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Five Reasons Why the Frank Bill Will Succeed, Five Reasons Why It Will Fai
27 April 2007
It took proponents of I-gaming prohibition 11 years to get their bill passed into law, so surely one shouldn't expect Barney Frank's new regulatory bill to reach the President's desk in the near future (if at all), right? You never know.»
Carruthers May Use WTO Defense
27 April 2007
Lawyers for ex-BetonSports CEO David Carruthers are being allowed to use the most recent World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling in the Antigua/United States dispute as grounds for dismissal of the case against their client.»
Online blackjack options are limitless
26 April 2007
There are 973 online casinos listed in the online.casinocity.com directory, and the vast majority of them offer blackjack.»
Rebecca's Recommendations - April 26, 2007
26 April 2007
Surprise! What do you think of the new Online Casino City Times newsletter? Do you like? It is a pretty hectic time over here between the launch of our new and improved newsletter, the launch of our GPWA Times magazine, and preparation for the big Casino Affiliate Convention in Amsterdam next week. Yes, Amsterdam. How many places are there in this world where it is completely acceptable to smoke the weed in front of your CEO and all your clients? Not many, my friends. »
US Rep. Frank Calls For Regulation
26 April 2007
Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., Chairman of the House Committee on Financial Services, today introduced his long-awaited Internet gambling bill and it is not at all what people had been expecting.»
Nambling Notes - 26 April 2007
26 April 2007
Today: Yahoo launches online poker, Bill Hill is set to overhaul its brand and more.»
Q & A: Barney Frank
26 April 2007
U.S. Rep. Barney Frank, R-Mass., chats with IGN about his new bill to regulate Internet gambling in the United States.»
Victor Chandler teams up with Income Access
25 April 2007
Victor Chandler is set to re-launch its affiliate program using the Income Access affiliate software platform. »
New Tax Plan Could End German Betting Monopolies
25 April 2007
Financial specialists among the German CDU/CSU Party have hatched a plan to quadruple the country's sports betting income by levying a tax on sports betting.»
US Rep. Frank to Introduce New I-Gaming Legislation Thursday
25 April 2007
House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank on Wednesday said he plans to introduce legislation addressing I-gaming as soon as Thursday.»
Nambling Notes - 25 April 2007
25 April 2007
Today: William Hill slashes odds on the existence of little green men, more bad news for PacNet and more.»
Polish Betting Bedlam
24 April 2007
Poland is working to draft new gambling legislation, which will also include provisions addressing Internet gambling.»
Nambling Notes - 24 April 2007
24 April 2007
Today: CryptoLogic announces plans to de- and re-list, Tabcorp shares gain momentum as the Australian media fuels the takeover fire and more.»
Ladbrokes, 888 Merger Off
23 April 2007
In separate notes to the London Stock Exchange this morning, Ladbrokes and 888 announced that merger talks have been called off, ending nearly six months of M&A-related speculation.»
Nambling Notes - 23 April 2007
23 April 2007
Svenska Spel releases strong Q1 results, Everest Poker signs with ESPN and more.»
Market Briefs - 16-20 April 2007
23 April 2007
IGN's weekly roundup of financial news in the I-gaming industry.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
21 April 2007
A review of news briefs from the week of April 16-20, 2007.»
Legal Analysis: US Attorney General Gonzales Questioned at Oversight Hearing about Internet Gambling Regulations
20 April 2007
The Attorney General surprisingly faced a series of questions on Thursday from Senator Jon Kyl (R-AZ), regarding the status and potential substance of the anticipated Administrative Regulations to be adopted in connection with the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 (UIGEA). The questioning appeared to catch the Attorney General off guard, as the hearing related to his responsibility for the alleged improprieties associated with the firings of eight U.S. attorneys.»
How Your Data Center Can Affect Client Satisfaction
20 April 2007
What are some of the key things your clients want from their online gaming experience? According to the seminal global study released by eCOGRA in January 2007, fun and entertainment seem to rank above the profit motive as reasons for play. The most common problems experienced by players are being disconnected from the game and software malfunctions.»
Nambling Notes - 20 April 2007
20 April 2007
Today: Thursday's bust in Texas is not I-gaming-related, Paddy Power inks a six-year deal with Turf TV and more.»
Nambling Notes - 19 April 2007
19 April 2007
Today: YouTeller elects to delay its launch, bwin releases Q4, full year figures and more.»
Eye on Europe - 18 April 2007
18 April 2007
IGN's weekly update covering important gaming developments in European jurisdictions.»
Two Betex Senior Staff Detained in China
18 April 2007
Betex, the Asia-focused lottery and gaming company, said this afternoon that two of its senior staff at its Bejing operation have been detained while a third is being sought by the Chinese authorities in the province of Jilin.»
Casino Watch - May
18 April 2007
A monthly review of news from the land-based, online casino and poker industries.»
Nambling Notes - 18 April 2007
18 April 2007
Today: The AGCC has granted Arkin Sports and Leisure licensure, 32Red said its first quarter trading has been in line with expectations and more.»