May 25, 2013
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The DCMS says the bill is about public protection
United Kingdom
| 24/05/2013
(UK).- Following recent confirmation that the government hopes to introduce the Gambling (licensing and advertising) Bill during this parliament, the Department of Media, Culture and Sport told InterGame that it is “not the case that the licensing reforms are being pursued in order to generate tax income.”
Offering players an enhanced gaming experience
United Kingdom
| 24/05/2013
(UK).- EveryMatrix informed about the signing of a contract to deliver software and services for urban mobile gaming destination Metro Play. Owned by dmg media and sister brand to the UK’s urban media brand Metro, it offers on the move urbanites a stand out gaming experience with fully responsive design, browser-based gameplay that’s fun and easy to use.
The firm to apply for a licence in due course
United Kingdom
| 23/05/2013
(UK).- Leeds City Council has granted a provisional statement for a large casino licence to Global Gaming Ventures. GGV’s application proposes building a new casino as part of the Victoria Gate development scheme in the centre of the city. The decision will enable GGV to apply for a large casino premises licence in due course.
Located in Harrow, UK
United Kingdom
| 23/05/2013
(UK).- Ladbrokes said as many as 100 employees at its headquarters in Harrow could lose their jobs as Britain's second-largest bookmaker transfers a number of roles to its operation in Israel, set up as part of its agreement with gaming software developer Playtech.
“ABP in a Box”
United Kingdom
| 23/05/2013
(UK).- UK-based company LVS has announced a new sportsbook offer targeting those wanting to start a sports betting operation. The firm has designed an all-in-one advanced betting platform including hardware and software, to answer the market need for a turnkey solution with minimal upfront investment.
Until 2016
United Kingdom
| 23/05/2013
(UK).- The Scottish FA announced that William Hill have agreed a new two-year extension as title sponsors of the Scottish Cup. The ongoing commitment of the leading UK bookmaker is a major boost for Scottish football.
Lorna Banham
United Kingdom
| 23/05/2013
(UK).- Innovative Technology announced the appointment of Lorna Banham as Sales Support Administrator. She joins the UK based sales support team and will be responsible for processing customer orders, answering customer queries and providing continual support to an ever expanding global customer base.
Of the London Stock Exchange
United Kingdom
| 22/05/2013
(UK).- Gaming platform provider Quixant announced the admission of its ordinary shares to trading on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange and the commencement of dealings in its ordinary shares under the ticker QXT.L.
With the aim to produce a more stable business model
United Kingdom
| 22/05/2013
(UK).- Bwin.party has targeted cost savings of 70 million euros (us$ 90 million) to focus on fewer European markets this year, as it joins other online gambling companies pulling back from markets where regulations are not clear cut. The online gambling company now looks to United States liberalisation.
According to Market and Research’s study
United Kingdom
| 22/05/2013
(UK).- Market and Research’s recently released study “UK Online Gambling Intelligence Report” reveals that since 2007, online gambling advertising has increased by 1,386 %. The report says this is indicative of the continuing competitiveness within the gambling sector, detailing that sports betting dominates online gambling promotion, accounting for 45 % of all search impression volume.