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Nambling Notes - 30 August 2007
30 August 2007
Sweden reportedly shirks off the European Commission, Blue Square has a strong first half and more.»
Bodog Loses Domain Name, $48.9 Million in Dispute with 1st Technology
30 August 2007
Online operator Bodog has found itself at the tail end of a patent infringement suit spanning the larger part of a year, stripped of its former domain name and owing a California-based patent holder $48.9 million.»
Global Policy Review - September
30 August 2007
Each month IGN delivers the latest in international policy developments that could affect the I-gaming business. From dealings between nations to actions taken by international organizations, it's a digest of the latest in global policy.»
Bodog.com Offline, Operation Moved to NewBodog.com
29 August 2007
In a prepared statement Tuesday afternoon, online operator Bodog noted its Web site, Bodog.com, had been shut down--the contents of which had been moved to Newbodog.com.»
Nambling Notes - 29 August 2007
29 August 2007
Strong storms Wednesday knock the IGN staff down (but not out), Party releases half-yearly results and more.»
Australian Horse-Betting Operators Hit Hard as Equine Flu Outbreak Shuts Down Industry
28 August 2007
Australian horse-racing is in dire straits, after the country's first outbreak of equine influenza forced the government to put the multi-billion dollar industry on lockdown, indefinitely.»
European Commission Extends Deadline for France, Greece in Infringement Proceedings
28 August 2007
Brussels has given France and Greece two additional months to respond to its inquiries regarding the non-compliance of the countries' gaming policy with EU law.»
The Top 10s
28 August 2007
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment -- Gambling" sites for the week ending August 25.
The No. 1 sites:
Australia: TAB Racing
Hong Kong: HKJC Football Betting Limited
Singapore: Singapore Pools
United Kingdom: 888.com
United States: California Lottery
View the complete lists.»
HKJC Hits the US
28 August 2007
For the first time in its 123-year history, the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) will take bets from the United States on Hong Kong horse races.»
Nambling Notes - 28 August 2007
28 August 2007
China's Internet police force is set to hit the Net on Sept. 1, the SEC approves Betbrokers' acquisition of Winning Edge and more.»
Market Briefs - 20-24 August 2007
27 August 2007
IGN's weekly roundup of financial news in the I-gaming industry.»
Antigua Doubles Its Asking Price
27 August 2007
Antigua and Barbuda's (Antigua) total claims against the United States could surpass $7 billion, more than double the amount initially claimed, as the Internet gambling dispute continues.»
Nambling Notes - 27 August 2007
27 August 2007
U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez announces his resignation from office, Gtech initiates proceedings against OPAP and more.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
25 August 2007
A review of news briefs from the week of Aug. 20-24, 2007.»
Nambling Notes - 24 August 2007
24 August 2007
Unibet partners with Liverpool FC, Moscow lauds its first incendiary phallus and more.»
DCMS Receives Request for Copies of White List Applications
24 August 2007
Under the U.K. Freedom of Information Act (FOI), an unknown party has requested copies of the applications submitted by several jurisdictions for inclusion on the Gambling Act 2005 advertising white list.»
De Lotto's Veenstra Takes on Brussels, Ladbrokes
24 August 2007
Disagreement between Ladbrokes and De Lotto came to a very public head this week, after correspondence between the European Commission and the Dutch government leaked last Tuesday. De Lotto director Tjeerd Veenstra and Ladbrokes PR director Ciaran O'Brien traded shots in separate, candid interviews with IGN.»
Millions Spent on US I-Gaming Lobbying Efforts
24 August 2007
A federal law enacted in 1995 requires lobbyists to disclose activities that could influence members of the executive and legislative branches. Accordingly, several groups last week did just that by reporting their spending habits as they relate to I-gaming issues.»
Nambling Notes - 23 August 2007
23 August 2007
24hPoker announces its third deal of the week, Jaxx UK Ltd. partners with Newcastle United and more.»
Neteller Targets Europe, Asia, Social Networks after US Withdrawa
23 August 2007
London-listed payments processor Neteller said today that it would shift its focus to the European and Asian markets and ride the coattails of the social networking phenomenon, after legal issues forced its well-documented withdrawal from the United States.»
Sweden's Liberal People's Party Calls to End Svenska's Monopoly
22 August 2007
In contravention of current state policy, Sweden's Liberal People's Party has called for the sell-off of state-owned operator Svenska Spel.»
Nambling Notes - 22 August 2007
22 August 2007
Britain's Labor Party receives an indirect contribution from an I-gaming operator, 24hPoker and Epicure Venture are set to merge and more.»
PPA Relocates to US Capital, Shuffles Leadership
22 August 2007
The Poker Players Alliance (PPA) is bracing for major changes in personnel and location in the upcoming weeks.»
South African Regulatory Bill Needs a Second Look, Argues CASA
22 August 2007
On the verge of regulating remote gambling, the Casino Association of South Africa (CASA) today urged for further consultation and research of the draft National Gambling Amendment Bill before considering it for passage.»
McCreevy's Leg Pulled by Dutch Minister
22 August 2007
EU Internal Market Commissioner Charlie McCreevy has taken issue with alleged misinformation provided by the Dutch government regarding the scope of its domestic gambling industry, giving the European Courts another platform off of which to launch infringement proceedings.»
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