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Nambling Notes - 9 April 2009
9 April 2009
Mark E. Mendal shares his opinion on the EU U.S. violation ruling, and Lottomatica ends its partnership for the Turkish Lottery bid.»
Frank to introduce standalone gambling bill
8 April 2009
News brief: Barney Frank will be introducing a standalone bill that will establish a licensing and regulatory framework for online gambling operators.»
Stanley M.D. Issues Surprise Letter to Italy's Big Four
8 April 2009
In a surprise move, John Whittaker, the managing director of Stanleybet International, has solicited Italy's Big Four betting groups to join his firm in militating against the country's illegal betting operators.»
The Top 10s | Gambling
8 April 2009
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment -- Gambling" sites for the week ending April 4, 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
8 April 2009
Hitwise's Top 10 "Gambling -- Bingo" sites for the week ending March 28, 2009.
The No. 1 sites:
Australia: BingoSky
United Kingdom: Gala Bingo
United States: Bingo.com
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The Top 10s | Poker
8 April 2009
Hitwise's Top 10 "Gambling -- Poker" sites for the week ending April 4, 2009.
The No. 1 sites:
Australia: Pacific Poker
United Kingdom: PKR
United States: Pitbull Poker
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Nambling Notes - 8 April 2009
8 April 2009
Parlay and NextGen ink a software deal, Bettorlogic expands its product offering and more.»
The Top 10s | Betting
8 April 2009
Hitwise's Top 10 "Sport Betting" sites for the week ending April 4, 2009.
The No. 1 sites:
Australia: TAB Racing
United Kingdom: Betfair
United States: Daily Racing Form
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PartyGaming: The Day After
8 April 2009
A selection of what the world's journalists are writing or blogging about PartyGaming's $105 million settlement with the United States Department of Justice.»
Microgaming slot breaks $6 million mark
7 April 2009
The Mega Moolah progressive jackpot is a 5-reel, 25 payline multiple coin slot that just topped $6 million. »
Nambling Notes - 7 April 2009
7 April 2009
NetPlay TV takes over "Challenge Jackpot", Leisure & Gaming to sponsor an Italian football club and more.»
It's Official: Party, Feds Do $105 Million Deal
7 April 2009
Ending nearly two years of negotiations, PartyGaming agreed Tuesday to settle with the United States for $105 million, after admitting its past activities here were illegal.»
Insights | 105 Million Reasons to Cheer?
7 April 2009
Two years and $105 million later, PartyGaming and the United States government -- as a clearly cleverer editor at Forbes magazine put it Tuesday -- are now playing nice.»
In Turkey, Fortune Favoring the Brave
6 April 2009
The Turkish gaming market appears still to be providing substantial revenues for overseas operators, despite the draconian laws banning online betting and gaming introduced just over a year ago. While major companies like PartyGaming have announced their withdrawal from the market, others have continued to promote their businesses despite the risks.»
Intralot Partners with Party for Italian Online Poker
6 April 2009
Greece's Intralot S.A. has become the newest entrant in Italy's booming poker market, and the company told IGamingNews Monday it will launch with PartyGaming, its network services provider, in a "few weeks' time."»
Nambling Notes - 6 April 2009
6 April 2009
Ireland’s sports minister threatens to create an online betting ban, a deal with Gala Coral brightens CryptoLogic’s outlook and more.»
The Top 10s | Gambling
3 April 2009
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment -- Gambling" sites for the week ending March 28, 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
3 April 2009
Hitwise's Top 10 "Gambling -- Bingo" sites for the week ending March 28, 2009.
The No. 1 sites:
Australia: Mail Online Bingo
United Kingdom: Gala Bingo
United States: Bingo.com
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Illinois Gov. Not Hot on Gambling Expansion, but Internet Lottery Proposal Progressing
3 April 2009
As Illinois struggles to bridge its budget deficit, there has been recent bipartisan interest in privatizing the state lottery and offering some of its services online.»
I.M. Round Table | French Regulatory Proposal
3 April 2009
Anouk Hattab-Abrahams of the Brussels law firm Ulys and Lorien Pilling, head of research at Global Betting and Gaming Consultants, dissect and debate the new French regulatory proposal in an online chat moderated by IGamingNews' Jeanette Kozlowski.»
Nambling Notes - 3 April 2009
3 April 2009
Parlay sees a drop in royalty revenue.»
Former BetonSports CEO pleads guilty
2 April 2009
David Carruthers pleaded guilty in U.S. federal court to racketeering conspiracy and admitted helping to run an illegal betting operation.»
Frank Shooting for Late-April Introduction
2 April 2009
Barney Frank, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, told The Hill Wednesday that he plans to introduce a standalone Internet gambling regulatory bill this month after the upcoming two-week congressional recess.»
GigaMedia in Talks over Possible Merger or Sale
2 April 2009
On its fourth-quarter results this week, GigaMedia Ltd. announced it was in negotiations with parties it didn't identify over a possible merger or sale.»
Carruthers' Guilty Plea Goes over Neutral on London Stock Exchange
2 April 2009
When David Carruthers was arrested in July 2006, London-listed online gambling firms lost approximately £300 million in value, but following Mr. Carruthers' guilty plea in a United States federal court Wednesday, the news appears to have gone over neutral with investors.»