Gaming Industry News Weekly Recap – Stories You Might Have Missed

gala-coral-in-mood-to-sellIt’s been another busy week in the gaming industry and we’ve been doing our best to bring you the best gaming industry news and lifestyle articles every day. Here are a few items that are worth a read, just in case you missed them the first time around.

New advertising rules could be good news for gambling firms
The UK’s Ofcom has changed the rules regarding television adverts. UK Television programs can now show 12 minutes of commercials per hour, up from the usual 7 minutes. Jamie Hinks explores how this could affect the gaming industry.

Gala Coral in the mood to sell, sell, sell!
The Gala Coral gaming group is in financial trouble and it seems that another gaming company is looking to pick up the pieces.

What NOT to do in Mexico
We all know what we want to do when we travel to Mexico but Mark McKenna has a few pieces of advice of what not to do when we vacation in Mexico.

There’s a chicken channel, why not a gaming one?
In a brilliant piece of product placement, Canadian chicken restaurant Swiss Chalet has procured a cable television channel. The channel will exclusively show chickens roasting. John Blaise asks Why not a gaming channel?

William Hill granted injunction against Playtech
William Hill is in a partnership with Playtech who is in talks with Ladbrokes about a merger so what a better way to celebrate a partnership than with a day in court. Steven Stradbrooke tells us about William Hill’s injunction against their partner Playtech to protect themselves from their competitor Ladbrokes. Steven explains it a little more clearly.

California online poker bill gathers more tribal support
While we all wait for NJ Governor Chris Christie to sign the bill, Steven Stradbrooke gives us an update on California’s quest to become an intrastate online poker pioneer.

Cantor Gaming wants to bring mobile casino betting to Nevada
It’s seems the best way to navigate through government loopholes is to be a big deal on Wall Street. Wall Street veteran and CEO of Cantor Gaming Lee Amaitis is trying to bring mobile casino games to Nevada.

Paddy Power not open in Canada
The Northern Irish bookmakers could soon be open on Sundays but in a puzzling move, iconic Irish bookmaker Paddy Power is pulling out of the Canadian Market.

Bodog Compound Launches Its Own Website
We all want to live like a billionaire but if Calvin’s new plan comes together, a lucky few will get just such an opportunity. Calvin tells us about the new Bodog Compound website and teases his plans for a few other luxury playgrounds around the world.

What is she thinking?
In this week’s episode of “What is she thinking?” we asked the girls do you watch porn?