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• European iGaming Congress & Expo Announces New-Look for 2008 - click here
• 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

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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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• 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

• American Idol Star Josh Gracin Headlines Holiday Benefit Concert at Barona for Toys for Tots (Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:18:00 EST)  

  SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - November 21, 2008) - American Idol favorite and country music chart topper Josh Gracin will perform a special acoustic set on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. at Barona Valley Ranch Resort & Casino's convention center. The concert will benefit Toys for Tots, a U.S. Marine Corps Reserve's program that collects new toys for needy children during the holiday season. Gracin's self-titled debut album featured a number one hit with "Nothin' to Lose" and two additional top five hits. His current album, "We Weren't Crazy," is also the name of his most recent top 10 hit, and his current single, "Unbelievable," is climbing the charts now. As a former member of the U.S. Marine Corps, Gracin was previously stationed at Camp Pendleton. Concert tickets are $15, and attendees are encouraged to bring new and unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots. You must be 18 years or older to attend the concert. To purchase concert tickets or for more information about Toys for Tots, pleas

• Slight Downturn Expected for Thanksgiving Travel, Says Auto Club (Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:15:00 EST)  

  LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - November 21, 2008) - More than 3.2 million Southern Californians are expected to travel over this holiday weekend -- a decrease of more than 2 percent from last Thanksgiving, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California.

  About 82 percent of local Thanksgiving travelers -- or 2.68 million people -- will go by car to their holiday destinations, also a decrease of more than 2 percent over last year. Another 344,000 Southland residents are expected to fly to their destinations -- a 5 percent decrease, while 222,000 will take a cruise, train or bus.

• Thunderbird Resorts Inc. Third Quarter 2008 Conference Call (Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:13:00 EST)  PANAMA, REPUBLIC OF PANAMA--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2008) - Thunderbird Resorts Inc. (CNQ:TBI.U)(FRANKFURT:4TR)(EURONEXT:TBIRD) - Third Quarter 2008: The Company's financial results for the third quarter of 2008 according to Canadian GAAP will be released on Monday, November 24, 2008, and on that date access to a copy of such quarter results will be available on the Company's website at http://www.thunderbirdresorts.com. The Company will host a public conference call on Tuesday, November 25th at 10:00 a.m. eastern time to discuss third quarter 2008 financial results, followed by a question and answer session. U.S. and Canadian callers can call (866) 393-4520. International callers can call (660) 422-4768. The conference code for all callers is 69706168. You are also invited to listen through a webcast. The registration page is:

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