPlayTV is not only moving to new London offices, it has extended its collaborative agreement with Scotland’s biggest commercial television broadcaster, STV, this week.

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