Games Software News

Onetworkpera Glass Networks and AmTote International, Inc. report a non-exclusive joint-development initiative to market innovative, web-based, multimedia wagering products and services to the thoroughbred racing and fixed-odds wagering industry.

Playtech has agreed to a landmark five year software licensing agreement with China's leading gaming group: Sino Strategic International.

Orbis Technology reports the launch of the recently revamped totesport.com web portal utilising the OpenBet integrated gaming solution.

International Game Technology reports the pricing of $825 million principal amount of its 2.6% Convertible Debentures due 2036.

International Game Technology announced its intention to offer, subject to market and other conditions, $825 million principal amount of its Convertible Debentures due 2036 in a private offering.

Sources close to the Penn National bid for Harrah’s said the Harrah’s board may not reach a consensus until today or possibly later.

A meeting that no one will confirm is taking place could determine the direction of the gaming industry's largest casino operator.

Penn National Gaming, Inc. reports that Christopher M. McErlean, 39, has been named Vice President of Racing, subject to customary regulatory approvals.

International Game Technology Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of thirteen cents per share, payable on January 2, 2007 to shareholders of record on December 19, 2006.

Speculation abounded Wednesday on news that regional casino operator Penn National Gaming was making a play to buy gaming industry giant Harrah's Entertainment.

News Brief: According to a source, a group led by Penn National Gaming Inc. and hedge fund D.E. Shaw is considering making a cash and stock offer for casino company Harrah's Entertainment Inc.

News Brief: On the surface, little appears to have changed in terms of Bangor"s social fabric since Hollywood Slots at Bangor opened its doors a year ago this month.

The machine allows players to buy a certain number of video poker hands up front for a set price, unlike the conventional video poker machines that may provide fewer or more hands for the money, based on the luck of the play and the gambler's decision to return any winnings to play more hands.

News Brief: Slot machine makers are trying to increase the social aspect of slots by linking up machines so players can share payouts and the thrill of winning.

Playtech has agreed to acquire certain assets and undertaking of Tribeca Tables Europe Limited.