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Nambling Notes - Dec. 19, 2006
19 December 2006
Today: Jersey is set to become the newest I-gaming jurisdiction, PacNet procures the majority share of PacGames and more.»
Sky Closing in on 365 Media Group
18 December 2006
British broadcaster British Sky Broadcasting (Sky) on Friday made an offer to buy online sports content and gaming company 365 Media Group Plc for £96 million to strengthen its presence in the I-gaming sector.»
EU E-Enlargement
18 December 2006
The European Union will grow again this January with the addition of Bulgaria and Romania. Here's a breakdown of the latests Internet usage numbers.»
Landmark Ruling for Soccer Clubs and Players vs. Bookies
18 December 2006
Real Madrid, P.S.V. Eindhoven, Imari, FC Porto and some of their players (Zidane, Beckham, Raul, Ronaldo and Luis Figo) recently lodged claims in France and Belgium against a group of major online bookmakers that includes bwin, Betfair, Ladbrokes, Miapuesta, Unibet, VC Bet and William Hill. The basis of the legal actions was the control of the gambling business between soccer clubs and online bookmakers. The claims assert that the betting companies have exploited the names and images of the football clubs and their star players for commercial purposes without the appropriate licenses and legal authorizations. Moreover, they ask that the companies be made to stop using the images and forced to "repair the harm caused." On Nov. 24, 2006, the commercial court of Liège ruled in favor of the bookmakers.»
Nambling Notes - Dec. 18, 2006
18 December 2006
Today: The Harrah's acquisition nears completion, the EBA embraces gaming members and more.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
16 December 2006
A review of news briefs for the week of Dec. 11-15, 2006.»
On Track - December
15 December 2006
A monthly review of events, business news and other happenings in the racing industry, particularly in the interactive space.»
An Age-Old Debate Rears Its Head in South Africa
15 December 2006
A great deal of media attention has been focused recently on the judgment handed down on Nov. 27, 2006 by Judge Hartzenberg of the Transvaal Provincial Division of the High Court of South Africa in the case of Casino Enterprises vs. the Gauteng Gambling Board and Others. As a result there has been much speculation as to its affect on Internet gambling in South Africa, and a fairly bleak and negative picture has been painted by the media in general. Before we examine some of the finer detail of the case, it may be worthwhile revisiting the legal position that forms the core around which the judgment has been formulated.»
Nambling Notes - Dec. 15, 2006
15 December 2006
Today: Optimal Group agrees to acquire FireOne, Penn National vies for Harrah's and more.»
WA to Betting Exchanges: 'Not Here'
14 December 2006
Western Australian will not be following the lead of Victoria and Tasmania in its handling of betting exchanges. The state's policymakers have passed a ban against the lucrative, but controversial industry.»
Nambling Notes - Dec. 14, 2006
14 December 2006
Today: PartyGaming reports a revenue turnaround, the price of doing business goes up for Neteller and more.»
PAF Study Reveals Diverse German I-Gaming Market
13 December 2006
New research from Goldmedia GmbH, Berlin indicates that 25 percent of Germany's 9 million Internet users gamble online.»
Nambling Notes - Dec. 13, 2006
13 December 2006
Today: Foreign investors are dismissed from the British Tote race, Italy prepares to announce the recipients of 17,000 new gambling licenses and more.»
New operational standards introduced by eCOGRA
12 December 2006
A newly established dedicated team is set to monitor the 91 online casinos and 21 poker rooms accredited under the 'Play It Safe' seal by eCommerce and Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance (eCOGRA). »
The Top 10s
12 December 2006
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment – Gambling" sites for the week ending Dec. 8. The No. 1 sites:
Australia: TAB Racing
Hong Kong: HKJC Football Betting
Singapore: Singapore Pools
United Kingdom: The National Lottery
United States: Florida Lottery
View the complete lists.»
Market Briefs - Dec. 4-8, 2006
12 December 2006
IGN's weekly roundup of financial news in the I-gaming industry.»
Nambling Notes - Dec. 12, 2006
12 December 2006
Today: The latest developments with the Tote and Harrah's acquisition bids, plus more.»
German Politics too Much for Premiere Win
11 December 2006
A year and a half after partnering to deliver the Premiere Win betting service, German pay-per-view TV channel Premiere and betting operator Magna Entertainment (MEC) are going their separate ways.»
Nambling Notes - Dec. 11, 2006
11 December 2006
Today: Las Vegas Sands is set to launch online in England, Bodog pulls its U.S. advertisements and more.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
9 December 2006
A review of news briefs for the week of Dec. 4-8, 2006.»
LVS - Vegas Returns to the Isles
8 December 2006
Las Vegas Sands' entrance into the I-gaming space could signify a renewed interest in cyber gambling among Nevada operators.»
Ladbrokes, 888 Close to Dea
8 December 2006
London-listed Ladbrokes' courtship of online operator 888 may be nearing its conclusion, with a £490 million ($958.9 million) deal rumored to be struck as early as next week.»
Nambling Notes - Dec. 8, 2006
8 December 2006
Today: Western Australia bans exchange betting, Florida Lottery tickets sell on eBay and more.»
Veikkaus.fi: 10 Years Online
7 December 2006
Finnish state gambling operator Veikkaus is celebrating 10 years of betting via the Internet.»
US Law Roundup - December 2006
7 December 2006
Staying on top of interactive gambling bills as they move through the United States' federal and state legislatures no longer entails hours of research, thanks to this monthly update on U.S. state and federal legislation.»
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