January 2008

New Online Games For China 

Las Vegas From Home (LVFH) has announced a deal to supply an Asian multi-player software platform to CY Foundation, a company authorised to operate online games in the People’s Republic of China. 

Virtual Vegas For Researchers 

Researches in a Canadian university have developed a 360-degree panoscope that allows them to take virtual walks through 17 Las Vegas casinos to better investigate problem gambling. 

Jefferson City To Vote 

Voters in Jefferson City, Missouri, have been given the opportunity to revoke a municipal ordinance banning casino boats passed over a decade ago. 

Software Specialist’s Debut Competition 

MGame Solutions Corp announce that it will mark its first outing at the upcoming International Casino Exhibition Interactive (ICEi) with a £1,000 on-stand prize. 

Online Provider’s Takeover Rumours 

Reports out this week suggest that Playtech is close to sealing a deal that will see it purchase UK online bingo provider Virtue Fusion. 

Concerns Hamper Casino Debate 

Concerns over traffic and noise pollution, declining property values and public safety dominated a Federal fact-finding session in California after the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians proposed to build a new hotel and casino complex on property border

Kentucky Begins Casino Debate 

A report from the Associated Press, thoroughbred horse tracks in the American state of Kentucky have pitched legalised casino gambling to a legislative panel. 

Macau Casinos to Go Public 

Sociedade De Jogos De Macau announce their plans to sell 1.25 million shares to raise funds for the redevelopment of one of their casinos. The move is expected to raise upto $1bn. 

Israel Gets First Casino 

The Israeli Tourism Ministry announce a deal with the Israel Land Administration to develop a casino on the north shore of the Red Sea.