Is Gigamedia about to be sold?
Taiwan-based and US-listed GigaMedia Limited, which owns successful online gambling operations like Everest Gaming, is in talks with a number of interested parties in connection with a strategic merger or sale, reports MergerMarket.
Will hill talks on bank loans
One of the problems that William Hill plc CEO Ralph Topping inherited when he took over the UK online and land gambling group earlier this year was the extensive debt burden the firm is carrying.
Webroute and cpays part of will hill-playtech deal (update)
This week's big deal was undoubtedly the William Hill Online joint venture between Playtech plc and William Hill plc (see earlier InfoPowa report) which referred to "purchased assets"
Real online gambling romance
Using an Internet online gambling message board, trans-continental phone calls, email and IP messaging, two people living thousands of miles apart but with a common pastime and interests played for keeps this week when their marriage was announced.
CNBC wants to know about online gambling payments
How effective has the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act been? seems to be the question that broadcaster CNBC is asking this week.
digiwave acquired by p.e.p. in philippines deal
The Philippines-listed entertainment group Premiere Entertainment Productions Inc. (PEP) announced Monday that it had signed a deal to acquire online gambling software developer Digiwave Solutions Inc. subject to shareholder approval.
mfuse extends ladbrokes’ mobile services
The British mobile technology company Mfuse has announced that the Deal Or No Deal fixed-odds betting game is now available on the Ladbrokes mobile gambling service.
Calling a Spade a Club
Card Player Media has officially launched SpadeClub, a new poker community for players of all skill levels that seeks to enhance online poker by adding additional features such as player profiles, exclusive tools and tips, and over $100 000 each month in cash prizes.
More Details Released on Israeli Online Gambling Busts (Update)
Seven people were arrested and 18 were 'detained for questioning' for allegedly operating illegal gambling Web sites that it is believed earned millions of shekels per year that were then "laundered."
Kamay and 888 launch Online Poker and Casino sites
The first two operational venues under a white label deal between Kamay Holdings and 888.com have launched under the brands Lucky Ace Poker.com and Lucky Ace Casino.com.
Elsa Sterckx, a marketing official from the new sites was canvassing possible affiliates this week through the new program Lucky Ace Partners.