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Nambling Notes - Nov. 10, 2006
10 November 2006
Today: Tribeca Tables pulls out of the U.S. market, an unknown UK bookmaker may bid for the Tote and more.»
US Law Roundup - November 2006
10 November 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.»
Nambling Notes - Nov. 9, 2006
9 November 2006
Today: BetonSports sells one of its Asian operations, Betfair sells out the Asian Poker Tour and more.»
BoS and US Reach Terms in Civil Case
9 November 2006

The civil case against BetonSports (BOS) is officially closed as of today. The company agreed to permanently shut down United States-facing operations, including phone lines and Web sites, refund the money owed to customers and cooperate with government investigators.»

Nambling Notes - Nov. 8, 2006
8 November 2006
Today: U.S. Rep. Jim Leach gets voted off the island, Macau surpasses Las Vegas as the casino capital of the world and more.»
I-Lottery Update - November 2006
8 November 2006
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
7 November 2006
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment – Gambling" sites for the week ending Nov. 3. The No. 1 sites:
Australia: TAB Racing
Hong Kong: HKJC Football Betting
Singapore: Singapore Pools
United Kingdom: The National Lottery
United States: NY Lottery
View the complete lists.»
An Internal Competitive Market for Germany
7 November 2006
Not so long ago, the prime ministers of Germany's federal states joyfully agreed on a new draft, regulating the new State Lottery Treaty, which would keep the monopoly in place.»
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.»
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