December 2008

Czechs Could Authorise Online Gambling 

After years of lobbying, reports predict five bookmakers may soon cash in and offer services over the Internet from Monday. 

eCOGRA Happy With ICEi 2009 

Leading independent standards authority of the online gaming industry says January exhibition will be ‘a coming of age’ for iGaming sector. 

New Soccer Odds Comparison Service Debuts 

Using WSN.com/Football-Odds, online bettors can now compare in excess of 200 different markets quickly and easily. 

Gala Coral Going Mobile 

Firm behind GalaBingo.com and EuroBet.com signs three-year deal with Mfuse to launch advanced mobile sportsbetting in the first
half of 2009. 

Italian Poker Portal Reports Record Visitor Numbers 

Poker.it gives Italy’s poker community information on the best legal rooms and has reported record growth since its August re-launch. 

Ladbrokes Criticises Swedish Recommendations 

While sportsbetting could be opened up to non-Swedish firms, recommendations would see poker and online bingo protected alongside horseracing. 

Microgaming Acquires Playwize Rights 

Isle of Man-based online gaming solutions provider enhances its reputation by being able to offer three-dimensional poker environment. 

Ukash Launches In South Africa 

London-based firm partners with Blue label Telecoms to launch online payment method that uses vouchers with specially numbered codes. 

No Snow Is Good News For William Hill 

UK bookmaker takes a record number of bets on whether Christmas day would feature any of the white stuff and wins. 

IGE Set To Break Records 

Organisers announce that next month’s London event will be 40 percent larger than previous edition with numerous respected firms confirming their attendance.