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Nambling Notes - Dec. 2, 2003
2 December 2003
In today's Nambling Notes: New research estimates the future profitability of mobile gambling, Bingo Entertainment announces the annual Bingo World Championship, LegalPlay seeks a license in Europe and more.»
French Racing Monopoly Rolls out Internet Product
1 December 2003
Pari-Mutuel-Urbain (PMU), France's monopoly race betting network, on Nov. 24 launched an Internet betting platform at www.pmu.fr. The system, developed by PMU, France Télécom and the Cap Gemini Ernst & Young Group, enables customers to place bets just before the start of each race.»
Casino Watch - December 2003
1 December 2003
A monthly review of news from the land-based and online casino industries.»
Nambling Notes - Dec. 1, 2003
1 December 2003
In today's Nambling Notes: Littlewoods starts apoker site, Avago's operator launches a second iTV venture and more.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
1 December 2003
A review of news briefs for the week of Nov. 24-26.»
I-Gaming's Thorn du Jour: DDoS
26 November 2003
The exact extent of the problem is unknown. The Financial Times reported last week that in September over a dozen I-gaming sites that target the U.S. market were crippled by distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. But security firms, gaming technology providers, and police investigators suggest that the situation is far worse.»
Nambling Notes - Nov. 26, 2003
26 November 2003
In today's Nambling Notes: the WLA supports the Unites States in its WTO dispute with Antigua, Chinese customs officers seize 3,500 CDs used for online gambling and more.»
The Top 10s
25 November 2003
It's the Hitwise Top 10 "Entertainment - Gambling" sites for the week ending Nov. 15. This week:

Australia
1. RaceTAB
2. TABOnline
3. TAB Racing
4. . . .
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Market Briefs - Nov. 17-21, 2003
25 November 2003
Several dozen publicly held interactive gaming companies are reporting, acquiring, floating, spinning off, merging, de-listing, rising and falling in stock markets all over the world. Every Monday IGN wraps the financial happenings of the Net betting biz from the previous week into a nifty little package just for you.»
Electronic Commerce Directive Soon Applicable to on Online Gambling?
25 November 2003
On Nov. 21, 2003, the European Commission announced that it would reconsider the directive on electronic commerce, in particular in relation to online gambling.»
Nambling Notes - Nov. 25, 2003
25 November 2003
In today’s Nambling Notes: European Casino Forum and European Commission discuss I-gaming regulation harmonization, Mirage files a Golden Nugget trademark case, plus more.»
Foreign Operators Brace for 'Real War' in Holland
24 November 2003
Primary proceedings on the Ladbrokes/De Lotto case will begin today. Ladbrokes is contesting the rulings of two lower courts that found that the company violates Dutch law by offering sports betting services in the Netherlands. The case is expected to last between one and two years.»
European Commission Considers New Online Gambling Initiative
24 November 2003
The European Commission will examine the need for and scope of a possible new E.U. initiative on Internet gambling.»
From the Editor's Chair - v7
24 November 2003
A sprinkling of musings and observations about U.S. policy, problem gambling in Australia and more.»
Nambling Notes - Nov. 24, 2003
24 November 2003
In today's Nambling Notes: Ukbetting's radio will be in over 1,000 stores, Betfair refutes the funding problem and talks about Tabcorp, the is Tote likely to lose its monopoly, plus more.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
23 November 2003
A review of news briefs for the week of Nov. 17-21.»
Congress Not Expected to Pass Kyl Bill Before Recess
21 November 2003
The interactive gambling industry appears to have once again won the battle in Washington, but the war rages on.»
ABB Wants Betting Exchange Levy Issue Revisited
21 November 2003
Once again land-based book makers in the UK are turning to the office of Customs and Excise to rework a levy scheme in place for betting exchanges, and once again Mark Davies is confident their efforts will be met with failure.»
The Top 10s
21 November 2003
It's the Hitwise Top 10 "Entertainment - Gambling" sites for the week ending Nov. 15. This week:

United Kingdom
1. BetFair
2. William Hill Sportsbook
3. DailyDraw.com
4. . . .
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Market Forces vs. Regulation in Online Sports Betting - What The Industry Really Thinks!
21 November 2003
Since the earliest days of our industry, there has been a loud and sustained debate on the relative gains for all parties on Market Forces vs. Regulation. The arguments have run the gambit from the patently ridiculous to incredibly poignant.»
Nambling Notes - Nov. 21, 2003
21 November 2003
In today's Nambling Notes: Golden Palace strikes again.
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Winajackpot Pays Out $453,617 In Single Jackpot Win
20 November 2003
Happy winner Donna T. took away on November 17 $453,617 in prize money when she struck lucky playing Gold Rally Slots at Casino Del Rio – a member of the WinAJackpot network of Playtech-powered casinos.»
On Track – November, 2003
20 November 2003
A monthly review of events, business news and other happenings in the racing industry, particularly in the interactive sector.»
Nambling Notes - Nov. 20, 2003
20 November 2003
In today's Nambling Notes: iGGBA happy with UK's draft Gambling Bill, mobile use rising rapidly in Europe, plus more.»
Gambling Law Update
20 November 2003
Attorney Lawrence G. Walters produces a monthly review of legal and legislative activity related to Internet gambling. Novembers report includes further analysis of the Missouri subpoenas, a legislative update in the United States and more.»