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Insights: Political Expediency over Commercial Pragmatism
23 March 2007
The United Kingdom appeared to be grooming itself to become the world leader in regulated remote gambling, but the remote gaming duty, set at 15 percent by Chancellor Gordon Brown this week, effectively dashed the hopes of many tax-sheltered offshore operators wishing to relocate to the country. IGN asked Warwick Bartlett, lead partner, Global Betting & Gaming Consultants: Did the U.K. government turn its back on the industry?»
Nambling Notes - March 23, 2007
23 March 2007
Today: The Swedish gaming market may liberalize as early as this summer, I-gaming stocks are up on the LSE and more.»
German States Advised to Change Draft Agreement on Gambling Monopolies
23 March 2007
German Industry Commissioner Guenter Verheugen has written a letter to the German federal states, warning them that their draft agreement to restrict sports betting to state monopolies needs to be changed within 30 days.»
Nambling Notes - March 22, 2007
22 March 2007
Today: Positively negative reactions to the Budget across the industry, Sportingbet settles with the state of Louisiana for $400,000 and more.»
Call TV: No Fair Play!
22 March 2007
The last two weeks have seen the integrity of Call TV, or "participation television," dismantled, amid allegations of fraud and inadequate consumer protection.»
AFN to AGLC: We Won't Submit
22 March 2007
The Alexander First Nation (AFN) said on Wednesday it would not submit to Alberta Solicitor General Fred Lindsay's warnings to halt plans to license and host online gaming companies on its reserve near Edmonton.»
NETELLER moves to return U.S. funds
21 March 2007
NETELLER signed an agreement with the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York yesterday which outlines the terms and timeline for which it will return funds to U.S. customers.»
Neteller says Plans for US-funds Return to be Issued within 75 Days
21 March 2007
Neteller this morning announced that, via a cooperative agreement with U.S. authorities, it anticipates having a plan in place within 75 days to return funds to its U.S. customers.»
Sportingbet Reaches 'Amicable' Resolution with Louisiana DA
21 March 2007
In a prepared statement to the London Stock Exchange (LSE) this morning, Sportingbet said it has reached an "amicable resolution" with the St. Landry District Attorney (SLDA) in the state of Louisiana.»
Nambling Notes - March 21, 2007
21 March 2007
Today: The U.K.'s Remote Gaming Duty draws negative reactions from the industry, Cantor Gaming acquires Kismet Group and more.»
The Top 10s
21 March 2007
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment – Gambling" sites for the week ending March 16.
The No. 1 sites:
Australia: TAB Racing
Hong Kong: HKJC Football Betting Limited
United Kingdom: Betfair
United States: California Lottery
View the complete lists.»
Spring Brings Hope for Private Operators in Europe
21 March 2007
On this first day of spring, the European Commission has taken action to put an end to obstacles to the free movement of sports betting services in Denmark, Finland and Hungary.»
Nambling Notes - March 20, 2007
20 March 2007
Today: Harrah's scores a non-binding digital publishing deal with Bluff Media, Chartwell releases its Q1 2007 results and more.»
Groupe Partouche to Appeal Ruling, Attorney says
20 March 2007
A French court handed down a ruling on Thursday in the case against Patrick Partouche, CEO of the eponymous casino group, and two other defendants, for operating an illegal online casino in France. But lawyers have already filed an appeal and are confident in the outcome.»
Q & A: Christopher White
20 March 2007
The Poker Channel (TPC), a U.K.-based, poker-specific television station, on Feb. 23 announced plans to launch the channel into six new European territories from March 1. While TPC does not offer I-gaming services proper, it does afford I-gaming companies sponsorship and advertisement opportunities targeting the gaming-inclined. With the U.K. government set to allow televised gambling ads from September 2007, TPC is well positioned to market online gaming to both the United Kingdom and Continental Europe. IGN spoke with TPC commercial director Christopher White about the company's recent activities, its business post-U.S. legislation, the Placanica decision and more.»
Nambling Notes - March 19, 2007
19 March 2007
Today: Ex-Neteller VP Bruce Elliot joins Microgaming, Golden Palace notches another intellectual property victory and more.»
Market Briefs - March 12-16, 2007
19 March 2007
IGN's weekly roundup of financial news in the I-gaming industry.»
Husband-Wife duo Plead Guilty in Playwithal Case
18 March 2007
A Miami executive and his wife, both of whom participated in the Playwithal.com sports book operation, on Thursday pled guilty in a New York court.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
17 March 2007
A review of news briefs from the week of March 12-16, 2007.»
UIGEA Repeal: Details to be Made Public Imminently
16 March 2007
U.S. Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., who announced this week that he will introduce legislation aimed at repealing last year's anti-Internet gambling bill, said on Thursday that details on the legislation would be made public in the coming weeks.»
Neteller Update: Hearing Postponed
16 March 2007
The U.S. government has once again extended the deadline to decide whether to indict Neteller co-founders Stephen Lawrence and John Lefebvre, the U.S. Attorney's Office (USAO) for the Southern District of New York said today.»
One-Size-Fits-All Approach to Tech Contracts Will Fail
16 March 2007
Horribly written contracts for tech deals cross my desk every day. They are lawsuits waiting to happen.»
Nambling Notes - March 16, 2007
16 March 2007
Two Nevada legislators look to commission a study to address I-gaming in the U.S., the Partouche Group has encountered legal trouble in France and more.»
Kyl Urges Bush to Push for Strict UIGEA Regulations
16 March 2007
The staunch online gambling opponent, Sen. John Kyl, R-Ariz., has made another move in his quest to preserve American family values.»
eCOGRA changes qualifications for seal
15 March 2007
Dozens more online casino and poker room operators will soon qualify for affiliation with eCOGRA, following a change in how the seal can be awarded, the organisation announces today. »
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