Tagged: Gambling & News
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Social gambling could be a US$100bn industry by 2017 News
23.05.2012 Juniper Research estimates that mobile gambling could reach a global figure of US$100bn by 2017, driven by social gaming and the development of mobile wallets.Categories: Social Media, Research, Phones, Mobile, Games/Entertainment, Financial, eCommerce, Digital Business, Business Intelligence -
Internet addiction is becoming a serious mental health issue News
12.01.2012 Internet addiction disorder (IAD) is becoming a serious mental health issue around the world, a group of researchers in China has found. -
Start-up’s major deal with Tote Ireland – pool betting goes mobile News
18.10.2011 A fast-moving Irish start-up that claims to have closed the loop on m-commerce has struck a key deal with Tote Ireland, owned by the Irish Government – to provide mobile betting...Categories: Wireless Communications, Security, Phones, Mobility, Mobile, Government, Consumer Tech, eCommerce, Games/Entertainment -
Full Tilt Poker’s licence revoked, hundreds of Dublin jobs at risk News
30.09.2011 Poker website Full Tilt Poker has had its gambling licence revoked after it was suspended in June, putting hundreds of jobs in Dublin at risk. -
Full Tilt Poker in refinancing discussions, hope for 700 jobs? News
07.07.2011 There may still be hope for the 700 Irish jobs at risk at Full Tilt Poker, as the online poker website is in early talks to refinance the business after its licence was suspended. -
Full Tilt Poker’s licence suspended, hundreds of jobs in limbo News
30.06.2011 The Alderney Gambling Control Commission has suspended the licence and operations of Full Tilt Poker, which has headquarters in Cherrywood, Dublin. -
Online betting boosts Paddy Power revenues News
17.05.2011 Irish bookmakers Paddy Power has benefited from a rise in the number of punters using their smartphones to make bets through its online service.Categories: eCommerce, Financial Results, Games/Entertainment, Internet, Investments, Jobs, Mobile, Online Business, Social Media -
Bingo expected to drive social gaming in Southeast Asia News
11.05.2011 Gambling software provider Cozy Games has signed a deal with Singapore-based MatchMove Games, which will involve Cozy Games’ bingo and casino games featuring on the site as part... -
Paddy Power turns iPhone into real money casino News
06.05.2011 Real money casino gaming has arrived on the iPhone. Digital bookies Paddy Power has launched five new iPhone games that can be downloaded from its website, including Gold Rush,...Categories: Software & Web Development, Multimedia, Mobility, Mobile, Games/Entertainment, Apps Zone, Apps -
Offsidegaming collaborates with Evolution Gaming News
01.04.2011 Sportsbook technology provider Offsidegaming has joined a strategic partnership with LIVE Casino software provider Evolution Gaming to offer LIVE Blackjack, Roulette, Baccarat... -
Hacker jailed for stealing US$12m in poker chips from Zynga News
24.03.2011 A 29 year-old hacker has been jailed for two years in the UK for stealing some 400bn virtual poker chips worth over US$12m from online gaming giant Zynga. -
Digital jobs market will be worth €120m in 2011 News
17.02.2011 Irish marketing talent house Alternatives has announced a new joint venture that aims to tap into the lucrative digital market, providing Irish firms with highly skilled personnel. -
Digital imaging start-up wins NDRC’s ‘Lift Off’ competition News
13.12.2010 Start-up Picturk, which has created a new platform that delivers high quality digital images to creative professionals, has emerged as the winner of the NDRC Launch Pad ‘Lift... -
Top 10 banned video games News
21.11.2010 Video games that didn't quite make the cut in certain markets.Tags: China, PlayStation 3, Sony, Xbox 360, Video Games, Gaming, Call of Duty, Entertainment, Ireland, Gambling -
Review of online casinos complete, decision imminent News
03.06.2010 A major review of a new gambling architecture for the State – potentially creating 5,000–8,000 new jobs - is complete and a decision from the Government on changing an outdated... -
Paddy Power looking at taking bets via Twitter and iPhone News
27.02.2009 The leading Ireland and UK bookmaker Paddy Power is planning to launch a Twitter service that will provide horse-racing fans with instant tips, odds and results in time for the...Categories: New Media -
Gambling is recession-proof with mobile betting to hit US$3.6bn News
03.12.2008 In stark contrast to much of the entertainment and leisure sector, gambling via mobile phones will perform strongly in 2009. -
Online bank for gamblers opens in Europe News
02.09.2008 A UK-based bank has launched a new online banking service aimed at online gamblers and gaming companies across Europe.Categories: Business -
Dublin internet gaming firm takes 50pc of China’s web cafes News
27.08.2008 A Dublin-based software company has succeeded in winning a deal that will see its internet-based gaming software installed in over 50pc of internet cafes across China.Categories: Business -
Online spread betting tipped to even the odds for novice investors News
24.07.2008 Treacherous markets have left conventional investors high and dry, but bookie Paddy Power has figured out a way to turn market losses into the punter’s gain.Categories: BusinessTags: Gambling,