May 19, 2013
| Edition Nº2235 / Year
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Last week in London
United Kingdom
| 13/02/2013
(UK).- BMM Testlabs, leading gaming testing laboratory and technical consultancy, announced that the first ICE show held at ExCel, London, last week has been a resounding success. "BMM has had a tremendous response at this year's ICE show,” said Wendy Anderson, VP Group Marketing.
Interview to Giorgio Abbiati, firm’s CEO
United Kingdom
| 13/02/2013
(UK, exclusive Yogonet.com).- A few days after the conclusion of ICE 2013, Giorgio Abbiati, CEO of Abbiati Casino Equipment, commented about the products that the firm presented at the show, the visitors’ response and the latest innovations. “We expect to keep improving our product line trying new designs, composite materials and technologies,” he pointed, when asked about the company’s goals for the future.
Louis Castle, Chief Strategy Officer, SHFL entertainment
United Kingdom
| 13/02/2013
(UK, exclusive Yogonet.com).- “We had a very busy and productive show,” said Chief Strategy Officer, SHFL entertainment, Louis Castle, who granted an interview to Yogonet.com about recent ICE show, held last week in London. He talked about the experience of the company at the new venue, ExCel London, and about the plans of the company for 2013.
Gavin Isaacs, SHFL entertainment CEO
United Kingdom
| 12/02/2013
(UK, exclusive Yogonet.com).- Gavin Isaacs, SHFL entertainment CEO, granted an interview to Yogonet.com at ICE show, held last week in London. There, he commented about the products showcased at the event, the change of venue and the strategy of the company for the European markets, among other issues, such as the incursion of the company on the i-gaming business.
Entraction and Alderney Gambling
United Kingdom
| 12/02/2013
(UK).- Enteraction, including its market leading GameShaper+ platform, has joined as an Accredited Member with Alderney Gambling, which acts as advisor to the Alderney Gambling Control Commission, joining as a Governmental Member. “I'm delighted to welcome both Enteraction and Alderney Gambling to the Association,” said Stuart Tilly, Director of the Social Gaming Association.
By International Gaming Awards
United Kingdom
| 12/02/2013
(UK).- PokerStars received the “Online Poker Operator of the Year" award at the prestigious International Gaming Awards, held in London. And was also a finalist for the “Socially Responsible Operator of the Year (Online)", “Mobile Poker Operator of the Year" and “Gaming Industry Fair Play" awards.
In the UK
United Kingdom
| 12/02/2013
(UK).- Zynga is close to launching its real-money gaming in the UK, but only to standalone websites. In fact, Zynga will also be leveraging the Facebook platform, the firm said.
To focus on fast growing server-based gaming VLT expansion
United Kingdom
| 12/02/2013
(UK).- Inspired Gaming Group announced the sale of its Warrington-based amusement and leisure division to Playnation, in a private equity backed Management Buy Out (MBO). The firm will use the proceeds to invest in the rapid expansion of its gaming technology business internationally, driven by the growth of government sponsored networked gaming.
Showing a rise of 7% y-o-y in total revenues
United Kingdom
| 08/02/2013
(UK).- Online gambling operator 888 Holdings has published its interim financial results for the three months to the end of December showing a rise of 7% year-on-year in total revenues to us$ 97 million.
If passed, the Gambling Bill is intended to amend the existing regulations
United Kingdom
| 08/02/2013
(UK).- The Gibraltar Betting and Gaming Association has called proposed changes to the UK’s 2005 Gambling Act that would force online gambling operators to hold a licence from the Gambling Commission in order to transact with British consumers “misconceived and unwarranted”.