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Nambling Notes - Nov. 7, 2006
7 November 2006
Today: Gala bids for the U.K. Tote, BetCRIS bids for estranged BoS customers and more.»
eCOGRA offers its regulatory experience to UK government
6 November 2006
eCOGRA, the online gambling industry's independent player protection and standards authority, has offered to lend its regulatory experience to the UK Department of Culture, Media and Sport. »
AFN: Canada's Second First Nation I-Gaming Jurisdiction
6 November 2006
The Alexander First Nation (AFN), a sovereign nation located in Alberta, Canada, has established a gaming commission and will soon begin offering licenses to qualified I-gaming operators.»
Nambling Notes - Nov. 6, 2006
6 November 2006
Today: Lawyers for BetonSports come to terms on an agreement with the U.S. government, eCOGRA offers its regulatory expertise to the British DCMS and more.»
I-Gaming Merger Talks Heat Up
6 November 2006
As the I-gaming industry hunkers down in the wake of the United States prohibition, several former industry titans are looking to rebuild their businesses through consolidation. Amid recent staff shake-ups at PartyGaming and 888 subsidiaries, a stream of reports circulating last week conjectured various mergers and acquisitions (M&A) involving some variation of Ladbrokes, 888, PartyGaming or bwin. Las Vegas-based casino group MGM was also rumored to be trolling the market for beleaguered I-gaming companies.»
Market Briefs - Oct. 30 - Nov. 3
6 November 2006
IGN's weekly roundup of financial news in the I-gaming industry.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
4 November 2006
A review of news briefs for the week of Oct. 30 - Nov. 3.»
Manches Briefing: RSe Report and Ascot Remote Gambling Summit - Is Progress Being Made?
3 November 2006
Ministers from over 30 countries assembled in Royal Ascot Tuesday at the invitation of Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Tessa Jowell to discuss international issues relating to remote gaming. It had been hoped that some sort of framework agreement could be reached on key principles of the regulation of online, interactive TV and mobile phone gambling. The key issues for the DCMS are protecting the young and vulnerable, making remote gaming safe for users and keeping it free of crime.»
Nambling Notes - Nov. 3, 2006
3 November 2006
Today: Neteller reports profits despite the U.S. ban, a pair of leading poker rooms consider a merger and more.»
Eye on Europe - Nov. 2, 2006
2 November 2006
IGN's weekly update covering important gaming developments in European jurisdictions.»
The Latest Three Infringement Procedures
2 November 2006
On Oct. 12, 2006, the European Commission launched new infringement procedures against three member States--Austria, France and Italy--in regard to their national legislation restricting the supply of certain gambling services.»
Nambling Notes - Nov. 2, 2006
2 November 2006
Today: Betfair and Full Tilt unveil promotional campaigns, plus more.»
The Top 10s
1 November 2006
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment – Gambling" sites for the week ending Oct. 27. The No. 1 sites:
Australia: TAB Racing
Hong Kong: HKJC Football Betting
Singapore: Singapore Pools
United Kingdom: The National Lottery
United States: California Lottery
View the complete lists.»
Nambling Notes - Nov. 1, 2006
1 November 2006
Today: England's sports minister expresses a willingness to cooperate with U.S. extradition requests related to online gambling operations, Gaming VC's CEO steps down amid an M&A-related law suit and more.»
NETeller updates US position
31 October 2006
International News Brief: NETeller said today it would continue operating in the US until new regulations on internet gambling, which are expected to make its business illegal in there, are drawn up. »
Global Policy Review - November
31 October 2006
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.»
MECN Assesses the Impact of US Policy
31 October 2006
A recent Media Entertainment Consulting Network (MECN) survey offers some insight into the mindset of an industry beset by a hazy legal and regulatory ethos, plummeting stock prices and internal divisiveness.»
Casino Watch - November
31 October 2006
A monthly review of news from the land-based, online casino and poker industries.»
Nations Participating in UK Summit Call for I-Gaming Regulations; US Absent
31 October 2006
Representatives from 32 countries met at Britain's Royal Ascot racecourse today to discuss the global Internet gambling industry, just weeks after the United States enacted legislation banning online gambling.»
Nambling Notes - Oct. 31, 2006
31 October 2006
Today: The Alexander First Nation in Edmonton begins licensing Internet gambling, the Las Vegas Palms debuts wireless gambling and more.»
Party/888 Merger Could Be in the Works
30 October 2006
Online casino and poker room operator 888 confirmed today that it has been in talks with third parties since prohibitive Internet gambling legislation passed through the United States Senate in late September. Several reports have indicated that the company is in preliminary talks regarding a possible £1.6 billion ($3 billion) merger with industry rival PartyGaming.»
Chartwell/Parlay Merger Called Off
30 October 2006
Online gaming software provider Chartwell and I-bingo solutions provider Parlay on Friday publicized their intention to terminate the merger proposal announced on Aug. 30, 2006, when the companies signed a binding letter of intent (LOI).»
Market Briefs - Oct. 22-29, 2006
30 October 2006
IGN's weekly roundup of financial news in the I-gaming industry.»
Nambling Notes - Oct. 30, 2006
30 October 2006
Today: Bowmans protests Ontario's proposed I-gaming ad ban, England's culture secretary prepares to unveil an international Internet gambling code of conduct and more.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
28 October 2006
A review of news briefs for the week of Oct. 23-27.»
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