Weekly Nambling Notes

24 June 2006

Monday, June 19 - LNG acquires BetShop Group and PokerRoom.com saves the day.

Tuesday, June 20 - Banks in Hungary begin blocking consumer payments to online gambling companies and two U.K. jockeys and a bookmaker face charges.

Wednesday, June 21 - Italy completes its virtual blockade against Malta and lawmakers in New York push for legalized Internet race betting.

Thursday, June 22 - Legislation to prohibit betting exchanges emerges in Western Australia and the University of Calgary embarks on a five-year study of gambling habits.