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Nambling Notes - 17 July 2007
17 July 2007
The Swedish government solicits 24hPoker for information, gambling-ad policy takes a turn for the newsworthy in the United Kingdom and more.»
Belgian Poker in Brief
17 July 2007
The Belgian Gaming Board has put forward a missive that sheds some light on the legal status of poker and poker tournaments in the country.»
Editorial: BetonSports - One Year Later
17 July 2007
One year ago today, the industry woke to news that one of its own had been arrested by U.S. authorities.»
US says UIGEA Draft Regulations to be Published for Public Comment in 'Near Future'
16 July 2007
Last Tuesday marked the conclusion of the 270-day period during which the regulations for the U.S. Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) were to be prescribed.»
UK Brass Reviews Gambling Ad Policy
16 July 2007
New U.K. Prime Minister Gordon Brown is reportedly reviewing plans to allow betting shops and gambling Web sites to advertise on television and radio.»
Market Briefs - 9-13 July 2007
16 July 2007
IGN's weekly roundup of financial news in the I-gaming industry.»
Nambling Notes - 16 July 2007
16 July 2007
Neteller's Gord Herman resigns, Jon Holmes joins Sportech's board and more.»
The Top 10s
16 July 2007
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment – Gambling" sites for the week ending July 14.
The No. 1 sites:
Australia: TAB Racing
Hong Kong: HKJC Football Betting Limited
Singapore: Singapore Pools
United Kingdom: Betfair
United States: Pennsylvania Lottery
View the complete lists.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
14 July 2007
A review of news briefs from the week of July 9-13, 2007.»
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.»