Online Casino and Gambling News: May 2009

Turkish lottery privatisation put on hold indefinitely

After months of tendering and manoeuvring for position by several major prospective partners, the Turkish lottery privatisation has been put on hold for the forseeable future, with the government claiming that it had not been able to negotiate a fair price with the the two final tenderers for Milli Piyango.

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Nevada casino revenues down for 15th consecutive month

Nevada land gambling revenues took another hit in March 2009, declining for the fifteenth consecutive month with a drop of 11.6%, and the sixth consecutive decline in the double digits, according to the McClatchy Tribune which worked from official figures.

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Innovative Bingo-roulette combo game from Tombola

The UK online bingo operator Tombola launched its innovative Bingo Roulette! game earlier this month, and reports that the game is already enjoying player popularity.

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Microgaming May slots release roundup

[inline:yourluckyday.jpg]Online gambling software and games developer Microgaming has released three new games, featuring advanced slots with comical and varied themes covering game shows (It's Your Lucky Day), super heroes (Fearless Frederick) and opera singers (Fat Lady Sings).

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GameAccount renews Sportingbet contract

Online gambling group Sportingbet has signed a multi-year licensing agreement with skill games software supplier GameAccount Network, renewing its long-term relationship with the company.

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Churchill Downs management criticised for focus on Internet

The exemptions in US law that allow the horseracing industry to take bets over the Internet seem to be working well for the major Churchill Downs Inc track operator. So well, in fact, that it has attracted criticism from the press as distracting management from the core live racing business.

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Cryptologic reports Q1 2009 losses

Online gambling software and games developer Cryptologic has reported another disappointing quarter in delivering its Q1, 2009 report. President and CEO Brian Hadfield attributed the dismal results to the "challenging" economic environment and strong US dollar, and said that the company continued to try to constrain costs, accelerate innovation and focus on execution in its business affairs.

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Virgin Games moves bingo to Virtue Fusion platform

Virgin Games has become the latest major online gambling group to join what appears to be something of a rush to sign up with Virtue Fusion Alderney's bingo platform. Virtue Fusion's gain is Boss Media group subsidiary St. Minver's loss as the UK gambling company makes the switch this month.

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Poker players sue LA-area casinos over bad beat jackpots

The Los Angeles Times has reported on a legal case involving land casinos which could have implications for online poker operators offering the Badbeat style of jackpot.

The article records a legal suit that claims players were denied a chance to compete for 'bad beat' payouts, for those who lose despite holding strong hands, unless they played at tables where the house collects $1 per pot. Similar practices are caried out at a number of online poker ooms offering the jackpots.

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Betfair commences legal action against Dutch government

Betfair, one of the world's top online betting companies, has started legal action against the Dutch government in a court case which could result in a claim for damages running into millions of Euros, the company has announced.

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