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Florida Online Poker Study Bill Still without a Vote
28 April 2009
Florida Senate Bill 682, which calls for a study of Internet poker to be presented in December and recommendations for legislation to protect Floridians currently engaging in unregulated online poker, has again been moved to special order calendar.»
Crypto Sends 10 Games to Befair Arcade
27 April 2009
CryptoLogic Ltd., the Dublin software supplier, on Monday agreed to provide Betfair's online gaming site, Betfair Arcade, with 10 of its branded and non-branded games.»
Europe Was Sector's Largest Market in 2008, Consultancy Says
27 April 2009
H2 Gambling Capital, the gambling research firm, said Europe was the world's largest interactive gambling market in 2008.»
Nambling Notes - 27 April 2009
27 April 2009
The Football Association investigates a weekend match, Jadestone enters the iPhone application game and more.»
Circus Casino announces new bonus structure
24 April 2009
The online casino will boast a new range of bonuses, with £20 available for beginners and up to £150 for more experienced slot players. »
Florida Senate Bill Amended with Internet Poker Study Language
24 April 2009
The Florida Legislature was abuzz last week with developments regarding Internet and video poker.»
The Top 10s | Gambling
24 April 2009
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment -- Gambling" sites for the week ending April 18, 2009.
The No. 1 sites:
Australia: TAB Racing
Hong Kong: Hong Kong Jockey Club - Bets
Singapore: Singapore Pools
United Kingdom: Betfair
United States: NY Lottery
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The Top 10s | Bingo
24 April 2009
Hitwise's Top 10 "Gambling -- Bingo" sites for the week ending April 18, 2009.
The No. 1 sites:
Australia: Bingo Cafe
United Kingdom: Gala Bingo
United States: Bingo.com
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The Top 10s | Poker
24 April 2009
Hitwise's Top 10 "Gambling -- Poker" sites for the week ending April 18, 2009.
The No. 1 sites:
Australia: PKR
United Kingdom: PKR
United States: Pitbull Poker
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The Top 10s | Betting
24 April 2009
Hitwise's Top 10 "Sport Betting" sites for the week ending April 18, 2009.
The No. 1 sites:
Australia: TAB Racing
United Kingdom: Betfair
United States: Daily Racing Form
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In Italian CTD Battle, Stanley Inching toward Legal Recognition
24 April 2009
A recent decision by the Italian High Court regarding Stanleybet International's controversial CTD betting outlets has moved the bookmaker one step closer to legal recognition in the country.»
Nambling Notes - 24 April 2009
24 April 2009
Jadestone Networks sees a major first-quarter surge in players, BetBrain expands its betting clientele and more.»
Swiss Justice Ministry Recommends Introduction of Limited Licensing Regime
23 April 2009
The Swiss Department of Justice and Police on Wednesday said the country should relax its existing restrictions on Internet gambling and issue licenses to a limited number of operators.»
Nambling Notes | April 23, 2009
23 April 2009
Rank reports a 52 percent drop in its online sportsbook, and a Maltese operator launches on Virtue Fusion's bingo platform.»
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.»
Online rooms ready for APT event
22 April 2009
A number of online poker rooms will send players to the Asian Poker Tour Macau Festival in August. »
Danish Market Set for Partial Liberalization
22 April 2009
The Danish Ministry of Taxation announced Tuesday that the country's hitherto monopolistic gambling market will be partially liberalized.»
Gaming VC in 'Final Stages' of South American Acquisition Talks
22 April 2009
On its full-yearly results this week, Gaming VC Holdings S.A., the Germany-facing online operator, said it could acquire a South American sports betting and gaming business.»
Nambling Notes - 22 April 2009
22 April 2009
Rank Group is dismayed by the U.K. budget, and PRWeb's online gambling release ban is confirmed.»
Calif. Poker Bill Unveiled
22 April 2009
IGamingNews has obtained a copy of a highly anticipated bill -- the California Online Poker Law Enforcement Compliance and Consumer Protection Act -- that would see online poker regulated on an intrastate basis in the Golden State.»
Danish Monopoly Broken | A Lawyer's Analysis
22 April 2009
Henrik Norsk Hoffman, an attorney with the law firm Lett in Denmark, answered questions by telephone about the Danish Ministry of Taxation's announcement that sectors of the country's monopolistic gambling market will be liberalized.»
Bodog regains control of Bodog.com
21 April 2009
The online casino Bodog has assumed ownership of its original domain name, Bodog.com.»
Canadian Lottery Operator Seeking New Betting Platform
21 April 2009
The Atlantic Lottery Corporation of Canada has announced plans to beef up its online betting platform, though, for now, the company is keeping a tight lid on how its existing offering will be modified.»
Can a Wire Act Violation Be Avoided with Enough Skill?
21 April 2009
While many seem to believe that, in the United States, player-to-player online wagering on skill games falls outside the Wire Act and is governed by state gambling laws, there is another side to the story.»
Nambling Notes - 21 April 2009
21 April 2009
Bodog.com to return after a two-year domain dispute ends, Denmark to terminate state gaming monopoly and more.»