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Licensing, Hosting Battle Brews in Canadian Province
9 March 2007
Alberta Solicitor General Fred Lindsay is demanding that a First Nation band put an end to its plans to license and host online gaming companies on its reserve near Edmonton, according to the Canadian Press (CP).»
Reading Placanica: The Consolidation of Restricted Markets
8 March 2007
Although the Placanica case is an Italian referral (language of procedure: Italian), while the court's working language is French, this does not provide an excuse to the lawyers of the remote gambling operators for commenting on the judgment without having read it.»
Nambling Notes - March 8, 2007
8 March 2007
Today: Sportingbet and bwin continue to gain momentum after another strong day of trading, Playtech makes another move in Asia and more.»
Swedish Tabloid Defies Ad Ban
8 March 2007
Swedish tabloid Aftonbladet has announced its intention to carry advertisement promoting Malta-based operator Expekt, thereby contravening a district court order issued today, which authorizes stiff financial penalties if it goes ahead.»
Placanica - Everyone's a Winner
7 March 2007
Can an agent based in Italy take bets for a bookmaker based in England? According to the Italian government, no. According to the European Court of Justice (ECJ), it depends. The ECJ on Tuesday ruled on the Placanica case, which addresses this very matter, and advocates on both sides of the debate are claiming victory. Following are comments from various observers in response to the ruling.»
Bwin in Takeover Talks with Sportingbet
7 March 2007
Sportingbet has confirmed media reports hinting at a possible takeover bid from bwin, which this morning said it was in "very preliminary discussions" with the London-listed operator.»
ECJ Ruling May Pave the Cross-Border Way
7 March 2007
Yesterday’s judgment by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in the Placanica case could pave the way for the free movement of services, especially in relation to cross border betting, in the European Union.»
Nambling Notes - March 7, 2007
7 March 2007
Today: Ladbrokes fishes for Sportech's Vernon Pools business, Playtech reaches an agreement with China-based Foundation Group and more.»
I-Lottery Update - March 2007
7 March 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.»
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.»
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