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I-Lottery Update - February 2007
8 February 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.»
The Top 10s
8 February 2007
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment – Gambling" sites for the week ending Feb. 3. The No. 1 sites:
Australia: TAB Racing
Hong Kong: HKJC Football Betting
Singapore: Singapore Pools
United Kingdom: Betfair
United States: Florida Lottery
View the complete lists.»
Alberta Considers I-Gaming Regulation
8 February 2007
The Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) today attempted to clear up Wednesday's media circus regarding the Province's alleged interest in I-gaming regulation.»
Nambling Notes - Feb. 8, 2007
8 February 2007
Today: U.K. sports minister Richard Caborn says the Tote sale is nearing its conclusion, Kiwi Gaming launches a Japanese-language online casino product and more.»
Spin3 joins GSM
7 February 2007
Spin3 was awarded the Associate Membership of the GSM Association as an application provider for the GSM family of technology platforms.»
Report: FBI freezes U.S. NETeller funds
7 February 2007
FBI officials have frozen an undisclosed amount U.S. NETeller customer funds to be used as evidence, according to a USA TODAY report.»
Neteller Update: Funds Frozen, US P2P Transfers Stopped
7 February 2007
U.S.-based customers with money in Neteller accounts will have more to balk at as the payment processor remains from all sides assailed.»
Numerous Developments in Carruthers/BoS Cases
7 February 2007
Lawyers for ex-BetonSports (BoS) CEO David Carruthers on Friday filed pre-trial motions in the criminal case against the one-time outspoken advocate of I-gaming regulation in the United States. The defense is hoping to quash some of the charges relying on the First Amendment, Fifth Amendment and certain international treaties as grounds for dismissal.»
Nambling Notes - Feb. 07, 2007
7 February 2007
Today: 2006 WSOP champ Jamie Gold and Bruce Crispin Leyser settle their $6 million dispute out of court, The U.K. Financial Services Authority sheds a little light on YouTeller's status and more.»
A Chink in the Armor?
7 February 2007
The Baden-Württemberg Administrative Court of Appeal's recent ruling in the case of an agent for a foreign betting operation could prove to be a windfall for those trying to break the German states' gambling monopolies.»
Market Briefs - Jan. 29 - Feb. 2, 2007
6 February 2007
IGN's weekly roundup of financial news in the I-gaming industry.»
Germany's 'Internet Dogs' Seek Global Solutions
6 February 2007
German online lottery and sports betting broker/operator Fluxx is spreading its wings internationally. London-based Jaxx UK Ltd., a subsidiary of Fluxx AG established in late 2006, has been successful with its application for a bookmaking license in Great Britain. Jaxx UK Ltd. received the permit Monday from the British licensing authorities, and Fluxx is, thus, entering one of the biggest betting markets in the world.»
Nambling Notes - Feb. 6, 2007
6 February 2007
Today: ISI and Techmatics agree to develop a new fixed-odds race betting product, Antigua may enlist the EU in its case against the United States and more.»
Eye on Europe - Feb. 5, 2007
5 February 2007
IGN's weekly update covering important gaming developments in European jurisdictions.»
Nambling Notes - Feb. 5, 2007
5 February 2007
Today: 888 announces a cooperative agreement with Georgica, two new payment options emerge for U.S.-based I-gamers and more.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
3 February 2007
A review of news briefs for the week of Jan. 29 - Feb. 2, 2007.»
The List Revisited
2 February 2007
Shortly after the enactment of the U.S. Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act in October 2006, IGN compiled a list of publicly traded companies that shortly thereafter pulled out of the U.S. market. Now, more that three months later, we are checking back in on those companies to see how they have fared since then.»
The List Revisited (Continued)
2 February 2007
Shortly after the enactment of the U.S. Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act in October 2006, IGN compiled a list of publicly traded companies that shortly thereafter pulled out of the U.S. market. Now, more that three months later, we are checking back in on those companies to see how they have fared since then.»
Nambling Notes - Feb. 2, 2007
2 February 2007
Today: Neteller is determining how to refund its U.S.-based customers, Mansion closes its U.S.-facing operation and more.»
NETeller withdrawals on hold for U.S. customer
1 February 2007
NETeller’s American customers are out of withdrawal options and are being asked to wait patiently while the company tries to determine how to move money to the U.S.»
Sportingbet's Blandford Steps Down
1 February 2007
London-based online operator Sportingbet PLC on Wednesday announced that its founder and executive director, Mark Blandford, has resigned from the company.»
Nambling Notes - Feb. 1, 2007
1 February 2007
Today: Several I-gaming companies announce trading updates and personnel changes, Kiwi and WildJack launch new online casino games and more.»
Wash. Prohibition Bill Could Lose Some of Its Bite
31 January 2007
A Washington state legislator says in-home recreational Internet gambling should not be a felony, and he is making sure the law agrees with him.»
McCreevy Comments on 'Restrictive' US Policy
31 January 2007
Could I-gaming restrictions in the United States be challenged by the European Union? EU Internal Market Commissioner Charlie McCreevy thinks it may be a possibility.»
Nambling Notes - Jan 31, 2007
31 January 2007
Today: The British I-gaming community sounds off about the recent actions of the U.S. Justice Department, Playtech is negotiating another Asia-focused deal and more.»