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SPORTS IS A GOOD ROUTE INTO SOCIAL GAMING, SAYS U.K. COMPANY
17th May, 2012 at 10:22:13
With contracts in place to feature football and sprint heroes, social games developer Hooplo is well positioned
Industry execs strategising over the best route into the booming social gaming sector (and who isn't?) might find a study of UK games developer Hooplo interesting.
Industry execs strategising over the best route into the booming social gaming sector (and who isn't?) might find a study of UK games developer Hooplo interesting.
Full Story: Sports Is A Good Route Into Social Gaming, Says U.k. Company »
LAS VEGAS UNI TO HOLD SYMPOSIUM ON INTERNET GAMBLING
17th May, 2012 at 05:05:33
Well-known names on the speaker list
The current American interest in internet gambling appears to have prompted the prestigious University of Las Vegas to examine the topic at a full-day symposium scheduled for May 18.
The current American interest in internet gambling appears to have prompted the prestigious University of Las Vegas to examine the topic at a full-day symposium scheduled for May 18.
Full Story: Las Vegas Uni To Hold Symposium On Internet Gambling »
2012 GOING WELL FOR IRISH ONLINE GAMBLING OPERATOR
17th May, 2012 at 05:05:33
Paddy Power chairman delivers good news to investors at Thursday's agm
Nigel Northridge, chairman of the land and online betting group Paddy Power plc gave investors plenty of good news at the company's agm Thursday, presenting an interim management statement for the period January to mid-May 2012 that showed net revenues up by 28 percent so far, and more investment planned for further expansion in a successful business.
Nigel Northridge, chairman of the land and online betting group Paddy Power plc gave investors plenty of good news at the company's agm Thursday, presenting an interim management statement for the period January to mid-May 2012 that showed net revenues up by 28 percent so far, and more investment planned for further expansion in a successful business.
Full Story: 2012 Going Well For Irish Online Gambling Operator »
BWIN LIVE IN ITALY WITH EVOLUTION
16th May, 2012 at 10:06:51
Evolution Gaming racks them up
Hot on the heels of similar announcements involving Microgame, Gioco Di gitale and Lottomatica, Evolution Gaming has launched live casino services for bwin in the Italian market.
Hot on the heels of similar announcements involving Microgame, Gioco Di gitale and Lottomatica, Evolution Gaming has launched live casino services for bwin in the Italian market.
Full Story: Bwin Live In Italy With Evolution »
DGA ENTERS INTO COOPERATION AGREEMENTS
16th May, 2012 at 10:06:51
Multi-jurisdictional information sharing and bilateral cooperation
The Danish Gambling Authority has agreed terms for multiple bilateral cooperation agreements with the Alderney, Gibraltar, Isle of Man, Jersey and Maltese gambling authorities.
The Danish Gambling Authority has agreed terms for multiple bilateral cooperation agreements with the Alderney, Gibraltar, Isle of Man, Jersey and Maltese gambling authorities.
Full Story: Dga Enters Into Cooperation Agreements »
PADDY POWER AD BANNED BY ASA (Update)
16th May, 2012 at 10:06:51
Trans-gender advert irresponsibly reinforced negative stereotypes
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned Paddy Power's TV advertisement centered on the Cheltenham Festival and transgender race goers (see previous report).
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned Paddy Power's TV advertisement centered on the Cheltenham Festival and transgender race goers (see previous report).
Full Story: Paddy Power Ad Banned By Asa (update) »
GALA CORAL SOLE DAILY MIRROR EURO 2012 BETTING PARTNER
16th May, 2012 at 10:06:51
Big reach in Euro 2012 marketing drive
In a GBP 500 000 deal negotiated by the7stars, Gala Coral Group will become UK National daily newspaper the Daily Mirror's sole betting partner for the Euro 2012.
In a GBP 500 000 deal negotiated by the7stars, Gala Coral Group will become UK National daily newspaper the Daily Mirror's sole betting partner for the Euro 2012.
Full Story: Gala Coral Sole Daily Mirror Euro 2012 Betting Partner »
MEDIA CORP UPHEAVAL (Update)
16th May, 2012 at 07:50:56
Acquisition abandonment and announcements, resignations, loan applications and disappointing HY results in a flurry of media advisories.
Purple Lounge online casino parent company Media Corporation PLC's reverse takeover plans on Gaming Media Group Limited have been abandoned (see previous report) as the company embarks on what it terms as a "preferable deal for shareholders" with the announcement of the acquisition of the soon-to-be launched Intabet online betting platform for a GBP 1.53 million consideration payable by the issue of 152 719 840 new ordinary shares priced at 1p each.
Purple Lounge online casino parent company Media Corporation PLC's reverse takeover plans on Gaming Media Group Limited have been abandoned (see previous report) as the company embarks on what it terms as a "preferable deal for shareholders" with the announcement of the acquisition of the soon-to-be launched Intabet online betting platform for a GBP 1.53 million consideration payable by the issue of 152 719 840 new ordinary shares priced at 1p each.
Full Story: Media Corp Upheaval (update) »
NEW GAMES FOR EVEREST
16th May, 2012 at 05:53:09
Online gambling group adds to its diverse mix of suppliers
Everest Gaming, part of the French Everest Betclic online gambling group, has announced the launch of new, third-party games for its internet casino brands Everest Casino, Imperial Casino, Casino Elegance, and Casino Lux.
Everest Gaming, part of the French Everest Betclic online gambling group, has announced the launch of new, third-party games for its internet casino brands Everest Casino, Imperial Casino, Casino Elegance, and Casino Lux.
Full Story: New Games For Everest »
BOYLESPORTS SIGNS WITH NET ENTERTAINMENT
16th May, 2012 at 05:53:09
Swedish provider to supply gaming and casino content to Boylegames.com and associated sites.
The Swedish online gambling software and games developer Net Entertainment has inked an agreement with Irish independent online bookmaker Boylesports for the supply of a range of quality gaming and casino content to Boyle Games and associated sites.
The Swedish online gambling software and games developer Net Entertainment has inked an agreement with Irish independent online bookmaker Boylesports for the supply of a range of quality gaming and casino content to Boyle Games and associated sites.
Full Story: Boylesports Signs With Net Entertainment »
Q1-2012 RESULTS RELEASED BY BWIN.PARTY
16th May, 2012 at 05:53:09
Few fireworks in first quarter numbers
Bwin.Party digital entertainment plc released its Q1-2012 numbers Wednesday, highlighting:
Bwin.Party digital entertainment plc released its Q1-2012 numbers Wednesday, highlighting:
Full Story: Q1-2012 Results Released By Bwin.party »
PLAYTECH CHAIRMAN PLEASED WITH PROGRESS
16th May, 2012 at 05:53:09
Chairman Withers has reason to be content...
Addressing shareholders at Wednesday's Playtech plc annual general meeting, chairman of the board Roger Withers said that he was pleased to report another year of growth and progress, with excellent top line performance and strong growth in EBITDA.
Addressing shareholders at Wednesday's Playtech plc annual general meeting, chairman of the board Roger Withers said that he was pleased to report another year of growth and progress, with excellent top line performance and strong growth in EBITDA.
Full Story: Playtech Chairman Pleased With Progress »
ILLINOIS BACK IN THE INTERNET GAMBLING RACE (Update)
15th May, 2012 at 17:01:07
New initiative seeks to create new Internet Gaming Division within the state lottery
The US state of Illinois is back in the race for internet gambling legalisation following the introduction Tuesday by Senate President John Cullerton of a new measure designed to create an intrastate online gambling platform.
The US state of Illinois is back in the race for internet gambling legalisation following the introduction Tuesday by Senate President John Cullerton of a new measure designed to create an intrastate online gambling platform.
Full Story: Illinois Back In The Internet Gambling Race (update) »
INDIA MISSING OUT ON INTERNET GAMBLING TAX REVENUES
15th May, 2012 at 17:01:07
Study estimates potential lost tax revenue at $1.5 billion
India could be missing out on as much as $1.5 billion in lost tax revenue by not regulating online gambling, the Times of India reports this week, quoting a recent research study on the issue.
India could be missing out on as much as $1.5 billion in lost tax revenue by not regulating online gambling, the Times of India reports this week, quoting a recent research study on the issue.
Full Story: India Missing Out On Internet Gambling Tax Revenues »
CONTRADICTORY POLL RESULTS IN NEW JERSEY
15th May, 2012 at 17:01:07
Independent research firm produces an alternative result to Farleigh Dickenson PublicMind poll
Industry observers confused by the apparent disconnect between polls on how New Jersey residents feel about legalised online gambling now have a third option to consider.
Industry observers confused by the apparent disconnect between polls on how New Jersey residents feel about legalised online gambling now have a third option to consider.
Full Story: Contradictory Poll Results In New Jersey »
