Issue N27, 2009

July 15, 2009

Alderney Welcomes Parlay Entertainment Onboard

Parlay Entertainment was thrilled to announce this week that its application for a gambling license from the tough Alderney Gambling Control Commission has finally been approved. The Canadian based software company received temporary approval status last June, and has been continuously involved in the steps leading up the to final certification by showing how it meets the high standards set by the Commission.

“We are thrilled to launch a new generation and dimension of game services out of Alderney”, said the Chief Technology Officer of Parlay Entertainment, Perry Malone. “This becomes the central liquidity solution for all our licensees, as well as the platform for a number of exciting remote gaming services open to all operators. The Parlay5 based pan-European capabilities that this enables are unmatched by any other technology platform available.”

This sentiment was echoed by the Head of eCommerce Development for the Commission, Robin Le Prevost, who said: “We are delighted to welcome Parlay to Alderney, we continue to see a substantial migration towards Alderney by many of the world's best gaming brands who recognize that as an international base. Alderney has no equal as a safe, secure and trusted jurisdiction supported by a world class technical infrastructure and commercial environment.”

Parlay Entertainment can now be sure that its software will be sought out by operators across the board, who want to enjoy the unique licensing status of this software company, which now has certification from Alderney, Malta, the Isle of Man and the United Kingdom.

Jamaica Lottery Goes Mobile

GTech, one of the world’s largest lottery providers, has announced a new feature to the Jamaican Lottery that will enable players to make bets via their phones (landline or mobile) to a toll free number. GTech said that popular Supreme Ventures Limited lottery games such as Cash Pot, Pick 3 and Lotto could be bet on, with winners notified by text message. All winnings are automatically credited to the player’s account.

“The launch of the new telebetting feature in Jamaica is a result of GTech's continued commitment to providing innovative products and solutions to help our customers successfully grow their businesses,” said the Senior Vice President of the Providence based GTech Americas, Alan Eland . “With the security and reliability of our ES Connect system, buying a lottery ticket in Jamaica is now as easy as making a phone call.”

Also commenting on the deal was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Supreme Ventures Limited, Brian George, who said: “Mobile phone use in Jamaica is increasing and now with GTech's advanced technology and security system, we are able to offer our games to a new player segment that might have not otherwise considered buying a lottery ticket. This is an exciting new avenue that will potentially help us expand our player base and raise more revenue for our good causes.”

Full Tilt Poker Celebrates Five Years in Style

It may only have been five years since Full Tilt Poker launched its excellent poker site, but already this poker room has made an incredible impression on the industry. From its award winning software to secure licensing features and unstoppable passion for providing players with quality poker around the clock, there is no doubt that this site will be around for many more years to come.

To honor its five year presence in the poker market, Full Tilt announced a unique FIVE promotion that will run until July 19th at it site.

• x Happy Hour: The chance to multiply those Full Tilt Points by up to five times in a 55 hour time period.
• x Refer a Friend: Players who refer five friends to Full Tilt Poker will automatically be credited with a $275 cash bonus.
• x Bust Out Bounty: Knock out any of the talented players on the Team Full Tilt and enter a unique 5 x Bust Out Bounty worth five times more than the tournament buy in.
• x Birthday Money Sunday: All guaranteed prizes in the Full Tilt Poker Sunday tournaments will have their amounts increased significantly as follows – Sunday Brawl: $500K; $1 Million Guarantee: $1.5 million; Sunday Mulligan: $250K.

Victor Chandler Eyes Madrid Internet Gambling Market

Victor Chandler, one of the United Kingdom’s most innovative and reputable gambling companies, is eyeing entry into the Spanish bookmaking market by applying for an internet gambling license in Madrid. With the Madrid gambling market being worth over £200 million alone, it is no wonder that Victor Chandler hopes to become the first UK group to be awarded the license by Madrid.

“Madrid has the largest regional gambling market in Spain,” the 58 year old Chandler told the UK financial publication, This is Money. “We are close to gaining a license, which will make us the first firm to open the doors to internet gambling in the region and allow us to advertise in Spain.”

Victor Chandler also recently announced a sponsorship deal with English soccer club, Nottingham Forest and is seeking to obtain a gambling license in South Africa in time for the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer extravaganza.