March 2010

New Jersey Senate challenging Federal sportsbetting ban

State’s highest legislative body passes resolution to join Senator Raymond Lesniak in contesting current prohibition as unconstitutional.

Quova to geolocate Sega customers

Software will detect where players at SegaCasino.com and SegaPoker.com are based before providing them with a web page customised for their jurisdiction.

WorldSpreads enlarges UK management team

Roger Hynes has been appointed Chief Executive Officer for the Irish firm’s London-based subsidiary to help develop the brand around the world.

WorldRefer.com joins the affiliate marketing scene

New programme has partnered with BetHorizon.com and PokerJoint.com to introduce a range of loyalty bonuses, weekly betting perks and player promotions.

Thew becomes Team PokerStars Pro

Nottingham native has become the fifth British player to join a prestigious team of top professional poker players.

PPA testifies before Massachusetts Legislature

Grassroots advocacy group is assisting in efforts to have poker reclassified as a game of skill in the small eastern American state.

Fun88.com sponsoring Burnley

Logo for Asia-facing online gaming site will adorn English Premier League football club’s shirts for the next two seasons.

Betfair commits to Tasmania

Online betting exchange operator has announced an in-principle deal to remain on the island for the next decade subject to various conditions.

Hard Rock signs mobile gaming deal

Cantor Gaming will provide patrons at Las Vegas hotel and casino with its eDeck device offering casino games including video poker and slots.

Tsogo Sun agrees Gold Reef merger

Two of the largest hotel and gaming firms in South Africa have agreed to combine and create business worth in excess of $2.7 billion.