Netherland banks say they can’t police online gaming
Leaders of the Netherlands finance sector have told the government that plans to use the banking sector as a policeman to combat online gambling are unworkable.
“[Justice Minister Hirsch Ballin] wants us to become an extension of the justice system, but that is not the role of the banks,” said Michel Noordermeer, spokeman for the Netherlands [...]
Playtech boosts Q3 profits despite economic downturn
Gaming software house Playtech has shaken off the economic gloom by reporting revenues of €28.5m (£23.2m) for the third quarter to the end of September, up two-thirds on the same period in 2007 despite Q3 traditionally being seen as the slowest quarter.
Isle of Man based Playtech, founded in 1999, currently provides software for clients including [...]
Smart says it will launch first UK Blackjack TV service next week
By IAN EVANS
Smart TV Broadcasting, which runs satellite Live roulette channel Smart Live Casino, says it will launch Britain’s first live televised interactive blackjack game early next week.
While live blackjack has been a feature of many online gaming services for some time, Smart TV says this is first time UK players will be able to [...]