The Chief Operating Officer of William Hill Online, Peter Marcus, announced that his is leaving his position in “probably weeks”. Marcus first joined the site after Playtech signed a five year deal with the parent group William Hill. When asked why he was leaving, Marcus said: “The reason for leaving is that we have
New Film Branded Games to be Released
Two media groups, MGM Interactive and Fremantle Gaming Division have announced a new partnership deal that will produce a new range of online games based on some of the most popular TV and film titles in history. The games will be marketed on a global level, excluding the United States at this point. Games based
Mr. Green Casino Gets Top Award
Online casino, Mr. Green, launched only last August, has already won itself the prestigious title of Best Online Casino in the Swedish market, beating old favorites such as Expekt and Svenska Spel. Mr. Green earned the title from the Internetworld magazine, which gave the site 10/10 – the highest possible mark in the industry.
William Hill to Sponsor Spanish Cycling Event
Top UK gaming group, William Hill announced that it is to become the official sponsor of La Vuelta a Espana cycling event, one of the top three races in Europe during the year. The 3,266 km course begins in Holland next month and ends in Madrid on September 20th. The sponsorship deal not only expands
BetonSports Founder Pleads Guilty
In a case that has dragged on for over 8 years, the founder of one of the United States’ largest sportsbooking groups, BetonSports, has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to violate gambling legislation. Gary Kaplan admitted in a St. Louis court at the weekend that he knew his activities were illegal. By 2004, BetonSports
New VP for Chartwell Games
Chartwell Technology announced the appointment of a new Vice President of Operations for Chartwell Games. The move is in preparation for the launch of the new Chartwell Games Platform, which will allow the delivery of Chartwell gaming brands to existing casino systems. Dan Phillips, who spent the last eight years as part of Gala
Online Poker Mogul Shot Dead
Andreas Oscarsson, the founder of the giant online poker portal, PokerListings.com, was found shot to death in his home in Sweden. The 36 year old was apparently targeted by people who, it is theorized, came to settle a score from his past. The police have not yet found any concrete evidence that Oscarsson was assassinated
New Moves to Legalize Online Poker in US
The Senator of New Jersey, Robert Menendez has introduced new legislation that could potentially see the United States regulate and legalize online poker and other games of skill. The new law, known as the Internet Poker and Games of Skill Regulation, Consumer Protection and Enforcement Act would see poker become legal within a tough regulatory
Bwin Denies Tax Evasion
Austrian online gambling operator, bwin, has come out strongly against allegations that the company is evading taxes. Bwin claims that as a group licensed in Gibraltar, it pays its taxes on the island and is not obliged to pay sales tax under Austrian law. “Bwin has always paid its taxes correctly”, said a press
888 Upbeat Despite Falling Revenues
Despite a drop in total income during the second quarter of 2009, 888 Holdings said that it was pleased to report good sequential quarter on quarter progress in its Business to Consumer and Business to Business lines in the second quarter of 2009. 888’s report showed a drop of 12% in total operating income year
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