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U.S. Land Operators Not Champing at Online Bit, Analyst Says
15 April 2009
Should Barney Frank’s Internet gambling legislation be introduced, then enacted, one American gaming analyst doesn’t expect most members of the United States’ land-based gambling industry to jump immediately at the opportunity to launch online.»
Insights | State by State
14 April 2009
IGamingNews asked the United States' top Internet gambling lawyers about which states they think will be the first to regulate some form of Internet gambling.»
Despite Economic Downturn, Italian Gambling Spend on the Rise
14 April 2009
There may be a global recession on the way, but Italians do not seem to be letting such a dour prospect dampen their enthusiasm for gambling, with turnover overall still increasing and poker figures again reinforcing massive enthusiasm for the new online product.»
Nambling Notes - 14 April 2009
14 April 2009
GameAccount lands its first white-label deal in two years, Probability increases its reach through an agreement with Mfuse and more.»
Former PartyGaming Chief to Head Harrah's Online Spinoff?
14 April 2009
Mitchell A. Garber, former chief executive of PartyGaming, will reportedly join Harrah's Entertainment Inc. as head of its new online operation after Lucky Me, the casino giant's ill-fated Internet endeavor in the United Kingdom, flopped in 2004.»
Nambling Notes - 13 April 2009
13 April 2009
Legal documents reportedly reveal PartyGaming's U.S. payment tactics, Betfred partners with World Snooker and more.»
Two players win $120,000 bad beat jackpot
9 April 2009
The two players hit the bad beat jackpot at Ladbrokes on the Microgaming Poker Network.»
Legal Primer | ECJ Edition
9 April 2009
Refresh your knowledge of the 18 gambling-related cases pending at the European Court of Justice.»
Tote Tasmania to be Put on the Block
9 April 2009
The proposed sale of Tote Tasmania by the island state's government is likely to draw the interest of commercial operators like Betfair, which told IGamingNews Thursday it plans to review sale documentation before making any decision about a potential bid.»
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.»