Online Casino and Gambling News: September 2009

Five month old lotto ticket changes punter's life

The South African media are reporting the extraordinary story of a five-month-old lottery ticket that has changed the life of a local technician and his family in a major way. It seems that the man, who wishes to remain anonymous, drove around for five months with a lottery ticket worth Rands 20 million (about £1.6 million or US$2.5 million) lying in the pocket of his car's door panel.

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Macau shows early signs of recovery

The land casino industry in Macau raked in over 10.6 billion patacas (US$1.34 billion) in August this year, the highest monthly gaming revenue ever recorded in the city, local broadcaster TDM reported on Tuesday, raising hopes that this may herald a sign of recovery after a period of negative growth.

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Imega loses New Jersey UIGEA case

The Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association has lost it's New Jersey case against the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act in the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia following a ruling by a panel of three judges.

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Another poor quarter reported by bingo.com

The operator of the online bingo site Bingo.com, Bingo.com Limited, has released its unaudited financial results for Q2,2009 showing a twelfth consecutive losing quarter, attributed to rising marketing costs.

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888.com achieves TRUSTe seal

Online gambling group 888.com has taken further steps to enhance the safety and security of its players by being granted the independent TRUSTe seal, the company announced this week.

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MGM Foxwoods launching free mobile games

In what could be a useful practice run for the future, the MGM Grand at Foxwoods is gearing up to launch a branded iPhone application that includes a resort tour and play-for-free casino games.

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NCPG comments on Menendez poker bill

Senator Robert Menendez's S 1597 Internet Poker and Games of Skill Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act has been acknowledged by the National Council on Problem Gambling for its provisions on funding problem gambling bodies. S. 1597 allocates $200,000 per year for awareness, $4 million per year for research, and $10 million per year for treatment.

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Banks prepare for December UIGEA implementation

With 2009 entering its last quarter, reports are surfacing that some US banks are already starting to gear up for the implementation of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act regulations on December 1st.

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Court allows Delaware to accept multi-game parlay bets

Last week's surprise ruling in favour of the major US sports leagues opposed to Delaware's sportsbetting plans has been followed by extensive publicity expanding on the judgement. The coverage is based on the court's formal order and opinion issued Monday.

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Ontario lottery leadership cleared out

Sources who predicted massive changes in the management of the provincial lottery Ontario Lottery nd Gaming Corporation over the weekendwere spot-on, it appears. The Toronto press Tuesday was replete with news that Finance Minister Dwight Duncan has been cleaning house.

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