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Friday 8th October 2004
CasinoWebcam launch their second generation platform
CasinoWebcam, the site that specialises in live online gaming, has announced the official launch of a new live gaming platform. It is the second generation platform for the site, and will enable se...


Friday 8th October 2004
“Unreasonable” state taxes on casinos discussed at Expo
Another topic being raised as a point of concern for the American casino industry at this week's Global Gaming Expo, is the amount of taxes expected to be paid by casinos in some states. Represent...


Thursday 7th October 2004
Youbet Looks to buy out American Wagering for $9.5 Million
Youbet.com the largest Internet provider of thoroughbred, quarter horse and harness racing content in the America, is seeking to buy out American Wagering, Inc, the company behind Leroy's Horse and...


Thursday 7th October 2004
Retailers hoping to cash in on poker craze
The next sector lining itself up as a beneficiary of the global poker craze currently taking place is the retail industry. In the US retailers are stocking up on poker paraphernalia- cards, gaming...


Thursday 7th October 2004
Designers believe a modern style will feature in new casinos
The results of a survey conducted amongst design and construction professionals, and released by the American Gaming association, has shown that there is likely to be shift in direction in the des...


Thursday 7th October 2004
Youbet puts together plan to purchase American Wagering
Youbet.com has announced its intention to buy all issued and outstanding shares of the struggling company American Wagering Inc, and its wholly owned subsidiary Leroy’s Horse and Sports Place. Bot...


Wednesday 6th October 2004
Compulsive Gamblers Lose Again, In Court
'If it wasn't for bad luck, I wouldn't have no luck at all.' 'Born Under A Bad Sign' by Booker T. Jones & William Bell When a compulsive gambler sues a casino, the legal question usually comes d...


Wednesday 6th October 2004
Carmen Media's Reponse to New Global Betting Report
October 5th, 2004: Gibraltar The Carmen Media Group, owner of Belle Rock Gaming's seven online casinos, three online poker rooms and online sportsbook, responded swiftly to the media coverage gene...


Wednesday 6th October 2004
vcpoker.com to sponsor South Coast's premier poker festival
VC Poker, the online poker room operated by leading independent bookmaker Victor Chandler, is proud to announce that it is to sponsor the Christmas Cracker festival being held at Brighton's Rendezv...


Wednesday 6th October 2004
UK gambling revenue increases more than 500% in last 3 years
The amount of revenue earned by the UK gambling industry has increased by more than 500 percent in the last three years. The figure has increased from annual revenue of £7.6 billion three years ag...


Wednesday 6th October 2004
Macau holiday weekend sees huge earnings for casinos
Macau’s casino has enjoyed a fantastic weekend of earnings, boosted largely by a national holiday. The National Day holiday began on the 1st of October, with the gross revenue taken in the three d...


Wednesday 6th October 2004
NetBooth and SportsDatabases develop product for gamblers
The latest alliance announced has been made by Carnegie Cooke and Co Inc, who have released details of their new relationship between their wholly owned subsidiary NetBooth Corporation and SportsD...


Wednesday 6th October 2004
Increase in slot machine numbers in US predicted by industry
Feedback from the Global Gaming Expo’s opening session has shown that industry experts and manufacturers believe that slot machines in the US will see a period of growth over the next two years. T...


Tuesday 5th October 2004
SIA Casino announces details of its new affiliate program
Sports Interaction Casino, also known as SIA Casino, has announced the launch of a new affiliate program. The new program, active since the 1st October, offers new compensations for joining affil...


Tuesday 5th October 2004
Slingo celebrate 8 year anniversary
Slingo Inc, a game developing company, is celebrating its 8 year anniversary of the original Slingo brand. The brand was originally launched in 1996 on America Online, with the company then expand...