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Italian online market returns to growth
Industry
The regulated online gambling market in Italy grew by 21% in February, boosted by a recovering fixed-odds sports betting market, according to new data from Italian regulator AAMS.
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WSOP owner Caesars sells part of interactive business
Industry
The owner of the WSOP.com, Caesars Casino and Caesars Bingo online brands has sold part of its interactive division to US land-based casino group Rock Gaming for an initial US$60.8m.
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Spain extends licensing deadline to mid-June
Industry
The online gambling regulator in Spain has confirmed that decisions on all 59 licence applications now may not be delivered until the middle of June.
The general director for the general ...
PartyPoker owner to enter social gaming space
Industry
PartyPoker and bwin owner bwin.party digital entertainment is to launch a social gaming division, putting it in direct competition with Facebook game developers such as Zynga.
The world’s ...
888 appoints new boss
Industry
Online casino business 888.com has appointed Brian Mattingley as permanent CEO, following the revival in the business’ fortunes since he took the job on an interim basis last April.
The ...
Q&A: 32Red’s Ed Ware on Swansea City deal
Industry
While 32Red CEO Ed Ware presumably doesn’t count crystal ball-gazing among the skills on his CV, the decision to sponsor English Premier League (EPL) Swansea City back in 2009 when ...
Italian ad ban talks continue
Industry
The Future and Freedom political party in Italy has filed a motion requesting the prohibition of all gambling advertising in the country, as talks among lawmakers over a potential ban ...
NYC casino express pulled by Atlantic City casinos
Industry
New Jersey casinos have pulled funding for an express train from New York City to Atlantic City (AC) after it was plagued by scheduling problems and failed to make any money.
Caesars ...
888 Casino launches revamped site
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888 Casino has recently revamped its website with a fresh look and a host of exciting new customisable features. The extensive changes include player personalisation as a top priority, ...
CryptoLogic back in profit ahead of Amaya takeover
Industry
Casino games developer CryptoLogic, which provides the games for InterCasino, swung back into profit last year as the effects of its 2010 restructuring hit home.
The games developer ...
32Red receives Italian licence, doubles profit
Industry
Online casino 32 Red is to launch in Italy in the first half of this year after it received a licence earlier this month, it announced this morning.
32Red, which currently generates ...
NJ bill clears committee but faces new opposition
Industry
New Jersey’s online gaming bill advanced out of Senate Committee by a 3-0 vote yesterday, but it now faces opposition from horse racing groups after an earlier funding commitment ...
Microgaming supports local heart charity
Industry
Isle of Man-based casino and software provider Microgaming, which provides the casino and slot games on websites such as Ladbrokes and 32Red, has provided a donation to local charity ...
Italian Job for Paddy Power as online business grows 26%
Industry
Irish bookmaker Paddy Power is to launch its brand in the Italian online gambling market later this year, it announced this morning.
The retail and online gambling business revealed ...
Netherlands takes steps to protect monopoly
Industry
Hard on the heels of Belgium’s recent clampdown on non-licensed operators, the Netherlands has taken steps to protect its De Lotto lottery and gambling monopoly against competition ...
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