News Archive: Gambling News, December 2007
Showing all news items for December 2007
3rd December, 2007
There are rumours of potentially catastrophic problems in Kahnawake for online gaming operators.
Malaysian Gambling Giant takes big stake in rank
3rd December, 2007
The Malaysian gambling firm Genting has bought a 9.4% stake in Rank Group.
Red Lounge Casino Launch new Roulette game
3rd December, 2007
UK Players will benefit from new roulette features which were launched today by Red Lounge Casino
Man U celebrate with a casino Christmas
3rd December, 2007
Manchester United have organised a huge Christmas party at the new 235 Casino.
4th December, 2007
Sony has spotted a growing potential market in India for online gaming and is now making long-term plans to establish a strong position there.
Phone-Based Councelling Service is Here to Help
4th December, 2007
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) in Singapore has teamed up with the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) to improve some aspects of their service.
Genting Acquires 9.4% Stake in Rank Group
4th December, 2007
On Monday Rank Group, which owns Casino and Mecca Bingo stated that gentling has acquired 9.4% stake in the company.
5th December, 2007
Gambling riot in Macau, the only place to gamble in China.
Mobile Gambling Company Probability See a Growing Success
5th December, 2007
The mobile gambling industry starts take off.
Newest Internet Gambling Report Now Out
5th December, 2007
The Latest legal guide to online gambling has been released for current and future online games operators.
5th December, 2007
An International Advisory Panel (IAP) has now been created specifically to help Singapore with advice on problem gambling and addictions issues.
6th December, 2007
The Malaysian owner of Britain’s Stanley Casinos says it has almost lost £130 million.
Income Management Reduces Gambling Problems
6th December, 2007
Austrian Aboriginal community residents admit to facing less alcohol and gambling problems after the income management took place.
Revealing the Truth About Suicide and Gambling
6th December, 2007
Quebec lottery commission has lost appeal to keep the documents about suicides related to gambling secret and will now have to reveal them.
Innov8 for Schools and Universities
7th December, 2007
Universities and schools are adopting newest gaming technology, called Innov8 in order to give students an opportunity to master their business and information technology skills.
Gambling Industry Beats Tourism by ROI
7th December, 2007
The study on the Yields showed that various gambling activities bring nearly 3 times better Return on Investment when compared to tourism operators' business figures.
Another 10% Stake Claimed in Rank
10th December, 2007
The Richardson family puts 9.3% investment into gaming operator and giant, Rank group.
17th December, 2007
The Racing Consortium has failed in a bid to buy the UK's state-owned Tote bookmakers.
EU won't fight the gambling ban any more
17th December, 2007
Despite all the efforts of the European online gambling companies to make US drop its gambling ban, the EU decided to accept it now.
10th December, 2007
Russian gambling giant is expanding into the foreign markets to ensure the demand for their service even if the legislations get tougher in the home market.
A man killed due to a gambling row
10th December, 2007
A gambling disagreement outside the bottle store led to a man getting shot in the chest and dying later on from serious wounding and blood loss.
American Magazine Calls Citizens to Reject Gambling
11th December, 2007
Conservative Citizen Magazine claims that gambling is "out of control" in America and urges people to send in letters to support UIGEA.
Reverend Proposes Anti-Gambling Strategy
11th December, 2007
Commonwealth leaders were told by the anti-gambling campaigner, Tim Costello, to start looking for ways to reduce state government reliance on the income gained from poker machines.
17th December, 2007
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CryptoLogic Ltd. Takes Stake in Asian Game Development Company
12th December, 2007
Software developer for Internet Gambling invests significant stake in Mikoishi Studios.
Crown Gaming Buys US Cannery Casino Resorts
12th December, 2007
Australian gaming company purchases US-based Cannery Casino Resorts for $1.75 billion.
Two More Blogs to Help Americans Gamble
12th December, 2007
There are now two more blogs that demonstrate how Americans can get away with online gambling despite the recently introduced UIGEA.
Greenpeace Wants Game Consoles Green
13th December, 2007
Greenpeace is calling for support from gamers to force Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony to change their game consoles to make them more "green"
13th December, 2007
The dispute over the US gambling ban continues and now UK has stated that they approve of stricter regulations of the industry rather than the total ban, which is currently in place.
Germany Follows the trait to Ban Online Gambling
14th December, 2007
New law that is due to be publically introduced next year will make all online gambling illegal in Germany
Canadian Politician saved online Gambling Industry
14th December, 2007
Canadian politician spotted a clause in the Canadian government's latest 'housekeeping' bill, which if made active would illegalize online gambling in the country.
18th December, 2007
William Hill Casino have finally paid out over £1 million to one lucky winner on one of their online slot games.
18th December, 2007
The EU has accepted a deal with the US which will keep continental betting companies out of the US.
Internet Gambling boss murdered in Vancouver
18th December, 2007
A 45 year old man was found murdered in Vancouver was identified as James Po Ho Cheung, CEO of a Nevada based gaming company.
19th December, 2007
Authorities in the USA broke up a crime gangs gambling ring that has not only been taing illegal gambling bets, but has alos been providing mobile phones and drugs to street gangs.
Celine Dion ends her spell in Vegas
19th December, 2007
Multi million selling pop queen Celine Dion has closed her award winning show at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
19th December, 2007
Boxer Ricky Hatton has pleased his fans with a Christmas message.
3 Internet Giants Settle Claim
20th December, 2007
Three of the biggest online companies yesterday settled allegations that they promoted illegal internet gambling.
20th December, 2007
The Manchester United football star who was arrested on suspicion of rape following their Christmas party has denied the charge.
20th December, 2007
A croupier and two other men were arrested on Tuesday following an investigation into the theft of over HK$40,000.
Hollywood Producer associated with gambling mob
21st December, 2007
A top Hollywood producer at paramount has been caught talking to a suspect in a $2billion gambling ring.
Macao to see huge increase in tourism
21st December, 2007
Thanks to the booming gaming industry in Macao, tourism is set to take a huge increase in 2008.
Share price rises for Pinnacle
21st December, 2007
The stock of Pinnalce Entertainment rose yesterday following the opening of its new casino in the American city of St Louis.
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