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UKGC Breathes Sigh of Relief as Problem Gambling Prevalence Remains at 1999 Level
19 September 2007
The British Gambling Prevalence Survey 2007 was published by the U.K. Gambling Commission today, revealing to the surprise of the British media that problem gambling has not increased since 1999.»
Italy to Decide which Skill Games Fall under I-Gaming Licensing Regime
18 September 2007
Italian authorities will announce this week where skill games fit into the country's remote gambling licensing regime.»
Nambling Notes - 18 September 2007
18 September 2007
PacNet inks another Asia-facing distribution deal with Advansys, the RIGT is soliciting the U.K. government for £10 million and more.»
The Top 10s
18 September 2007
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment -- Gambling" sites for the week ending September 15.
The No. 1 sites:
Hong Kong: HKJC Football Betting Limited
Singapore: Singapore Pools
United Kingdom: The National Lottery
United States: BetUS.com Sportsbook
View the complete lists.»
Public Opinion Poll Shows Israel Is Not in Favor of Regulated Gambling
18 September 2007
A recent public opinion poll found that Israelis are opposed to legalized gambling in their country.»
Nambling Notes - 17 September 2007
17 September 2007
Unofficial problem gambling figures emerge two days ahead of the British Gambling Prevalence Study, Svenska Spel hits the tube and more.»
LazerWager.com says Yes to US
17 September 2007
On Friday, online casino LazerWager.com announced that five former I-gaming executives, including one from BetonSports, had been brought on board by its U.K.-based ownership group to help manage the start-up.»
Market Briefs - 10-14 September 2007
17 September 2007
IGN's weekly roundup of financial news in the I-gaming industry.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
15 September 2007
A roundup of news briefs from the week of Sept. 10-14, 2007.»
Nambling Notes - 14 September 2007
14 September 2007
The industry reacts to the latest ruling handed down by the European Court of Justice, France is reportedly in negotiations with Brussels to liberalize its sports betting policy and more.»
Proposed Costa Rican Tax Schemes Could Mean Heavier Burden for Operators
14 September 2007
Costa Rica may no longer be a financial haven for online gambling operators if any number of proposed tax schemes is passed.»
Nambling Notes - 13 September 2007
13 September 2007
Chartwell releases thrid-quarter results, Ethoca adds TGN to its growing list of partners and more.»
Casino Watch - October
13 September 2007
A monthly review of news from the land-based, online casino and poker industries.»
Liberalization Is Not the People's Choice
13 September 2007
During televised arguments addressing the country's monopoly on sports betting and lotteries last week, the Deutscher Lotto- und Totoblock presented a study that revealed a mere 10 percent of German residents were in favor of liberalizing the country's gambling market.»
Asian I-Gaming Growth Hopskotches Region to Region
13 September 2007
Asia may never be a fully regulated I-gaming jurisdiction, as most Asian governments seem to view Internet gambling as a social problem. But little by little, Asia is shaping up to be a budding region for hosting at least some types of online gambling.»
Nambling Notes - 12 September 2007
12 September 2007
ITV announces cutbacks on the heels of its deal with PartyGaming, Betfair partners with the Australian Football Federation and more.»
South African Parliament Approves I-Gaming Regulatory Bil
12 September 2007
After months of debate and consultation, the South African Parliament yesterday approved legislation to regulate Internet gambling in the country.»
Editorial: When Rights Are Trampled On, Everyone Suffers
12 September 2007
What does the United Nations have in common with the Quebec Superior Court? Both agree that the First Nations people in Canada have the right of self-determination. And the Federal Government of Canada? It has gone so far as to enshrine that right in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.»
iMEGA Responds to DOJ's Motion to Dismiss
11 September 2007
In a U.S. District Court on Monday, the Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association (iMEGA) filed its response to the dismissal motion submitted by the U.S. Justice Department last Tuesday.»
Eye on Europe - 11 September 2007
11 September 2007
IGN's weekly update covering important gaming developments in European jurisdictions.»
The Top 10s
11 September 2007
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment -- Gambling" sites for the week ending September 8.
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.»
Denmark: The Next Battlefield for Gambling Lobbyists?
11 September 2007
Danes like to gamble, and their numbers are increasing as the Danish gambling market has experienced rapid growth during the latest decade. In fact, a recent survey conducted by one of the leading daily newspapers in Denmark found that the average Dane spends DKK 175.00 ($30) on gambling every week.»
ATE, River City Group Join to Become Clarion Gaming
11 September 2007

Following Clarion Events' (Clarion) successful purchase of two gaming industry event and publication companies, ATE and River City Group, a merger of those into a single entity called Clarion Gaming will begin in September 2007 and be complete by early 2008.»

Nambling Notes - 11 September 2007
11 September 2007
Sportech releases interim results, I-gaming busts in China and Japan make headlines and more.»
Market Briefs - 4-7 September 2007
10 September 2007
IGN's weekly roundup of financial news in the I-gaming industry.»