67% of US citizens oppose Internet gambling
(US).- A new poll finds most US citizens oppose Internet and half oppose sports betting, but many have gambled themselves at a casino. The Fairleigh Dickinson University PublicMind survey found two-thirds of those surveyed oppose changing the law to allow bets to be placed over the Internet, and 53 % oppose allowing bets on the outcome of professional or college sporting events.
Florida eyes more casinos
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The talks have moved through numerous legal and legislative phases, leading to the current impasse. |
(US).- With gaming negotiations between the state and the Seminole Tribe still at an impasse, a committee of the House of Representatives is looking for an edge explored another option: full-scale "integrated destination" convention and resort casinos like those in Las Vegas and Atlantic City.
Argentina: Entre Rios province to enter in the online and phone betting business
(Argentina).- The Institute of Financial Support for Social Action (Iafas) will open the envelopes of the tender process for the hiring of a betting service of an online and cell phone platform next March 22th. The contract will last 10 years.
Chile: Casino Monticello will close its doors for three months
(Chile).- The technical evaluation concluded that there are no structural damages in Monticello, after the earthquake. It is estimated that it will reopen in three months, the time needed to find, send and install quality materials, on top of rectifying the water and light services.
Uruguay: The new Director of Casinos del Estado assumed his position
(Uruguay).- In a ceremony held in the first floor of the Ministry of Economy and Finances (MEF), Javier Cha assumed formally as national director of Casinos. Authorities of the mentioned ministry, as well as legislators and other members of the executive, together with officers and leaders of the entity, attended the event.
Italian State Council rules on the lottery tender
(Italy).- Scientific Games Corporation announced that the Italian State Council issued its ruling on the Gratta & Vinci court case. The initial opinion issued late on March 9th will be followed by a more detailed opinion outlining the rationale and full direction of the court.
International Women in Gaming Awards launched this week
(US).- Clever Duck Media launched International Women in Gaming Awards on 8 of March. It is a major day of global celebration for the economic, political and social achievements of women.The International Women in Gaming Awards were launched Tuesday and are open for entries on http://www.gaming-awards.com/wig.html
“Bally is exhibiting its latest innovations in Santo Domingo”
(Dominican Republic).- Jorge Morales, acting director for Latin America of Bally Technologies, was interviewed in exclusive by Yogonet.com about the products that the firm is presenting in Caribbean Gaming Show. “We expect that our latest innovations and our wide selection of products are well received by our regional customers”, he said.
Greece plans to deregulate slots
(Greece).- Greek gaming company OPAP could benefit from the country's deregulation of slots, which are currently allowed only in casinos. Greece is paying the EU daily fines for its restriction of slot machines, and lawmakers plan to introduce a bill soon to end the restrictions.
Plan to build Aqueduct Racetrack casino rejected
(US).- A partnership that includes Las Vegas-based Navegante Group was rejected Thursday by New York licensing authorities to build and operate a lucrative slot machine casino at the Aqueduct Racetrack. The move comes six weeks after the group won a contentious bidding process and was selected by Governor David Paterson.
Ireland could reap 8,000-job online casino windfall
(Ireland).- As many as 8,000 jobs and potentially more could be created in Ireland by online casino companies if crucial legislation regulating online gaming is passed at the end of March. Sources say politicians are on the cusp of voting in long-awaited legislation that would create a regulatory system that would be instrumental in attracting such firms.
Russian casino finds neutral ground
(Russia).- A cruise ship has begun selling tickets in Russia for regular trips from St. Petersburg to Helsinki that will allow the company to get around Russians laws banning gambling on most of its territory. Propeller The Princess Maria cruise ship, acquired by line operator St. Peter Line, will operate a casino on the neutral waters of the Baltic Sea, reports Business FM.
E-Service chosen as exclusive spares and service providers to AMG Leisure
(UK).- British leading distributors of gaming and entertainment machines, AMG Leisure, appointed E-Service as exclusive providers of spares and service for their gaming and entertainment machines.
