Casino News And Online Casino Business Booming Says Media Man

Despite the worlds financial crisis, the casino news reporting and online casino business is booming, at least that's the word from Sydney based media and gaming entrepreneur, Greg Tingle.

Tingle, founder and director of both Media Man Australia and Casino News Media, says that the worlds financial crisis has resulted in a number of positives for his enterprises.

Tingle said, "Primarily we are a media, publicity and portal development company and in times of crisis, companies often seek positive news media attention and wish to maintain and build their reputation. We do a lot of work in the casino, resort and lifestyle sector and in the past few years we're ramped up our casino news and online casino b2b operations. We've experienced a positive cumulative effect in recent months where companies seek positive news and gamblers are spending more time at online casinos, as apposed to frequenting bricks and mortar casinos. We recently made the finals of the Hitwise Australia Top 10 Awards again and this is further evidence of the popularity of casino and online casino themed websites. This past month we experienced record revenues from the b2b online casino side of the business. Some of the online casino and online betting operators who are impressing us the most include Virgin Games, PKR, TAB Sportsbet and JackPotCity.com".

Many industry analysts say that the Australian betting and casino sector has never seen so many changes in such a short span of time. For the record:

James Packer steps down from PBL Media to primarily focus on casino businesses, including Crown Casino, Burswood Casino and Crown Macau.

Star City Hotel and Casino, based in Sydney, announces $475 million expansion.

Lasseters Online Casino, based out of the Northern Territory, closes its doors.

EzyBet teams up with the Gold Coast Titans to create TitanBet, online betting on Australia's NRL.

Family First, InterChurch Gaming Task Force and Senator Nick Xenophon, pro actively lobbying Kevin Rudd about the effects of problem gambling on Australia.

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CAP Down Under (a Casino Affiliate Programs entity) which is hosting its casino and gaming forum in Sydney from 26th to 27th November 2008.

Websites of reference:

Media Man Australia

Casino News Media

CAP Down Under