December 2008

Phantom Fiber Goes Out Of Business 

Toronto-based mobile solutions provider unable to ‘satisfy its cash obligations’ and will ‘no longer continue as a going concern’. 

Income Access Introduces Consolidation of Merchant Payments 

Leading affiliate marketing solutions provider announces the release of new software featuring new tools to maximise conversions for banners. 

Gibraltar Wins European Court Case 

British enclave on the southern tip of Spain allowed to continue charging much lower rates of tax following landmark ruling. 

PartyGaming Founder Pleads Guilty 

Anurag Dikshit agrees to pay $300 million fine in New York court and help authorities with their investigations. 

NetPlay TV Acquires Freeview Licence 

Interactive gaming company reveals plans to broadcast SuperCasino.com and Live Bingo on Channel 48 from January 8. 

Online Casino Goes Live With CasinoModule 

Following a deal signed in July with Victor Chandler, Sweden’s Net Entertainment announces the launch of VCCasino.com. 

Betfair Appoints New Chief Technology Officer 

Following Rorie Devine’s resignation in May, Tony McAlister is selected to head a global engineering team of 300 people. 

Rank Has Cause To Be Optimistic 

Leading British gambling group reports a seven percent decline in overall revenues for the year as those from its interactive division rise by three percent. 

New Jersey Plans To Add Mobile Wagering 

Punters at horseracing tracks in eastern American state will be able to place bets from next year using Internet-enabled mobile devices. 

RGA Calls For Protection 

Representative for remote gambling firms urges European Commission to support industry in wake of guilty plea from PartyGaming co-founder.