Comments for Online Gambling News http://calvinayre.com Online Gambling News Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:03:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Paddy Power is King of the Stunts by Online Casino Marketing | Have Gambling Ads Gone Too Far? http://calvinayre.com/2012/02/23/business/paddy-power-king-of-stunts/comment-page-1/#comment-37554 Online Casino Marketing | Have Gambling Ads Gone Too Far? Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:03:05 +0000 http://calvinayre.com/?p=144954#comment-37554 [...] Irish bookmaker Paddy Power has hit the headlines once again in the UK after receiving more than 400 complaints about their latest advert. An ASA spokesman told CalvinAyre.com that those complaining accused the advert of being “transphobic and derogatory towards transgendered people and women.” While this is one of the more high profile cases of trouble caused by an online gambling advert, it is just one of the many. [...] [...] Irish bookmaker Paddy Power has hit the headlines once again in the UK after receiving more than 400 complaints about their latest advert. An ASA spokesman told CalvinAyre.com that those complaining accused the advert of being “transphobic and derogatory towards transgendered people and women.” While this is one of the more high profile cases of trouble caused by an online gambling advert, it is just one of the many. [...]

]]> Comment on Betfair advises SA to legalise gambling, while posting short odds on Gillard re-election by Business news | South Africa taxation changes http://calvinayre.com/2012/02/06/business/betfair-advises-sa-to-legalise-gambling/comment-page-1/#comment-37553 Business news | South Africa taxation changes Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:28:25 +0000 http://calvinayre.com/?p=142744#comment-37553 [...] Africa will have have a new gambling industry tax regime in place as of next year. Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan told the government in his [...] [...] Africa will have have a new gambling industry tax regime in place as of next year. Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan told the government in his [...]

]]> Comment on More shots fired in Wynn vs Okada battle by Business news | Wynn v Okada Sands China Galaxy Macau http://calvinayre.com/2012/02/20/legal/wynn-resorts-kazuo-okada-battle-intensifies/comment-page-1/#comment-37552 Business news | Wynn v Okada Sands China Galaxy Macau Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:46:08 +0000 http://calvinayre.com/?p=144594#comment-37552 [...] the latest step in the battle between Wynn Resorts’ chief exec Steve Wynn and Japanese businessman Kazuo Okada, Wynn Macau [...] [...] the latest step in the battle between Wynn Resorts’ chief exec Steve Wynn and Japanese businessman Kazuo Okada, Wynn Macau [...]

]]> Comment on Gaming Laboratories International expands into Asian lottery industry by Business News | Bally Technologies GLI JCM Global http://calvinayre.com/2011/10/26/business/gaming-laboratories-international-expands-into-asian-lottery-industry/comment-page-1/#comment-37551 Business News | Bally Technologies GLI JCM Global Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:30:37 +0000 http://calvinayre.com/?p=126905#comment-37551 [...] each of the 455 regulators around the globe who use GLI, and the 130 regulated markets who rely on GLI exclusively, will have more than enough testing resources to speed the time to market for products [...] [...] each of the 455 regulators around the globe who use GLI, and the 130 regulated markets who rely on GLI exclusively, will have more than enough testing resources to speed the time to market for products [...]

]]> Comment on Bally Technologies to provide solutions for SIGA; Shanda Games releases financial results; Titan Poker wins customer service award by Business News | Bally Technologies GLI JCM Global http://calvinayre.com/2012/02/22/business/bally-technologies-to-provide-solutions-for-siga/comment-page-1/#comment-37550 Business News | Bally Technologies GLI JCM Global Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:29:38 +0000 http://calvinayre.com/?p=144881#comment-37550 [...] technologies at Marina del Sol Casino in Concepción, Chile. Only a day after announcing it is to provide solutions to SIGA, a press release by the company today states the new systems will replace 100% of a competitor’s [...] [...] technologies at Marina del Sol Casino in Concepción, Chile. Only a day after announcing it is to provide solutions to SIGA, a press release by the company today states the new systems will replace 100% of a competitor’s [...]

]]> Comment on Paddy hails mobile performance as it acquires Cayetano; Ladbrokes offer more mobile streaming by Gaming Industry | Becky Liggero speaks to Paddy Power’s Paddy Power http://calvinayre.com/2011/11/16/business/paddy-hails-mobile-performance/comment-page-1/#comment-37549 Gaming Industry | Becky Liggero speaks to Paddy Power’s Paddy Power Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:27:54 +0000 http://calvinayre.com/?p=130223#comment-37549 [...] mobile now lifting off and the punters showing no sign of going anywhere the PR stunts will continue to make Paddy a [...] [...] mobile now lifting off and the punters showing no sign of going anywhere the PR stunts will continue to make Paddy a [...]

]]> Comment on ASA to investigate Paddy ad by Gaming Industry | Becky Liggero speaks to Paddy Power’s Paddy Power http://calvinayre.com/2012/02/20/business/paddy-power-advertisement-investigated/comment-page-1/#comment-37548 Gaming Industry | Becky Liggero speaks to Paddy Power’s Paddy Power Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:27:39 +0000 http://calvinayre.com/?p=144600#comment-37548 [...] Advertising campaigns are another strand to Paddy’s publicity machine and have born witness to criticism from a number of angles. Their 2010 advert featuring a blind man booting a cat didn’t break any of the rules but was still 2010’s most complained about advert. It’s struck again in 2012 with the misgivings pouring in about an advert that features transgender ladies. Again, no action has been taken by the ASA. [...] [...] Advertising campaigns are another strand to Paddy’s publicity machine and have born witness to criticism from a number of angles. Their 2010 advert featuring a blind man booting a cat didn’t break any of the rules but was still 2010’s most complained about advert. It’s struck again in 2012 with the misgivings pouring in about an advert that features transgender ladies. Again, no action has been taken by the ASA. [...]

]]> Comment on Comartin sports betting bill passes committee; OLG to end racing subsidy? by Canadian Gambling Regulators Roles Questioned | Legal News http://calvinayre.com/2012/02/17/legal/comartin-touts-sports-betting-bill-olg-seeks-end-racing-subsidy/comment-page-1/#comment-37547 Canadian Gambling Regulators Roles Questioned | Legal News Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:19:26 +0000 http://calvinayre.com/?p=144194#comment-37547 [...] Economist Don Drummond’s recent cost-cutting report recommended that OLG close one of its two casinos in Niagara Falls, but Hudak’s thinking of selling off OLG’s entire operations – including [...] [...] Economist Don Drummond’s recent cost-cutting report recommended that OLG close one of its two casinos in Niagara Falls, but Hudak’s thinking of selling off OLG’s entire operations – including [...]

]]> Comment on BC Lottery Corporation fined over money laundering by Canadian Gambling Regulators Roles Questioned | Legal News http://calvinayre.com/2010/07/21/legal/bc-lottery-corporation-fined-over-money-laundering/comment-page-1/#comment-37546 Canadian Gambling Regulators Roles Questioned | Legal News Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:19:10 +0000 http://calvinayre.com/?p=53500#comment-37546 [...] when not doing so might interfere with revenues. In 2010, federal financial watchdogs FINTRAC fined BCLC $670k for sloppy paperwork habits, although BCLC has appealed the fine. Last January, BCLC was called out [...] [...] when not doing so might interfere with revenues. In 2010, federal financial watchdogs FINTRAC fined BCLC $670k for sloppy paperwork habits, although BCLC has appealed the fine. Last January, BCLC was called out [...]

]]> Comment on IGA – International Gaming Awards 2012 by Gaming Industry | International Gaming Awards Highlights Video http://calvinayre.com/pictures/iga-international-gaming-awards-2012-london/comment-page-1/#comment-37545 Gaming Industry | International Gaming Awards Highlights Video Thu, 23 Feb 2012 07:50:49 +0000 http://calvinayre.com/?page_id=139930#comment-37545 [...] to us the highlights of this year’s International Gaming Awards (IGA) 2012, check out the IGA 2012 pictures and congratulations to all the winners!  International Gaming Awards Highlights Videofunction [...] [...] to us the highlights of this year’s International Gaming Awards (IGA) 2012, check out the IGA 2012 pictures and congratulations to all the winners!  International Gaming Awards Highlights Videofunction [...]

]]> Comment on Schleswig-Holstein says Ja! by EC Summons Gambling Regulators; German Gaming Law Squabble | Legal News http://calvinayre.com/2011/09/14/legal/schleswig-holstein-says-ja/comment-page-1/#comment-37544 EC Summons Gambling Regulators; German Gaming Law Squabble | Legal News Thu, 23 Feb 2012 06:47:00 +0000 http://calvinayre.com/?p=120160#comment-37544 [...] a new state gambling treaty last year, the lone holdout Schleswig-Holstein (S-H) proposed its own online gambling regime. Online gambling companies hated the 15 states’ proposal to limit the online action to [...] [...] a new state gambling treaty last year, the lone holdout Schleswig-Holstein (S-H) proposed its own online gambling regime. Online gambling companies hated the 15 states’ proposal to limit the online action to [...]

]]> Comment on 15 German Länder sign new treaty by EC Summons Gambling Regulators; German Gaming Law Squabble | Legal News http://calvinayre.com/2011/12/15/legal/15-german-lander-sign-new-treaty/comment-page-1/#comment-37543 EC Summons Gambling Regulators; German Gaming Law Squabble | Legal News Thu, 23 Feb 2012 06:45:58 +0000 http://calvinayre.com/?p=135287#comment-37543 [...] can’t even seem to agree with itself on the issue. Although 15 German states signed on to a new state gambling treaty last year, the lone holdout Schleswig-Holstein (S-H) proposed its own online gambling regime. [...] [...] can’t even seem to agree with itself on the issue. Although 15 German states signed on to a new state gambling treaty last year, the lone holdout Schleswig-Holstein (S-H) proposed its own online gambling regime. [...]

]]> Comment on Australian Casino Authority launches inquiry into Star Casino by Weekly Gaming Industry News Recap Feb. 18 | Gambling News http://calvinayre.com/2012/02/16/casino/australian-casino-authority-launches-inquiry/comment-page-1/#comment-37542 Weekly Gaming Industry News Recap Feb. 18 | Gambling News Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:46:25 +0000 http://calvinayre.com/?p=144159#comment-37542 [...] controls on online sports betting while the country’s regulators plan an investigation into alleged hanky panky at the Star Casino; Filipino operator PhilWeb reported a healthy earnings bump; tourism is up in both Macau and [...] [...] controls on online sports betting while the country’s regulators plan an investigation into alleged hanky panky at the Star Casino; Filipino operator PhilWeb reported a healthy earnings bump; tourism is up in both Macau and [...]

]]> Comment on RGA takes action against Greece by Weekly Gaming Industry News Recap Feb. 18 | Gambling News http://calvinayre.com/2012/02/15/legal/remote-gambling-association-takes-greek-action/comment-page-1/#comment-37541 Weekly Gaming Industry News Recap Feb. 18 | Gambling News Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:46:09 +0000 http://calvinayre.com/?p=143958#comment-37541 [...] service providers to block 70 online gambling sites; the Remote Gambling Association launched another complaint against Greece while the European Court of Justice said Italy wasn’t playing fair with its gambling licenses; [...] [...] service providers to block 70 online gambling sites; the Remote Gambling Association launched another complaint against Greece while the European Court of Justice said Italy wasn’t playing fair with its gambling licenses; [...]

]]> Comment on Android claims half of smartphone market as research firm predicts iPhone sales decline by Weekly Gaming Industry News Recap Feb. 18 | Gambling News http://calvinayre.com/2012/02/15/business/android-smartphone-market-rises-as-iphone-sales-decline/comment-page-1/#comment-37540 Weekly Gaming Industry News Recap Feb. 18 | Gambling News Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:45:53 +0000 http://calvinayre.com/?p=143946#comment-37540 [...] sold more iOS devices last year than it did Macs in the previous 28 years, but it’s Android that owns half the smartphone market; Pinnacle Entertainment posted record results but Vince Martin kindly studies gambling company [...] [...] sold more iOS devices last year than it did Macs in the previous 28 years, but it’s Android that owns half the smartphone market; Pinnacle Entertainment posted record results but Vince Martin kindly studies gambling company [...]

]]> Comment on ACEP latest Nevada online poker applicant hoping to go intrastate in 2012 by Weekly Gaming Industry News Recap Feb. 18 | Gambling News http://calvinayre.com/2012/02/18/business/acep-latest-nevada-online-poker-applicant/comment-page-1/#comment-37539 Weekly Gaming Industry News Recap Feb. 18 | Gambling News Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:45:37 +0000 http://calvinayre.com/?p=144361#comment-37539 [...] to sneak online poker language into the payroll tax cut extension; another casino operator wants a Nevada online poker license and two firms want to be the ones to test Nevada applicants’ technology; Zynga released its first [...] [...] to sneak online poker language into the payroll tax cut extension; another casino operator wants a Nevada online poker license and two firms want to be the ones to test Nevada applicants’ technology; Zynga released its first [...]

]]> Comment on Gaming Executive Summit Latin America 2011 Highlights by Becky Liggero bring the highlights from day one of GES LatAm in Panama City http://calvinayre.com/2011/03/09/conferences/gaming-executive-summit-latin-america-2011-highlights/comment-page-1/#comment-37537 Becky Liggero bring the highlights from day one of GES LatAm in Panama City Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:44:08 +0000 http://calvinayre.com/?p=89729#comment-37537 [...] crowd itself is thinner than last year’s GES LatAm, but delegates are still enjoying the best conference breakfast ever, making new and important [...] [...] crowd itself is thinner than last year’s GES LatAm, but delegates are still enjoying the best conference breakfast ever, making new and important [...]

]]> Comment on Investing the Hard Way: Analyzing Online Gambling Stocks by RFMK SCAM http://calvinayre.com/2012/02/20/business/investing-the-hard-way-analyzing-online-gambling-stocks/comment-page-1/#comment-37538 RFMK SCAM Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:38:00 +0000 http://calvinayre.com/?p=144441#comment-37538   Elray gaming setting itself up for the future of internet social gaming.  

Elray gaming setting itself up for the future of internet social gaming.

]]> Comment on Tatts Group acquires TOTE Tasmania; Aussie Racing Board releases factbook by Tatts Profits; Star Casino High-Rollers Piss Under The Tables | Gambling News http://calvinayre.com/2011/12/02/business/tatts-group-acquires-tote-tasmania/comment-page-1/#comment-37536 Tatts Profits; Star Casino High-Rollers Piss Under The Tables | Gambling News Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:18:40 +0000 http://calvinayre.com/?p=133192#comment-37536 [...] in New South Wales with the Tatts system, and (b) the integration of Tote Tasmania, which Tatts acquired in December for [...] [...] in New South Wales with the Tatts system, and (b) the integration of Tote Tasmania, which Tatts acquired in December for [...]

]]> Comment on Tatts Group doubles FY profit; Sportsbet triumphs in Betbox court case by Tatts Profits; Star Casino High-Rollers Piss Under The Tables | Gambling News http://calvinayre.com/2011/08/25/business/tatts-group-profit-sportsbet-wins-betbox-court-case/comment-page-1/#comment-37535 Tatts Profits; Star Casino High-Rollers Piss Under The Tables | Gambling News Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:16:39 +0000 http://calvinayre.com/?p=116964#comment-37535 [...] However, Tatts warned of one-off restructuring costs from (a) the replacement of the third-party lottery unit in New South Wales with the Tatts system, and (b) the integration of Tote Tasmania, which Tatts acquired in December [...] [...] However, Tatts warned of one-off restructuring costs from (a) the replacement of the third-party lottery unit in New South Wales with the Tatts system, and (b) the integration of Tote Tasmania, which Tatts acquired in December [...]

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