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Zynga Reports Greener Earnings; Eyes Greener Pastures
Zynga‘s stock jumped an impressive 15% in early trading activity on Thursday due to its announcement that it topped its previously lowered 3rd quarter outlook. Originally reforecasted as between $30 and $305 million, the “Farmville” creator posted a revenue of $317 million this quarter, making it a 3% year-over-year growth. -
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William Hill Announces Playtech Buyout, Awaits Numbers.
Several months ago, it was speculated that William Hill PLC could–and probably should–buy out Playtech’s stake in their joint-venture company, William Hill Online. This week, William Hill announced it intended to do just that. Playtech currently owns 29% of the business it founded with William Hill PLC in 2008. At the time, Playtech paid $319.7 million and provided the venture with software platforms and technical solutions.
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South Point Poker: Now Hiring
When you are the first real-money online poker site to launch legally in the state of Nevada, there are a few things you’ll have to do before you open your doors. Take down your free-play online poker site, which you wisely launched a year in advance to create interest and player loyalty.
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WMS expands reach with Betsson and Unibet
Williams Interactive, the internet gaming arm of WMS, announced this week that it has signed multi-year agreements with Bettson and Unibet.
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The iPad May Reinvent the Reel; Casinos Embrace Portable Technology
Photograph by Steve Marcus, VegasInc The Global Gaming Expo (G2E) has revealed several thoughts and clues to the future of gambling, both on and offline. Portable and touchscreen technology reigned supreme, highlighting the industry’s movement toward personal interaction and social integration. It’s like offline, online gambling.
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Zynga Lowers Expectations; Puts Eggs in Mobile Basket
Zynga says delayed game launches and disappointing reception of existing games are the reasons it is lowering its revenue expectations for the remainder of 2012. Reaction to the announcement that the company will come in anywhere between $90 to $105 million short has investors scurrying. In a press release, Zynga stated that the 3rd quarter continued to be a challenging one.
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Win Extra Credits on Your Mobile Phone!
If you live in the UK area you can win extra credits on your mobile phone, at Jackpot City Mobile and Gaming Club Mobile casinos, by winning the Mega Moolah progressive jackpot! Play the Mega Moolah progressive slot game on your mobile device; if you win the progressive jackpot, now at over $3.
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Nevada Gaming Control Considers More Licenses
Three more companies have been recommended approvals by the Nevada Gaming Control Board: Golden Nugget Incorporated Golden Nugget Incorporated applied for a license to host and operate online poker.
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Casino Operators Like the Odds on Online Gambling
During the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas this week, several representatives from some of the largest casino operators expressed their confidence in the future of the gambling industry. Continued expansion into global markets like Asia was one reason for the optimism.
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Lame Duck: Online Poker's Friend or Foe?
By definition, lame duck sessions are the remaining tenure of politicians who have chosen not to seek re-election, who have lost a re-election bid, or who have hit the term limit for their office.
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Get a 100% Reload Bonus up to $1,000 at PDC Poker!
All PDC Poker players get a 100% reload bonus up to $1,000 during the month of October 2012! Plus, you can join PDC’s $25k Chip King Freerolls that are playing each Sunday during this month. Read our PDC Poker promotions review for the rest of the information on their latest promotional offers and the coupon codes for bonuses as well. Speaking of bonuses, our poker bonus section shows the latest bonus offers from well-known and trusted online poker sites.
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Evolution Slots - Unique New Slots by NetEnt!
Evolution slots appeared on the net not long ago, with 5-reels, 25-lines, wilds, and free spins that have an evolution feature, which evolves symbols! These are definitely a unique brand of new slots by the Net Entertainment game makers. Evolving symbols, what a brilliant idea! Read our Evolution slots review to find out how unique the symbols are and how they are played.
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Bally Teams Up with GameAccount Network
In the recent Bally Technologies press release, Bally announced it would provide a “large selection of online and mobile gaming content” to GameAccount Network. Games will include Cash Wizard (TM) and Mayan Treasures (TM) as well as several others; we can expect most of them to soon be available as online video slots and HTML5 mobile games.
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Farmville Plays The Lottery
MDI Entertainment, a subsidiary of Scientific Games Corporation, has signed an agreement with Zynga Incorporated to license seven of its social and media gaming brands.The announcement, which came during the World Lottery Summit earlier this month, further solidifies Zynga’s efforts to expand its revenue reach beyond social gaming.
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WMS Gaming Awarded Nevada iGaming License
WMS is an Illinois-based company that designs, manufacturers, and distributes digital and electronic games and gaming machines for the casino industry. With a list of trademarks hundreds of names long, WMS has come a long way since it changed the game of pinball in the early 1940’s. In July 2012, WMS launched Williams Interactive, an iGaming subsidiary. The purpose of this company arm is to focus primarily on worldwide growth of its online, social, and mobile gaming initiatives.
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Rook's Revenge Slots - New 3-D Slots by Betsoft!
Rook’s Revenge slots have 3D animation within 5-reels and 25-lines, and advancing multipliers after exploding wins, plus free spins and wilds set into its Aztec jungle theme! Watch the Mascot carry on his favorite dancing styles while playing these new slots. Check out our Rook’s Revenge slots review and find out how the advancing multipliers will work to your advantage while playing.
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Get 100 Free Spins Every Day at Mr. Green Casino!
You can get 100 free spins every day at Mr. Green casino, by checking into their promo page at the right time, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, 21 September to 8 October 2012! Just visit Mr. Green casino and look for the “100 Free Spins every day” promotion to find out how to get your 100 free spins. Read our Mr. Green casino promotions review to find out how easy it is to get one-hundred free spins.
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Hairway to Heaven Slots - Now Playing at RTG Casinos!
Hairway to Heaven slots are now playing at RTG casinos, with 5-reels, 50-lines, two random jackpots, an expanding wild, a bonus game with free games and a feature guarantee! The bonus game in these new slots will award one of three different free games features. Read our Hairway to Heaven slots review to get the full details on each of the three free games features.
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IGT Shuts Down Entraction Poker Network; Moves On
International Game Technology, a Las Vegas-based computerized gaming equipment designer and producer has announced it is putting its recently acquired Entraction Poker Network to rest.
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Fluffy Paws Slots - New Slots at Win A Day Casino!
Fluffy Paws slots have five reels and 25-lines with a choice of three pet characters, which each offer two different feature games for a total of six features! And if you hurry over to Win A Day casino, you get a $17 free chip until September 19th 2012 to play their new slots, Fluffy Paws. Read our Fluffy Paws slots review for all the information and to find out which pet you think would be best to use for playing.
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Vic's Bingo Increases Introductory Bonus to 500%!
Vic’s Bingo has increased their introductory bonus from 300% to 500% for September 2012, and that’s good news to all new daubers looking for extra bingo action! And that’s on top of a $25 free no deposit bonus, plus there’s a 300% bonus for your second deposit.
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Second Wave of Charges Hit Full Tilt Directors
It’s been one year and five months since online poker’s “Black Friday” event that changed the course of online gambling and online poker in the United States and the world, and the chips are still falling. Today the US Department of Justice handed a second amended civil complaint against Full Tilt Poker directors Ray Bitar and Howard Lederer, claiming that the duo used the ‘illegal proceeds’ from their online poker room to make personal property purchases.
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Zynga Bolsters Real-Money Initiative; Adds Online Gambling Expert to Team
Zynga, the provider of social games services to over 240 million average monthly users around the world, pressed forward in its quest toward real-money gaming apps with the appointment of Maytal Ginzburg to its executive team.
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The Role of Technology in Online Gambling
I know, I know, it should go without saying that technology is vital to online gambling. After all, what is online gambling without the ability to get online, to play virtually anywhere, and to access some of the most sophisticated networks and security options the world has known? What’s interesting is not that online gambling needs technology, but rather how technology shapes and drives online gambling as it evolves.
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Beach Slots - New Slots by NetEnt
Beach slots have five columns, not reels, with 20-lines, a wild feature, two types of wilds and a free waves feature that makes them the most unique new slots on the net today! If you’re wondering what free waves are, check out our Beach slots review, which will tell you what the waves will wash ashore while playing the game (and that’s in a literal since).
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Is US Online Poker Doomed Before It Can Even Begin?
As if online poker didn’t have enough hurdles in its race towards becoming a legal US pastime, now it also has to beat the clock. The window of opportunity that opened when the Federal Wire Act of 1961 was re-evaluated on December 23, 2011 may be closing, particularly because Congress has yet to make a decision on anything, let alone the federal regulation of online poker.
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Real-Money Online US Poker Approved
With unanimous approval by the Nevada Gaming Commission, South Point Poker LLC became the first U.S. casino to be licensed to operate a real-money, intrastate poker website. What makes this inaugural member so special? Because South Point Poker is not only the developer of its own online poker software, it is also holding current licenses as an interactive gaming manufacturer and as a service provider.
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Dominique Named in CAP's Top 40 Women of iGaming
GamesandCasino.com’s very own Dominique has recently been selected as one CAP’s recently appointed “Top 40 Women of iGaming“. Described as “powerful” and “persuasive”, Dominique has been involved in the online gaming and online gaming affiliate industries almost since their inception, and she had a hand in developing a lot of what we know to be standard practices today. Dominique is no stranger to iGaming industry awards.
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Do the Impossible with Vic's Firefly Bingo
Whether you like to watch fireflies or episodes of Firefly, the Firefly Bingo promotion at Vic’s Bingo is bound to appeal to you. With its low-risk, high-reward, even higher entertainment value, Firefly Bingo is a great way to wrap up a summer of fun, sun, and dancing lights. Running from August 8th through August 31st, Firefly Bingo takes place between 12am and 6am EST in the Quarter Room.
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£15k Bank Holiday Bounty at JackpotJoy!
Play the £15k Bank Holiday Bounty promotion at JackpotJoy to win your share of £15,000, whether you’re a bingo, slots or casino player! This promo runs between Tuesday 21st August and Monday 27th August 2012. All you have to do to win your share of £15,000, is visit JackpotJoy and play casino games or slot games or bingo games.
