iGaming News Page 673

Market Briefs - 24-28 September 2007
2 October 2007
IGN's weekly roundup of financial news in the I-gaming industry.»
The Top 10s
2 October 2007
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment -- Gambling" sites for the week ending September 29.
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.»
Nambling Notes - 2 October 2007
2 October 2007
Today: Sportingbet enters talks with the U.S. government, WorldWinner introduces "Family Feud," and more.»
US Government Unveils Long Awaited UIGEA Regs
1 October 2007
The United States Department of the Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System this morning announced the release of a joint proposed rule for implementing the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act.»
Nambling Notes - 1 October 2007
1 October 2007
Today: A pair of U.S. attorneys general voice their displeasure with the Frank bill, the International Rugby Board puts an end to a Paddy Power publicity stunt and more.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
30 September 2007
A review of news briefs from the week of Sept. 24-28, 2007.»
Unibet.com launches in Income Access affiliate network
28 September 2007
The Unibet affiliate program has launched in the Income Access network offering affiliates the chance to promote their poker, casino, sportsbook, horse racing, scratch games, skill games and more.»
Income Access at CAP Euro
28 September 2007
Income Access Affiliate Network is happy to announce that it will be a participant of the CAP Euro conference to be held in Barcelona, Spain.»
32Red Suspends Shares, Delays Release of Interim Report
28 September 2007
Trading in London-listed 32Red has been suspended after the company today missed the deadline to publish its interim results.»
French Finance Minister Reemphasizes 'Controlled Opening'
28 September 2007
French Finance Minister Eric Woerth on Wednesday told French media that his government was "not hostile to (France) opening up to online gaming," but it must be controlled.»
Internet Betting Could Find Its Way to Illinois
28 September 2007
Illinois may be the next U.S. state to allow Internet betting on horse races.»
Kaplan Denied Bail Again
28 September 2007
BetonSports (BoS) founder Gary Kaplan will stay in jail while he awaits trial.»
Nambling Notes - 28 September 2007
28 September 2007
WorldSpreads expects pre-tax profits to be significantly ahead of expectations, RealNetworks is set to acquire Game Trust and more.»
LNG Receives Takeover Approach
27 September 2007
Leisure & Gaming (LNG) said it has received an indicative offer from CGTV Games, a Dublin-based online casino and slots provider.»
Nambling Notes - 27 September 2007
27 September 2007
Unconfirmed rumors arise that Norway will be the next to introduce prohibitive I-gaming legislation, Betbrokers completes its acquisition of Winning Edge and more.»
Betting Odds & Ends - October
27 September 2007
IGN's monthly review of news from the sports betting and racing sectors.»
US Says $100 Billion Too Much
27 September 2007
The United States dismissed today suggestions that it should have to pay US$100 billion to the European Union (EU) and other members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) for closing its borders last year to online gambling companies.»
Osbournes slot launched
26 September 2007
Microgaming announces it has launched its eagerly awaited Osbournes video slot. »
Decision in iMEGA Case Expected in 30 Days or Less
26 September 2007
In a U.S. District Court this morning, Judge Mary L. Cooper (3rd District/Trenton division) said she would provide her decision in the civil case brought by the Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association against the U.S. government in 30 days or less.»
Nambling Notes - 26 September 2007
26 September 2007
City analysts say William Hill investors could benefit from the right choice in chief executive, equine influenza continues to trouble the Australian pari-mutuel wagering industry and more.»
Tucker Wants Evidence Thrown Out
26 September 2007
Lawyers for Penelope Tucker, the 12th defendant named in the federal indictment against BetonSports (BoS), have filed a new set of pretrial motions asking for evidence to be thrown out based on the conduct of FBI agents during the search and seizure process.»
From the Publisher: Join the PPA in Washington
25 September 2007
We'll soon reach the one-year anniversary of the enactment of the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act in the U.S. Congress. Clearly, the legislation has dealt a serious blow to the industry. However, there are signs of some shifting in the landscape, with no less than four bills introduced in Congress earlier this year that are of a regulatory nature rather than prohibitory.»
Nambling Notes - 25 September 2007
25 September 2007
bwin declines to comment on its recent meetings with the AIFF, William Hill CEO David Harding is set to step down and more.»
At a Glance: The Asia-Pacific Region
25 September 2007
With the passing of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) in 2006 and the long-running regulatory battles across Europe, the interactive gambling industry knows only too well the influence that politicians can have on its business. As attention turns to Asia as an emerging gambling market, does the region’s political landscape hold any hope for the industry?»
US Says Antigua's Compensation Claims are 'Disconnected from Economic Reality'
25 September 2007
While the United States met its Sept. 22 deadline with the World Trade Organization (WTO) to pay damages owed to Antigua and Barbuda (Antigua) over a four-year dispute, it said the Caribbean nation's claim was based on calculations that were "wildly disconnected from any official economic statistics, and thus disconnected from economic reality."»