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Nambling Notes - May 21, 2007
21 May 2007
Today: OPAP says it has EU law on its side, I-bingo gains momentum in the U.K. as the smoking ban looms and more.»
Eye on Europe - 21 May 2007
21 May 2007
IGN's weekly update covering important gaming developments in European jurisdictions.»
GBGC Releases Revised Post-UIGEA Figures
21 May 2007
U.K.-based consulting firm Global Betting and Gaming Consultants (GBGC) in April released revised projections for the global gaming industry in the post-Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) era. GBGC found that the effects of the legislation may have been far worse than first expected.»
Nambling Notes - 18 May 2007
18 May 2007
Today: Ladbrokes says profits have lagged 10 percent in the four months to the end of April, eWorld Interactive is set to operate China's online sports lottery and more.»
Desktop Conference: US Policy - The AGA Position
18 May 2007
This IGN Desktop Conference features a candid interview with Frank Fahrenkopf, president and CEO of the American Gaming Association (AGA). Fahrenkopf shares his reactions to the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, AGA positions on current Congressional proposals to explore I-gaming regulation, the U.S.-Antigua WTO dispute and recent action taken by the U.S. Justice Department.»
Online gambling in the news
17 May 2007
Casino City regularly scans every corner of the Internet searching for the best insight and articles related to online gambling. We bring them to you here.»
Nambling Notes - 17 May 2007
17 May 2007
Today: The Unibet.com cycling team will not pursue legal action against Giro organizers, William Hill is confident about analysts' forecasts for the year and more.»
Eye on Europe - 17 May 2007
17 May 2007
IGN's weekly update covering important gaming developments in European jurisdictions.»
Insights: US and Antigua - The Elephant and The Fly
17 May 2007
IGN asked the experts: What are the implications of the United States' effort to clarify its position in relation to General Agreement on Trade in Services? Is America essentially withdrawing gambling services from its commitments?»
Gibraltar accepts eCOGRA certification for online gambling integrity
16 May 2007
eCOGRA has become one of the first organisations to be approved by the Minister responsible for Gambling of the Government of Gibraltar. »
Nambling Notes - 16 May 2007
16 May 2007
Today: Gtech acquires Finsoft, shares in Paddy Power are white hot and more.»
Neteller Hearings Continued, No Agreement Reached
16 May 2007
Neteller co-founders Stephen Lawrence and John Lefebvre have not reached an agreement with the U.S. Government and have yet to be indicted.»
Belgium Receives Latest EC Warning in Unibet Cycling Saga
16 May 2007
The European Commission (EC) has issued Belgium a warning regarding exclusionary action taken against the Unibet.com cycling team in early April.»
Casino Watch - June
16 May 2007
A monthly review of news from the land-based, online casino and poker industries.»
Nambling Notes - 15 May 2007
15 May 2007
Today: bwin releases first quarter results, the South African lotto-license saga drags on and more.»
Former BoS Head Carruthers Solicits Europe for Legal Help
15 May 2007
It has been reported that David Carruthers, ex-CEO of indicted sports betting company BetonSports (BoS), has approached the company's former advisors to lobby the U.K. government, the European Union--including the United Kingdom--and members of European Parliament in an effort to use the latest WTO decision as part of his defense.»
Optimal Group Complies with USAO's Request for Information
14 May 2007
Optimal Group, the Montreal-based payments processor, has responded to a request for information from the U.S. Attorney's office in the Southern District of New York (USAO).»
Nambling Notes - 14 May 2007
14 May 2007
Today: The Czech Republic is good game for bwin and other operators, Bhutan has three short-listed bidders for its online lottery license and more.»
The Top 10s
14 May 2007
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment – Gambling" sites for the week ending May 11.
The No. 1 sites:
Australia: TAB Sportsbet
Hong Kong: Hong Kong Jockey Club - Bets
Singapore: Singapore Pools
United Kingdom: Betfair
United States: California Lottery
View the complete lists.»
The Frank Bill - Four Potential Snags
14 May 2007
Congressman Frank's bill, HR 2046, would not repeal the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA). It would change it, adding modifying clauses (proposed sections 5381-5389) to Title 31, where UIGEA already inhabits sections 5361-5367. And in doing so, it would also make a big change in American gambling law. For the first time, the federal government would be actually issuing gambling licenses and setting the rules on who can and can't play.»
Market Briefs - 7-11 May 2007
14 May 2007
IGN's weekly roundup of financial news in the I-gaming industry.»
BoS Founder Kaplan Arraigned, Pleads Not Guilty
14 May 2007
BetonSports founder Gary Kaplan will spend at least two more weeks in federal custody at the request of his lawyers.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
12 May 2007
A roundup of news briefs from the week of May 7-11, 2007.»
Nambling Notes - 11 May 2007
11 May 2007
Unibet's cycling team continues its rough ride through the fickle European legal scene, Bill Hill is working to avert a shareholder revolt and more.»
Insights: Does the Frank Bill Stand a Chance?
11 May 2007
In April, Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., introduced the Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act, which proposes a licensing and regulation regime be established in the United States. The bill could attract remnants of an exiled industry back to the United States, though it is slow in gaining traction. Furthermore, Frank has said that he would not introduce the bill for House vote unless he was sure it would pass. IGN asked the experts to weigh in on the bill's chances of negotiating the uncertain road ahead.»
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