Online Gaming News August 25 2011 | Online Gaming Association News ...

Acquisitive Playtech eyeing ?exceptional? opportunities

Leing multi-channel gaming software and services provider Playtech Limited has deferred a decision over its interim dividend payment until the end of the year in order to retain maximum flexibility to act on ?exceptional joint venture and near term acquisition opportunities?.

Growth in online betting les Fortuna to record H1

European retail and online betting operator Fortuna Entertainment Group has reported record results for the six month period ended June 30th, with revenues increasing 6 per cent to ?41.9m following strong growth from the company?s online betting businesses in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Sportech revenues soar following racing integration

Benefiting from the first significant contribution from Sportech Racing following the completion of its acquisition last October, Football Pools operator Sportech plc has reported total revenues of ?57.4m for the six month period ended June 30th, more than double last year?s comparative result.

Fortuna targets rival in Polish betting market expansion

European retail and online betting operator Fortuna Entertainment Group said Thursday that it is currently in negotiations to acquire the Polish subsidiary of rival Tipsport, as the company looks to strengthen its hold on the recently liberalised Polish betting market.

Fenerbah?e out of Champions League for alleged match fixing

Fenerbah?e SK, Turkey?s most successful football club, has been kicked out of the UEFA Champions League due to the club?s involvement in match-fixing.

Net Entertainment loses chief financial officer

Online casino games developer Net Entertainment has lost its second senior executive in less than a month after its chief financial officer Bertil Jungmar followed CEO Johan ?hman in announcing his departure from the company.

Latest Industry Vacancies

- Sportsbook Operations Manager ? Mainland Europe

- Poker Product Manager ? London/Europe

- Senior Football Trer ? London, UK

- Horse Racing Trer ? London, UK

- Chief Technology Officer, E-Gaming ? London, UK

- IT Director of Engineering ? London, UK

- He of Campaigns & Propositions ? London, UK

- Sportsbook Marketing Manager ? Malta

For a complete listing of the latest job opportunities in online gaming, visit our Industry Vacancies section.

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Source: http://www.onlinegamingassociation.com/online-gaming-news-august-25-2011/

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