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Weekly Nambling Notes
21 October 2006
A review of news briefs for the week of Oct. 17-20.»
What They're Saying
20 October 2006
Find out what publications all over the world are saying about the new U.S. federal ban on Internet gambling.
Last Update: Oct. 20, 17:00 (EDT)
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Nambling Notes - Oct. 20, 2006
20 October 2006
Today: South Africa takes a step toward legalization, Ontario takes a step toward prohibition and more.»
NETeller to view itself as U.S. company
19 October 2006
NETeller released an update on its position in response to the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act. While the company is not based in the United States, it intends to abide by the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act "as if it were subject to the Act's jurisdiction."»
Neteller customers should check their wallets
19 October 2006
Internet payment processor Neteller says it will comply with new U.S. legislation aimed at prohibiting online gambling.»
I-Lottery Update - October 2006
19 October 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.»
A Divided Industry Enters the Prohibition Era
19 October 2006
Public statements made by I-gaming execs at last week's European I-Gaming Congress expose industry leaders' reluctance to band together during a challenging time.»
Nambling Notes - Oct. 19, 2006
19 October 2006
Today: New I-gaming licenses issued in European offshore jurisdictions, Sportingbet warns of a new black market and more.»
Income Access responds to the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act
18 October 2006
In response to congressional approval of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, Income Access notified its partners that business would continue as usual.»
Nambling Notes - Oct. 18, 2006
18 October 2006
Today: Chariot grapples with its possible demise, more prohibition era statements from and about I-gaming groups and more.»
Eye on Europe - Oct. 18, 2006
18 October 2006
IGN's weekly update covering important gaming developments in European jurisdictions.»
The List - Part 1
17 October 2006
32Red Plc Description: Casino, poker and sports book operator. Share Value (AIM) July 14: 133.5 Aug. 31: 103 Current: 86 Change (7/14 to present): -36% US Betting Policy 32Red Plc an...»
The List - Part 2
17 October 2006
Gaming VC Holdings Description:Casino and poker room operator. Share Value (AIM) July 14: 308 Aug. 31: 319 Current: 90 Change (7/14 to present): -70% US Betting Policy Gamin...»
The List - Part 3
17 October 2006
Parlay Entertainment Description: Canada-based online bingo software developer. Share Value (Pink Sheets) July 14: 1.45 Aug. 31: 1.38 Current: 0.65 Change (7/14 to pr...»
The List
17 October 2006
Friday's signing of the U.S. Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 forced publicly traded I-gaming companies to adjust their policies toward doing business with U.S. consumers. IGN has compiled information on publicly traded companies, how they have changed their business practices and how much their share value has suffered:»
Nambling Notes - Oct. 17, 2006
17 October 2006
Today: The U.S. civil case against BetonSports could be nearing a resolution, Ladbrokes looks to take its Dutch case to the EU and more.»
The Infancy of Prohibition - Who's In, Who's Out
16 October 2006
President George W. Bush on Friday signed the U.S. Safe Port Act and, by extension, the accompanying Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006, and I-gaming companies today continued to bleed green. Some companies, with an untimely twist of the tourniquet, sold off their U.S.-facing operations and will focus on fortifying their developing or existent interests in gaming-friendly confines. Others, though, are adopting a wait-and-see policy with regard to the U.S. legislation, and will continue cautiously with business as usual.»
Operators: Take the Fast Plane to Italy
16 October 2006
Many optimistic articles on the possible legalization and regulation of online gambling in Italy have recently hit the press. The drift is that starting Jan. 1, 2007, it will be legal for Italian citizens to gamble online.»
PartyPoker mucks U.S. hand
13 October 2006
PartyPoker.com's reign at the top of the U.S. Internet poker mountain has come to an end.»
Q & A: Microgaming
13 October 2006
Software developer Microgaming has experienced its share of success in its 12-year history, developing the first online casino in 1994, and, in the ensuing years, becoming an effective fixture in the I-gaming industry. IGN caught up with Microgaming executives to discuss the secrets behind the company's longevity, the status of its current endeavors, and what direction it intends to take. CEO Roger Raatgever and Marketing Director Gavin Bisdee discussed the "rocket science" fueling the Microgaming machine.»
Nambling Notes - Oct. 12, 2006
12 October 2006
Today: The I-gaming industry deals with prohibition and European governments deal with the monopoly standoff.»
eCOGRA reiterates online player protection
11 October 2006
eCOGRA has reiterated the importance of consistent and monitored standards for professional online operations to ensure players receive a fair gaming experience and good customer service.»
Nambling Notes - Oct. 11, 2006
11 October 2006
Today: PartyGaming's exit from the FTSE 100, I-gaming in Lithuania and more.»
Betsson AB responds to the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act
10 October 2006
This is a statement from Betsson AB, parent company of Net Entertainment and Betsson Online, about the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act.»
US Racing Comes out on Top
9 October 2006
While most of the Internet gambling industry mourns the passage of the U.S. Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, racing, at least in the short term, appears to be in good shape.»