William Hill lose 32Vegas Trademark Infringement High Court Case

Posted by Gambling News | Casino News,Gambling Industry News | Friday 21 January 2011 11:47 am

32Red Plc (32Red), the award-winning online gaming operator, announces that the High Court of Justice of England & Wales (the Court) has today delivered its Judgment in the Company’s trade mark dispute against William Hill, the owners of 32Vegas online casino.

32Red is pleased to report that the Court ruled in favour of 32Red, holding that the use of 32 Vegas and 32V infringe 32Red’s European Community Registered Trade Marks.

The Court held that William Hill’s 32 Vegas casino signs were sufficiently similar to 32Reds marks to cause a likelihood of confusion amongst consumers.

The Court also held that William Hill’s infringement caused detriment to the distinctive character & repute of 32Red’s trade marks. The Court dismissed William Hill’s counterclaim as to the validity of 32Red’s trade mark rights in the UK & European Community.

This positive judgment follows nearly two years of proceedings against William Hill. In the near future the Court will make an order on the consequences of this result. Amongst other things, 32Red will ask for:

an injunction to prevent use of 32Vegas marks in the European Community repayment of its significant legal costs an inquiry to take place to assess the extent of damages or profits arising from the infringement.

It is not possible at this stage to quantify the positive financial impact that this significant victory will eventually have. The Board will continue to keep shareholders informed of any developments as & when they arise.

Ed Ware, CEO of 32Red said:

"We are naturally delighted that the High Court has upheld our claims. This judgment firmly establishes our Intellectual Property Rights & should deter other operators from infringing our trade marks.

As highlighted by the judge, we have an excellent reputation as an online casino operator and a strong brand – these are extremely valuable assets in any marketplace."

News source: 32red Wins Trade Mark Dispute In High Court

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Nedplay Online Casino Acquired by 32Red Online Casino

Posted by Gambling News | Casino News | Monday 15 March 2010 4:42 am

The award-winning 32Red Online Casino expands through the acquisition of Nedplay Casino, absorbing the player base and processing outstanding player payments.

32Red is today pleased to announce that Nedplay Casino becomes part of the award-winning gaming operator’s group of casinos. The acquisition of the Nedplay casino, including the player database, Internet domains and Intellectual Property by 32Red, means that players at the Nedplay casino now enjoy the same high level of service and support, and exciting promotions as players at the Company’s other two casinos, 32Red Casino and Dash Casino.

CEO of 32Red, Ed Ware, commented: "We are pleased to have the Nedplay Casino join our group and look forward to delivering the same high standards we apply across our existing operations to the Nedplay Casino".

The acquisition comes after the flagship casino, 32Red, following six years of successive Best Casino awards, is named Casino of the Decade by industry watchdog and player advocacy site, Casinomeister. Ware added:

"Nedplay players join 32Red at a time when our efforts over the past 7 years have accumulated in our receiving the first ever Casino of the Decade accolade. They can now look forward to the same award-winning service and online casino experience 32Red regulars have enjoyed since the casino’s launch in 2002."

The Nedplay brand continues for the time being with 32Red due to assess future plans over the coming weeks. Players with approved pending withdrawals that are outstanding should expect payment from 32Red shortly. Likewise any outstanding Affiliate Partner payments will be settled in the short-term.

32Red Plc – listed on the AIM of the London Stock Exchange (Ticker: TTR) – recently announced a positive end to trading in H2 2009, with gaming revenue up 19% on the first half of the same year and a 23% increase in player recruitment numbers from 2008. The addition of Nedplay will strengthen the company’s presence in the gaming sector for 2010 and is further positive news following the upbeat trading update.

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32Red Affiliates Invests in Advanced Technology for Affiliate Partners

Posted by Gambling News | Gambling News | Thursday 26 November 2009 2:51 am

The affiliate programme behind the award-winning 32Red Online Casino adopts leading affiliate technology.

32Red Plc confirms their affiliate program – 32Red Affiliates – has invested in substantial technological improvements that have enhanced both the design and system mechanisms of their affiliate programme. The overhaul is being hailed by the Gibraltar-based gaming firm as the biggest transformation the programme has ever undergone.

The winner of the Best Affiliate Programme in 2005, 32Red Affiliates has a reputation for pioneering in the gaming industry according to 32Red spokesman and Head of Marketing, Mark Quayle. "The change to 32Red Affiliates shows our commitment to our partners. In providing them with the best, most advanced platform in the industry we give them every opportunity to optimise their campaigns and to generate more commission."

Powering the update is the industry leading NetRefer – the affiliate software solution behind some of gaming’s biggest names. Features include reports that track banner impressions and clicks, recommending banners based on those figures from across the network to boost player conversion and helping generate more revenue for affiliates – plus an array of other statistical information and useful administrative tools.

In addition to the award-winning 32Red Online Casino, 32Red Affiliates also allows webmasters to promote Dash casino, 32Red Poker and 32Red Mobile, with 32Red Bingo to follow shortly. All affiliates can earn up to 35% commission across 32Red’s gaming products, prompting Quayle to add, "Our affiliate partners have always enjoyed competitive rates of commission in an online platform conducive to generating big commissions. NetRefer is the next step in retaining that record and is robust and flexible enough to allow the programme to grow further and adapt to an ever-changing gaming world."

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Online Rummy Launched by 32Red Plc

Posted by Gambling News | Gambling News | Monday 6 July 2009 6:48 pm

Online Rummy Launched by 32Red Plc

The award-winning online gaming firm, 32Red Plc, adds online rummy to its range of gambling games in the launch of 32Red Rummy.

32Red Plc announced today the launch of an online rummy platform in 32Red Rummy – the website behind the latest in seven online games offered by the Gibraltar based gaming firm.

32Red has expanded into online rummy after the successful introduction of 32Red Bingo and 32Red Mobile last year, making seven distinct gambling games available to play at 32Red. Games include two online casinos in 32Red and Dash Casino, online poker through 32Red Poker, financial spread betting from 32Red Spreadbet, as well as their bingo and mobile casino offerings.

The winners of the Best Casino award since 2002, as well as many others, 32Red plan to bring these award-winning skills to 32Red Rummy. This was highlighted by Pat Harrison, Operations Director for 32Red, when he said, “We believe that we are in a great position to bring to bear 7 years of successful gaming experience to what is a massively popular card game that is new and burgeoning on the internet now. We’re positive that our position as a trusted and respected gaming operator means 32Red Rummy will grow rapidly and become the home for rummy on the Internet.”

32Red Rummy offers players a range of online rummy games. Players will find Gin Rummy, Oklahoma Rummy, Kalooki 40 & 51 and traditional rummy in hundreds of online tables with a range of stakes – there are even free games for those new to rummy. Head of marketing, Mark Quayle, commented, “32Red Rummy offers players a full rummy experience. Akin to playing at home, but with all the advantages of playing online, 32Red Rummy players enjoy busy tables, a sign-up bonus and regular loyalty offers and tournaments”.

Mark added, “Rummy is similar to in that players from 32Red compete in a networked environment, it’s player against player and every man (or woman) to his (or her) self. There’s a wide variety of table stakes to cater for all budgets, ranging from free-to-play to a range of one dollar to several hundred dollar buy-ins. Players have the choice of hundreds of tables and can compete alongside upwards of 3,000 players online.”

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32Red Online Casino to Accept PayPal

Posted by Gambling News | Casino News | Tuesday 30 June 2009 3:46 pm

32Red Online Casino to Accept PayPal

32Red Plc – the company behind the multi award-winning 32Red Online Casino based in Gibraltar – today announced that it would be accepting deposits and withdrawals using PayPal, adding to the numerous secure banking options currently available to 32Red players.

PayPal is the UK’s favourite online payment service, with 21% share of consumer internet payments . Offering safe, fast and easy payments to over 73 million active account holders worldwide in 19 different currencies, it is viewed as the faster, easier way to pay online. The addition of PayPal to 32Red’s banking options will help current players deposit and claim their winnings more easily and open up joining the Best Casino winner to thousands of potential new players.

Operations Director, Pat Harrison, said: “32Red strives to make joining and playing our gaming products as simple and as convenient as possible. The addition of PayPal to our banking methods will allow players to manage their finances, deposit and withdraw easier than ever before. We’re positive that our strategic alliance with PayPal will also mean we will introduce more new players to our Best Casino service this year.”

PayPal operates by the addition of funds to accounts by bank cards and directly from banks. The sum can then be used to purchase chips at 32 Red online casino for example without the players having to submit any personal bank details. Winnings will then be deposited back into the PayPal account and withdrawn back to the users’ bank should they wish. It is considered by many to be the ultimate digital wallet. 32 Red Casino is featured on PayPal Casinos

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