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Bally Enters Agreement with Ainsworth, Releases New Playboy Game

Thu, 28 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

Bally Technologies, the Las Vegas-based gaming supplier, has announced the expansion of its stepper and video slots line with the release of new video titles including "Playboy Platinum."

AsianLogic Proposes London Stock Market Delisting

Wed, 27 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

AsianLogic Ltd., the land-based and online gambling operator, revealed plans to cancel the admission of its shares from London Stock Exchange trading in a Wednesday regulatory announcement.

Benchmark Games Releases Poker Table

Wed, 27 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

Benchmark Games, a redemption games and self-contained merchandise machine supplier, has released "Big Tony's Pokerkard," a one to four player Texas hold'em game.

Mangas Picks Betclick's BÃ©raud as C.O.O.

Wed, 27 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

Nicolas BÃ©raud, chief executive of online sports book Betclick, has been nominated to be Mangas Capital Gaming's chief operating officer, reports eGaming Review.

Camelot Posts 'Best Sales Performance in a Decade'

Wed, 27 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

Camelot Group, a consortium that runs the United Kingdom's National Lottery, is proving that financial hard times can pay off for some.

Mass. State Lottery, NFL Strike a Deal

Wed, 27 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

Last week the Massachusetts State Lottery and the New England Patriots announced a deal to develop the first licensed National Football League, or NFL, instant ticket.

European Commission Could Investigate Stanleybet's Greek Clash

Tue, 26 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

The European Parliament Committee on Petitions has accepted a petition from Stanleybet International Ltd. regarding its Greek clash and has asked the European Commission to investigate, according to the fixed-odds betting firm.

GameAccount Moves to Branded P-to-P Games

Tue, 26 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

On Monday, GameAccount, the software developer, and Eidos Interactive, a video game publisher, announced an agreement to create online person-to-person skill games.

AAMA Names New President

Tue, 26 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

The American Amusement Machine Association said it will replace its president of almost 10 years, Mike Rudowicz, with John Schultz, a director of new business development and international sales at Apple Industries.

Harrah's Launches Interactive Unit, Garber Confirmed as C.E.O.

Tue, 26 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

Last week Harrah's Entertainment Inc. unveiled Harrah's Interactive Entertainment Inc., a new subsidiary to manage World Series of Poker and "explore a European interactive strategy," and named Mitchell A. Garber, a former chief executive of PartyGaming, the new division's chief executive.

Hitwise: The Top 10 Poker Sites

Fri, 22 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

A region-by-region glance at The Hitwise Top 10 "Gambling -- Poker" sites for the week ending May 16, 2009.

Hitwise: The Top 10 Bingo Sites

Fri, 22 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

A region-by-region glance at The Hitwise Top 10 "Gambling -- Bingo" sites for the week ending May 16, 2009.

Global VR, Streak Technology Form Partnership

Fri, 22 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

This week Global VR, the Silicon Valley-based coin-op industry supplier, announced a strategic partnership with Streak Technology Inc., a kiosk design and manufacturing company.

PKR to Broadcast World Series of Poker

Fri, 22 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

PKR.com has signed a deal with Bluff Media to exclusively broadcast the World Series of Poker, the online poker room announced today.

Bodog Asian Site Launched

Fri, 22 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

Bodog Entertainment Group unveiled its Asian-facing site this week, following the March 2009 agreement between the operator and Haydock Sports Ltd., the Manila-based online gambling operator.

Mr Green, BetSoft Gaming Sign Deal

Thu, 21 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

Mr Green Ltd., an online gambling operator, and BetSoft Gaming Ltd., a software provider, have inked an agreement for BetSoft's 3-D games.

Neovia Confirms C.E.O. Departure Date

Thu, 21 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

Neovia Financial, the online payments provider, has confirmed that Ronald D. Martin, 45, the group's president and chief executive, will officially step down on May 31.

Hitwise: The Top 10 Betting Sites

Thu, 21 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

A region-by-region glance at The Hitwise Top 10 "Sport Betting" sites for the week ending May 16, 2009.

Hitwise: The Top 10 Gambling Sites

Thu, 21 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

A region-by-region glance at The Hitwise Top 10 "Entertainment -- Gambling" sites for the week ending May 16, 2009.

Pacific Lottery to Launch Vietnamese Show

Thu, 21 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

On Tuesday Pacific Lottery Corporation, Vietnam's online lottery provider, announced that it will be involved in the production and marketing of a televised version of the Hanoi Lottery Draw.

Gtech Printing Signs with Mass. Lottery

Thu, 21 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

Gtech Printing Corporation has announced it has been awarded a three-year, secondary instant-ticket printing services contract by the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission.

Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem to Open Friday

Thu, 21 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

After two test days, Las Vegas Sands Corporation said that Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem has been given to go ahead to open on May 22 by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.

Victoria Apuestas Teams up with Rubio Group

Wed, 20 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

Victoria Apuestas S.A., the joint venture between William Hill and Codere S.A., is combining forces with Rubio Group in Madrid, the company announced on Tuesday.

U.K. Bingo Customers, Employees Call for Tax Hike Repeal

Tue, 19 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

Some bingo players and employees in the United Kingdom are taking action after Alistair Darling, Chancellor of the Exchequer, revealed a bingo tax hike in the new budget last month.

Dragonfish Unveils Spanish Bingo Network

Tue, 19 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

Dragonfish, 888 Holdings' business-to-business division, has launched El Catonazo, a Spanish bingo network, for Daub Ltd., the company announced on Friday.

Hitwise: The Top 10 Bingo Sites

Tue, 19 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

A region-by-region glance at The Hitwise Top 10 "Gambling -- Bingo" sites for the week ending May 2, 2009.

Hitwise: The Top 10 Poker Sites

Tue, 19 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

A region-by-region glance at the Hitwise Top 10 "Gambling -- Poker" sites for the week ending May 2, 2009.

Sporting Index Launches Full Site

Tue, 19 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

After spending a year in beta form, Sporting Index, the spread betting operator, has unveiled its new Web site.

Merkur Casino Opens Two New Locations in Hungary

Tue, 19 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

Merkur Casino, German Gauselmann Group's arcade chain, has opened two entertainment centers under the brand Merkur Spielo, the group has announced.

Standard and Poor's Rates Scientific Games Notes 'BB-'

Tue, 19 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

Standard and Poor's Rating Service has issued a "BB-" rating for Scientific Games International Inc.'s proposed $200 million senior subordinated notes.

Mecca Bingo Managing Director Exits

Mon, 18 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

Simon Wykes, managing director of Mecca Bingo, has left Rank Group, the company announced on Monday.

IGT Game Approved in 38 Jurisdictions

Mon, 18 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

On Monday, International Game Technology said that its MultiPlay video slot has been approved and released in 38 jurisdictions, which include Nevada, California and Oklahoma.

FatSpanner, talkSPORT Team up

Mon, 18 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

FatSpanner, the skills-with-prize game and terminal provider, has signed a license agreement with talkSPORT, a United Kingdom national radio station, to develop skills-with-prize content.

Evolution Expands TV Studios

Mon, 18 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

Evolution Gaming said it has expanded its European studios by 400 percent to meet higher demand.

GigaMedia Names New Chairman

Mon, 18 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

GigaMedia Ltd. has appointed Michael Y.J. Ding, 51, a member of the online gaming developer's board since 2003, as its chairman.

Sutcliffe: UEFA 'Keen' on Forming Corruption-Fighting Panel

Fri, 15 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

Following match-fixing suspicions, Gerry Sutcliffe, United Kingdom's sports minister, said this week that the Union of European Football Associations, or UEFA, is "keen" on the idea of a U.K. panel focused on betting and sports corruption, The Independent reports.

Scientific Games Wins Mass., Extends Calif. Contract

Fri, 15 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

Scientific Games Corporation has secured a contract to be the Massachusetts State Lottery's primary instant ticket vendor and has extended its current contract with the California Lottery.

Bingo.com Narrows Loss in Q1

Fri, 15 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

Bingo.com Ltd. said it improved its net loss by 37 percent quarter over quarter and 7 percent year over year -- reporting a loss of $243,974 in the first quarter.

CryptoLogic Chairman Robert Stikeman Steps Down

Fri, 15 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

Robert H. Stikeman, 62, is set to step down as CryptoLogic Ltd.'s chairman and will remain a non-executive director, the online gambling software developer announced on Friday.

Redemption Plus Presenting Free Learning Program

Thu, 14 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

Redemption Plus, a redemption merchandise distributor, is now offering a free, self-paced e-learning program called Redemption U.

188Bet Seals Two Premier League Sponsorship Deals

Thu, 14 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

In a deal with Bolton Wanderers and Wigan Athletic, 188Bet, the online sports book and gaming firm, became the first company to sponsor two Premier League clubs, according to Reuters.

WagerWorks Offering Games on Finsoft Platform

Thu, 14 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

WagerWorks, International Game Technology's online subsidiary, has announced that it now has the ability to supply games to operators through the Finsoft Platform.

IGT Brings Server-Based Gaming Solution to Calif. Resort

Thu, 14 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

International Game Technology has installed its sbX Tier One Package at Barona Resort & Casino in San Diego, Calif., the group has announced.

Hitwise: The Top 10 Betting Sites

Wed, 13 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

A region-by-region glance of Top 10 "Sport Betting" sites for the week ending May 2, 2009.

Rileys, Million-2-1 Pair up for Mobile Marketing

Wed, 13 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

Rileys Ltd., the United Kingdom snooker and pool club chain, has signed an agreement with Million-2-1, the mobile gaming IGT-UK Group subsidiary, for mobile marketing and games as well as for online casino games.

International All Sports Finds Buyer for Canbet.com

Wed, 13 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

On Wednesday, International All Sports Ltd. said that it has entered an agreement to sell its online sports and horse race betting service, Canbet.com, for 1 million Australian dollars to Yin Khing Investments Ltd., a British Virgin Islands-registered company.

TouchTunes Names Former BMG Executive as C.E.O.

Tue, 12 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

TouchTunes Corporation, the interactive entertainment network provider, has appointed Charles Goldstuck, a former present and chief operating officer of Bertlesmann Music Group, or BMG, as its chief executive.

William Hill's Barry Gibson Retires

Tue, 12 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

At the end of William Hill's annual general meeting, J. M. Barry Gibson, 57, announced his retirement as the group's senior non-executive director.

Hitwise: The Top 10 Gambling Sites

Tue, 12 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

A region-by-region glance of Top 10 "Entertainment -- Gambling" sites for the week ending May 2, 2009.