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Editorial: Another One Bites the Dust
23 October 2007
IGN has been watching the lurching movement toward a regulatory scheme for online gaming in South Africa since the summer of 1999. Rosy reports early on alleged that the country could be a regulatory hub for what, at that time, could “capture a $1 billion dollar export market.” We watched its progress over the years, eagerly awaiting the time when a rational plan would emerge.»
Playtech launches mobile slots
22 October 2007
Playtech announces that it has recently launched the popular Gold Rally progressive jackpot on its mobile platform, allowing players the chance to win multi-million Gold Rally jackpots on their mobile.»
Business as Usual
22 October 2007
Long before former Sen. Bill Frist, R-Tenn., strong-armed members of Congress into passing the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA), two entrepreneurs in San Francisco, Calif., launched an online poker site that, from all angles, appears to comply with federal and state laws.»
Nambling Notes - 22 October 2007
22 October 2007
Shares in Redbet hit a 52-week high while Rank Group hits a 52-week low, Betcris offers odds on how high crude prices will vault and more.»
The Top 10s
22 October 2007
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment -- Gambling" sites for the week ending October 20.
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.»
Absolute Breached by 'Trusted Consultant'
22 October 2007
New information has surfaced with regard to the hazy internal goings-on of Absolute Poker (Absolute), currently under investigation by the Kahnawake Gaming Commission (KGC) following allegations of fraud and collusion that began on the 2 + 2 poker forum in late September.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
20 October 2007
A review of news briefs from the week of Oct. 15-19, 2007.»
bwin to Bid for Holding in Austria's Lottery Monopoly
19 October 2007
Austria-based bwin has confirmed reports that it will make a run for Bawag P.S.K.'s (Bawag) 36 percent holding in Austria's lottery monopoly.»
Internet Use in China - the Latest Picture
19 October 2007
When I-gaming operators are considering entering new markets, the number of Internet users is, understandably, a key piece of information that is taken into account. Inevitably, China features prominently on any list that ranks the bare number of Internet users. But there is much to be gained by delving into the statistics behind this headline figure to learn more about the profile and habits of Chinese Internet surfers.»
Nambling Notes - 19 October 2007
19 October 2007
France appears to be moving ahead, slow though it may be, with discussions on Internet gambling regulation, tension between 1st Technology and Bodog rises to a boil and more.»
Betex De-Listed, Senior Staff Still Detained
18 October 2007
In a note to the London Stock Exchange this afternoon, Betex, the Asia-facing lottery and gaming company, said its shares will be de-listed from AIM effective tomorrow.»
Nambling Notes - 18 October 2007
18 October 2007
bwin eyes a piece of the Spanish retail pie, representatives for the United States and Antigua argue in Geneva and more.»
DoylesRoom.com Returns to Real-Money US
18 October 2007
After six months away, online poker site DoylesRoom.com is reopening its doors to U.S. customers.»
BoS: Judge Jackson Grants Demerath's Motion to Continue Sentencing
18 October 2007
BetonSports Plc (BoS) may be able to repay some of its creditors after its Antiguan assets have been released by an Antiguan court.»
Sportingbet Eyes the New and Underrepresented
17 October 2007
London-listed Sportingbet absorbed a significant loss upon the $1.00 disposal of its U.S.-facing operation last September, though the company remains positive about its existing operations and has plans to venture into as-yet untapped markets.»
KGC to Investigate Propriety of Absolute Poker
17 October 2007
Following the emergence of allegations concerning the propriety of Absolute Poker's operations, the Kahnawake Gaming Commission (KGC) said it intends to investigate its privately-held licensee.»
Nambling Notes - 17 October 2007
17 October 2007
Fluxx comments on the proposed acquisition of its new horse, Bet2Go gets Better and more.»
Bodog Fights Back
16 October 2007
Online gambling and entertainment company Bodog has secured its first favorable result in the well-publicized patent infringement suit brought by California patent holder Dr. Scott Lewis.»
888 Launches Sports Book in Italy
16 October 2007
After securing Italian online betting licensure last year, online operator 888 has launched its first sports book offering in the newly-liberalized Italian market.»
Market Briefs - 8-12 October 2007
16 October 2007
IGN's weekly roundup of financial news in the I-gaming industry.»
The Top 10s
16 October 2007
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment -- Gambling" sites for the week ending October 13.
The No. 1 sites:
Australia: TAB Racing
Hong Kong: HKJC Football Betting Limited
United Kingdom: The National Lottery
United States: Blingo
View the complete lists.»
Nambling Notes - 16 October 2007
16 October 2007
Analysts across the industry have downgraded Rank shares from hold to sell, Fluxx makes a 11.35 million euro bid for Sportwetten.de AG and more.»
Kaplan Heads to US Court of Appeals
16 October 2007
After two attempts at having his detention order lifted in district court, BetonSports founder Gary Kaplan is going to plead his case at the U.S. Court of Appeals, according to court documents filed on Friday.»
Online Gaming Splinters into National Markets
15 October 2007
It's been nearly a year since the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act was signed into law, and the online gaming industry is still adjusting to the turmoil caused by its passage.»
Nambling Notes - 15 October 2007
15 October 2007
Today: Harvard Law students study poker, police nail 18 in Taiwanese Internet sports betting sting and more.»
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