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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."»
Mississippi Raid Raises More Questions than Answers
25 September 2007
The Mississippi Gaming Commission (MGC) raided an Internet café in downtown West Point on Sept. 12 seizing 40 computers that may have been used to facilitate Internet gambling, but officials refuse to give any information on the raid.»
US Justice Dept. Maintains iMEGA Case Has No Legs
24 September 2007
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday met the deadline for filing a response to the Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association's (iMEGA) request for a temporary restraining order against the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA). The brief, however, said nothing new.»
Market Briefs - 17-21 September 2007
24 September 2007
IGN's weekly roundup of financial news in the I-gaming industry.»
The Top 10s
24 September 2007
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment -- Gambling" sites for the week ending September 22.
The No. 1 sites:
Australia: TAB Racing
Hong Kong: HKJC Football Betting Limited
United Kingdom: The National Lottery
United States: BetUS.com Sportsbook
View the complete lists.»
Czech Finance Ministry Mulls Net Betting Prohibition
24 September 2007
Media reports from Prague have revealed that the Czech Ministry of Finance (MF) is working to eliminate Internet betting in the Czech Republic.»
South African Lottery Resumes after Six-Month Interruption
24 September 2007
After a six-month hiatus, the South African National Lottery is up and running with Intralot subsidiary and black power consortium Gidani at the helm.»
Nambling Notes - 24 September 2007
24 September 2007
24hPoker announces it will cut staff to cut costs, Formoapuestos.com.ar launches the first Argentine Internet poker room and more.»
bwin in Talks with India over Internet Sports Betting Regulation
24 September 2007
India may introduce legal Internet football betting with the help of bwin, according to local media reports.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
22 September 2007
A review of news briefs from the week of Sept. 17-21, 2007.»
Nambling Notes - 21 September 2007
21 September 2007
Alphameric shares plummet 58 percent ahead of its negative full-year report, the London Times is happy that advocacy researchers will for the meantime have little to say about problem gambling and more.»
Nambling Notes - 20 September 2007
20 September 2007
Party CEO Mitch Garber cashes out more shares, GigaMedia reports heavy I-gaming traffic and more.»
32Red in Negotiations to Offload BetDirect Brand
20 September 2007
In a note to the London Stock Exchange this morning, 32Red confirmed media speculation that negotiations are currently underway regarding the sale of its BetDirect brand.»
Contents of US Rep. Frank's Letter to Congress Revealed
19 September 2007
In early September, U.S. Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., authored and circulated a letter to all members of Congress seeking support for the Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act, the contents of which were released Monday by the Safe and Secure Internet Gambling Initiative (SSIGI).»
Belgian Gaming Commission, Unibet At Odds over Politcal Wager
19 September 2007
The Belgian Commission des Jeux de Hasard on Wednesday filed a complaint with the Brussels prosecutor's office alleging that Unibet is illegally offering action on when the country's French- and Flemish-speaking halves will call a political cease-fire.»
Aussie Internet Sports Book Marginbet Reports Disappointing Float
19 September 2007
Online sports betting group Marginbet Ltd. reported a disappointing floatation on the Australian Stock Exchange, closing down A$0.03, or 15 percent, on the A$0.20 initial offering at A$0.17.»
Nambling Notes - 19 September 2007
19 September 2007
French MPs, gambling operators and academics will meet in October to discuss the future of the country's gambling sector, 56 are under investigation in Italy for illegal online gambling and more.»
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