Archive: April 2010

South Africa Update- no significant changes on legalization front
Software Switch-Up for Grand Prive - good press needed for online gambling group
Playtech Moves into Italy - real money internet bingo introduced
Svenska Spel makes Special Buy - 1 - Playscan under new ownership
Svenska Spel makes Special Buy - 2 - key product in predictive gaming tool
Poker and Horses from B3W - two products added to demonstrate platforms
Rival Launches New Internet Casino- Orange Gamez latest addition to network
Stox Founder Under Suspicion - Grudzien steps down from his role
AGA Interview - 1 - Fahrenkopf reports a change in perspective
AGA Interview - 2 - amenable to legalization, dependant upon regulation
Licensing Oversight by Global Draw - firm charged with fee and correction dues
Malaysian PM says he'll Reconsider - internet gambling a remote possibility?
Lock Poker on the Move - another casino leaves Cake Poker Network
Mega Moolah - Mini Bingo Game - Microgaming adds new titles to menu
Censorship Program Becoming a Problem - US officials disagreeing with Australian plans
RNG Passes Cigital Scrutiny- Poker Stars earns certification
Expansion for EuroPoker into Sports- Bet Crib to run Odds Matrix software
New Leadership at Ladbrokes - 1 - Glynn chosen for heady role
New Leadership at Ladbrokes - 2 - growth for online gambling a factor
188Bet.com to make Betting Channel Better - partnership struck for live streaming channel
North Americans Unsure of Laws- new survey reveals support for industry
Case - Finally - Finds Resolution - Loto Quebec to pay problem gamblers
Back to the Pennsylvanian Drawing Board - appeal determines poker is a game of chance
Poker Stars to Launch New Show - The Big Game to appear on FOX
National Lottery Finds a Buyer - Ontario Teachers' Pension steps in
Gambling in Turkey - 1 - prohibition does little good to discourage
Gambling in Turkey - 2 - Betsson, for one, continues to accept players
Mastronado Back in Trouble - US pair arrested for online bookmaking
Bank Assumes First Challenge - William Hill to launch new marketing scheme
Washington State Cracks Down - Nascar betting newest target
Party Gaming Partners with Pari- deal to position for French market
Francaise Absorbs LVS - happy deal secures software provider's future
Good for Gambling, Bad for Alcohol & Tobacco - tax drop in UK budget
New Owners for Challenge Jackpot - Virgin gives it up to Net Play
Gambling Grows with Skill, Social Sites - Finnish study shows cross- popularity
Bulgaria Decides on Tax Rate - 10 percent rate on all gambling accepted
Final Sportech Numbers In - disappointment in year end results
McDermott Intro's Companion Bill - updates made to legalization proposal
Harrah's Gets Sued - Everest claims breach of contract
Tourist Spending Down in Vegas - study shows drops in budgets
Darcourt Takes Bucharest - businessman wins Romanian poker tournament
New Hampshire Governor Reconsiders - online gambling a remote possibility
Players Palace Casino Reborn - Microgaming rebrands old domain name
A Frightening Proposal - Massachusetts to punish players
Hawaiians Like to Gamble - lots of travel to Vegas is proof
Itechsoft Expands Horizons - Net Bet to add sports betting
Poker Stars Team adds Two - Lind and Shcherbakov accept
Gaming Media Looks to Sell - Cavendish hired to financially advise
Grand Jury Investigation Launches - Full Tilt Poker identified as target
Brennan Speaks Up - 1 - iMEGA in favor of Atlantic City proposal
Brennan Speaks Up - 2 - cooperation between online and land essential
Grand Prive Disappoints Again - Microgaming, eCOGRA last to know
Accreditation for Boss Media - sealed for approval by eCOGRA
Pappas Appeals to Enemy - PPA seeks to exclude poker
French Liberalization Approved - 1 - vote sends bill to be ratified
French Liberalization Approved - 2 - RGA still not satisfied
New Twist from Beshear's Team - lawyers pursue losses
Goa Opens Up Online Gambling - nine firms submit tender apps
Poker Grows in Czech Republic- internet and live games see increase in popularity
Paddy Power Tourney Won- Brit takes Irish title
Vision Media teams with Odds Matrix - partnership signed to benefit both
Betclic to Sponsor Juventus - experts hail decision as opportunity taken
Kahnawake Suspends Grand Prive - failure to file paperwork backfires
US Raid on Jazz Betting - sports betting investigation spans states
New Gamble for Philly - fantasy sports for online newspaper
Live Dealer Accreditation from eCOGRA - Evolution Gaming earns Seal
Isildur Backs Out - identity to remain a mystery for now
Cali Indian Fight - 1 - Association votes delay on counter-initiative
Cali Indian Fight - 2 - Frank promises to work with tribes
Two More Move to Merge - Sports Book and Players Only make the switch
New Games from RTG- Hockey Hero and Lucky Last added to menu
Frank Delays Own Meeting- online gambling bill review pushed back
Gambling in Massachusetts - 1 - DeLeo wants two casinos in state
Gambling in Massachusetts - 2 - PPA loudest voice of contention
Gambling in Massachusetts - 3 - bill passes without prohibition clause
Gambling in Massachusetts - 4 - DeLeo proposal now moves to Senate
Mercier Takes NAPT event - Mohegan Sun stop profitable for poker pro
Viffer Champions over Channing - The Big Game concludes with excitement
Ladbrokes Launches Poker School - multi-media appeal for 8 week course
Power Poker to Add Online Casino - CTXM agreement to expand existing brand
Internet Cafe Raids in Florida - phone cards used in illegal gambling scheme
Australia Might want to Reconsider - iTWire opinion warns of consequences
Intelimax and Beast Join Up - subscription membership the way of the future
WPT on Facebook - poker grows on social networking site
Cloudy Solution to DDoS Attacks - VeriSign and Computrad team up
Anderssen Joins Redbet Team - former Expekt exec takes CEO job
Launch of Circus Slot - new perspective on classic game
Two Gambling Sites Go Down - Cuba Club and Lucky Slots not responding to inquiries
Four Months Later - Israeli couple wins big lottery
Intro of French Poker Channel - liberalization in France brings changes
Beshear Likely to Fail - 1 - old law gives lawyers new twist
Beshear Likely to Fail - 2 - citizens would get nothing at all
Rugby to Use Loophole - 1 - NRL email leaked to press
Rugby to Use Loophole - 2 - .net strategy to be used - carefully
Politicians Play Poker - Ante up for Africa charity to benefit
Jaxx Numbers are In - firm abandons German Lottery
Young Mogul Arrested - 1 - Tzvetkoff detained after appearance in Vegas
Young Mogul Arrested - 2 - creditors called the cops, says informant
Marvel Mess with CryptoLogic - software firm files for arbitration
888 to Be Examined by Nevada - partnership with Harrah's hits a bump
Gaming VC Results - 1 - year end surprisingly satisfactory
Gaming VC Results - 2 - first quarter totals look promising
Stewart Opines on Online Gambling - 1 - legalization likely, firm says
Stewart Opines on Online Gambling - 2 - Reid poker bill more likely to succeed
NetPlay Earns GamCare Certification - two sites determined to be socially responsible
Look-A-Like Ads from Ladbrokes - promotion focused on General Election
Information Portals Purchased - three sites added to Poker Stars network