(Las Vegas).- Gaming Partners International Corporation, the leading worldwide provider of casino currency and table gaming equipment, today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2008.

(U.S.).- FutureLogic, Inc., the leading manufacturer of thermal ticket printers and promotional couponing technology for cashless gaming, announced today that it has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Octavian International, a leading global developer of gaming systems and software solutions. According to the agreement, Octavian will integrate, support and promote FutureLogic’s thermal ticket printers and promotional couponing technology across their full range of electronic gaming machines and casino management systems.

(United Kingdom).- Ladbrokes said profits excluding bets placed by "high rollers" rose 13 percent in the four months to April 30, on soccer betting growth and a bigger take from gaming machines.

(Taiwan).- Convenient and easy transportation to Kaohsiung Business Exhibition Center. The transportation network is very convenient in the modern Kaohsiung City. Here are some clues.

(Ireland).- Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Casinos 2008" to their offering. An assessment of the entire scope of the casino sector, including gaming, lodging, entertainment, nightlife, dining, amenities, retail, and conventions, Casinos 2008 presents a comprehensive analysis of casino operations as well as discussions of developments at each of the casino destinations across the United States.

(Las Vegas / Macau).- Elixir Gaming Technologies, Inc. announced today that it will host an investor tour of gaming venues in the Philippines, Vietnam and Cambodia markets from Friday, June 6th through Monday, June 9th.

(Jamaica).- Jamaica`s tourism players have shot down suggestions that the introduction of casino gaming will prompt a further increase in crime on the island. The fact that crimes against tourists were negligible was an encouraging factor for supporters of the Government`s decision.