29th edition of Enada show held in Rome
On October 10th Italian Undersecretary of Finace Department, Daniele Molgora, opened the 29th edition of Enada show held in Rome. Read more >>

The exhibition FORBES 2001
We hope, that all exhibitors and visitors, who visited The second largeInternational Trade Fair for AWPs, amusement machines, simulators, billiards, darts, jukeboxes etc. FORBES 2001 took place in the Czech Republic, we hope you got back home without any problems. Read more >>

Ozmosa gambles on a L100m listing
OZMOSA, an online gambling company with operations in the Far East, is to float on the London Stock Exchange with a value of about L100m. Read more >>

Eidos announces Spring Break
The spring break party simulator will let players create their own tropical beach resort. Read more >>

Britain's 'New Era' of Sports Betting Commences
The long-awaited abolishment of Great Britain's 9 percent betting duty, which came into effect has been met by British bookmakers with great enthusiasm.

Matsushita DVD player compatible with GameCube
Saturday, October 20, 2001 at 10:30 JST OSAKA - Matsushita Electric Industrial Co said Friday it will launch in Japan in December a new DVD player that can also play games for Nintendo Co's GameCube console. Read more >>

PlayStation 2 to be top holiday seller:
The PlayStation 2 will be the best-selling video game console this holiday season, eclipsing the two new other consoles that launch in mid-November, according to a survey of retailers released this week. Read more >>

The Czech Republic: news from the Chamber of Deputies
Recently the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Republic has been handling an amendment to the Law concerning the lottery and similar games (202/1990 Sb.) which also relates to casinos, roulette, etc. Read more >>

Nintendo: Half Way to GameCube Launch Goal
Nintendo of America has reached production of half of the 700,000 GameCube launch units destined for the U.S. launch on November 18th. Read more >>

Microsoft gears up Xbox marketing machine
The marketing wheels at Microsoft Corp. are grinding into motion as the software giant gears up to launch its Xbox video game console, which it envisions not only as a gaming machine but an entertainment hub for the home. Read more >>

Remote casino gambling technology getting better and better
Station Casinos Inc. is preparing to roll out its remote-gambling technology at one of its seven Las Vegas casinos, possibly as soon as early 2002, a Station executive said. Read more >>

CryptoLogic Inc. Claim All Is Well
President and CEO Jean Noelting expressed to analysts and members of the press during a conference call that the Toronto-based gaming software developer is in good shape. Read more >>

Wireless service devices hit casinos
Vacationers lounging poolside at a resort often think the margarita they just ordered can't come soon enough. With that in mind, technology entrepreneurs say arming cocktail waitresses with wireless devices can expedite drink orders. Read more >>

The Czech Republic - latest news
All the propsals for a change to the Law concerning the lottery and similar games (202/1990 Sb.) were rejected by the Parliament.

Additional news about Forbes 2001
34 exhibitors mainly from the Czech Republic participated in the Forbes exhibition. Visitors from several European countries visited Fair palace in Prague on October 18th - 19th 2001. Read more >>

Historic expansion of gambling approved
State legislators and Gov. George Pataki (New York) are wagering that new casinos, video betting terminals and a multistate lottery will help New York state avoid an economic disaster in the wake of the World Trade Center attack. Read more >>

Acclaim posts profit
Acclaim today reported a profit for FY 2001. Click more to read more on this news that hopefully bodes well for the economy. Read more >>

Booming locals' casino in Korea selling stock
Hard times have been good times for Kangwon Land Inc. Since its casino opened last year, an average of 2,300 visitors a day have queued for a turn at its tables. Some sleep on its sofas or floors. Profit has soared. Read more >>

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Survey of gamblers: Online casinos not a threat to resorts
Internet betting is likely to expand the gambling industry as opposed to stealing business from traditional bricks-and-mortar casinos in Las Vegas and other gaming markets, a new survey of 3,000 gamblers worldwide indicates. Read more >>

US Army to fund video games for new commanders
The US Army, in an unprecedented alliance with Hollywood and a major university, is providing funding and technical advice for video games that aim to hone the skills of the next-generation of military field commanders. Read more >>

Sega will charge $9.95 for unlimited games
Sega has announced it will begin charging $9.95 a month as of Nov. 1 for unlimited access to its online network for multiplayer video games. Read more >>

Loose Cannon confirmed for the Xbox
Previously planned for the PC, Loose Cannon is now heading to the Xbox, and we have new information on the game. Read more >>

Microsoft to Spread Xbox Gospel
Let the games begin! Trying to prove that its upcoming Xbox video game console packs as much fun as it does power, Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) is about to start a 40-city tour that will give thousands of gamers across the United States their first taste of the new system. Read more >>

PlayStation2 sales going strong
Sony's next-generation gaming console continues to be a sales leader worldwide As part of its quarterly financial report, Sony announced that -- despite the fact that the group suffered losses for the quarter. Read more >>

Results split in PlayStation World Series
The New York Yankees will win the World Series in six games. Or maybe the Arizona Diamondbacks will win it in six instead. Read more >>

Novelty of Innovative Technology
Innovative Technology launched a new bill validator. Read more >>

MTR Gaming claims best-ever quarter
Fresh off an earnings-based No. 7 ranking in Forbes' list of America's 200 Best Small Companies, MTR Gaming announced on Tuesday that the third quarter of 2001 was its best ever, with total revenues up 24% to $61.5 million over last year and a rise in net income of 36% to 6.8-million for the quarter, or 25 cents per share. Earnings per share for the first nine months were up 28% to $16.3-million, or 63 cents per share. Read more >>

Let games begin for Sony's rivals
A new age is about to dawn in the video game business. When Microsoft's Xbox and Nintendo's GameCube hit store shelves in about two weeks, they will enter a market dominated by Sony and its PlayStation 2. Suddenly, gaming fans will have--for the first time--three powerful and roughly equal alternatives to plug into for their digital kicks. Read more >>

World Gaming Q2/Q3 Earnings Conference Call
World Gaming plc a global pioneer in I-gaming technologies, invites you to participate in a conference call to discuss the five-month period ending September 30, 2001. Read more >>

Nocopi Technologies Enters Gaming Industry
Nocopi Technologies, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: NNUP), a well-known company in the business of developing solutions against counterfeiting, product diversion, document security, and authentication via patented technologies including invisible inks and reactive thread, is pleased to announce the signing of an exclusive agreement for the use of one of its core technologies in the gaming Industry. Read more >>

Bomberman Online
Sega of America announced that its eagerly anticipated title for Dreamcast had wrapped up development, and would be shipping out to store shelves today. Read more >>

Happ gearing up for Midway Service Biz
Happ Controls says it will be operational with its Midway Parts & Service operation very soon. All parts have been transported from the former Midway operation in Lake Bluff, Ill, to Happ's Elk Grove, Ill., facility. Happ stated they see this as an extension of their existing business.

MGM Mirage Profits Halved After Attacks
Casino operator MGM Mirage, reported third-quarter operating profits more than halved as the Sept. 11 attacks slowed air travel and bookings at its properties, which include some of the largest casinos in Las Vegas. Read more >>

Man wins half a million at casino
A Grand Rapids man won a $497,901 slot machine progressive jackpot Friday at the Palace Casino in Cass Lake. Read more >>

Ameristar Casinos Reports Record Third-Quarter Results
Ameristar Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASCA) today announced operating results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2001, including record earnings per share, net revenues, operating income and EBITDA for both periods. Highlights for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2001 include. Read more >>

Photo Play sponsors sports
Powerful, sympathetic and dynamic are the characteristics that equate with sports and especially with ski-jumping. This image also complies perfectly with the world of positive games by Photo Play, which is why funworld ag has decided to sponsor sports. Read more >>

Euro-Release CD available free of charge
Service package for Photo Play terminals. The era of the new currency has begun: double-pricing is compulsory since 1st September, having the branch and especially funworld ag in Schörfling (Austria) vigorously reprogramming coin examiners. To ensure that terminals are really "Euro-fit", it is vital that software is also brought up to date. Read more >>

Uwink-Midway conversion kit?
Network game provider uWink Inc. is currently working on a kit to convert existing Midway touchscreen units for its online content channels. Read more >>

Supreme Court Strikes Down Violent Video Game Law
Without comment, the US Supreme Court upheld an to curb the enforcement of an Indianapolis law designed to keep minors from playing violent and mature-themed video games without the consent of a parent (Kendrick v. American Amusement Machine Association, 01-329). Read more >>

Nintendo offers GameCube trials
Nintendo is letting game players check out its upcoming GameCube console at Cube Clubs, a series of tryout sessions in major American cities. Read more >>

Activision will distribute the Xbox in Germany
Microsoft partners with Activision for Xbox distribution in Germany.Microsoft has announced that it has selected Activision as its Xbox distribution partner in Germany. NBG EDV Handles & Verlags GMBH. Read more >>

Two games confirmed for Xbox launch
Infogrames will have two games for the Xbox launch. Find out which ones.Infogrames has reiterated that it will have two games on store shelves for the launch of the Microsoft Xbox on November 15. Read more >>

Paramount Parks Makes Rollout Purchase For 2002 Season
Paramount Parks, Inc. has purchased four VR Performance Theaters for its theme parks in the United States and Canada. Paramount joins Six Flags as the second top-ten theme park chain to directly purchase Ham On Rye's innovative and highly profitable attraction. Read more >>

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