Online Casino and Gambling News: December 2010

Swedish operator Tain signs up for Playtech online casino

The Stockholm-based Tain business-to-business online gambling provider extended its product offering this week following an agreement with software developer Playtech which will see that company's online casino offering included in the Tain portfolio.

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Court decision allows expansion of italian online gambling market

Reports from Italy inform that a decision by a court in Lazio this week has cleared the way for the introduction of online cash game poker and casino action to the lucrative Italian market, ending a six month legislative impasse.

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Betbull reports losses to September 30

Among the many companies currently reporting on commercial performance over the first nine months of 2010 is Betbull Holding SE, which this week published its results for the period to September 30.

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Loto Quebec's much-anticipated internet betting site is live

It's an event much anticipated since the Quebec provincial government gave its imprimatur earlier this year for Loto Quebec to develop an online gambling site; the launch of Espacejeux.com this week was supported with millions of dollars in promos and plenty of publicity in the Canadian media.

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Australian government minister expresses concerns about online gambling

Australia's Federal Families Minister Jenny Macklin is concerned over the popularity of internet gambling, and revealed whilst addressing a problem gambling conference this week that the federal government planned to discuss the rapidly growing pastime at a gathering of state and territory ministers next year.

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Australian court sentences charity embezzeler to 7 years jail

Dinesh Enoka Abeysuriya, a 29-year-old finance clerk for an Australian charity who embezzled A$1.53 million and gambled part of it away in online gambling casinos was sentenced in a Brisbane court this week.

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Virtue Fusion debuts new Zodiac Supernova slot machine

Playtech subsidiary Virtue Fusion Alderney, perhaps better known for its bingo products, has launched a new 5 reel slot on its network, which serves the likes of MeccaBingo, Ladbrokes, William Hill, Sky, Bet365, Crown Bingo, Virgin, Paddy Power and Boylesports.

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November revenues at Macau up 42%

Land gambling on the offshore island of Macau continued to generate impressive numbers during November 2010 according to the latest statistics from Macau's Gaming and Inspection Coordination Bureau.

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Neteller customers gain UK Financial Services Authority protection

Neovia's Isle of Man-based subsidiary Neteller has announced that it is switching client contracts to Neteller (UK) Limited from November 30, providing users with more protection.

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