December 2008

AsianLogic Signs ‘Chino’ 

The owners of the Asian Poker Tour add another respected professional player to its Poker Pack sponsored team. 

Government To Act On Snooker Controversy 

Parliamentary Select Committee to look into betting patterns in sport as part of a wide-ranging review following Maguire and Burnett storm.
 

Visits To Online Gambling Sites Rise In America 

Online gambling sites receive just over 16 million unique hits throughout November according to new figures. 

Appeals Court Considering Kentucky Verdict 

Oral arguments from iMEGA and IGC heard in Louisville as three-Judge panel deliberates October’s Franklin County Circuit Court ruling. 

CryptoLogic Signs Distribution Deal With Orbis 

Agreement will see casino games from leading developer made available to a wide array of top-tier operators. 

PokerStars Signs Yatinoo Sponsorship Agreement 

Deal will see search engine receive referral fees in exchange for displaying online poker site’s banner. 

William Hill Signs DataCash Contract 

UK online gaming operator agrees deal allowing players to fund their accounts via a range of credit and debit cards. 

YouBet Secures Credit Agreement 

American pari-mutuel horse racing firm receives ten million dollar loan from National City Bank ‘to pursue growth opportunities’. 

Betfair Sponsoring Ascot 

Historic racecourse signs seven-figure deal for five years with leading online betting exchange. 

Gambling Commission Appoints Baroness Neuberger 

Life peer to become Chair of Strategy Board tasked with minimising the risks from gambling for England, Scotland and Wales.