Weekly Gambling News Update
Hi. My name is Snippets and from now I'll be assisting the team here. Starting today we are introducing a new weekly news brief, bringing you the latest general online gambling industry news. The new news column will round up the latest major gambling news items and will focus on industry news as well as the latest developments in online gaming. The column will be in addition to the regular gambling news items posted in the Doolallys News section.
Suggestions are always welcome and I can be emailed at (Snippets @ Doolallys.com) if you want to contact me.
This week:
New Microgaming Games;
UK Supports US Gambling Initiative;
Jackpot Factory Goes Multi-lingual
Cryptologic Moves to Ireland.
New Microgaming Slots Debut
One of the top software providers in the online gaming industry, Microgaming, has announced the introduction of a new series of slots games, much to the delight of online casino players. This is in line with Microgaming’s policy to regularly release new games using top-of-the-range technology. The new series includes games such as a UK-style video poker game, and an underwater-themed video slots game, aptly named, “Jellyfish Jaunt”.
UK Initiative Supports American Gambling Bill
Two strong British companies, Baker Tilly Accountants and the U.C. Group have announced the formation of a new initiative known as the Safe and Secure Internet Gambling Initiative that will promote the idea of a secure and regulated industry. In addition, the new forum will publicly support the bill put forward by US Republican politician, Barney Frank to counter the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, signed into law last year. Frank’s bill – the Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act – calls for the UIGEA to be repealed and for a regulated industry to be promoted in his country. The UK led initiative will back Frank’s attempts by lobbying politicians on his behalf and promoting information on his efforts.
The Jackpot Factory Offers New Multi-Language Software
Non-English speaking players should be pleased to note that the Jackpot Factory Group has released new multi-language software to benefit a wider international gaming community. The Viper software is produced by Microgaming and is available in French, English, Spanish and German. All players need to do when registering with the online casino is to choose the language of their choice and the system will do the rest. The software is available free of charge off the casino’s site. The Jackpot Factory’s customer service is also set to deal with any problems or queries that may be directed by its new players. The group’s sites have expanded to include multi-lingual staff members.
CryptoLogic Moving to Ireland
CryptoLogic, the publicly trading software company, is reaching the final stages of its move across the oceans. The company announced a while back that it would be transferring its corporate headquarters from Toronto, Canada to Dublin in Ireland and it is expected that the move will be completed by June, 2007. Recently, the company’s shareholders gave permission for the move to take place and CryptoLogic is looking forward to making its new home on the Emerald Isle. For tax purposes, the company will be incorporated into the island of Guernsey.
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