Casino and Gambling News

Bettingjobs.com Joins IGGBA

UK -- (PRESS RELEASE) -25 May 2005 - iGGBA is delighted to announce that Bettingjobs.com has joined its ranks and become the most recent iGGBA member. Bettingjobs.com is at the forefront of recruitment and training within the interactive gaming space.

iGGBA believes that by supporting a broad and diverse membership base, reaching from content developers over testing companies and law firms to operators, every necessary aspect can be considered in the interplay between the different parties. This premise has proven especially helpful in iGGBA's latest efforts liaising between industry and government to further the regulatory developments of the UK Gambling Act.

David Copeland, Managing Director of Bettingjobs.com comments the membership: "We are delighted to be involved in what we see as the most important association within the industry. In working alongside other key members of the association, we aim to assist in the continued and dynamic growth of iGaming through our unique mix of services.

Richard Flint, chairman of iGGBA states: "I am delighted to add Bettingjobs.com as a member of iGGBA which represents the ranks of the responsible companies who have chosen to work towards a sensible framework for regulation of the remote gambling industry in Great Britain and Europe".

iGGBA – interactive Gaming, Gambling and Betting Association

iGGBA is the primary industry body in the EU representing companies involved in the operation or provision of interactive platforms for gaming, gambling and betting. With over 50 members, the Association aims to work with the Government and regulators in formulating fair and proper regulation, upholding the probity and trustworthiness of the industry, and supporting standards of appropriate social responsibility

Cash Systems, Jackpot Junction Casino Renew Contract

MINNESOTA – (PRESS RELEASE) - 25 May 2005 - Cash Systems, Inc. (Amex: CKN), a provider of cash access solutions for the gaming industry, today announced a renewed contract with Jackpot Junction Casino to provide credit and debit card cash advance services. In addition to the existing contract, Cash Systems will also provide new services such as the All-In-1 ATM product, which offers an array of cash services such as point of sale debit card withdrawals and credit card cash advance.

Jackpot Junction is located in Morton, Minnesota and features a 325,000 square foot casino with 1,650 slot machines and 38 table games, as well as a concert amphitheater and 276-room hotel.

Michael Rumbolz, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Cash Systems stated, "We look forward to continuing to work with Jackpot Junction Casino in this renewed and expanded agreement. The long term nature of this contract reflects the confidence our clients have in our customer care and our leading suite of products and services."

Casino San Pablo Debate Restarts

CALIFORNIA – As reported by the Argus: "After two months of relative silence, the war over Casino San Pablo revved up again Wednesday as foes claimed the Bay Area should worry just as much about electronic-bingo gaming as it did about true slot machines.

(I-Newswire) - "Bingo machines the Lytton Band of Pomo Indians could install in the Casino San Pablo card room are almost indistinguishable from slot machines, with spinning reels, flashing lights and multiple play lines, according to a study commissioned by local card room owners.

"…The study is meant to build support for a federal bill that would revoke the Lytton Band's right to conduct any gaming on its nine-acre tract at San Pablo Avenue and San Pablo Dam Road, at least until it undergoes years of tough administrative review.

"But attorney Howard Dickstein, who represents the Lytton Band and many other California gaming tribes, said Rose's conclusions simply aren't true.

"…The Lytton Band and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger last summer signed a compact granting the tribe 2,500 slots in exchange for the state, Contra Costa County and San Pablo sharing 25 percent of the casino's estimated $600 million per year in gaming revenue…"