New Millennium Games' NOW! Week in Review 6-22-2014

Reno startup to pitch idea at national conference NexRF Corp., a Reno-based mobile platform development company, is one of five startups selected to compete at a July gaming summit. Used in a casino setting, the NexRF platform can base its content on a patron's location and profile by using indoor positioning, cloud computing, player tracking and mobile gaming.

New Jersey online gaming market to hit $370m by 2018 Gambling industry data provider H2 Gambling Capital has reported that despite a slow start for New Jersey’s online gaming market, it still has the potential to achieve a gross win of US$370m by 2018.

Amaya Gaming Scheduled to Meet with New Jersey DGE Amaya Gaming and PokerStars have made the headlines again after a report was released stating the Division of Gaming Enforcement in the state of New Jersey and Amaya Gaming are scheduled to meet today. The Division of Gaming Enforcement will be discussing the re-opening of PokerStars’ application for online gaming operation in the state with the poker room’s new owner.

Gaming Commission grants license to start-up gaming equipment company Gamblit Gaming, a start-up gaming equipment company that plans to combine traditional slot machines with entertainment-style video games, was granted a license Thursday in Las Vegas by the Nevada Gaming Commission.

Atari's new owners come out swinging with licensing, classic remakes, casino games, and an LGBT title Atari has 220 trademarked game properties, and the company’s new owners plan on making use of a lot of them. After its first Electronic Entertainment Expo video game trade show since it emerged from bankruptcy last year with new owners, Atari has laid out its priorities for iconic properties like Pong and Asteroids.

Resorts Casino Hotel Announces Online Gaming Plans In July 2013, Resorts announced that it had reached an agreement with Rational Services Limited (Rational) to make the PokerStars and FullTilt brands available in New Jersey. PokerStars and FullTilt will offer both casino games and poker. That agreement continues and is pending regulatory approval.

Sportech Reaches Deal To Provide Online Gaming Platform To Resorts Casino Hotel Sportech Plc. said that SNG Interactive, its joint venture with NYX Gaming Group Limited, has reached an agreement to provide a new online gaming platform to the Atlantic City-based Resorts Casino Hotel or "Resorts". This follows the November 2013 decision by the State of New Jersey to legalise online gaming.

Sony Is About To Launch A Cloud-Gaming War With Its PlayStation TV We were envious when Sony launched itsvision of a mini-PlayStation(called the PlayStation Vita TV) in Japan last year. That curious, promising device has since evolved into the PlayStation TV, a $99 deck of cards-sized gaming console set to launch in North America later this year.

New Jersey pol vows to move forward with sports betting regardless of Supreme Court We may learn on Monday, June 23 whether the Supreme Court will take up New Jersey’s case to legalize sports betting in the state, but state Sen. Ray Lesniak said racetracks could open wagering on games by football season even if the court declines to do so, the Press of Atlantic City reports.

Atari returns as production company for digital games, online gambling and more Atari Interactive is changing its business focus from being a developer and publisher of video games: It is now an "interactive entertainment production company," with a focus on digital games, online gambling, licensing and more, the company announced today.

European online chief: Let rival PokerStars operate in U.S The chief executive of European online gaming giant 888 Holdings said Wednesday that rival PokerStars should be allowed to operate in the United States now that the company is being sold for $4.9 billion to a Canadian Internet wagering firm.

PokerStars deal made with eye on California California is known for having high-priced beachfront real estate. But even $4.9 billion might not be enough of a payment to let a Canadian gaming company settle into the neighborhood.

$29 billion in mobile game revenues by 2016 A new research report suggests that total revenues from mobile games will top $28.9 billion by 2016, although mobile and tablet games will not completely overshadow dedicated game devices.

Online gaming bill introduced in Pennsylvania A new bill aimed at legalising a range of online gaming services in the US state of Pennsylvania has been introduced in the state senate.

Bally out of race for IGT An analyst has discarded Bally Technologies Inc (BYI) as a potential bidder for gaming supplier International Game Technology (IGT), as talks of a possible sale intensify.

Will $5B buyout bring PokerStars to Jersey? "We believe our track record of working in licensed jurisdictions in the United States and recognition of our suitability by numerous regulators will help facilitate the licensing of Rational's brands as i-gaming operators," David Baazov, Amaya's chairman and chief executive, said Friday during a conference call with analysts.

Zynga announces Zynga Poker Leagues for a chance at real-world prizes Responding to requests from players, Zynga has announced the upcoming launch of Leagues in Zynga Poker on Facebook. These Leagues will allow players to join a pool of 100 players for a chance to win real-world prizes, including dream vacations, tablets and even a new car.

GTECH enters preliminary talks to purchase IGT Interactive gaming software and services provider GTECH has confirmed that it has entered preliminary talks to purchase gaming products designer and manufacturer International Game Technology (IGT) in a cash and shares deal. GTECH said on Monday that it has hired advisers to help negotiate the deal.