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Market Briefs - Feb. 26 - March 2, 2007
6 March 2007
IGN's weekly roundup of financial news in the I-gaming industry.»
Hard Times for the Canadian Mafia
6 March 2007
A defendant in what is being called the biggest mafia bust in Canada's history allegedly ran an Internet sports book syndicate, through which nearly $400 million flowed in less than a year, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).»
Placanica Ruling - Is the EU Betting Industry Finally Unshackled?
6 March 2007
The European Court of Justice today delivered the its long-awaited verdict for the Placanica case (criminal proceedings against Massimiliano Placanica and Others) and in doing so ruled that the Italian criminal penalties for the collecting of bets by intermediaries acting on behalf of foreign companies are community law.»
Nambling Notes - March 6, 2007
6 March 2007
Today: Bill Hill says a bid for Rank Group is not to be, Rank completes the sale of its Hard Rock business and more.»
Playtech reports results for 2006
5 March 2007
Playtech reports total revenues for the year up 89% to $90.1 million from $47.6 million for 2005.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
5 March 2007
A review of news briefs from the week of Feb. 26-March 2, 2007.»
Nambling Notes - 5 March 2007
5 March 2007
Ladbrokes appoints former Hilton Group CEO Brian Wallace as group finance director, William Hill and Paddy Power release full year results and more.»
Ladbrokes, 888 in Trouble?
5 March 2007
A report in Britain's Sunday Telegraph sparked rumors that British gaming company Ladbrokes' takeover of Gibraltar-based gaming company 888 is in serious trouble.»
Sports Betting: Sweden vs. Turkey
5 March 2007
Pontus Lindwall, CEO of Sweden-based Betsson, was approaching red hot last week in response to Turkey's new legislation targeting I-gaming.»
Neteller, YouTeller: What's in a Name?
5 March 2007
Payment processor Neteller is threatening legal action against YouTeller, a new payment processor hoping to fill the space left by Neteller's withdrawal from the U.S. market in January.»
Breaking News: bwin 'Temporarily' Pulls Out of Turkey
2 March 2007
Austria-based operator bwin said today that recently-passed gaming legislation in Turkey has prompted it to temporarily withdraw its products from the country's market.»
Nambling Notes - March 2, 2007
2 March 2007
Today: Party CEO Mitch Garber discusses the company's surreptitious marketing maneuvers in Northern Europe, the Weather Lottery launches its online betting system and more.»
Eye on Europe - March 2, 2007
2 March 2007
IGN's weekly update covering important gaming developments in European jurisdictions.»
BetCRIS Transfers US Operation to Sister Site
2 March 2007
Costa Rica-based sports book BetCRIS.com on Thursday transferred its U.S.-facing business to its recently launched sister site, Bookmaker.com.»
Building a Wall around France
2 March 2007
The French Parliament has adopted online gaming provisions, including a law on delinquency prevention.»
Nambling Notes - March 1, 2007
1 March 2007
Today: Party issues its full year results, 'Big Frank' makes his Spanish debut and more.»
Global Policy Review - February
1 March 2007
Each month IGN delivers the latest in international policy developments that could affect the I-gaming business. From dealings between nations to actions taken by international organizations, it's a digest of the latest in global policy.»
UKGC Remote Gambling Poll Reveals Surprising Results
1 March 2007
A surprising 92 percent of U.K. residents did not partake in any form of remote gambling in 2006, according to a survey ordered by the U.K. Gambling Commission.»
Nambling Notes - Feb. 28, 2007
28 February 2007
Today: Several major I-gaming operators release FY '06 financials, The U.K. Gambling Commission says 8 percent of adults gambled online last month and more.»
The Vikings Are Coming Again
28 February 2007
Svenska Spel, the Swedish state-owned lottery and gambling operator, recently revealed plans to invest over 15 million euros over the next five years in setting up Internet-based lotteries in the Baltics.»
Sporting Odds & Ends - March
28 February 2007
News on the latest developments, trends and issues in the sports betting industry.»
M&A Score Sheet
27 February 2007
The passage of the U.S. Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act on Sept. 30, 2006 ignited a string of mergers and acquisitions in the I-gaming industry. Numerous deals have been struck since Oct. 1, with more in the works and even more in the Rumor Mill. Following is an account of confirmed sales taking place after the signing of the law as well as speculation of possible deals to come.»
Macau Considers I-Gaming Regulation
27 February 2007
All doubts as to whether regulators in Macau want to embrace interactive gambling have been put to rest. The way to a regulated prosperous I-gaming industry in the special administrative territory is not entirely evident, but Jorge Costa Oliveira's presentation at the Fifth Annual Pacific Congress on I-Gaming (PCIG) is a clear indication that the will is there . . . and it is strong.»
Former 888 CEO to Speak with French Authorities
27 February 2007
French authorities have requested interviews with officials from at least one European online gaming company about its activities in the country's monopolized gambling industry. Gibraltar-based opera...»
Nambling Notes - Feb. 27, 2007
27 February 2007
Today: An anonymous Party shareholder offloads 123 million shares worth £50 million, Mobenga inks an agreement with Triobet and more.»
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