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Q & A: Jim Tabilio
25 February 2008
A new bill in California's Assembly proposes studying the feasibility of an intrastate online poker scheme based on exemptions built into the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act. The initiative is solely supported by a grassroots non-profit organization called the Poker Voters of America (formerly the Poker Players of America), formed by a group of political veterans who love the game. IGN spoke with PVoA President Jim Tabilio about the group's formation, purpose and vision.»
High Compliance Rate with UK Advertising Rules
25 February 2008
Gambling ads in the UK during the first two months of new rules shows "exceptionally high compliance rate" according to the Advertising Standards Authority. Out of 784 advertisements from a broad range of media, only seven breached the new advertising codes.»
Irish Investment Duo Takes 3 Percent Stake in Ladbrokes
25 February 2008
Two millionaires have reportedly jointly purchased a near 3 percent stake in Ladbrokes just one week after a Bahamas-based investor acquired a near 7 percent stake in the bookmaker.»
The Top 10s
25 February 2008
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment -- Gambling" sites for the week ending February 23.
The No. 1 sites:
Australia: TAB Racing
Hong Kong: Hong Kong Jockey Club - Bets
Singapore: Singapore Pools
United Kingdom: The National Lottery
United States: Blingo
View the complete lists.»
Market Briefs - Feb. 18-22, 2008
25 February 2008
IGN's weekly roundup of financial news in the I-gaming industry.»
Nambling Notes - Feb. 25, 2008
25 February 2008
Storm clouds gather as the City broods over annual results of several major operators due to be released this week, Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice assures reporters that President George W. Bush has rhythm and more.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
23 February 2008
A review of news briefs for the week of Feb. 18-22, 2008.»
Parlay Receives Latest Expression of Interest
22 February 2008
A new suitor has entered the Parlay Entertainment bidding process, following PEIC Acquisition's decision to withdraw its offer earlier this week.»
ASA says Only 1 Percent of Ads Fail to Pass Muster
22 February 2008
Britain's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) says gambling advertisements showed an "exceptionally high compliance rate" during the first two months new gambling ad rules were in effect. Out of 784 advertisements from a broad range of media, only seven breached the new advertising codes.»
Nambling Notes - Feb. 22, 2008
22 February 2008
Sportingbet takeover rumors fly, AsianLogic is set to launch two new I-poker rooms and more.»
William Hill Promotes CEO from Within
22 February 2008
After an eight-month vacancy, William Hill has finally filled its chief executive position with Ralph Topping, 56, who has been with the company since the age of 21 when he worked behind the counter of a shop in Glasgow.»
Betsson: First Onliner in Peru?
21 February 2008
Stockholm-listed operator Betsson has entered the Peruvian market, offering online poker, online casino, sports betting and scratch-card services.»
Nambling Notes - Feb. 21, 2008
21 February 2008
Ice blankets the IGN offices, BetonSports settles a few of its 63,000 outstanding claims, Graham Calvert faces criminal charges in Newcastle Crown Court, a New York man makes an unlucky withdrawal and more.»
California Intrastate I-Poker Study Bill up for Public Comment
21 February 2008
California State Assembly member Lloyd Levine, D-Van Nuys, on Feb. 15 introduced legislation (AB 2026) that would order a study on the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act to find out whether a California-only online poker scheme could work.»
Eight Months Later, a New Face for William Hil
21 February 2008
William Hill said today that it's eight-month search for a chief executive has ended.»
Ainsworth Announces $10 Mill Loss
20 February 2008
Ainsworth Game Technology revealed a $10.78 million loss for the six months ending December 2007, compared with a $17.73 million loss for the first half of the year. Revenue for the games supplier rose by nearly five per cent in the period, to $21.65 million.»
Intralot Signs Philippines Sweepstake Amendment
20 February 2008
Greek gaming firm Intralot has signed a contract amendment with Philippines Charity Sweepstake operator Pacific Online (PCSO) for the supply of an additional 300 terminals. The new terminals will be connected to the LOTOS online central system in Cebu, South Philippines, which launched in 2006.»
Macao May Clarify Rules for Employee Relatives
20 February 2008
A member of Macao's Legislative Assembly wants to amend gaming laws to clarify rules concerning gambling by relatives of casino employees. Angela Leong On-Kit has proposed the measure following a fiasco at the Venetian Macao involving a local jackpot player who won US$130,000 but was not allowed to claim the prize because she is a relative of a casino employee.»
The Top 10s
20 February 2008
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment -- Gambling" sites for the week ending February 16.
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.»
Parlay M&A: PEIC Withdraws, Two Suitors Remain
20 February 2008
Parlay Entertainment Chief Executive Scott White confirmed with IGN this morning that Mark Blandford's PEIC Acquisition has withdrawn from the bidding process.»
Nambling Notes - Feb. 20, 2008
20 February 2008
Unibet reports an "unsatisfactory" year, the Graham Calvert-William Hill case gets under way in British High Court, the Chinese government reveals a year's worth of crackdown-related figures and more.»
A Question of Trust
20 February 2008
The agenda for the upcoming AiG Congress 2008 in Macau naturally contains sessions on the most important and pertinent topics for understanding the I-gaming market in the Asia-Pacific region. For new entrants into this developing market knowing about the regulatory situation, successful advertising strategies, the complexities of payments and gamblers’ preferred games is essential to creating a profitable business.»
Nambling Notes - Feb. 19, 2008
19 February 2008
888 hits a 52-week high on the LSE, Citigroup takes a 7 percent stake in Ladbrokes and more.»
The Numbers Game
19 February 2008
How did the I-gaming industry fare in 2007? What's in store for 2008 and beyond? Global Betting & Gaming Associates Partner Simon Holliday shares figures and forecasts with IGN.»
eCOGRA Suspends, Strips KGC Licensees of 'Safe and Fair' Seals
19 February 2008
Six Kahnawake-licensed online casinos last week had their eCOGRA "Safe and Fair" seals suspended, and one poker room, based in the same jurisdiction, was stripped of its seal.»
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