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GameDuell Received $17M from Wellington Partners

GameDuell is an online skill games community in Germany that has over 10 million members according to them. (18/07)

World Mahjong Tour's Inaugural Celebrity Invitational

The World Mahjong Tour has announced the start of thier Celebrity Invitational that started on Hune 9th and will play through June 13th in Hong Kong. (11/06)

World Mahjong Tour Announces New Partner Much TV

World Mahjong Tour (WMT) has announced that they have a new relationship with Much TV that is based in Taipei, Taiwan. (03/05)

World Mahjong Tour Announces New Advisory Board & MySpace Application

The World Mahjong Tour, a leading Asia focused gaming media company has just announced they have formed their Advisory Board that will be led by the Chairman Gareth Chang along with fellow advisors, James Yao and Steve (San) Eng. (05/04)

CryptoLogic Invests $2.5 Million in Mahjong Time

CryptoLogic Ltd. is gambling on China's favorite game, they are taking a minority stake in online software provider Mahjong Time to raise their presence in the Asian Market. (02/04)

MahjongTime.com is The Official Online Software & Platform Provider for WSOM

World Mahjong LTD has announced that MahjongTime.com is going to be the official online software and platform provider for the second annual World Series of Mahjong (WSOM) later this year in September. (12/03)

World Mahjong Tour Makes New Acquisition

World Mahjong Tour, Inc. (WMT) a leading Asia focus gaming company announced today that it has acquired 945i.com, a leading China gaming software development company that is based in Chengdu, China. (13/02)

54 Year old Contractor Dies Following Mahjonh Fight

Man killed leaving the restroom following a heated mahjong game at a local area restaurant. (09/02)

Mahjong and Big Two Launched ot Facebook

One of the leading gaming companies that focuses on the market in Asia, the World Mahjong Tour, Inc., has launched the first software game application on Facebook, a social marketing site, called Mahjong and Big Two. (23/01)

Customizable Mahjong Solitaire Now Available on Kickplay Website

Earlier this month the web-based game company, Kickplay, released their version of Mahjong Solitaire. The games are available for free on the website and can be customized to meet player’s preferences. (21/12)

World Mahjong Tour, Inc. Gets Funding

A gaming company, World Mahjong Tour, Inc. (WMT), which is focused in the Asia market announced that it has secured funding from the owner of the Hollywood Park Casino and Crystal Park Casino based in Los Angeles, California, Leo Chu. (19/12)

GigaMedia Limited Announced Partnership with XL Games

GigaMedia Limited has announced their partnership with XL Games in which a development is in the works for a new MMO (Massively Multi-player Online game site). (18/12)

World Mahjong Tour To Receive Funding

The World Mahjong Tour will be relying heavily on the rising gaming market in Asia, and more notably in regions like Macau and other Chinese areas of interest. Established in 1999, the Macau region of China increased their gambling receipts by an astounding 22% in 2006, actually eclipsing gaming powerhouse Las Vegas in that department. The WMT is going to air its first broadcasts in early 2008, with its 6 initial tour spots to be held in places such as Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Macau. (02/12)

Financing Now Available for World Mahjong Tour, Inc

The World Mahjong Tour, Inc has been trying to secure funding for their Tour to provide their players with tournaments. (23/11)

Microgaming acquires Mahjong software master license

Dynasty Gaming announced today the signing of a major licensing and reseller agreement for its Mahjong software with Microgaming, the internet's largest supplier of licenses of poker and casino software. (01/10)

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