July 2008

Svenska Spel Reports Drop In Profits 

31 July 2008

Swedish State-owned gaming operator Svenska Spel has released its results for the first half of the year showing a 3.6 percent drop in net profits to $419 million. 

Sportingbet Employee Released 

31 July 2008

Sportingbet has revealed that one of the two employees detained by police in Turkey in May has been released following an appeal. 

US Postpones EU Meetings 

31 July 2008

According to numerous news sources, the Office of the US Trade Representative has requested the postponement of planned meetings with a European Union (EU) delegation to discuss America’s online gambling policies. 

Canada Could Legalise Sportsbetting 

31 July 2008

In Canada, the Federal Government has signalled its receptiveness to proposals that would lift the current criminal ban on betting on individual sporting events at casinos. 

World Poker Tour Coming To India 

31 July 2008

In a first of its kind agreement, World Poker Tour (WPT) Enterprises Incorporated looks set to increase the popularity of poker in the world’s second most populous nation. 

Busy Year For Gambling Commission 

30 July 2008

In the UK, the Gambling Commission has released a report detailing its activities over the past twelve months that revealed it approved 3,428 operators with 4,199 operating licenses. 

Agreement For Online Games Network In China 

30 July 2008

AsianLogic Limited has signed a joint marketing and operation agreement with CY Foundation Group Limited to establish a network of games for the 178Games.com platform across China. 

Microgaming Gets Malta Approval 

30 July 2008

Online gambling software and games developer Microgaming has announced that Malta’s Lotteries and Gaming Authority has approved its bingo software.
 

Online Charity Gaming Site Opens In Arizona 

30 July 2008

In America, a new membership-based Internet gaming site has launched in the state of Arizona, home to leading online gambling opponent Senator Jon Kyl, as a way to raise money for charity. 

Playtech Signs Intercash TransSend Deal 

29 July 2008

Isle of Man-based turnkey provider Playtech has announced a deal with Intercash and TransSend to integrate their co-managed prepaid card payout programme into its product suite.