Online Casino and Gambling News: April 2009

Ex-BetonSports CEO pleads guilty after three year house arrest

In a surprise move that probably has more to do with his long detention without trial than an acceptance of wrongdoing, the former CEO of the now liquidated BetonSports.com, David Carruthers (51), entered a guilt plea on racketeering in St. Louis, Missouri on Wednesday.

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Philippines authorities halt Meridien Vista gambling operations

Online gambling company Meridien Vista Gaming Corporation (MVGC), registered by the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA) has been ordered to halt its operations by CEZA Administrator and chief executive officer Jose Mari Ponce. The order follows complaints early in March 2009 by a senior board member of Nueva Vizcaya alleging that the firm was collecting bets in the province without authority.

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Everest parent Gigamedia reports record revenues in 2008

Everest Gaming parent company and Nasdaq-listed Gigamedia Limited has posted full-year 2008 revenue of a record $190.4 million, up 25%, net income of a record $44.4 million, up 14%, and earnings per share of $0.82 basic and $0.74 fully diluted.

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Danish Poker Committee recommends reforming poker tournament laws

The contentious area of Danish land poker, which has in the past seen police raids on tournaments, messy court decisions on the skill vs. chance issue, and even messier ruling reversals on appeal, could be about to see some legislative improvements, according to Danish media reports.

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FIFA investigating suspicious betting on Switzerland-Moldova qualfier

The international football body FIFA has approved the initiation of an investigation into a game between Switzerland and Moldova in a World Cup qualifying group following suspicions that the game may have been fixed, reports the Russian sports newspaper Sovietsky Sport.

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NSW government introduces ambitious responsible gambling plan

The New South Wales state government in Australia has come up with a new strategy to tackle problem gambling, combining all 43 government-funded counselling services under one banner, reports the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

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Betfair subsidiary TVG signs exclusive deal with Lexington racetrack

TVG, America's horseracing network and a recent acquisition of the international Betfair gambling group, has signed a deal with Keeneland making it the exclusive television provider for the historic and prestigious Lexington, Kentucky track.

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