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Nylander Awaits Extradition to France
24 October 2007
Following this afternoon's hearing at Amsterdam District Court, Unibet CEO Petter Nylander has been instructed by the court to remain in Dutch custody while he awaits extradition to France to face charges. Nylander has been temporarily transferred to an Amsterdam hotel after spending two days in a detention center at Schiphol airport.»
European Handball Hits Danish Advert Wal
24 October 2007
Two Danish premier league handball teams could be prosecuted for violating advertising laws after wearing I-gaming company-sponsored t-shirts in a match.»
ASA Investigates Ladbrokes' TV Spots
24 October 2007
Ladbrokes' first televised ad campaign in the United Kingdom is already under investigation by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).»
Mansion Re-Launches Online Sports Book
24 October 2007
Online gambling company Mansion.com this week closed its betting exchange, while announcing it would re-launch its sportsbook.»
Nambling Notes - 24 October 2007
24 October 2007
The European press reacts to the Nylander arrest, The European Commission reportedly "washes its hands of Nylander's plight" and more.»
BoS: Tucker Awaits Ruling on Motion to Suppress
24 October 2007
Penelope Tucker, a defendant in the case against BetonSports (BoS), is waiting to find out if U.S. Magistrate Judge Mary Ann Medler feels the FBI had probable cause to search her two properties prior to her arrest and whether the statement she gave during the search was legally obtained.»
US Poker Players Descend on DC
24 October 2007
More than 100 poker players and advocates attended the first Poker Players Alliance (PPA) "Fly-In" in Washington, D.C., this week, including professionals Chris Moneymaker, Vanessa Rousso, Victor Ramdin and Howard Lederer.»
Unibet's Nylander Detained on French Warrant
23 October 2007
Unibet CEO Petter Nylander was on Monday detained by Dutch authorities under an arrest warrant issued by French authorities.»
Nambling Notes - 23 October 2007
23 October 2007
Rumor emerges of a possible tie-up between Ladbrokes and Rank, Svenska Spel reports a profitable third quarter and more.»
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.»
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