27 August 2014 GPWA Times Newsletter

GPWA TIMES August 27, 2014
Industry News
Brian Mattingley steps down as 888 CEO
Mattingley, who served as company CEO for nine years, has been appointed executive chairman of the board.

Online gaming attorney joins new firm
Mark Clayton, who has represented 888 Holdings and Paddy Power, has joined Greenberg Traurig, an international firm.

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Firebrand Affiliates promoting mobile links
Atlantis Gold Casino, Treasure Island Casino and Mermaid's Palace Casino all now have sites compatible with mobile phones and tablets.

Net Entertainment releases two new games
Attraction and Blood Suckers Touch are the company's latest games to hit the market.

NextGen Gaming re-launches Casinomeister
The slot will be available at Guts, NextCasino, LeoVegas, Tropezia Palace, Vera & John Casino and Video Slots.

Yggdrasil enters Swedish regulated gaming market
The company will deliver lottery gaming products to support a number of Swedish beneficiaries and the non-profit organization Sports Alliance.

Betdigital secures U.K. license
The content and systems developer has been awarded a Remote Gambling Software Operating License by the U.K. Gambling Commission.

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Global Gaming Expo (G2E)Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2014
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Russian Affiliate Congress & Expo (RACE)Oct. 3-4, 2014
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Barcelona Affiliate ConferenceOct. 23-26, 2014
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Did You Know?
Delaware's online poker revenue increased by 22.6 percent in July to $31,398.

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