Online Gaming News September 26 2011

FBI ordered to seize accounts of Bittar, Lederer, Ferguson

Following the Ponzi scheme allegations me last week by the New York District Attorney’s office against online poker operator Full Tilt, a Judge in New York has authorised the seizure of US and overseas bank accounts belonging to Raymond Bittar, Howard Lederer, Chris Ferguson and others.

Survey: Nearly a quarter of underage children gamble in UK

A research study of underage gambling in England and Wales conducted on behalf of the UK National Lottery Commission has shown that nearly a quarter of children aged 11 to 15 years old have reported gambling for money – the highest level recorded over the past six years.

Gaming execs linked to Italy money laundering allegations

Intralot Italia has issued a statement distancing itself from Italian money laundering allegations after prosecutors in Naples  detained two executives linked to the gaming operator.

NeoGames signs supply deal with Mexican National Lottery

Online scratch cards provider NeoGames has signed a deal to provide its online scratch card and instant win games to Mexican National Lottery operator, Lotería Nacional para la Asistencia Pública.

Loto-Québec offering seat at WSOP’s biggest buy-in event

Canian state lottery operator Loto-Québec is to host a prestigious poker tournament in Cana next year which will offer the winner a seat at a US$1m buy-in tournament taking place at the 2012 World Series of Poker (WSOP).

Scientific Games completes Barcrest acquisition

Scientific Games Corporation has completed the acquisition of European gaming content and machines business Barcrest Group Limited from International Game Technology (IGT).

Latest Industry Vacancies

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