Greek Bit -- The European Commission has notified the Greek Foreign Ministry that Greece's law banning all electronic computer games including online gambling programs may violate European Union legislation. The BBC reported today that the letter states that the Greek law could be in conflict with article 28 of the European Community Treaty because it may restrict imports from EU member states. The letter is the first step in a process that could eventually bring Greece before the European Court of Justice.
Tidbit from Down Under -- Telephone operators at Tabcorp protested a cutback in their hours yesterday by gathering with a life-size papier-mache horse with a dummy riding it outside a room where the company was holding its annual meeting. The workers said they are upset that their hours are being cut while executive salaries are being increased. AAP News reports that Jason Gibson, a representative of the Australian Services Union, said the horse was supposed to send the message that the workers are tired of being treated like dummies and taken for a ride. One Tabcorp worker said Internet betting, the AU$5 minimum on bets and voice-activated betting services are taking away from phone operators' income.
New Stuff -- Ladbrokes' online casino is moving forward with a new marketing campaign starring popular actors from the 1970s, including Peter Sellers and Richard Burton. The ads are aimed to reflect the glamorous image of British casinos in that period. The commercials will feature the tag-line, "Beautiful people come to Ladbrokescasino.com," and will show Burton and Sellers at blackjack tables, winning money and surrounded by beautiful women.