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OpenBet Sports Betting Platform Debuts in Canada - January 26, 2012
OpenBet, a leading provider of online gaming software, has recently entered into a joint venture with Atlantic Lottery for the launching of its third sports betting platform in Canada. Under this new setup, sports bettors can now use the sports betting platform of OpenBet to purchase the PRO-LINE sports wagers of Atlantic Lottery in both the online and retail platforms. read full article

Online Gambling Execs Start 2012 with a Frenzied Transatlantic Traffic - January 6, 2012
Gambling pundits and observers are sounding off the emergence of the ‘revolving door’ as key personalities and players in the European gambling business are packing their bags and taking on the challenges and exploring opportunities in the US. This emerging trend is fuelled by the positive signals and pronouncements by stakeholders and policymakers that clearly indicate a shift to a more liberal gambling business regime anytime soon. read full article

Belgium Adopts Stricter Measures for Online Gambling - December 16, 2011
This is a terse announcement from the Belgian Gaming Commission – Internet censorship will be enforced by January 2012. Bucking widespread opposition and criticisms from various stakeholders, Belgium has confirmed that it will push through with its earlier plan to tighten up its control and enforcement of rules and regulations on online gambling. Belgium has drawn some flak for its inequitable and draconian regulatory regime for the online gambling industry. read full article

Unibet Takes a Second Shot at the French Market - November 21, 2011
Unibet Group Plc confirms the 100 percent buyout of Solfive SAS, a French-listed company and stakeholder of the SPS Betting France SAS. Solfive runs a broad range of betting and gambling offerings, such as online poker games, horse race betting, live betting and sport betting under the trademarks EurosportPoker and EurosportBet and are operated under the Eurosport license. read full article

Dave Ulliot Set to Play in the Punta Cana Poker Classic - November 8, 2011
Organizers of this year’s Punta Cana Poker Classic have confirmed the participation of one of the most renowned personalities on the felt table, Dave “Devilfish” Ulliot. The WSOP bracelet holder will join other top poker players for the second edition of this $500,000 guaranteed poker tournament, which is scheduled for November 8 – 13, 2011 in the Dominican Republic. read full article

Online Gaming and American Indian Tribes - October 11, 2011
American Indian tribes have exclusive access to land based casinos in certain areas. These tribes are looking to gain similar access to online gambling casinos once it is legalized in America. However, they are worried that the moguls of Nevada and New Jersey will not include them in the online gambling regulation, and that their interests will be marginalized. read full article

Progressive Jackpot on Mega Fortune - September 29, 2011
The Mega Fortune slot game has created a winner for the largest ever progressive jackpot. The software provider for Mega Fortune slot game, Net Entertainment was hit for €11,736,228 yesterday. The jackpot amount surpassed €7.5 million in August, and ever since the jackpot has been bringing in large amounts of traffic. Now, the progressive jackpot has produced a very lucky winner that has become a multi-millionaire overnight. The progressive jackpot has once again been reset at €1 million, and players are clamoring to get their hands on this great fortune! read full article

Joker Jester at Virgin Casino - September 6, 2011
Virgin Casino is introducing one of the latest NextGen slot games of 20 paylines. The game will be called Joker Jester. Joker Jester is described as medieval madness – laugh a minute! Virgin Casino has released Joker Jester to coincide with their latest promotion. read full article

Europes Gambling News - August 22, 2011
The last few days have seen various news items released from several European countries all related to the gambling industry. These news items are bound to make an interesting read for both online and offline casino players. read full article

Rival Gaming Summer Ease Slots - August 3, 2011
The northern hemisphere is experiencing the summer season in full swing. Rival Gaming known for its season entertainment has introduced the perfect slot game to reignite the summer euphoria. The slots game titled Summer Ease is set to take over the summer holidays by storm. read full article