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Thursday, 31st January

U.K. PokerNews.com

The 2008 Great British Poker Tour Schedule is Announced

Germany & Austria Forbes/AFX
EU could end probe of German gambling law if sports betting legalised - report

Seoul, South Korea The Korea Times
US Forces Korea Says 'No' to Gambling by S. Koreans

The U.S. Army's 1,000 slots in South Korea won $73.5 million in 2007 from a force of 28,000. The military's 1,500 European based slots won $38.5 million from some 100,000 personnel.

Victoria, Australia News.com.au/Herald Sun
Gambling spins out of control with poker machines

Victorian Pokie punters have lost $1.35 billion in the last six-months and are on track to beat the $2.56 billion record set in 2002.

Miami Yahoo/Business Wire
Florida Gaming Corporation Receives Approval to Operate 2000 Slots at Miami Jai-Alai
www.fla-gaming.com/miami
www.flickr.com/photos/mugenpuppy/424531188/
www.flickr.com/photos/red_moon_rise/113163138/
http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=FGMG.OB

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Washington Post/AP & Phladelphia Inquirer
Pa. Casino Owner Charged With Perjury
Pennsylvania casino owner is charged
www.mountairycasino.com
www.pgcb.state.pa.us
PA Gaming Control Board Executive Director issues emergency suspension of casino owner

Washington Las Vegas Sun - Liz Benston
Lobbyist tells world gaming: You want tough regulation
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_J._Fahrenkopf,_Jr.
www.americangaming.org/About/bios/bio_fahrenkopf.cfm

London UK-Wire.com
32Red Plc - Trading Update
www.32redplc.com
http://uk.finance.yahoo.com/q?s=TTR.L

Tallinn, Latvia Baltic Times
Buyout of Admiralu Klubs casino chain collapses
www.admiraluklubs.lv
www.olympic-casino.com
http://uk.finance.yahoo.com/q/bc?s=O9G.BE&t=2y - Down from €10 in May 2007 to €2.83.

Press releases
SGC secures major order for DPC from Croatia State Lottery
www.swissgamingcorporation.com
www.digiplaycards.com
Ein schwarzer Tag für den neuen Glücksspielstaatsvertrag in Deutschland

additional headlines
Sector Spotlight: Casinos/Gambling
The Ladenburg Thalmann Gaming and Casino Fund (GACFX)
www.gamingandcasinofund.com - Down 1% in 2007.
New foreclosure data highlights Nevada’s horrible year

"Nevada led the nation in the rate of foreclosure for every single month of 2007"

Macao's casinos make a grab for workers
Obrestad’s Online Information Site
www.pokermanager.com

Wednesday, 30th January

Miami Sun-Sentinel

Second time's the charm for Miami-Dade slot machines

Jackpot for Dade slots

www.calderracecourse.com

www.fla-gaming.com/miami

www.flaglerdogs.com

Miami Yahoo/Business Wire
Churchill Downs Inc. Statement on Miami-Dade County Election Results
http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=CHDN
http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=FGMG.OB - Florida Gaming

Macau Macau Daily Times
Macau casinos are the world's most secure: Gaming Inspection chief
www.dicj.gov.mo
MOP100 billion a year bet with illegal bookies: Macauslot chief
www.macauslot.com

Gaming Investments Yahoo/Investor's Business Daily
Van Eck Global Rolls Dice On Gambling ETF
www.vaneck.com/offerings/factsheets/BJK_FactSheet.pdf

There are 69 gaming companies in the Fund from 17 countries however at 43% of the total assets the weighting is heavily biased towards U.S. operators and suppliers. IGT, MGM and LVS making up just short of 25%.
ETF = Exchange Traded Fund

www.vaneck.com
S-Network Global Gaming Index
http://finance.yahoo.com/q/bc?s=BJK&t=3m

Manchester & Derby Pendle Today & Derby Evening Telegraph
Youths 'critical' after shooting at bookies - William Hill, Manchester.
Bookmakers targeted by Knife-Wielding raiders - William Hill, Derby.

London Yahoo/Thomson Financial & Sharecast
PartyGaming confident as Q4 group revenue up 52 pct; FY 448.2 mln usd
PartyGaming profit slightly ahead

London UK-Wire.com
PartyGaming Plc - 4thQ Key Performance Indicators and Trading update
www.partygaming.com
http://uk.finance.yahoo.com/q?s=PRTY.L

Macau Asia Times
Macau adds up gambling debts

Press releases
Gaming Support and Alpha Video Extend Strategic Alliance
PokerTek Announces Company Licensing and Product Approval in Iowa

Problem Gambling
Gambling addict pleads for mercy - South Africa.
Embezzler with gambling habit gets 18 months - Edmonton, Canada.

additional headlines
Mohegans show interest in Trump Marina site
Casinos Edgy As Wagering Tilts to Giants
Grosvenor Casinos rethinks strategy after law change
Unions gird for battle over casinos - Massachusetts
Man wins, then loses, then wins lottery - Australia
CRACKING THE CASINOS' CODE - Why people lose and keep gambling
Jury convicts woman of Lucky Star Casino embezzlement - Oklahoma.

Tuesday, 29th January

Eastern Cape, South Africa The Herald

Casino robbers linked to heists in Gauteng

Connecticut WNBC.com
Foxwoods Casino Fire Forces Partial Evacuation

London Yahoo/PRNewswire
PacificNet Octavian Receives Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) Certification
www.octavianinternational.com
http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=PACT

Problem Gambling Canada.com/Ottawa Citizen
Gambling addicts can recover on own: study
Stability and Progression of Disordered Gambling: Lessons From Longitudinal Studies
www.divisiononaddictions.org - Cambridge Health Alliance/Harvard Medical School

Problem Gambling - Aus & NZ Yahoo Aus/ABC & Scoop.co.nz
Problem gambling a 'root cause of homelessness'
Number of people using Gambling Helpline on rise

Gaming Investments Forbes
The Forbes 400 - Gambling For Great Wealth
Decade's Biggest Wealth Winners
Decade's Biggest Wealth Losers

Las Vegas Yahoo/PRNewswire
Wynn Las Vegas Is Proud to Announce Unprecedented Awards and Distinctions
www.wynnlasvegas.com
http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=WYNN

Schleswig-Holstein, Germany Kieler Nachrichten
Gewerkschaft: Croupiers sollen besser bezahlt werden
www.casino-sh.de

Seoul, Korea Yahoo Aus/AFP
S. Korea police seize fake casino chips smuggled from China

Las Vegas & New York Philadelphia Inquirer
Harrah's sale for $28 billion is final

South Florida Charlotte Observer/AP
Vegas-style slots arrive in Fla.
www.seminolehardrock.com/properties

additional headlines
Fertitta makes $1.3B bid for Landry’s
www.goldennugget.com
www.landrysrestaurants.com

Media Corporation buys sport.co.uk - £135,000
www.sport.co.uk

Union begins contract talks with Tropicana, Caesars for dealers & slot techs
AC Dealers Seeking 1st Contracts

Steve Wynn on Wynn Las Vegas Shows
GameTech and TCSJOHNHUXLEY Agree to Relationship
Majestic Star Casino, Update on Ability to Move Indiana Gaming License
7 arrested on suspicion of running illegal online gambling ring - Israel

Monday, 28th January

London - Gaming Awards 2008 Casinos Austria & Holland Casino

CAI voted European Casino Operator 2008

International Award for Holland Casino

London Las Vegas Sun - Liz Benston
How Vegas could weather a recession

London Evening Standard
Gordon makes the wrong bet on casinos

Plans appear to be afoot for 16 new casino licences in Britain which would be scaled down versions of those previously approved under the 2005 Gambling Act.

Eastern Cape, South Africa News24.com & The Herald
People run as robbers hit casino
Casino heist chaos
www.boardwalk.co.za

Las Vegas Yahoo/PRNewswire, AP & Reuters
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. Announces Completion Of Merger
Harrah's $17.1 Billion Buyout Completed
Harrah's buyout closes on schedule

Shareholders will receive $90 per share and CEO Gary Loveman a package of benefits worth in the region of $90 million.

www.tpg.com
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TPG_Capital,_L.P.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Management
www.forbes.com/lists/2007/54/richlist07_Leon-Black_SNB3.html