October 2008

OPAP Denies Codere Interest 

Greek national gaming monopoly refutes reports it is considering Spanish or Greek purchases. 

NetPlay TV Reveals Positive First Half 

Interactive gaming firm announces plans to launch bingo operations for Sweden and Germany in fourth quarter. 

Payne Appointed At GameAccount 

Former Sportingbet Chief Executive to serve as Non-Executive Chairman for skill-based gaming provider. 

Rank Reveals Revenue Decline 

British land and virtual gambling giant reports that like-for-likes have fallen by eight percent for the previous 41-week period. 

UK Industry Could Be Made To Pay 

Failure to fund the RIGT charity has led the Government to threaten legislation next month introducing a levy to the tune of over $32 million. 

Problem Gambling Increases 

According to a piece from the Mail On Sunday, the numbers of people seeking help has risen 25 percent in the last year.

 

Australia Could Ease Advertising Restrictions 

Proposed changes could see bookmakers licensed elsewhere promote themselves in Victoria and New South Wales.

 

Intralot Reveals Asian Expansion 

Greek betting technology firm announces plans to purchase 20 percent of China’s Melco LottVentures.
 

ClubsNSW Rejects CentreBet Proposal 

Association representing Australian clubs takes a stand against online gambling with credit cards.
 

UEFA Investigating Irregular Betting 

European soccer’s governing body to establish special unit after revealing it is looking into 25 Cup matches.