Zynga’s Irish operation loses $50m
- Oct 16, 2013
Online gaming firm Zynga has reported that its Irish operation made a pre-tax loss of $50 million (€37.6 million) last year after it was hit by impairment charges.
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Ladbrokes Online Gambling With Playtech
- Oct 14, 2013
There were rumours circulating a while ago regarding the acquisition of part of Ladbrokes the iconic gambling services operation in the United Kingdom.
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William Hill Bingo launches new campaign
- Oct 14, 2013
William Hill Bingo, a division of UK bookmaker William Hill, has revived its 'Surfin Bird' theme for a new television advertising campaign.
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Norway set to restrict poker to low stakes - report
- Oct 11, 2013
The Norwegian government's plans to legalise the country's gaming market will only lead to relatively small stakes being wagered during poker contests, according to a report.
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bwin.party scores Belgian basketball sponsorship
- Oct 11, 2013
Online gaming operator bwin.party has agreed a three-year deal, from 2013-14 to 2015-16, to become the official online betting and gaming partner of BC Oostende, Belgium's most successful basketball team.
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Online gambling comes in Portugal and Africa
- Oct 10, 2013
Poker and other casino gaming are currently winning unanimous support near internet users. In Portugal, the government intends to legalize online gaming to bring additional money to the State coffers.
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Unibet and Vera&John ads banned by Swedish regulator
- Oct 9, 2013
Sweden's advertising ombudsman Reklamombudsmannen has banned adverts from online gaming operators Unibet and Vera&John after it ruled they had misled customers.
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Dunia becomes first regulated online operator in Africa
- Oct 8, 2013
Dunia, operating under the iplay8 brand, has become the first online casino and games operator to be regulated in Africa after it was approved by the Government in Tanzania – the continent's only regulated online gaming market.
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Malaysia gaming tax hike unlikely, says Kenanga Research
- Oct 8, 2013
alaysian research company Kenanga Research said it does not expect changes in the country's gaming tax in the upcoming budget.
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Hungary court upholds gaming machine ban
- Oct 7, 2013
Hungary's Constitutional Court has rejected complaints over a ban on gambling machines in the country.
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Portugal to open online gambling market, but will it learn from Spain’s mistakes?
- Oct 7, 2013
Legal online gambling is coming to Portugal, the country's government announced on Thursday, Oct. 3. The news came following a visit to the country by members of the International Monetary Fund, the European Union and the European Central Bank, the troika of creditors responsible for doling out Portugal's badly needed €78b bailout.
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Russian ISP Beeline Blocks PokerStars.com
- Oct 3, 2013
Major ISP blocks PokerStars following a 2012 court ruling.
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