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FANDUEL U.K. LAUNCH IMMINENT Co-founder reveals some background to the “Scots unicorn”. Speaking at the Entrepreneurial Scotland conference at Gleneagles this week, daily fantasy sports market leader FanDuel co-founder Lesley Eccles revealed that the Author: Dave Sawyer Posted: May 20, 2016, 9:48 am E-GAMES TIMED TO COINCIDE WITH RIO OLYMPICS International eGames Committee commits to 15 and 16 August for Rio competitions. E-gaming competitions will be taking place in Rio in the same timeframe as the Olympics following a firm Author: Dave Sawyer Posted: May 20, 2016, 9:37 am NEW ONLINE CASINO LAUNCHED BY WHITE LABEL PROVIDER EveryMatrix launches Wunderino online casino. White label turnkey online casino provider EveryMatrix has announced the launch of its latest licensee under the brand name Wunderino online casino. The owners of Author: Dave Sawyer Posted: May 20, 2016, 9:36 am AMAYA’S SPORTS BETTING FIRM TARGETS FRANCE AND ITALY AHEAD OF MAJOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP BetStars now ready to expand operations. Rafi Ashkenazi, the temporary chief executive of online gambling group Amaya Inc., has announced that the company’s online sports betting subsidiary BetStars is ready Author: Dave Sawyer Posted: May 20, 2016, 9:36 am LATE ‘RECONSIDER’ MOVE STALLS D.F.S. BILL IN ILLINOIS SENATE (Update) Bill frozen by Democratic Party Senator despite 32-22 approval of executive committee. The vagaries of Illinois political procedure appear to have stalled a daily fantasy sports legalisation bill in the Author: Dave Sawyer Posted: May 20, 2016, 9:36 am ‘THE PROFESSOR’ APOLOGISES FOR FULL TILT SHORTCOMINGS Five years too late, say some. Howard “The Professor” Lederer offered his general apologies this week to former Full Tilt Poker players…five years on from the debacle that saw the Author: Dave Sawyer Posted: May 20, 2016, 9:30 am PENNSYLVANIAN LEGALISATION BILL MARKING TIME BUT STILL ACTIVE (Update) Issue complicated by attempts to include daily fantasy sports in what is beginning to look like an omnibus gambling reform bill. If you were wondering what happened to the once-promising Author: Dave Sawyer Posted: May 20, 2016, 9:30 am PLAYTECH CUTS ISRAELI MARKETING HEADCOUNT Marketing subsidiary Xwise lays off 75 percent of its staff. The Israeli business publication Globes reported Wednesday that Playtech’s Israel-based marketing subsidiary Xwise has embarked on a restructuring initiative that Author: Dave Sawyer Posted: May 20, 2016, 9:29 am SOCIAL ONLINE LOTTERY LAUNCHED BY SHOUTZ GameRail subsidiary targets free-to-play lottery and casino product on 120 million Americans. Shoutz Inc., a marketing, technology and gaming company headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, has announced the launch of Author: Dave Sawyer Posted: May 20, 2016, 9:29 am BRIGHT FUTURE FOR E-SPORTS E-sports executive presents some impressive predictions. Staying with G2E Asia, a presentation on eSports that predicted seriously large business potential attracted interest and comment on the burgeoning vertical. Borislav Borisov, Author: Dave Sawyer Posted: May 20, 2016, 9:29 am

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  • Ted Loh – A Tribute Sept 22nd, 2010
  • BetFair Backs Amateur Poker Feb 23rd, 2010
  • BetWize Chooses OddMatrix Feb 23rd, 2010
  • BetFair Report Triggers Probe Feb 23rd, 2010
  • Big Winners in Poker Tourneys Feb 23rd, 2010
  • Cantor Gaming and Hard Rock Feb 23rd, 2010
  • Cheeky Online Poker Feb 23rd, 2010
  • eCOGRA Grand Prive Feb 23rd, 2010
  • Female Problem Gamblers Increase Feb 23rd, 2010
  • Full Tilt under the US Microscope Feb 23rd, 2010
  • Good Tax Deal for BetFair Feb 23rd, 2010
  • Good Turnout at NAPT Feb 23rd, 2010
  • Harrahs to List Feb 23rd, 2010
  • Isildur Slows Down Feb 23rd, 2010
  • Is NSW Problem Gambling Lower? Feb 23rd, 2010
  • Loto-Quebec Responds Feb 23rd, 2010
  • Norway Thumbs it’s Nose at EU Feb 23rd, 2010
  • Ontario Lottery Chief on Online Gambling Feb 23rd, 2010
  • Swedish Ace wins Danish Prize Feb 23rd, 2010
  • William Hill in TV Partnership Feb 23rd, 2010
  • Alderney Revamps Licensing Framework Jan  22nd, 2010
  • Bet365 Upgrades Poker Software Jan 22nd, 2010
  • Casinomeister Announces 2009 Awards Jan 22nd, 2010
  • Good Turn Around at 32Red Jan 22nd, 2010
  • International Casino Exhibition Jan 22nd 2010
  • Troubled Nedlay Casino Acquired by 32Red Jan 22nd, 2010
  • Virgin add 5 More Side Games Jan 22nd, 2010

Casino News from 2009

  • £5 Million William Hill Advertising Account Nov 19th, 2009
  • AGA Chief Gives Latest on Land Casinos Nov 19th, 2009
  • Another 888 Takeover Rumour Nov 19th, 2009
  • A Happy Error Nov 19th, 2009
  • Busy Times at Bath Rock Media Nov 19th, 2009
  • BetClic Renews Poker Deal Nov 19th, 2009
  • BetFair Clash with Aussie Racing Imminent Nov 19th, 2009
  • Contact Your EU Rep Direct Nov 19th, 2009
  • CTXM Signs Another Gambling Operator Nov 19th, 2009
  • Dragonfish Branches Out Nov 19th, 2009
  • Dwan Goes Down in Full Tilt Challenge Nov 19th, 2009
  • Dwan Proposes Live Clash Nov 19th, 2009
  • eCOGRA Completes 5th Year of Training Nov 19th, 2009
  • French Intro for GameAccount Nov 19th,2009
  • Golden Casino Departing US? Nov 19th, 2009
  • Golden Casino Update Nov 19th, 2009
  • Hong Kong Gambling Ring Busted Nov 19th, 2009
  • IGT Manager Promoted Nov 19th, 2009
  • Introduction of Jersey Commission Delayed Nov 19th, 2009
  • Isildur1 Has Another Great Night Nov 19th, 2009
  • Isildur Faces the Online Aces Nov 19th, 2009
  • Is Isildur1 Viktor Blom? Nov 19th, 2009
  • Is Online Poker at Saturation Level? Nov 19th, 2009
  • iTropez Joins the iPhone Gambling Sector Nov 19th, 2009
  • Joint Police Action Hammers Gambling Ring Nov 19th, 2009
  • Korean Wins APPT Philippines Nov 19th, 2009
  • Macau to Step Up Responsible Gambling Measures Nov 19th, 2009
  • Major Re-Branding for Ultimate Bet Nov 19th, 2009
  • Mobile Gambling Expert Joins Betfair Nov 19th, 2009
  • Moon Bingo Goes it Alone Nov 19th, 2009
  • More Bingo Side Games from Microgaming Nov 19th, 2009
  • More Delays in SA Gambling Regulaton Nov 19th, 2009
  • More Online Poker Consolidation Nov 19th, 2009
  • New Home for Will Hill Virtual Nov 19th, 2009
  • New York Politician Frank Makes it 63 Nov 19th, 2009
  • Online Gaming Supports Responsible Gambling Nov 19th, 2009
  • Online Poker and Sports Betting for Quebec Nov 19th, 2009
  • Paddy Power Increases Online Presence Nov 19th, 2009
  • Party Gaming Chief Addresses Gaming Execs Nov 19th, 2009
  • Payment Problems at PlayNet Nov 19th, 2009
  • Shock Online Poker Development at InterWetten Nov 19th, 2009
  • Taking The Bullet Nov 19th, 2009
  • Tempting Tax Revenues for Florida Nov 19th, 2009
  • Tenth Player in Kansas City Slammer Nov 19th, 2009
  • Video Poker for your iPhone  Nov 19th, 2009
  • Will French Gambling Regime be Ready? Nov 19th, 2009
  • WSOP Commissioner Calls it a Day Nov 19th, 2009
  • 888’s Revenues Drop in Third Quarter Nov 13th, 2009
  • 888 Exec Leaves for Mangas Gaming Nov 13th, 2009
  • Another Major Jackpot from NetEnt Nov 13th, 2009
  • Another White Label from OddsMatrix Nov 13th, 2009
  • Bodog’s London Media Office Opens Nov 13th, 2009
  • Digitote Achieves eCOGRA Accreditation Nov 13th, 2009
  • Dutch Face More Litigation on Gambling Policies Nov 13th, 2009
  • Encouraging Words in the United States Nov 13th, 2009
  • Gambling Contributes over 3Billion Euros to EU Sports Nov 13th,2009
  • Gambling a Problem in Finland Nov 13th, 2009
  • Gamelogic Develops Facebook Application Nov 13th, 2009
  • GAU Signs up First Program Nov 13th, 2009
  • Good News for Internet Gambling Nov 13th, 2009
  • Mr Green Voted Best Swedish Gambling Website Nov 13th, 2009
  • Online Companies Flocking to IGE Nov 13th, 2009
  • Paddy Power Finalises PMU Deal Nov 13th, 2009
  • Playtech Appoints New Investor Relations Chief  Nov 13th, 2009
  • Plus5 Signs for Bet2Go Nov 13th, 2009
  • PokerStars Sets up UK and Ireland Poker Tour Nov 13th, 2009
  • Poland Anti Gambling Law Progresses Nov 13th, 2009
  • Record Breaking Progressive Slot Now on Mobile Nov 13th, 2009
  • The Roman Empire Delivers Nov 13th, 2009
  • Top Lawyer Takes the Initiative Against Eurolinx Nov 13th, 2009
  • US Land Casinos Still in Decline Nov13th, 2009
  • William Hill to Seek More Cash Nov 13th, 2009
  • YouBet Sold to US Company Nov 13th, 2009
  • A New Direction for Skill Gaming Nov 6th, 2009
  • A New Face for Doyle’s Online Casino Nov 6th, 2009
  • Bad News from 32Red Nov 6th, 2009
  • Betfair Signs Second US Pool Deal Nov 6th, 2009
  • Bet on Sports Founder Kaplin Jailed Nov 6th, 2009
  • Cryptologic Games Ordered Nov 6th, 2009
  • FTOPS 14 on a Roll Nov 6th, 2009
  • Gambling Affiliates Union Founded Nov 6th, 2009
  • iPoker Network Upgraded Nov 6th, 2009
  • Israeli Online Casino Owner Cleared Nov 6th, 2009
  • Liverpool FC is 188Bet’s Latest Coup Nov 6th, 2009
  • Merge owe us Money Nov 6th, 2009
  • Microgaming Grand Slam of Slots Won Nov 6th, 2009
  • New IGT Slot Offering Developed by Wagerworks Nov 6th, 2009
  • New Jersey Governor can join iMEGA Action Nov 6th, 2009
  • New Member for Microgaming Bingo Network Nov 6th, 2009
  • New Poker Facility for iPhones Nov 6th, 2009
  • New Study on Danish Online Gambling Possibilities Nov 6th, 2009
  • New Virtue Fusion Games Deal for Mecca Bingo Nov 6th, 2009
  • October Great for Macau Nov 6th, 2009
  • Pennsylvanian Slot Revenues Soar Nov 6th, 2009
  • The Roman Empire Delivers Nov 6th, 2009
  • Three New Slot Games from Microgaming Nov 6th, 2009
  • US Legal Online Betting Launched Nov 6th, 2009
  • Virgin Group aim for 5% of Italian Online Poker Market Nov 6th, 2009
  • What Does the Future Hold for ExtraBet? Nov 6th, 2009
  • Gaming Giant Sega Enters Online Gambling Oct 14th, 2009
  • Another Step Forward for US Poker Sept 25th, 2009
  • BetInternet Boosts Webis Results Sept 25th, 2009
  • Finnish Fallout Continues Sept 25th, 2009
  • Games Bonaza at Mr Green Sept 25th, 2009
  • Gaming Lawyer Pessimistic on Barney’s Bill Sept 25th, 2009
  • Mac Friendly Software for PKR Sept 25th, 2009
  • Research Report on French Market Released Sept 25th, 2009
  • Rockefeller Report Shows Decrease in Land Gambling Sept 25th, 2009
  • Swedish Provider Releases Casino 1.9 Games Sept 25th, 2009
  • US Men Jailed for Refusing to Testify to Grand Jury Sept 25th, 2009
  • Virgin Games Adds New Bejeweled Slot Sept 25th, 2009
  • 777Ball New Cardiff City Sponsor Sept 18th, 2009
  • Acquisition Costs of Gioco Digitale Underestimated Sept 18th, 2009
  • Another Acquisition for BWin Sept 18th, 2009
  • ASA Bans Betfair Gambling Advert Sept 18th, 2009
  • August Revenues Decline Again at Atlantic City Sept 18th, 2009
  • BetClic Announces Expansion Trail Sept 18th, 2009
  • Betfair adds Barcelona to it’s Sponsorship Roster Sept 18th, 2009
  • Big Bang at EiG for GTech G2 – Sept 18th, 2009
  • Big Guns Share Their Views at EiG – Sept 18th, 2009
  • Bodog Branding for new Online Poker Network – Sept 18th, 2009
  • Chartwell Releases Latest Numbers – Sept 18th, 2009
  • Closer Look at BC’s Online Gambling Ambitions – Sept 18th, 2009
  • Danish Journo on top of the World – Sept 18th, 2009
  • EiG Tidbits – Sept 18th, 2009
  • European Industry Gathers in Copenhagen – Sept 18th, 2009
  • Fixed Odds Deal with Aussie Firm for Betfair Sept 18th, 2009
  • French Pro Takes Inaugural WPT Cyprus Crown Sept 18th, 2009
  • Gaming Software Giant to enter Gambling Sector? Sept 18th, 2009
  • Gaming Studio Successfully Launched at EiG Sept 18th, 2009
  • Gaming Titans to do  Battle in the Courts Sept 18th, 2009
  • Goldbet Signs up for Betsoft Games Sept 18th, 2009
  • Harrahs Signs 888 in Online Services Deal Sept 18th, 2009
  • Hem Bingo First to Launch new GTech Bingo Software Sept 18th, 2009
  • Instant Win Card Game for Smart Phones Sept 18th, 2009
  • Israeli Authorities Bust Online Casino Sept 18th, 2009
  • Is This Really How it was Done? Sept 18th, 2009
  • Khanawake Gaming Commission Publishes Final Report Sept 18th, 2009
  • Live Dealing for Sky Betting and Gaming Casino Site Sept 18th, 2009
  • Lottery Numbers Predicted by Brown Last Year Sept 18th, 2009
  • Major Online Business as 888 wins Harrahs Contract Sept 18th, 2009
  • Microgaming Power Just for Giggles Sept 18th, 2009
  • More Financial Seizures in the US Sept 18th, 2009
  • Neovia Half Year Results Released Sept 18th, 2009
  • New Games from Party Gaming Sept 18th, 2009
  • New Research on Monopolies Sept 18th, 2009
  • New Rules for Canadian Lotto Retailers Sept 18th, 2009
  • Now You See It, Now You Don’t Sept 18th, 2009
  • OnGame Signs Up EuroSportBet Sept 18th, 2009
  • On Govt Benefits, Yet Scored Playing Poker Online Sept 18th, 2009
  • Online Poker Operator Expands into Sportsbook Sector Sept 18th, 2009
  • Online Pressure Group Launches US Advertising Campaign Sept 18th, 2009
  • Ontario Lottery Chief is not Going Quietly Sept 18th, 2009
  • Parlay Bouncing Back Sept 18th, 2009
  • Plenty Happening at the EiG Sept 18th, 2009
  • Positive Results from Playtech Sept 18th, 2009
  • Problem Gambling Shock Sept 18th, 2009
  • Real Madrid Forced to Play without BWin Logo Sept 18th, 2009
  • Remarkable Coincidence in Bulgaria Sept 18th, 2009
  • Sega Online Poker and Casino Sept 18th, 2009
  • Slots for Retailers Sept 18th, 2009
  • Spin3 Picks up Mobile Game and Gambling Service Award Sept 18th, 2009
  • Sports Betting Allowed in Jamaica Sept 18th, 2009
  • Stan James to use Rightprice Sept 18th, 2009
  • Thick Skinned Poker Player Sept 18th, 2009
  • Tokwiro Comments on Kahnawake Final Report Sept 18th, 2009
  • Top Changes at Playtech Licensee Sept 18th, 2009
  • UKGC Stops Sponsors Logo being Displayed Sept 18th, 2009
  • US Gambling Legislation Sept 18th, 2009
  • Wagerworks Mobile for Sky Expansion Sept 18th, 2009
  • Women Poker Pros Try a Different Competition Sept 18th, 2009
  • Would the £5 Million Lotto Winner Please Stand Up Sept 18th, 2009

Casino News From 2006

  • Betsage Sportsbook Portal Launched Sept 12, 2006
  • US Anti Online Gambling Measures Passed Sept 9th, 2006
  • A Question of Ethics May 9th, 2006
  • Advertising and Gambling in the US Mar 10th, 2006

Casino News from 2005

  • Victor Chandler in Appeal to UK Govt Nov 25th, 2005
  • Party Gaming in Surprise Bid for Empire Online Nov 5th, 2005
  • Gambling Research Institute Launched Nov 2nd, 2005
  • Ladbrokes to Demerge from Hilton Oct 15th, 2005
  • Crystal Palace Group in Plans to Float Oct 5th, 2005
  • UK Gambling Laws Overhauled Oct 1st, 2005
  • Online Gambling’s Popularity to Rise Sept 25th, 2005
  • 32Red Plc Floats Sept 23rd, 2005
  • 888 Drop Valuation of IPO Sept 15th, 2005
  • Stanley Leisure Sees Attendance Drop Sept 9th, 2005
  • Party Gaming see Shares Hit – Sept 7th, 2005
  • Mac Friendly Poker Software Launched Sept 5th, 2005
  • Cassava to Float Next Week Aug 24th, 2005
  • Punters Gamble on Helen Chamberlain Poker Million Win Aug 19th, 2005
  • Trafalgar Betting and Gaming Prepare for IPO Aug 17th, 2005
  • Casino City File Suit Against US DOJ Aug 13th, 2005
  • Poker Million the Masters 2005 Aug 6th, 2005
  • EasyPlay.Vegas to Launch Newsletter Service Aug 6th, 2005
  • Party Gaming Directors Facing US Prosecution Jun 17th, 2005
  • Party Gaming set for Floatation Jun 3rd, 2005
  • Ladbrokes Hit by Unfavorable Results May 23rd, 2005
  • Sands to Invest in Super Casino at Old Trafford May 22nd, 2005
  • UK Gambling Bill Set to Become Law Apr 16th, 2005
  • EasyPlay.Vegas Poker Freeroll Apr 16th, 2005
  • Argo Report on Remote Gambling Mar 25th, 2005
  • Sky to Launch Dedicated Poker TV Channel Mar 18th, 2005
  • Bettors Take Advantage of Vazquez Departure from Idol Mar 16th, 2005
  • IGC Terminates Gambling Federation’s Membership Mar 14th, 2005
  • Casino on Net Prepare for Float Mar 6th, 2005
  • EasyPlay.Vegas starts Blogging Mar 6th, 2005
  • Nevada to Offer Internet Gambling? Mar 5th, 2005
  • UK Casinos may be Restricted to Remote Areas Mar 2nd, 2005
  • China Arrests over 80,000 Gamblers Feb 22nd, 2005
  • Gamblog Feature EasyPlay.Vegas Feb 21st, 2005
  • Record Major Millions Win at Ladbrokes Casino Feb 18th, 2005
  • Blackpool Super Casino Plans Announced Feb 12th, 2005
  • Political Divide Over Jersey Casino Plans Feb 9th, 2005
  • SunPoker’s Downtime Tourney Feb 9th, 2005
  • Chinese Police Hit Online Gamblers Jan 27th, 2005
  • Survey Shows Boom in Online Gaming Jan 27th, 2005
  • Betfair Signs Deal with Yahoo Jan 25th, 2005
  • 32Red wins CasinoMeister Award Jan 23rd, 2005
  • Littlewoods Join up with Boss Media Jan 17th, 2005
  • Isle of Man Removes Restrictions on US Bets Jan 11th, 2005
  • Dane Wins Rags to Riches Jackpot Jan 9th, 2005

Casino News from 2004

  • UK Player Nets Big Win at Victor Chandler Casino Dec 5th, 2004
  • 2004 European Poker Awards Dec 1st, 2004
  • UK Gambling Bill Unveiled Oct 10th, 2004
  • New Jersey Racing Commission and Online Wagering Sept 24th, 2004
  • Casino Faces Lawsuit over Stolen £1million Aug 27th, 2004
  • UK Reacts Swiftly to NCH Survey Aug 18th, 2004