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The Top 10s
13 November 2007
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment -- Gambling" sites for the week ending November 10.
The No. 1 sites:
Australia: TAB Racing
Hong Kong: HKJC Football Betting Limited
Singapore: Singapore Pools
United Kingdom: The National Lottery
United States: Blingo
View the complete lists.»
A Step Closer to Solution
13 November 2007
A former member of the U.S. Trade Representative's office believes that EU Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson's visit to Capitol Hill last week is a step in the right direction in the negotiations over the United States' withdrawal of certain World Trade Organization commitments.»
Market Briefs - Nov. 5-9, 2007
12 November 2007
IGN's weekly roundup of financial news in the I-gaming industry.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
12 November 2007
A review of news briefs from the week of Nov. 5-9, 2007.»
Nambling Notes - Nov. 12, 2007
12 November 2007
New York Democrat Charles Rangel calls the United States "wrong" in its effort to change World Trade Organization rules, research firm Juniper expects total annual mobile casino wager to exceed $5 billion by 2012 and more.»
Opposing Forces
12 November 2007
According to the Congressional Record, certain members of Congress, including a few Democrats, have submitted letters of opposition to Rep. Barney Frank's, D-Mass., H.R. 2046, the Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act.»
Absolute Poker Issues New Statement on Cheating Scanda
9 November 2007
Absolute Poker has paid out $1.6 million to customers affected by the so called "potripper" scandal, the company said in a prepared statement on Thursday.»
US Law Roundup - November 2007
9 November 2007
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.»
UIGEA Regulations Criticized by Independent Body
9 November 2007
An independent report put out this week by the Center for Regulatory Effectiveness (CRE) criticizes the Treasury Department and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for their failure to recognize the impact the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) regulations could have on small businesses.»
Nambling Notes - Nov. 9, 2007
9 November 2007
The House Judiciary Committee schedules a hearing on the UIGEA, David Carruthers launches a Web site and more.»
Party in Fixed Odds Tie-Up with Sporting Index
8 November 2007
In its second announcement in as many days, PartyGaming said this morning that it has launched a comprehensive fixed odds horse racing service on its PartyBets platform via a strategic alliance with spread betting specialist Sporting Index.»
EU Trade Commissioner in US to Discuss I-Gaming Ban
8 November 2007
EU Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson traveled to Washington, D.C., this week to hold talks with U.S. trade representatives and legislators over issues relating to the U.S. ban on Internet gambling.»
Crypto Shows Quarter-on-Quarter Revenue, Earnings Growth
8 November 2007
CryptoLogic released third-quarter results this morning, highlighting a 7.8 percent increase in revenue to $17.5 million against figures from the second quarter.»
Nambling Notes - Nov. 8, 2007
8 November 2007
Playtech shares are up nearly 5 percent on the release of strong third-quarter results, Betfair's lawyers school the Australian High Court on exchange betting and more.»
Svenska Spel's Plans for Poker Expansion Slowed
8 November 2007
State-owned operator Svenska Spel's plans for expanding its Net poker offering have been dashed by the Swedish government -- for now, at least.»
Antiguan, US Authorities to Meet this Weekend
8 November 2007
Authorities from Antigua and Barbuda (Antigua) will meet with members of the U.S. Congress this weekend to discuss its long-time dispute with the United States over Internet gambling.»
Party, Germany's RTL in Dot-Net Dea
7 November 2007
PartyGaming has entered into an exclusive arrangement with German media group RTL Interactive to provide a German-language online poker school and informational Web site.»
Nambling Notes - Nov. 7, 2007
7 November 2007
Sportech announces plans to raise £41.4 million to help fund its acquisition of Vernons, SciGames inks an off-track deal in New Jersey and more.»
Boss, NetEnt Shares Suspended in Sweden
7 November 2007
Shares in Swedish gaming companies Boss Media and Net Entertainment this afternoon were suspended on the OMX Swedish Stock Exchange, prompting rumors of a takeover approach from one of the companies.»
Italy: Poker Stakes Receive 3 Percent Tax
7 November 2007
Following Tuesday's announcement that Italy has officially legalized online skill games and certain types of poker, European gaming consultant Graham Wood explained to IGN further details of the law.»
English Football Star Caught Up in Fallon Scanda
7 November 2007
Disgraced jockey Kieren Fallon revealed today that he exchanged daily text messages with Newcastle United and England striker Michael Owen, who wanted information on his rides, but maintains his innocence in a race-fixing scandal.»
France, Brussels Shoot for Mid-March Resolution
6 November 2007
Negotiations have finally begun between France and the European Commission over the country's oft-criticized gambling rules.»
Asia, Europe Strong for Neteller in Third Quarter
6 November 2007
Neteller released its third-quarter trading update this morning, highlighting strong growth in the group's Asian and European markets despite a pre-tax loss of $145.9 million, due in large part to its multi-million dollar settlement with the U.S. Justice Department.»
Antigua 'In Good Shape' as WTO Ruling Approaches
6 November 2007
Mark Mendel, lead counsel for Antigua and Barbuda in its dispute with the United States before the World Trade Organization (WTO), is confident that the impending ruling from the WTO arbitration panel will be in twin-island nation's favor.»
Italy's AAMS Approves Skill Games Law
6 November 2007
Online skill games, including certain variants of poker, are officially legal in Italy, as law 248/06 has finally received approval from the country's regulatory authority, the Autonoma dei Monopoli de Stato.»
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