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.
SBG (server based gaming) specialist Inspired Gaming Group (Inspired), has partnered with satellite broadcasting provider SIS, to launch the Virtual Betting Channel powered by Inspired’s Virtual Sports products. The service will be previewed at ICE this week.
Tote gaming and pool supplier, Sportech PLC announced its pre-close trading statement to the year ended 31 December 2010.
Interactive gaming company Netplay TV Plc announced a trading update for the year ended 31 December 2010.
The New Zealand Herald reports that the first race at Invercargill, New Zealand this week heralds the beginning of a commitment from betting exchange Betfair to bet on all New Zealand harness races.
Police in New Delhi have announced the detention of six people for betting on the One Day International cricket match between India and South Africa Friday. The men used the Betfair.com website for obtaining the latest fluctuating rates for the stake and betting.
Online gambling group Virgin Gaming is making a bold move into an essentially community gaming sector internet video gaming on consoles like Xbox and Playstation, according to reports in the Ottawa Citizen.
The research group MECN has released results from a new study which shows that internet gambling operators seeking new revenue streams are turning increasingly to casual gamers found in social networks, online lotteries and internet bingo.