November 2007

Rank Director to Step Down from Post 

30 November 2007

One of the most experienced businessmen on the Board of Directors at Rank has announced that he will be stepping down at the end of the year. 

Parlay’s 3rd Quarter Results Down on 2006 

30 November 2007

Software developer Parlay Entertainment has announced its third quarter results, revealing that revenues, royalties and income were all down on last year’s figures. 

RM Royal Media Releases Online Rummy 

30 November 2007

RM Royal Media Ltd of Cyprus has announced the debut of the world’s first online multiplayer rummy site at RummyRoyal.com. 

PartyGaming Boss U-Turns on Planned Share Sale 

28 November 2007

According to the Reuters news agency, the head of London-listed online gambling group PartyGaming has announced that he will not be selling his existing stock in the company but will be exercising options on a further 3.5 million shares. 

Unibet Seeks $150 Million Expansion Fund 

28 November 2007

Online gambling group Unibet has announced that it has asked an investment bank to explore the possibility of raising almost $150 million via the bond market to fund an acquisition strategy. 

William Hill Joins Ethoca’s Fraud-Fighting Community 

28 November 2007

Dublin-based Ethoca has announced that gaming giant William Hill has become the latest company to join in its collaborative efforts to fight fraud. 

Harrah’s Knocked Back by UK Gaming Group 

27 November 2007

According to reports in The Telegraph, an offer from Las Vegas-based Harrah’s Entertainment to purchase a large portion of British land and online gambling group Rank has been rejected. 

Nevada to Release Internet Gaming Study 

27 November 2007

Nevada Gaming Control Board is soon to release a study it commissioned through the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) earlier this year into the pastime. 

Details Emerge on ‘Mystery’ Playtech Deal 

27 November 2007

Online casino software provider Playtech has announced that the deal it signed late last week with an Asia-facing licensee is to run for three years and could be worth up to five millions dollars during its first year. 

IGCE Returns After One-Year Break 

27 November 2007

The International Gaming Conference and Expo (IGCE) is to return after a year’s break to focus on the global gaming industry.