Europe iGaming News Page 32

Right2Bet makes its GPWA debut
22 April 2010
Right2Bet discusses European regulations in general and takes a closer look at France's new online gambling law in its first article for the GPWA and APCW.»
Eyes turn to France as market opens up
23 September 2009
Many online gambling operators expect a boost for their business from the 2010 scheduled opening of the French market.»
Bwin loses Portuguese monopoly challenge
8 September 2009
International news brief: Bwin lost a challenge to Portugal's sports-betting monopoly after a EU court said gambling restrictions are legal if they target fraud and crime.»
Denmark to break up state gaming monopoly
22 April 2009
International news brief: Gambling is expected to enter a new era shortly in Denmark as deregulation opens up the gambling market to international companies.»
Bingo.com receives Malta gaming license
19 March 2009
The popular online bingo website will now be able to advertise in the UK market after receiving the gaming license.»
Dutch minister to act on illegal gambling sites
28 January 2009
News brief: Justice minster Ernst Hirsch Ballin says that he will go after internet gambling sites that target Dutch consumers.»
Norway passes its own version of the UIGEA
11 December 2008
Report: The Norwegian parliament passed a proposal this week that mimics the United States' Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act and bans financial transactions between the Norwegians and online gambling operators.»
Sweden halts gambling advertising prosecutions
20 March 2008
The Scandinavian nation’s Prosecution Authority announced on Thursday that it will not prosecute two prominent newspapers that accepted advertising from online gambling providers. The decision comes following an appeal by the newspapers -- Aftonbladet and Expressen -- after they had been found guilty of violating Sweden’s lottery laws.»
European Union trade commissioner pot shot at gaming prohibitionists
12 March 2008
International News Brief: EU trade commissioner calls for US prosecutors to stop targeting online gambling companies with links to Europe.»
EU tells Greeks, Dutch to open betting market
28 February 2008
International News Brief: European Union regulators have given Greece and the Netherlands two months to end restrictions that discriminate against betting companies from other EU nations.»
Unibet welcomes EU investigation
31 January 2008
Unibet welcomes today’s decision taken by the European Commission to launch an investigation into the Swedish poker monopoly. »
Finnish online players could recoup losses
17 January 2008
Finland's Ministry of Social Affairs and Health is planning to introduce an amendment that would allow Internet gamblers to claim back their losses from online poker services, credit card companies or the player that took their money.»
Online casinos flock to Alderney tax haven
28 December 2007
International news brief: Alderney is experiencing a flood of applications from online gambling companies eager to set up in the Channel Islands tax haven following changes to the UK’s legislation on internet poker and casinos. »
Germany to ban online gambling beginning Jan. 1
27 December 2007
International news brief: States ratify an accord that preserves the country’s state monopoly for lotteries and most forms of Web-based gambling. »
Gibraltar accepts eCOGRA certification for online gambling integrity
16 May 2007
eCOGRA has become one of the first organisations to be approved by the Minister responsible for Gambling of the Government of Gibraltar. »
Rebecca's Recommendations - April 26, 2007
26 April 2007
Surprise! What do you think of the new Online Casino City Times newsletter? Do you like? It is a pretty hectic time over here between the launch of our new and improved newsletter, the launch of our GPWA Times magazine, and preparation for the big Casino Affiliate Convention in Amsterdam next week. Yes, Amsterdam. How many places are there in this world where it is completely acceptable to smoke the weed in front of your CEO and all your clients? Not many, my friends. »
United Kingdom Casino goes online
13 March 2007
United Kingdom Casino has joined forces with Vegas Partner Lounge, Casinos Online Vegas Partner Lounge and software development gurus Microgaming.»
Manchester United Site Launched
25 September 2006
The launch of the official Manchester United online gaming site was recently announced following an agreement signed between Manchester United and Playtech's licensee Betfred.»
Malta Recognizes eCOGRA Standards
12 April 2006
The Lotteries and Gaming Authority of Malta and eCommerce and Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance have agreed to closer cooperation in pursuit of player protection measures.»
Winward, Next Generation Entertainment Launches Bingopalace.co.uk
30 September 2005
Winward Gaming Group and Next Generation Entertainment team up to bring the online bingo to the United Kingdom.»
eCOGRA Launches "Play It Safe" Campaign
24 January 2005
Using the slogan "Play It Safe," the benefits of honest and hassle free online gambling at eCOGRA-regulated Internet casinos are being communicated to both experienced and new players in a substantial marketing campaign.»
More Casinos Join eCOGRA Player Safety Initiative
12 November 2004
Speaking from the European Interactive Gaming 2004 conference in Barcelona, Spain, the directors of eCommerce and Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance have announced the award of its Seal to five more quality Internet casinos.»
World Famous Tomb Raider Licensed By Microgaming
25 October 2004
Microgaming has licensed the Tomb Raider brand from Eidos, one of the world’s leading developers and publishers of entertainment software. »
eCOGRA and Casino City Announce Collaboration Agreement
11 August 2004
eCommerce and Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance and Casino City today announce a joint collaborative agreement and the introduction of new eCOGRA certification features on the popular Casino City website.»
eCOGRA Awards Seals of Approval
20 February 2004
eCOGRA reports its first seals for online casino operators have been awarded. »