October 2008

NETELLER Changing Its Name 

Isle of Man-based online payment processor is to be known as Neovia Financial from November 17.

 

Bwin Launches Bulgarian Site 

New service offers localised payment partners alongside editorial content customised for Bulgarian players.

 

Redbet Moving To Malta 

Certain operations could be relocated to the Mediterranean island nation before the end of the year.

 

Betfair Offering In-Running Service For Australia 

For the first time, online betting exchange provider is giving punters the opportunity to place live bets.
 

Kentucky Action Branded As ‘Flawed’ 

The Safe and Secure Internet Gambling Initiative weighs in on the state’s effort to seize 141 gambling domain names. 

Obama Victory Could Lead To Repeal Of UIGEA 

Leading American online gaming attorney believes ban could soon be lifted if Democrat candidate wins next month.

 

ESSA Appoints New Secretary General 

Khalid Ali succeeding David Pittel for Brussels-based European Sports Security Association watchdog. 

Turkey Sets Lottery Privatisation Date 

Government reveals that Milli Piyango should be in the hands of someone else come January 9, 2009.

 

Betfair Going To Court In Australia 

Online sportsbetting provider files suit in Federal Court after 1.5 percent turnover fee is instituted in New South Wales. 

California To Get Remote Caller Bingo 

Governor Schwartzenegger signs State Bill 1369 into law opening up the possibility of televised games with six-figure rewards.