Playtech Adds Further Bingo Release
Playtech is preparing itself for the bingo boom and has just released its sixteenth new bingo offering of the year. The software gaming firm’s suite Bingo Broadway is now the penultimate bingo experience for fans.
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Legalities Facing Online Gambling Industry Explored at Conference
The semi-annual forum of the International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL) is taking place this 21-23 June and will be hosted by the Grand Union Hotel in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
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Sporting Bet Management Predicted to Change
Following record quarterly results, the upper echelons of sports betting firm Sporting Bet are about to change. The publicly listed firm has announced its recent financial results and several key appointments this week, with changes to be implemented by October 2006.
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888 Chief Warns of Hard Times Ahead for Online Poker Industry
Recent statements from 888 chief John Anderson have caused many in the online casino industry to recall similar pessimistic remarks from ex-Party Gaming chief Richard Segal. The industry was rocked in 2005 by Segal’s statements predicting an uncertain future for online gaming – and now some say Anderson’s could have the same effect.
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Neteller Enjoys Record Boom
Online financial transaction merchant Neteller keeps on expanding due to parallel growth in the online gaming industry. Its latest results reveal that approximately 2.6 million users are depositing over 4.7 million dollars a day online.
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Gaming Club Launches New Look Sportsbook Site
The Gaming Club has announced the launch of its new revamped sportsbook site this week, which will offer betting on a wide range of sporting, celebrity and reality TV events.
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Vodafone Launches Mobile Casino Gaming
Vodafone is preparing to launch a new fully interactive mobile casino service next month. The deal between the telecommunications giant and Gaming Corporation will see an initial eleven games added to the platform, with more to follow.
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New Mac Compatible Product Range Launched at GIGSE
Among some of the new product launches at this year’s Global Interactive Gaming Summit and Expo (GIGSE) will be new interactive slots products for Macintosh users. The latest product range for Rival Gaming is expected to generate high levels of interest among industry analysts and Mac users.
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Gaming Software Provider Launches Cashanova at GIGSE
Microgaming, one of the most successful online gaming software firms in the world is using this year’s GIGSE to launch four new slot games.  The firm’s flagship slots offering Cashanova kicks off the launch, offering gaming fans multiple opportunities to win big.
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Bodog Prepares for Marketing Conference
CEO Calvin Ayre and his gaming firm Bodog are preparing for their annual conference. Featuring Magic Johnson as the keynote speaker, this online gaming event is one not to be missed.
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ECOGRA Launches 100 Seals Campaign
The online casino industry’s premier watchdog organization, eCOGRA, has recently announced the launch of its 100 Seals Campaign. The campaign’s aim is to increase the number of online casino sites that display the organization’s Play it Safe seal to 100 by the end of the year.
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BetFair Hints at Joining U.S. Market
Recent comments from Betfair’s director of business development have resulted in some analysts predicting that the firm could soon be trying its luck in the competitive U.S. gaming market.
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Britain Prepares for First All-Women Poker Tournament
An estimated 100,000 pounds sterling is up for grabs this year at Britain's first live all-women poker tournament. The inaugural event has generated widespread media interest and is being backed by the Stanley Leisure Group.
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Gaming Software Firm Reports 58 Percent Profit Increase
Cryptologic – one of the most successful software suppliers of the online casino industry – has reported an increase of 58 percent on first quarter profits. The company’s revenues have also increased dividends 71 percent, causing share prices to soar.
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Activision Releases "Tournament of Champions"
Activision Publishing Inc is celebrating the release of a brand new video game following on from the success of last year’s record-breaking World Series of Poker game.
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Cantor Gaming Rumored to Be First Licensee
According to reports from the Associated Press, Cantor Gaming could soon be the first gaming firm to receive licensing for its mobile gambling devices in Nevada. The firm was instrumental in lobbying state legislators to vote in favor of introducing wireless gambling devices.
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China's Government Wages War on Online Gambling
The Chinese government has stepped up its efforts to prevent online casino operators from targeting Chinese casino players. Over 350 prosecutions involving online gambling offenses have been initiated by law enforcement officials, involving over 700 suspects.
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Italy's AAMS Faces Second Court Appearance
Despite a Court of Rome ruling that stipulates the ban imposed on online gambling site Astrabet by AAMS should be lifted, the Italian regulator has shown no sign of compliance so far.
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FunTech Subsidiary Signs Soccer Deal
In the latest sponsorship news, FunTech has signed a deal to develop fantasy sports games just in time for this year’s World Cup.
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Strategic Partnership Brings Wireless Gaming to Jamaica
An announcement from wireless gambling developer Diamond I Inc has confirmed rumors that the company has entered into a partnership with Jamaica-based marketing firm, Viking Productions. The alliance’s raison d’etre is to focus on bringing gaming to the Jamaican tourism industry.
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888 Welcomes New Chief Operations Officer
Following negative reports that online casino firm 888 is indulging in unethical advertising tactics, a new appointment has been announced for the firm’s Chief Operations Officer’s position.
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Online Casino Leaving Waterlogic in October
Online casino software developer Waterlogic has made headlines this week following the announcement that the Rizh Club intends to cease the licensing of its software by October 2006.
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Party Poker Courts Paris Hilton
Heiress Paris Hilton makes the headlines more for her celebrity status and fashion sense than for her relationship with online casinos. However after losing over 100,000 pounds sterling and her classic Bentley automobile in a land-based poker game, Hilton has attracted the attention of gaming firm Party Poker.
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Money Casino Opens for Swedes
Hot on the heels of Money Casino’s Spanish language site Casino Dinero comes PengarKasino – a poker site specifically for Swedish speakers. The decision to target Swedish poker fans was made following news that Sweden is the third fastest growing online gambling market in Europe.
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British Media Group to Offer Skill Gaming
Fans of skill gaming need look no further than the website of well-known British daily The Guardian for gaming action in the near future. The UK newspaper has announced plans to add skill gaming to its site and has partnered with software firm Game Account.
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19 New Casino Games Launched at River Belle Casino
Fans of River Belle Casino are flocking to the online casino’s site to try out 19 new games added to the site last week. The Gibraltar-based site now offers its players the capability to play poker and any one of 19 different casino games within the same software, while allowing a player to use the same account for all his gaming needs.
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