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Deadline Passes as Neteller has Yet to Resolve US Investigation
13 July 2007
Neteller failed to meet its set deadline today for resolving the investigation by the U.S. Government into the company, but said that it intends to make an announcement soon on the progress of the inquiry.»
Nambling Notes - 13 July 2007
13 July 2007
Tabcorp appoints a new CEO, brokers upgrade Ladbrokes to "buy" and more.»
Mansion confirms Playtech deal
12 July 2007
Mansion confirms today that the Gibraltar-based online gaming entertainment company has inked a licensing agreement with Playtech, putting pay to several months of widespread speculation that the two well known industry brands have joined forces.»
Lefebvre's Guilty Plea Likely to Slow US Investigation into Neteller
12 July 2007
The guilty plea of former Neteller director John Lefebvre in United States District Court this week is likely to delay completion of the federal investigation currently pending against the company.»
Correction: BoS's Steinberg Still At-Large
12 July 2007
Upon further investigation, IGN has learned that BetOnSports cofounder Norman Steinberg has indeed not been taken into custody by U.S. authorities, despite reports to the contrary.»
Neteller to be De-Listed from LSE
12 July 2007
Following a six-month suspension on the AIM, beleaguered payment processing company Neteller PLC will be deleted from the FTSE AIM All-Share, FTSE AIM 100 and FTSE AIM UK 50 indices on July 16, the FTSE announced on Wednesday.»
Monopoly Fighter on Its Way
12 July 2007
The French Supreme court on Tuesday overturned an appeals court's ruling from January 2006 banning Malta-based remote gambling company Zeturf from offering online race betting to customers in France.»
Breakdown of the Zeturf/PMU Ruling
12 July 2007
On July 10, 2007, the commercial, financial and economic chamber of the French Supreme Court ("Cour de Cassation") established the conditions where a monopolistic market is a restriction to free movement of services within the European Union.»
Nambling Notes - 12 July 2007
12 July 2007
Svenska Spel pulls the plug on its Batlic-expansion plans, 888 says trading for the half is A-Okay and more.»
Take the Money and Run
12 July 2007
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event numbers are significantly lower than last year's, and, naturally, all signs point to the U.S. prohibition of online gambling.»
Betfair Calls Reported Connection to UK Terrorism Plot 'Simply Incorrect'
11 July 2007
This morning, Betfair, which, last week, was listed in U.S. media reports in connection with a 2005 terrorism plot in the United Kingdom, called the reports "simply incorrect."»
Spain Moves Toward Sports-Betting Regulation
11 July 2007
Spain is finally moving to regulate sports betting market, in its 17 autonomous communities (comunidades autonomas), and two autonomous cities.»
Nambling Notes - 11 July 2007
11 July 2007
Takeover rumors send Rank's share price up a few pence, Playtech inks a couple of deals and more.»
Second NETeller co-founder pleads guilty
10 July 2007
NETeller co-founder John Lefebvre pleaded guilty Tuesday to a conspiracy charge related to the processing of millions of dollars in gambling transactions, according to Reuters.»
Nambling Notes - 10 July 2007
10 July 2007
The German State Treaty moves a step closer to realization, The Swedish Tax Board is on the hunt for lost kronor and more.»
Betcha Didn't See It Coming
10 July 2007
Peer-to-Peer gambling Web site Betcha.com was shut down by authorities from the Washington Gaming Commission, who stated that the site’s honor-based mode of betting violated the state’s 2006 online gambling ban.»
Q & A: Alan Feldman
10 July 2007
Rumor has it, if the United States decides to regulate online gambling, major corporations would be looking to get a piece of the pie, according to one Las Vegas casino executive.»
France Slaps Unibet Cycling Team with Another 'No'
10 July 2007
The embattled Unibet cycling team was dealt another setback today as a French court confirmed the decision of Amaury Sport Organization (ASO) not to invite the team to participate in this year’s Tour de France, which began on Saturday in London.

Although the Unibet team is a member of cycling’s Pro Tour, it has been denied entrance to a number of races this year due to laws prohibiting the advertisement of gambling operations within nations where Pro Tour races are being held.»

iMEGA Presses US Court for Early TRO against UIGEA
10 July 2007
The Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association (iMEGA) today filed in U.S. Circuit Court 3rd District in New Jersey a brief asking the court to the press for a temporary restraining order (TRO) ahead of schedule.»
Neteller's Lefebvre Pleads Guilty
10 July 2007
As expected, Neteller founder John Lefebvre pleaded guilty today to one count of conspiracy in connection with processing illegal online gambling transactions from U.S. citizens.»
Several I-Gaming Sites Named in Connection with 2005 UK Terror Plot
10 July 2007
U.S. media reports released last week list several I-gaming companies in connection with a terrorism plot, which, in November 2005, was foiled by British authorities.»
The Top 10s
9 July 2007
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment – Gambling" sites for the week ending July 7.
The No. 1 sites:
Australia: TAB Racing
Hong Kong: Hong Kong Jockey Club - Bets
Singapore: Singapore Pools
United Kingdom: Betfair
United States: Florida Lottery
View the complete lists.»
Market Briefs - 2-6 July 2007
9 July 2007
IGN's weekly roundup of financial news in the I-gaming industry.»
US Law Roundup - July 2007
9 July 2007
Staying on top of interactive gambling bills as they move through the United States' federal and state legislatures no longer entails hours of research, thanks to this monthly update on U.S. state and federal legislation.»
Considerations in Data Center Selection
9 July 2007
When online gaming was in its infancy, deciding where to host servers was easy; choices ranged from a basement closet to an office cupboard. But as the industry grew, so did the need for operating servers in a safe, secure manner, with redundant bandwidth to provide always-on access to customers, plenty of power to ensure the equipment ran coolly and efficiently, and room to grow to keep up with exponential business growth.»
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