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• EUROPEAN GAMBLING BRIEFING 2008 PROMISES LIVELY DEBATE - click here
• CDC Games Signs Agreement with SK Telecom to License Digimon Online Games for North America and China - click here
• Electronic Arts Proposes to Acquire Take-Two Interactive Software for $26 Per Share in Cash, or Approximately $2.0 Billion - click here
• Disney Interactive Studios Invites Fans to “Work This Out” With the Latest Addition to Its Successful “High School Musical” Video - click here

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Gaming Research and Articles

• Casino Stocks - Recession Proof No More? - Gaming Commentary - click here
• Penn National Gaming – Deal or No Deal? - click here
• An in-depth look at Cryptologic and its partners - click here
• India and China Providing Escape Velocity to Global Aerospace - click here
• Israel Gaming eco-system - click here

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Gaming Articles

• MyMovieNetwork.com the leading online filmmaker and social film community announces the monthly BIG-HITS - Film competition - click here

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Marketwire - Casinos/Gambling

• Great Canadian Gaming to Present at Oppenheimer's 8th Annual Consumer Growth/GLL Conference (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:37:00 EDT)  RICHMOND, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - July 3, 2008) - Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (TSX:GC) (the "Company") announced today that its Chief Financial Officer, Milton Woensdregt, will present an overview of the Company at Oppenheimer's 8th Annual Consumer Growth/GLL Conference in Boston at 4:10PM Eastern time on July 10, 2008. Mr. Woensdregt will review the Company's strong market fundamentals and robust development pipeline, in addition to discussing opportunities, areas of focus, and challenges for 2008. Please visit www.gcgaming.com (select "Investor Relations-Conference Calls") to access a webcast of the presentation, or access it directly at: http://www.veracast.com/webcasts/opco/consumer08/59314131.cfm. After the broadcast, an archived version will be available for 90 days. Website visitors will also be able to view a copy of the Company's updated Investor Presentation for July 2008 (select "Investor Relations-Investor Presentation").
• Summer Niagara Events Heat Up With Daredevil Dean Sullivan's Thrilling Jump From Skylon Tower on July 7th, 2008 (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:00:00 EDT)  

  Among Niagara Falls attractions, Daredevil Dean Sullivan has chosen the tallest with Skylon Tower-jumping 775 feet

• $84.9 Million Powerball Jackpot Won! (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:46:00 EDT)  

  POWERBALL--(Marketwire - July 3, 2008) - One lucky ticket in Oklahoma matched all 6 numbers Wednesday evening and walked away with the $84.9 million jackpot. The holder of the winning ticket will now have to decide to either take the 29-year, 30-installment annuity, or take the one-time cash "lump sum" amount of $41,305,108.

  There were a total of 507,964 additional winning tickets in America's Game Wednesday evening. Those tickets won prizes totaling $4,707,249.

  The numbers drawn were 4, 33, 46, 48, 52 and the Powerball was 17. The Power Play multiplier was 5.

Mobile Gaming News

• Blue's News: regular updates and article format news on the latest mods and developments in the gaming world. www.bluesnews.com
• Classic Gaming: http://www.classicgaming.com/
• CNET News.com:daily technology news from CNet, including enterprise, e-business, communications, media, science, and personal technology stories. http://news.com.com/
• Digital Home Canada is Canada's premiere convergence website in Canada discussing the latest in Digital Home technology.
• GameDev.net - Gamedev.net is the leading resource for game developers, featuring daily news updates www.gamedev.net
• GeekExtreme - Tech News and Reviews - www.geekextreme.com
• I4U News: The Technology News Magazine and Gadget Shopping Guide www.i4u.com
• Mobile Gaming News: The mobile gaming industry is generating lots of momentum and here is some recent news on the market: click here
• Mobile Content News: http://www.moconews.net/index.php?cat=11
• Mobile Mag http://mobilemag.com/content/100/345/
• Phone Game Review: http://www.phonegamereview.com/
• Warp2Search - Daily Tech News http://www.warp2search.net
• Wireless Gaming Review: http://www.wgamer.com/
• Wireless Developer Network: leading provider of daily news & commentary for the wireless economy & mobile Internet! www.wirelessdevnet.com
• ZDNet :product reviews, computing news, downloads, how-tos, developer guides, columns, and more. www.zdnet.com   

Online Gaming Industry Links

• Gambling Online Magazine: An Internet Casino print magazine and resource dedicated to the internet gambling industry.
• Casino City: Online Casino Information - News, directory, list of execs in the industry, books, etc.
• Casinomeister: Bryan Bailey's portal, also an excellent watchdog site for gamblers.
• I-Gaming News: An Internet Casino newsletter and resource dedicated to the internet gambling industry.
• Winner Online: Online internet gambling guide with news, links and info.
• Gambling 911 -  Sports betting news, forums, poker, casinos, sportsbooks, sportspicks
• Gambling Webmaster School - Online gambling resources and newsletters
• Gamblingtime: An Online Casino Magazine.
• Gamblingstocksgamingipogamblingfinance.com/
• Gamblink.com: A Straightforward Gambling Magazine.
• Gaming Investments: A great Casino industry information site. Covers mostly securities and stocks.
• Ogaming - Online gaming news, reviews, editorials, and more: http://www.ogaming.com/
• Got 2 Bet: Online Casino Directory - News, reviews of casinos and affiliate programs.
• The Prescription: I-Gaming News and a popular watchdog of the industry. Known to protect the gambler.
• The Wizard of Odds: An excellent reference site for the entrepreneur as to how online gambling works.
• SafeBet: A Non-Profit Independent Fair Gaming Organization. Evaluates i-casinos for fair play and payouts.
• Urbino: For land-based and internet-based industry information and marketing tips.
• What Casino: An excellent and thorough search engine dedicated only to the gambling industry.
• Where to Bet - Directory of online betting sites, online casinos, poker
• Which Bingo: An excellent and thorough search engine dedicated only to the online bingo industry.

Gaming Resources

• Profiled Designs
• Entertainment Software Rating Board
• National Center for Responsible Gaming
• Pyramid Research focuses on convergence issues for the communications market.

Audio Interviews and Exclusive Articles

 Audio Interviews

• Gaming Industry Momentum Rises with Recent Casino Buyout Activity and the Rebound of Video Gaming Stocks - an online audio update with Dan Ahrens, Portfolio Manager for the Gaming and Casino Fund (NASDAQ: GACFX), the only current mutual fund to specialize in the Gaming and Casino Industry. Mr. Ahrens provides a quarterly update on the gaming industry and a look at the buyout bid for Harrah’s Entertainment, the buzz surrounding the new video game consoles and the rebound in video game stocks, as well as the effect of the current legislative environment for online gambling. Mr. Ahrens also reviews the Gaming and Casino Fund’s performance and his outlook on gaming stocks moving forward. click here
• Las Vegas and Macau Continue to Drive Casino Gaming Market Opportunities - an online audio interview with Dan Ahrens, Portfolio Manager for the Gaming and Casino Fund (NASDAQ:GACFX), the only current mutual fund to specialize in the Gaming and Casino Industry. In addition to an overview of the fund, this discussion takes a look into the casino and gaming industry, its trends and growing market opportunities domestically in Las Vegas, and internationally in regions such as the Far East. click here
• Increased Access to Online Casino Gaming and Poker Boom Helps Bring Casino Business Mainstream - an online audio interview with Mark Jensen, CEO of MGN Technologies, Inc. d.b.a Mobile Gaming Now (OTCBB: MGNLF), a mobile and online casino game developer on market opportunities and corporate development. While casino games have historically generated attention, the industry has experienced significant upward momentum as the level of visibility and availability has escalated resulting from the poker phenomenon and the rise of mobile and online gaming. click here

 Exclusive Articles

• Casino Growth Through Mergers and Acquisitions, Property Development, Wireless and Online Technology, and Improving the Gaming Experience - Companies in this arena are looking both domestically and internationally for continued revenue growth through various channels such as new and existing property development, consolidation strategies as well as technology and programs to improve the overall gaming experience. Casino and entertainment companies Boyd Gaming (NYSE: BYD), Harrah's Entertainment (NYSE: HET), and gaming technology firms MGN Technologies (OTCBB: MGNLF) and Shuffle Master (NASDAQ: SHFL) look to a combination of revenue generating strategies to reach their growth expectations. click here
• Worldwide Online and Mobile Gambling Market Growth Expected to continue - the 'Online and Mobile Gambling Market Momentum' report on the growing market for online and mobile gambling for investors and industry following the sector. Factors driving this sector and the legislative uncertainty that has continued are reviewed through perspectives from PartyGaming (London: PRTY.L), WPT Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: WPTE), CryptoLogic Inc. (NASDAQ: CRYP), and MGN Technologies d.b.a Mobile Gaming Now (OTCBB: MGNLF). Insights are also revealed by Internet gaming attorney, Lawrence Walters and Brian Wright, Business Manager with the Remote Gambling Association. click here
• Forget Poker: Here’s Your Best Bet in Casinos posted November 16, 2005 WMS Industries (WMS) Since last summer, investors have thrown in their hands on gaming stocks. They’re spooked by worries about the consumer, Hurricane Katrina, and a lull in the expansion of jurisdictions in the U.S. that allow gambling – which is probably only temporary. WMS Industries (WMS), JP Morgan (JPM) click here
• Next Generation of Game Consoles Set to Shake up Gaming Industry July 25, 2005 As the industry prepares to make the next gaming cycle transition, fears associated with risks are balanced by predictions of significant leaps in innovation and new and improved levels of opportunity. Companies working to take advantage of the growing gaming industry include independent developers and publishers of interactive entertainment software such as THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) and Activision Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), as well as Infinium Labs Inc. (OTCBB: IFLB), developer of Phantom®, an on-demand online game service, and peripheral developer Immersion Corp (NASDAQ: IMMR)
• GamingIndustryStocks.com Reports: Gaming Development Plays Key Role in Military Training and Security Preparation July 20, 2005 - by Ann-Marie Fleming A report on the convergence of gaming and the military as both industries work towards improving current levels of military training and preparation. National Homeland Security Knowledgebase

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Featured Articles By Industry Participants

• GamingPublic.com Reports on Duplicate Poker: A new hope for US Facing Online Poker Operators - GamingPublic.com, the center for investment information on internet gambling, is pleased to highlight the positive aspects of a version of online poker called, "Duplicate Poker." click here
• Gaming & Gambling focus shifts to Asia in light of current legal situation in US - With the debate regarding the fall-out of the Betonsports legal situation rumbling on, attention has switched to the exploding Asia-Pac market as an important revenue source for those gaming and gambling companies looking to continue aggressive growth strategies and increase market share. click here
• Are you one of America’s most wanted? - With the BETonSPORTS case in mind, the stance the US authorities appear to be taking is worrying indeed. If the ‘powers that be’ are looking to aggressively pursue gambling companies operating across international borders, the online gambling community needs to sit up and start taking the situation seriously. Click here

Gaming Industry News Resources

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• Game DAILY Biz
• GamesIndustry.biz  
• Games Press
• Gambling Daily
• InsideGamerOnline.com  
• Nevada Gaming Control Board
• Rolling Good Times
• Online Gambling Insider
• Online Casino News
• Yahoo Gambling News
• Ziff Davis Media