iGaming News Page 718

Nambling Notes - Aug. 1, 2006
1 August 2006
Today: Trade Exchange Network says it will continue taking U.S. bets from Dublin, new online gambling ventures are announced in Lithuania and Spain and more.»
Market Briefs - July 24-28
1 August 2006
IGN's weekly roundup of financial news in the I-gaming industry.»
Eight Busted for Involvement in California Gambling Ring
31 July 2006
A new case involving the use of the Internet for illegal gambling activities has emerged in the United States this week, but the operation of this most recently busted gambling business appears to be far different from that of BetonSports.com. The prosecutions of individuals from the two separate businesses are in no way related.»
BoS Defendants Plead Not Guilty
31 July 2006
Former BETonSPORTS CEO David Carruthers and seven others pleaded not guilty today to charges of racketeering, conspiracy and fraud in a federal courtroom in St. Louis, Mo., while in a separate hearing, a temporary restraining order against the company was extended to Aug. 14.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
29 July 2006
A review of news briefs for the week of July 24-28.»
Is Online Gambling in Mexico Here to Stay?
28 July 2006
European I-gaming giant bwin recently gained footing in Mexico by securing a license for online sports betting in the country, but the project has quickly become the object of dispute.»
Global Policy Review - August
28 July 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.»
Nambling Notes - July 28, 2006
28 July 2006
Today: The arraignment for BetonSports' David Carruthers is scheduled, a British mobile gambling company announces plans for a float and more.»
Playtech Reports Results for Q2 2006
27 July 2006
Playtech reports total revenues for the quarter increased by 133% compared to the same period last year and 22% on the previous quarter to $25.4 million.»
Kicking Down the £1 Billion Barrier
27 July 2006
All indications seem to be that the World Cup 2006 generated more wagering than any event in history, with total global wagering thought to be in the neighborhood of nearly US$2 billion. The early eliminations of favorites England and Brazil insured that a great deal of the cash flow remained in the hands of bookmakers.»
Casino Watch - August
27 July 2006
A monthly review of news from the land-based, online casino and poker industries.»
Nambling Notes - July 27, 2006
27 July 2006
Today: The latest on the BoS saga, plus more.»
BetOnBet Joins Microgaming Network
26 July 2006
Microgaming reports it has signed BetOnBet, the online betting exchange, to its Microgaming Poker Network. »
Surveying the BoS Aftermath
26 July 2006
The I-gaming industry is gradually reacting to the shocking arrest of BetonSports' now former CEO David Carruthers on July 16 in Dallas.»
Nambling Notes - July 26, 2006
26 July 2006
Today: I-gaming stocks gain value across the board, the deposed king of Nepal finds solace in online gambling and more.»
24hPoker and B2B Poker Network announce U.S. player exclusion
25 July 2006
Citing an uncertain legal environment, 24hPoker announced that it would no longer accept players located in the United States. »
The Top 10s
25 July 2006
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment - Gambling" sites for the week ending July 22. The No. 1 sites:
Australia:TABOnline
Hong Kong: HKJC Football Betting
Singapore: Singapore Pools
United Kingdom: Betfair
United States: PartyPoker.com
View the complete lists.»
The Next Twist: BoS Fires Carruthers
25 July 2006
Embattled online sports betting company BetonSports announced today that it has terminated CEO David Carruthers, who remains in prison after being arrested over a week ago in Dallas, indicted on charges of racketeering, fraud and money laundering in connection with illegal online gambling.»
Nambling Notes - July 25, 2006
25 July 2006
Today: 24hPoker decides to bar American customers, GoldenPalace launches a Dennis Rodman-themed slot, PokerStars unveils a new Moneymaker tournament and more.»
Garber: 'PartyGaming Is Strong'
25 July 2006
PartyGaming CEO Mitch Garber says his company is thriving--and will continue to thrive--despite fears of industry instability following last week's arrest of BetonSports CEO David Carruthers.»
Eye on Europe - July 25, 2006
25 July 2006
IGN's weekly update covering important gaming developments in European jurisdictions.»
Legal Views on the BoS Indictment - Update 7/24
24 July 2006
The BetonSports ordeal has virtually the entire online gambling industry scrambling to grasp of what exactly happened and what it means to other businesses in the industry. Of particular interest is the implications for U.K.-based operators under the terms of the U.S./U.K. extradition treaty. While much remains to be revealed, legal experts are chiming in with their take on what has happened so far and the ramifications of Sunday's bust.»
France's FDJ Battles to Preserve Its Monopoly
24 July 2006
A very interesting court case is developing in France. The Association of Modern Casinos in France (Casinos Modernes de France) has lodged a complaint with the European Commission and Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin against the monopoly that the French state has on the gambling market, claiming that the monopoly, La Française des Jeux (FDJ), is abusing its dominant market position.»
New Flight Service for I Gaming Operators - Black Humor by Glenn Barry
24 July 2006
I have decided to start a new travel service to cater to today's international traveling I-gaming executive.»
Nambling Notes - July 24, 2006
24 July 2006
Nambling Notes - PartyGaming reveals its U.S. ambitions, BetonSports plans to get back online and more.»