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Nambling Notes - 3 August 2007
3 August 2007
Crypto grows it Asian business, Cashcade makes $27 million in acquisitions and more.»
US Family and Religious Groups Solicit Congress for Strong UIGEA Regs
3 August 2007
A coalition of U.S.-based family and religious groups have sent a letter to Congress calling for the preservation of family values by upholding anti-online gambling laws in the United States.»
Ladbrokes.com joins Income Access network
2 August 2007
Income Access is pleased to announce the soon to be addition of Ladbrokes.com to its diverse gaming affiliate network.»
eCOGRA reports surge in interest
2 August 2007
eCOGRA has experienced a surge of interest in its expanding range of professional services following a decision earlier this year to accept online gaming and betting operators that do not necessarily use the software of eCOGRA member software providers.»
Nambling Notes - 2 August 2007
2 August 2007
Australian MPs bet and believe, Gtech, Scientific Games and OPAP are legally unhappy with each other and more.»
Newly-Formed ISGA to Develop Skill Games Conduct Code
2 August 2007
Earlier today, FUN Technologies and King.com announced that they were combining resources to form a new regulatory agency known as the Interactive Skill Games Association (ISGA).»
Online Poker to Fund Repair of Calif. Potholes
2 August 2007
An American online poker player is pushing for a state-run poker site to benefit the residents of California.»
eCOGRA expands services to meet demand
1 August 2007
Based on industry and business requirements explicitly requested by operators, eCOGRA has expanded its services to include specialist reviews and advisory services.»
Nambling Notes - 1 August, 2007
1 August 2007
Ethoca partners with 888, WorldSpreads floats on AIM and more.»
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.»