New Millennium Games' NOW! 8-27-2013

BMM Testlabs Announces Departure of Mike Dreitzer, COO of the Americas
Mike Dreitzer has been appointed as President for Ainsworth Game Technology Limited (AGT) North American operations and will commence his role in late September 2013...(more)

Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period Expires for Bally Technologies' Acquisition of SHFL entertainmentCompletion of the HSR Act waiting period satisfies one of the conditions required to finalize the acquisition. The transaction is still subject to approval by SHFL's shareholders, required regulatory approvals, and certain other customary closing conditions. The transaction is not subject to a financing contingency and Bally has obtained commitments for a new $1.1 billion term loan facility to finance the acquisition of SHFL. The transaction is expected to close following the satisfactory completion of all required closing conditions...(more)

Fantasy sports betting getting no interest in the AC
The casinos' decision to stay away from fantasy sports betting is largely attributed to the belief that the game has become so popular and mainstream that people don’t have to go to casinos to enjoy the spoils of fantasy sports betting. All they need to do is start a league with a group of friends, put some cash on a fish bowl, and get their league started...(more)

New Jersey governor confident in winning sports betting litigation
New Jersey governor Chris Christie left listeners in no doubt about his determination to secure sports betting for his state in a New York morning radio show interview this week, assuring the audience that if necessary he is prepared to fight the case all the way to the US Supreme Court...(more)

New Millennium Games NOW! 8-26-2013