Nambling Notes | Aug. 19, 2008
RACE FIELDS FOR SALE The Tasmanian Government announced that state Parliament has tabled new legislation to enable the government to charge wagering operators for the right to publish Tasmania race fields.
According to Michael Aird, minister for racing, the legislation was in response to both New South Wales and Victoria enacting race fields legislation.
“The proposed legislation is in keeping with the government’s commitment to maximizing financial returns to the racing industry in an increasingly competitive national racing market,” Mr. Aird said in a prepared statement.
“Without the ability to collect publication fees," he continued, "Tasmania risks being financially disadvantaged in the national market place by not being able to recoup any of the considerable outlay that will automatically flow from interstate jurisdictions charging Tasmania for access to their race fields information."
OPEN DOOR POLICY The second largest party, Norway’s Progressive Party, has promised to allow private operators to set up shop in Norway if the party gains power during next year’s election.
The group believes the best way to regulate gambling is to open it up in Norway.
“Our priority is to get private gaming operations including casinos legalized,” Per Sandberg, Progressive Party deputy leader, was quoted by Gaming Intelligence Group as saying. “This is a policy that we have supported for many years."
HAPPY SIX 32Red, the Gibraltar-based online casino, poker room and sports betting operator, is celebrating six years in the gaming industry.
Founded in 2000 by the former managing director of Ladbrokes International, Edward J. Ware, 32Red has grown from a small startup to a publicly traded operator.
In honor of its six-year anniversary, it has launched a new sign-up promotion called The 6 Pack Welcome Bonus.
"We're very proud of what has been achieved by our online casino in six years,” said Mr. Ware, chief executive of 32Red “We're delighted by the reputation we have built and honored by the accolades we have received. It is a reflection of the esteem we hold each and every player, our commitment to them and the professionalism of the team that looks after them."
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