iGaming News Page 680

International Payment Solutions, Protected by Fraud and Data Management Technology
1 August 2007
E-commerce merchants looking to expand in their existing regions or international waters will need to accept multiple currency credit card transactions from their respective markets to satisfy their customers’ currency choices.»
Murmurs of I-Gaming Regulation in South Africa Return
1 August 2007
After its month-long winter recess, the South African government is reportedly set to revisit the issue of Internet gambling regulation.»
The Top 10s
31 July 2007
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment – Gambling" sites for the week ending July 28.
The No. 1 sites:
Hong Kong: HKJC Football Betting Limited
Singapore: Singapore Pools
United Kingdom: Betfair.com
United States: Blingo
View the complete lists.»
UKGC Releases Latest Snapshot of Adult Remote Gambling Participation
31 July 2007
The U.K. Gambling Commission has released the latest figures from its quarterly statistical series that gauges adult participation in remote gambling.»
Nambling Notes - 31 July 2007
31 July 2007
Sino inks another deal in China, the U.S.-Antigua dispute is costing the WTO credibility and more.»
Neteller Initiates Customer Payback
30 July 2007
Neteller, the London-listed payments processor, has announced that U.S. customers looking to withdraw funds may, as of today, access their online accounts.»
Market Briefs - 23-27 July 2007
30 July 2007
IGN's weekly roundup of financial news in the I-gaming industry.»
Nambling Notes - 30 July 2007
30 July 2007
Tatts and Betfair ink a lucrative sponsorship deal, FUN reports a solid second quarter and more.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
28 July 2007
A review of news briefs from the week of July 23-27, 2007.»
Neteller to Implement $94 Million US Repayment Plan by July 30
27 July 2007
London-listed payment processor Neteller last week agreed to a $136 million settlement with the U.S. government, which grants the company freedom from prosecution of any federal crimes, so long as it fulfills certain obligations set out by the Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) within a two-year time frame.»
AAMS Levels 4 Billion-Euro Fine against Lottomatica
27 July 2007
The Amministrazione Automona dei Monopoli di Stato (AAMS), Italy's state gambling monopoly, is reportedly requesting a four billion-euro fine from Lottomatica over allegations that Lottomatica-subsidiary Videolot Rete was in breach of its obligations to AAMS.»
Insights: Long Odds for Overturning US State and Federal Legislation
27 July 2007
IGN asked the experts: Do court challenges to I-gaming prohibition in the United States hold any water?»
Eye on Europe - 27 July 2007
27 July 2007
IGN's weekly update covering important gaming developments in European jurisdictions.»
Nambling Notes - 27 July 2007
27 July 2007
Crypto and Dynasty announce new appointees, Unibet says it will not bow out of sponsoring a cycling team and more.»
Editorial: A Case for Regulated Sports Betting in the US
26 July 2007
On Tuesday, National Basketball Association (NBA) commissioner David Stern took the podium in New York to proclaim that betting allegations made against Tim Donaghy suggested that the former referee represented an “isolated case” of misconduct. However, the emergence of yet another sports-betting scandal has forced the public to look at just how isolated men like Donaghy are from established sports books and other less-than-reputable gambling operations.»
Second Life Shuts Down Gambling Operations Amid Rumors of FBI Investigation
26 July 2007
Virtual world Second Life has shut down all in-world gambling activities, but not because of mounting pressure from the FBI, according to the company.»
Nambling Notes - 26 July 2007
26 July 2007
Fluxx is set to launch its U.K.-facing Internet sports book, Playtech's H1 results receive positive reviews and more.»
Global Policy Review - August
26 July 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.»
NETeller revenue drops 54%
25 July 2007
NETeller revenue has declined 54% as a result of its withdrawal from the North American market, the company announced today.»
Neteller Resumes Trading on LSE
25 July 2007
Online payment processing company Neteller resumed trading today on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) and released a much anticipated trading update, revealing the damage done to the company by the events of the last seven months.»
Nambling Notes - 25 July 2007
25 July 2007
Playtech reports a strong first half, the United States says it accepts the March ruling of the World Trade Organization and more.»
Skill Games See Renewed Life in Denmark
25 July 2007
Earlier this month a Danish court set a landmark precedent for the international poker industry, ruling that Texas Hold 'em, perhaps the world's most popular poker variant, constitutes a game of skill under Danish law.»
Betting Odds & Ends - August
25 July 2007
IGN's monthly review of news from the sports betting and racing sectors.»
Playtech adds new games
24 July 2007
Playtech reports the addition of four new games to its casino games package.»
Nambling Notes - 24 July 2007
24 July 2007
GamCare launches its GTS educational program, Antigua, the European Commission isn't happy with draft I-gaming legislation from France and more.»