Monthly Archives: January 2016

Powerball jackpot spikes to $500 million

Powerball jackpot spikes to $500 million Wednesday night’s Powerball jackpot has increased to a half BILLION dollars, as Dr. Evil might say Check out this story on WFAA.com: http://usat.ly/1RaFCJ0 Wednesday night’s Powerball jackpot has increased to a half BILLION dollars , as Dr. Evil of Austin Powers fame might say. That’s a cool $306 million before taxes if a lucky winner opts to take the money in one lump sum instead of as an annuity over 30 years.

Powerball jackpot spikes to $500 million

Powerball jackpot spikes to $500 million Wednesday night’s Powerball jackpot has increased to a half BILLION dollars, as Dr. Evil might say Check out this story on WFAA.com: http://usat.ly/1RaFCJ0 Wednesday night’s Powerball jackpot has increased to a half BILLION dollars , as Dr. Evil of Austin Powers fame might say. That’s a cool $306 million before taxes if a lucky winner opts to take the money in one lump sum instead of as an annuity over 30 years.

Saxo Payments and SafeCharge Collaborate to Simplify Cross Border Settlement Accounts

LONDON, January 7, 2016

Saxo Payments, the global transactions services provider, and SafeCharge (AIM: SCH), a leader in advanced payment technologies, today announce their partnership which will see SafeCharge gain a significant competitive edge, enabling it to offer its clients fast and cost-effective banking services in multiple currencies. The partnership also means Saxo Payments will benefit from a strong distribution network to SafeCharge’s distinguished clientele.

SafeCharge Group has a diversified, blue chip client base and is a trusted payment partner for businesses across a number of e-commerce sectors. Founded in response to the emerging need for reliable and secure online payment systems, SafeCharge has evolved to become one of the market leaders in payments and risk management services through processing payment cards and alternative payment methods. The group has operations in the UK, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Israel, Germany, Austria and Ireland, with clients worldwide, making a global banking solution essential.

Through its membership of the Saxo Payments Banking Circle, SafeCharge will be offering its clients bank accounts under its own brand, with the ability to settle in multiple currencies. This will deliver faster transactions, regardless of international borders and reduce costs on currency conversions and transfers worldwide, along with the ability to give its merchants certainty in their international transfer costs.

Saxo Payments and SafeCharge Collaborate to Simplify Cross Border Settlement Accounts

LONDON, January 7, 2016

Saxo Payments, the global transactions services provider, and SafeCharge (AIM: SCH), a leader in advanced payment technologies, today announce their partnership which will see SafeCharge gain a significant competitive edge, enabling it to offer its clients fast and cost-effective banking services in multiple currencies. The partnership also means Saxo Payments will benefit from a strong distribution network to SafeCharge’s distinguished clientele.

SafeCharge Group has a diversified, blue chip client base and is a trusted payment partner for businesses across a number of e-commerce sectors. Founded in response to the emerging need for reliable and secure online payment systems, SafeCharge has evolved to become one of the market leaders in payments and risk management services through processing payment cards and alternative payment methods. The group has operations in the UK, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Israel, Germany, Austria and Ireland, with clients worldwide, making a global banking solution essential.

Through its membership of the Saxo Payments Banking Circle, SafeCharge will be offering its clients bank accounts under its own brand, with the ability to settle in multiple currencies. This will deliver faster transactions, regardless of international borders and reduce costs on currency conversions and transfers worldwide, along with the ability to give its merchants certainty in their international transfer costs.

EveryMatrix partners with Global Bet as Virtual Sports provider for 2016

EveryMatrix has strengthened its Virtual Sports offering by partnering up with leading .

The partnership sees Global Bet’s full portfolio of virtual sports and number games rolled out to EveryMatrix’s network of Sports Betting and Casino clients on a single wallet, omni channel basis.

“It´s become apparent over recent years that Virtual Sports have become a must have in every serious gaming offering. Global Bet’s games have continued to improve significantly year on year and we look forward, once the technical integration is done, to sharing their games with our expanding network of clients“ stated Ebbe Groes, CEO of EveryMatrix.

Daniel Grabher, CEO of Global Bet was also excited about the partnership “We are thrilled about working with EveryMatrix and the opportunities that the collaboration presents for both of us. With a host of new Virtual Sports games on the horizon, we look forward to becoming an important part of the EveryMatrix platform“.

EveryMatrix partners with Global Bet as Virtual Sports provider for 2016

EveryMatrix has strengthened its Virtual Sports offering by partnering up with leading .

The partnership sees Global Bet’s full portfolio of virtual sports and number games rolled out to EveryMatrix’s network of Sports Betting and Casino clients on a single wallet, omni channel basis.

“It´s become apparent over recent years that Virtual Sports have become a must have in every serious gaming offering. Global Bet’s games have continued to improve significantly year on year and we look forward, once the technical integration is done, to sharing their games with our expanding network of clients“ stated Ebbe Groes, CEO of EveryMatrix.

Daniel Grabher, CEO of Global Bet was also excited about the partnership “We are thrilled about working with EveryMatrix and the opportunities that the collaboration presents for both of us. With a host of new Virtual Sports games on the horizon, we look forward to becoming an important part of the EveryMatrix platform“.

Mother, 23, is charges with causing death of her 2-year-old…

Security scare at The People’s Choice Awards as stage crasher stops ceremony… to be promptly dealt with by Sharon Osbourne Man wearing tactical body armor and carrying a BB gun is shot dead by police in Chicago after taking pictures of schools Candid Joe Biden says he ‘regrets’ his decision not to run for President ‘every day’ as he admits to having second thoughts EXCLUSIVE: Amy Winehouse’s mother suspected the singer had Tourette’s and reveals her tragic final days – she cut her face, stubbed cigarettes out on her cheek, lost teeth and bones stuck out of her knees Congress finally votes to repeal Obamacare – but it’s hardly taxpayers money well spent, president will simply veto their measure Lottery rollover jackpot to be largest in US HISTORY on Saturday at estimated $675 million as no-one claims top prize in Powerball draw No passport, no flight: Driver’s licenses from five states … (more)

Mother, 23, is charges with causing death of her 2-year-old…

Security scare at The People’s Choice Awards as stage crasher stops ceremony… to be promptly dealt with by Sharon Osbourne Man wearing tactical body armor and carrying a BB gun is shot dead by police in Chicago after taking pictures of schools Candid Joe Biden says he ‘regrets’ his decision not to run for President ‘every day’ as he admits to having second thoughts EXCLUSIVE: Amy Winehouse’s mother suspected the singer had Tourette’s and reveals her tragic final days – she cut her face, stubbed cigarettes out on her cheek, lost teeth and bones stuck out of her knees Congress finally votes to repeal Obamacare – but it’s hardly taxpayers money well spent, president will simply veto their measure Lottery rollover jackpot to be largest in US HISTORY on Saturday at estimated $675 million as no-one claims top prize in Powerball draw No passport, no flight: Driver’s licenses from five states … (more)

N.C. Lottery signs new contract with Scientific Games, IGT

North Carolina’s state lottery wants to keep working with vendors who already offer equipment and technology to operate its games and that produce most of the lottery’s scratch-off ticket revenues. The North Carolina Education Lottery Commission selected International Game Technology on Wednesday for its major “gaming system” contract until at least 2027.

N.C. Lottery signs new contract with Scientific Games, IGT

North Carolina’s state lottery wants to keep working with vendors who already offer equipment and technology to operate its games and that produce most of the lottery’s scratch-off ticket revenues. The North Carolina Education Lottery Commission selected International Game Technology on Wednesday for its major “gaming system” contract until at least 2027.

Manila Jockey Club affiliate opens new gaming venue in the Philippines

An affiliate of the Manila Jockey Club has opened a new gaming venue in the Philippine capital, Manila.

In a filing to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the Manila Jockey Club said a new gaming and entertainment zone opened on the ground floor of the Winford Hotel, which is located within the San Lazaro Tourism and Business Park.

The opening was performed by MJC Investments Corporation, of which the Manila Jockey Club is the biggest single stockholder.

The Manila Jockey Club didn’t mention the available gaming equipment in the venue, but it noted in its filing that the first floor gaming zone’s opening coincided with the soft opening of Winford Hotel, which contained “128 internationally designed deluxe hotel rooms and includes a three-level entertainment and gaming area, ballroom, swimming pool, gym and spa, coffee shop and dining area, retail outlets, and a seven-level parking structure.”