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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.»
Wash. Lawyer Challenges State over Controversial I-Gaming Legislation
9 July 2007
A lawyer is challenging a controversial law in Washington that makes online gambling a felony in the state.»
Nambling Notes - 9 July 2007
9 July 2007
A new U.K. study alleges the Gambling Act will increase the country's number of problem gamblers, Norsk Tipping reports a positive first half and more.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
7 July 2007
A roundup of news briefs from the week of July 2-6, 2007.»
Nambling Notes - 6 July 2007
6 July 2007
Sportingbet and bwin call it quits, Betbrokers acquires Winning Edge and more.»
Sharing Data, Protecting Business
6 July 2007
The top five digital threats to e-commerce, according to Forbes Magazine, are as follows: transaction fraud, outside hackers, inside hackers, sloppy software and using laptop computers. In the online gaming industry, data sharing can create a formidable defense against fraudsters. So, why are banks and credit card issuers still not quite on board with the idea?»
Court Documents Reveal Details of Tucker Arrest
6 July 2007
Penelope Tucker, recently added to the list of defendants indicted for racketeering conspiracy in the BetonSports (BoS) case, was arrested on July 2 at 7:35 a.m. in Florida, according to court documents.»
Mexico Eyes I-Gaming Liberalization
5 July 2007
Mexico has welcomed Internet gambling, thanks to the addition of a clause in its federal gaming law.»
Nambling Notes - 5 July 2007
5 July 2007
Gtech acquires Finsoft, WPTE re-launches its real-money Web site and more.»
Eye on Europe - 5 July 2007
5 July 2007
IGN's weekly update covering important gaming developments in European jurisdictions.»
UKGC Continues to Rarify Gambling Ad Code
5 July 2007
The U.K. Gambling Commission (UKGC) on Friday published the responses to its consultation on gambling advertisements and their impact on responsible gambling.»
Trading Ahead of Expectations for Several Major Operators
5 July 2007
Ladbrokes and Paddy Power this morning released trading updates, in which both companies expressed that trading has remained in line with (or exceeded) expectations.»
The Top 10s
5 July 2007
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment – Gambling" sites for the week ending July 1.
The No. 1 sites:
Australia: TAB Racing
Hong Kong: Hong Kong Jockey Club - Bets
Singapore: Singapore Pools
United Kingdom: Betfair
United States: Pennsylvania Lottery
View the complete lists.»
I-Lottery Update - July 2007
5 July 2007
As one of the world's most popular forms of gambling, lotteries have successfully made the shift to the interactive arena. Once a month, IGN's I-Lottery Update delivers an international roundup of the latest news from this burgeoning sector of the industry.»
BoS Indictment Amended
3 July 2007
Defendants in the BetonSports (BoS) case were ordered to re-enter their pleas today in a federal court in St. Louis due to a few adjustments in the indictment. A new defendant has been added; all other changes were cosmetic.»
Prospects for Intralot in Turkey
3 July 2007
Greece-based Intralot's 45 percent-controlled Turkish unit, Inteltek, has had the management fee for its one-year sports betting contract reduced from 12 percent of sales to 7 percent. The news was broken Friday by Greek financial publication Reporter.»
Nambling Notes - 3 July 2007
3 July 2007
Today: Barney Frank runs into resistance, Betfair is selected to sponsor the European World Series of Poker and more.»
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