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Court Dismisses iMEGA's Challenge to UIGEA
10 March 2008
A U.S. District Court has dismissed the Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association (iMEGA)'s challenge to the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA).»
NCAA.com to Stream March Madness for Free
10 March 2008
NCAA.com, the official website of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, will again broadcast free live video streams of every game of the 2008 Men's Division 1 March Madness basketball tournament.»
The Top 10s
10 March 2008
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment -- Gambling" sites for the week ending March 8.
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.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
10 March 2008
A review of news briefs from the week of March 3-7, 2008.»
Market Briefs - March 3-7, 2008
10 March 2008
IGN's weekly roundup of financial news in the I-gaming industry.»
EC Finds RGA's US Complaint Warrants Investigation
10 March 2008
The European Commission today announced a decision to launch an investigation into U.S. anti-online gambling measures, following a complaint filed in December 2007 by the Remote Gambling Association concerning the United States' selective enforcement practices.»
Nambling Notes - March 10, 2008
10 March 2008
Allegations of cheating trouble another Kahnawake licensee, I-gaming opponent and New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer finds himself on the wrong side of the law and more.»
Canadian MP Wants I-gaming Legislation
7 March 2008
A member of Canada's Parliament, Hon. Roy Cullen, has drafted legislation that he hopes would address a competition problem faced by one of his largest constituents in Etobicoke North.»
Gambling Commission Publishes Revised Technical Requirements
7 March 2008
The UK Gambling Commission has published a draft of its revised bingo and casino technical requirements. The requirements have been revised to address consultation issues that were not resolved prior to the publication of the requirements in June 2007.»
ASI Opening Office in Mumbai
7 March 2008
Amusement Services International, a Dubai-based supplier of amusement equipment is opening offices, a warehouse and a showroom in Mumbai, India.»
UK Government Will Auction Tote
7 March 2008
After rejecting a purchase offer for the Tote from a consortium of racing interests as too low, the British government now plans to auction the state-owned bookmaker.»
Canadian MP Considers I-gaming Legislation
7 March 2008
A member of Canada's Parliament, Hon. Roy Cullen, has written a bill that would require financial institutions to block transactions for unauthorized Internet gambling, but he has not yet tabled the bill in the House of Commons.»
Nambling Notes - March 7, 2008
7 March 2008
Gala Coral steeply devalued, UK Tote up for auction, Fallon's ban sustained and more.»
Everest Secures WSOP Sponsorship
7 March 2008
Everest Poker has picked up the sponsorship of the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, edging out PartyPoker, who has sponsored the event for the last two years.»
I-Lottery Update - March 2008
7 March 2008
As one of the world's most popular forms of gambling, lotteries have successfully made the shift to the interactive arena. Once a month, IGN's I-Lottery Update delivers an international roundup of the latest news from this burgeoning sector of the industry.»
US Law Roundup - March 2008
7 March 2008
Staying on top of interactive gambling bills as they move through the United States' federal and state legislatures no longer entails hours of research, thanks to this monthly update on U.S. state and federal legislation.»
Hard Times at Harrys Amusements
6 March 2008
This week ThisIsDoreset's Daily Echo told of the struggles Harry's Amusements on Weymouth and Esplanade has experienced since new machine restrictions under the Gambling Act took effect in September.»
Alabama House Committee Approves Bingo Machine Amendment
6 March 2008
Alabama's House Tourism and Travel Committee on Wednesday approved by voice vote a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow electronic bingo machines at greyhound dog tracks in Birmingham and Mobile.»
William Hill Fears a Super Dog
6 March 2008
William Hill has closed betting on the this week's Crufts dog-show because of peculiar wagering on which category of dog will declared Best in Show.»
Lawsuit Filed Over Electronic Poker Table Patent
6 March 2008
Lightning Poker, a subsidiary of NASDAQ-listed Lightning Gaming, has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against rival PokerTek, also listed on the NASDAQ.»
iMEGA's Loss May be a Win
6 March 2008
The Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association (iMEGA) has been granted the right to pursue its challenge of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, but overall, the organization's case against the U.S. government was dismissed.»
Nambling Notes - March 6, 2008
6 March 2008
Anurag Dikshit remains on Forbes' billionaire list, William Hill fears a superdog, ReeferPoker joins an affiliate program...»
Expert: Canada not likely to ban online gaming
5 March 2008
Toronto-based lawyer Michael Lipton says the UIGEA-like restrictions the Canadian government is considering faces tough sledding and regulation could be in the cards for Internet gaming in Canada.»
Draft UIGEA regulations under fire
5 March 2008
The U.S. Treasury Department and Federal Reserve are still struggling to create and implement regulations to enforce the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act more than 16 months after the law's adoption.»
Q & A: Brian Hadfield
5 March 2008
Last week, CryptoLogic announced the sudden departure of CEO Javaid Aziz, who decided to retire from corporate life and spend more time with his family. In just under a year with the company, Aziz leaves behind big shoes to fill, having conquered a thorny market and consistently bringing the company financial success. CryptoLogic appointed Brian Hadfield, who joined the company last year as a director, as the new CEO. Hadfield previously had a 21-year career at technology consulting firm Unisys Ltd., including five years as managing director of Unisys' U.K., Middle East, Africa and India operations. IGN sat down with Hadfield to find out what it's going to take to fill such large shoes.»
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