April 2009

PAF Appoints Ingves

Former head of cruise and shipping firm Birka Line is set to lead the international expansion of Finnish online games dominant.

IAS Forms Special Sub-Committee

Following its failed takeover by CentreBet and the growing interest from rival Sportsbet, online gaming and wagering provider is assessing its options.

Virgin Buys Chunk Of NetPlay TV

Interactive gaming firm pays $2.95 million in the form of new stock to run Virgin’s Two Way Gaming television games subsidiary for the next four years.

Ireland Threatens UIGEA-Style Ban

Minister Martin Cullen wants a levy on online betting in order to fund the Irish horse and dog racing industries.

Four Stops For Poker Academy

Manchester will kick off the innovative lecture series from Bluff Europe on April 26 followed by stops in Birmingham, Dublin and London.

Major Deal For New PartyGaming Unit

Five-year cooperation agreement will see Intralot become the first member of Italian poker network as the two further explore global opportunities.

Parlay Okay Despite US Exit

Leading Canadian online bingo solutions developer and supplier reports a one percent drop in revenues for 2008 while net income rises.

Jaxx Starts 2009 With Cautious Optimism

After the loss of its domestic online lottery agency business, German provider reveals that over 90 percent of its business last year came from international activities.

Commission Calls For Increased Cooperation

British gambling watchdog publishes policy position paper on integrity in sportsbetting revealing that in-running wagers will be treated the same as ante-post.

The Poker Channel Expands Into Portugal

Europe’s largest dedicated gaming television network signs distribution agreements with broadcasters MEO and ZON.