October 2008

William Hill Signs Playtech Agreement 

Britain’s second largest bookmaker creates William Hill Online to offer betting in-running for the first time.

 

Malaysia Cracks Down On Online Gambling 

Police in the Asian nation arrest twelve people and seize eight computers in a series of raids targeting cyber cafes.

 

60 Minutes Reporting On Cheating Scandal 

CBS television programme to broadcast story concerning Ultimate Bet and Absolute Poker on October 26.

 

WagerWorks Signs 888 Deal 

Gibraltar-based online gaming provider to add four titles from IGT subsidiary to its virtual games portfolio.

 

Castle Ready To Go Live 

American firm is looking to license its new multi-player online poker software to international gaming providers. 

Kentucky Decision Delayed 

Officials must wait another week in order to seize domain names as Judge Thomas Wingate rules for an extension. 

Net Entertainment Switching Markets 

Swedish online gambling software provider reveals plans to leave Nordic Growth Market in favour of OMX. 

Mansion Extends Playtech Partnership 

Online casino operator announces agreement to migrate its poker operations to iPoker network. 

CryptoLogic Signs Russian Licensing Agreement 

Software developer makes its first move into the Commonwealth of Independent States with Kurastica. 

Menendez Proposes Licensing Online Poker  

US Senator’s Internet Skill Game Licensing and Control Act of 2008 specifically defines poker as a game of skill.