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Bookmakers Prevail in French Tennis Case
29 April 2008
A Belgian court in Liège has handed defeat to the Fédération Française de Tennis (FFT) in its effort to block online bookmakers from taking bets on its tournament.»
Dutch Lotteries Choose Intralot
29 April 2008
Intralot has signed contracts to provide lottery products with both of the leading lottery operators in the Netherlands, De Lotto and De Nederlandse Staatsloterij.»
EC Report Says Online Gaming Susceptible to Fraud
29 April 2008
A European Commission report has identified the online gambling sector as one that is "weak" with regard to susceptibility to fraud.»
Singapore Regulator Appoints CEO
29 April 2008
Singapore's newly-formed Casino Regulatory Authority has appointed T. Raja Kumar as its chief executive.»
State of Ill. Mulling ADW Scheme to Contain Revenue
29 April 2008
Lawmakers in Illinois want the state to join the Internet horse race wagering club.»
Nambling Notes - April 29, 2008
29 April 2008
The European Commission says the gaming and gambling sector has been identified as a "weak area" with regard to payments security protocols, Betsson reveals a 54 percent increase in first-quarter revenue and more.»
Cantor Opens Online Casino
28 April 2008
Cantor Fitzgerald's online gaming subsidiary, Cantor Gaming, has launched its own Internet gambling website, CantorCasino.com.»
Isle of Man to Streamline Gambling Duty
28 April 2008
The Isle of Man's Treasury proposes to update and simplify gambling duty laws on the island.»
EGB Preview: France
28 April 2008
With regard to opening the French online gaming and betting market, the presidency has yet to decide on the "hows," but the process is now irreversible.»
The Top 10s
28 April 2008
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment -- Gambling" sites for the week ending April 26, 2008.
The No. 1 sites:
Australia: TAB Racing
Hong Kong: HKJC Football Betting Ltd.
Singapore: Singapore Pools
United Kingdom: The National Lottery
United States: Blingo
View the complete lists»
Isle of Man Looks to 'Update and Simplify' Regulatory Framework
28 April 2008
The Isle of Man, one of just three white-listed jurisdictions, has begun a two-month consultation period concerning proposed changes to its online gambling legislation.»
Unibet First-Quarter Revenue Shines, Post-Tax Profit Slumps
28 April 2008
Unibet, the Sweden-based online gambling operator, has revealed gross win revenue of $62.9 million for the first quarter of 2008, up 44 percent versus the year-ago period.»
Nambling Notes - April 28, 2008
28 April 2008
Cantor Fitzgerald goes live with its first Internet casino, Guoco Pty Ltd. continues its stakebuilding in Rank Group and more.»
Smoking Ban Approved in Atlantic City
25 April 2008
A smoking ban will take effect on the gambling floor at all Atlantic City casinos beginning in October following a unanimous City Council vote in favor of the motion this week.»
Southend Pier in Epic Plans
25 April 2008
Epic World Leisure's managing director Tony Garner says he can find the £50 million needed to develop Southend Pier.»
EGB Preview: The Netherlands
25 April 2008
Ahead of this year's European Gambling Briefing in Amsterdam, familiarize yourself with the latest regulatory developments in the Netherlands.»
WorldSpreads: IEX Listing Caters to Core Investors
25 April 2008
WorldSpreads, the Dublin-based spread betting company, is awaiting a dual listing on the Irish Stock Exchange, but C.F.O. Niall O’Kelly suggested the company’s aim with the float is not to raise capital . . . exactly.»
Nambling Notes - April 25, 2008
25 April 2008
Former BetonSports C.E.O. David Carruthers puts down an impressive pace at the St. Louis marathon, a Canadian gaming attorney says the country, with regard to its Criminal Code, has historically favored regulation over prohibition and more.»
ASA Bans Paddy Power Dwarf Ad
24 April 2008
The UK's Advertising Standards Authority has reprimanded Paddy Power for a print ad in the Times that violates the new advertising code for gambling services.»
Nambling Notes - April 24, 2008
24 April 2008
RGA Chief Executive Clive Hawkswood says the European Commission's U.S-facing gambling law investigation is "picking up pace," London Capital Group reveals white label deals with Paddy Power and Betfair have accelerated growth in its spread betting product and more.»
BACTA Issues Guidance over HMRC Claims for VAT
24 April 2008
BACTA has issued new guidance to members over the current claims being made by HMRC for unpaid VAT on Section 16 and 21 machines.»
Svenska Spel CEO Resigns
24 April 2008
Jesper Kärrbrink has resigned as chief executive of Svenska Spel, one week following the installation of Margareta Winberg, a prominent Social Democrat, as chair of the state-owned operator.»
William Hill Resilient in Retail, 'Lagging' in Online
24 April 2008
While in the first 16 weeks of the year William Hill has shown surprising resilience in retail, the company's interactive division continues to struggle in a market already saturated with well-established, tech-savvy operators.»
A Race to the Finish
24 April 2008
Visibly, U.S. lawmakers this month have beefed up legislative activity with respect to Internet gambling. As the coming election stands to cut the 110th Congress short, legislators are working feverishly to wrap up their I-gaming agendas before adjourning in late September.»
Paddy Power ad campaign draws complaints
23 April 2008
The Ireland-based casino complied with the U.K. Advertising Standards Authority and removed its “Going Short” ad campaign from all media outlets after it was dubbed “irresponsible."»
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