InfoPowa management will be among the literally thousands of industry execs from around the world on the move this weekend in order to be in London for the must-attend IGE-ICEi show, opening at Earl's Court on Tuesday 26 January and running through to the 28th, with dozens of product launches, side events, social occasions and networking opportunities relevant to every sector in online gambling.

Dave Sawyer ( Webzcas ) from Online Casino Reviewer will also be in attendance and will be reporting back daily on Online Casino Reviewer the latest news from the online gambling sector.

The online gambling information portal Casinomeister's owner, Bryan Bailey, has announced his site's awards for 2009. 32Red Casino was named Casino of the Decade, with the citation:

“They have maintained their focus since their (2002) launch: personable customer service, responsive and effective management, professional solid operations. Publicly traded, fully transparent, and they are bound by an ideology that is based on player satisfaction...”

Club World Casinos took double honours this year: “Best Casino of 2009” and “Best Casino Group”.

Microgaming-powered Nedplay Casino.com, which has been worrying players for several weeks with bad communications and slow-pay problems, has been acquired by the popular 32Red AIM-listed online gambling group.

Initial player reaction appeared to be favourable due to 32Red's outstanding reputation; it was awarded "Casino of the Decade" at Casinomeister earlier this week for outstanding support, ethical and responsive operations and business transparency.

A statement from 32Red revealed that the Nedplay player base would be absorbed and an immediate start made on processing outstanding player payments. The takeover agreement also includes all Internet domains and Intellectual Property.