Geared to be a blockbuster, Thor was released on the 6th of May by Marvel Movies production at cinemas across the globe.

The last few years has seen online gambling sites incorportae Marvel Super heroes more and more in their brands. The director of Thor is esteemed movie director Kenneth Branagh. The film also features a star studded cast the likes of Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Tom Hiddleston as Loki and Natalie Portman as Jane Foster. Anthony Hopkins Academy Award winner stars as Odin.

We’d like to give our players just a brief overview on what they can expect from the movie Thor as released by Marvel Movies. This epic adventure “Thor” alternates between two realms that of present day Earth and Asgard, the latter is the realm of the Norse gods. Thor is the main character. He’s a powerful yet reckless warrior whose actions rekindle a primeval war. Odin casts …

The Poker Lounge which is the producer of Full Tilt’s sponsored television show informed Cassaon-casino that no date has been finalised as yet for filming to continue and it awaits feedback from the US-indicted internet poker site.

Subsequent its preliminary delay of filming just after Black Friday on the 15th of April it was expected that Presentable Productions and Full Tilt would return this month to the company’s Cardiff-based studio. Producer Rob Thomas said there might be a hold-up for the scheduling of this year’s World Series of Poker, with Presentable unsure when players will be released by Full Tilt to take part in the show, which would be televised on Channel 4 in July.

“To be honest the present situation makes it rather difficult for us to commence filming, we still await the go-ahead from Full Tilt,” Thomas said.

“When it comes to the actual filming there’s no reason …

AIME (The Association for Interactive Media and Entertainment) has put forward an initiative this week that highlights the importance of mobile devices in the internet casino industry.

A spokesperson for AIME recently said: “Since the inception of smart phones, in conjunction with increased player confidence who make use of mobile phones to wager online, financial transactions have become very popular via these mobile devises.”

“Micro payments done at premium rates enable internet casinos to draw more players, therefore permitting them to sign-up and wager by making use of their mobile devices as they deem fit.

“AIME’s main focus now is to create the best possible rates, which will not only safeguard player interests but will also encourage businesses that serve this sector to invest more funds. “AIME strongly supports this segment of the casino industry and will start a Mobile Gaming Forum soon. The sole aim of this forum will …

The District of Columbia (DoC) still awaits government approval for the provision of internet gambling could become the very first state in the United States to legalise and regulate internet gambling to the people living in DC.

In recent developments, internet gambling is now legalized in the District of Columbia according to the latest media releases a Greece based internet casino called Intralot would operate the gaming section and would be available to DC residents only.

Legalization of the casino games put forward have been approved and the move contradicts the 2006 federal law (UIGEA) that banned internet gambling in its entirety. If one could believe the gambling experts, the law had numerous gray areas effectively opening the door for the growth of this multibillion dollar industry.

Councilman for D.C. Michael A. Brown made a rough estimate which indicates that the district stands to earn approximately $13-$14 million through financial …

The current seizure of the main poker sites in the United States had a ripple effect on five casinos operating within the Czech Republic.

These sites are Sazka, Synot Tip, Chance, Fortuna and Tipsport were allowed to offer fixed-odds games only. In comparison to other foreign-based sites operating within the Czech market they have a slight disadvantage.

CEO of Chance, Zdenek Brazdil said, “It’s imperative we operate and abide by the country’s rules.” He requested that the government regulate internet gambling in its entirety especially products such as casino and poker. Local operators are ready with these products, however they’d like to operate and compete in a localized environment only. Petrarain, representative of Fortuna, supported these sentiments. He voiced his disappointed since the government is not in the process of legalizing and license the other products.

Tipsport’s external relations manager, Lubomar Jeayek was more vocal in airing his disappointment with the internet …

Software developer, Playtech released positive financial results for three months ending March 31, 2011.

Playtech’s gross income have gone up by 20% and their total revenue has increased by 16%, after calculating the required adjustments to make the results comparable, compared to the first quarter of 2010 but their income is down by 2% compared to the fourth quarter last year.

An important indicator is Playtech’s share in the joint venture of William Hill Online Casino which is estimated at €9.9 million which is a 34% increase compared to the first quarter of 2010 and a 41% increase compared to the last quarter of 2010. Which is interesting because of the current dispute between Playtech and William Hill Online. A further indication that their results will carry on being positive is that the mangement of William Hill Online has stated that their is increase in daily activity for the current …

Gaming jurisdictions are countries that issue licenses to the various online gambling establishments such as bingo halls, casinos and internet poker rooms such as those involved in “Black Friday”.

The three online poker rooms (Absolute Poker, Pokerstars and Full Tilt Poker) that where indicted by the Department of Justice are licensed by three different gambing jurisdictions. The three have now responded to the indictments with their statements.

Absolute Poker is licensed by the Kahnawake Gaming Comission (KGC). The company received it license in 1996 from the licensing authority in the Mohawk Territory of Kahnawke located just outside of Montreal, Canada.

In a statement they released earlier thay said that their primary concern is to ensure that players are not adversly affected by the actions of the US authorities. The KGC is currently in discussion with Absolute Poker and upon completion of their review they will decide what steps need to …

To regulate cyber gambling in Florida, Senator Miguel Diaz de la Portilla’s bill did not progress beyond the committee stage. As it stands it faced some stern opposition from groups such as the Florida Sheriff’s Association and the Poker Players Alliance (PPA), these groups felt that it could have created unjust monopolies.

With a split vote the SB812 bill was killed-off by the Senate Justice Committee, whilst two members voted in the bill’s favour (Democrat Gwen Margolis and Republican Charlie Dean) and two who opposed it (Republican Paula Dockery and Democrat Chris Smith).

All we can say, is that the bill on the regulation of internet casinos in Florida has been knocked right back right into the Stone Age. There was a glimmer of hope and everybody expected the bill to pass with flying colours since it passed the Senate Regulated Industries Committee by a 10-2 vote only a month …

888 Holding’s outgoing CEO Gigi Levy informed its shareholders that it had a record quarter for Q1 2011 and increased its revenue by 6% compared to the previous three months. Levy also confirmed today that the possible Ladbrokes merger is definitely on the cards.

Levy in one of his last results calls as CEO of 888 Holdings, who announced his resignation, said the first quarter of 2011 had been a “fantastic quarter both in terms of revenue for the internet casino and the amount of new players signed up” and said the Ladbrokes is still on track.

“We’re progressing with the Ladbrokes deal,” he told the media. “We have double checked the wording for the RNS, after writing it deftly we read it and said ‘not having it is exactly the same’.”

Our group’s revenue rose by 9% year-on-year and by 6% in comparison to the last quarter of 2010 …

Betsson group CEO, Pontus Lindwall is to be elected to the board of the Swedish online casino on the 12th of May at its Annual General Meeting. This after nearly thirteen years in his current position.

 On the 1st of July he takes over as chairman and Magnus Silferberg Betsson’s current Malta chief executive will be the group’s new CEO.

“I’ve been the CEO of this company since January 1998 and since then it has developed into a very large organization,” Lindwall said.

“Every department in our group is expanding and it’s important we promote individuals that excel in the workplace as in Magnus’ case. He’s very familiar with the Company’s weaknesses and strong points; these are fundamental components if we are to succeed in a very competitive casino environment.”

David Bjork has been promoted to managing director of Betsson Business Solutions in January; the former Deloitte and PriceWaterhouse Cooper’s …