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I-gaming Stocks Tumble After U.S. Senate Passes Prohibition
2 October 2006
Shares across the I-gaming industry plummeted on the London Stock Exchange today after prohibitive Net gambling legislation passed through the United States Senate last weekend.»
Dicks Released
29 September 2006
Sportingbet's former non-executive director, Peter Dicks, was cleared to return to his home in England today after New York Governor George Pataki refused to sign the warrant that would have extradited him to Louisiana.»
Disaster Recovery
29 September 2006
Fire, earthquake, hurricane, flood, terrorism and sabotage are just a few of the ways that you could lose your entire computer operation almost instantly. Is your business prepared for these possibilities?»
Sports Betting in Turkey (Part 1)
29 September 2006
In 1949, the general manager of the Turkish government's Physical Education Department, Mr. Vildan Asit Savasir, introduced to the country the idea of starting a sport toto. He gathered all the necessary information from the Swedish sport toto and together with the head of the Turkish Football Federation, Mr. Ulvi Yenal, he established the Turkish Sport Toto Federation.»
Sporting Odds & Ends - October
29 September 2006
News on the latest developments, trends and issues in the sports betting industry.»
I-Gaming Prohibition Bill on the Verge of Passing
29 September 2006
Sources close to IGN are reporting that Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist has nearly succeeded in his effort to amend a Port Securities bill with prohibitive Internet gambling legislation. Frist, R-Tenn., has reportedly added provisions introduced by Rep. Jim Leach, R-Iowa, which target U.S.-based banks, credit card companies and other Internet payment systems, prohibiting them from making payments to online gambling companies. As of this afternoon, signatures are being collected on the bill. The amended Port Securities bill need only receive the signature of the President to be enacted.»
Nambling Notes - Sept. 29, 2006
29 September 2006
Today: UK Betting acquires Ritz Club London Online, France prohibits its soccer clubs from taking sponsorship money from gambling entities and more.»
Spin3 Wins ME Award
28 September 2006
Spin3 won the Best Gambling Company award at the first ever ME Awards, hosted by Mobile Entertainment magazie. »
CryptoLogic Unveils 'Global Strategy for a Global Industry'
28 September 2006
Amid the recent busts of British and Austrian I-gaming executives and the general shakeup rattling the industry, online gambling software provider CrytpoLogic has pulled up stakes, heading to the friendlier legislative confines of Ireland in January to further its growing international operation.»
More and More Spanish Ventures
28 September 2006
The latest joint venture in Spain's fast growing betting scene is a five-year deal between Betbull, the betting exchanges, and Spanish operation Orenes Grupo.»
US, France and Germany Are No-Go Zones
28 September 2006
Senior directors of free enterprise Internet gambling operators should avoid the United States, France and Germany, for arrests may await the traveling top management in these three countries.»
Nambling Notes - Sept. 28, 2006
28 September 2006
Today: Peter Dicks' extradition hearing is postponed, Italy appears ready to embrace online gambling and more.»
eCOGRA Awards 4 More Website
27 September 2006
eCOGRA has awarded its accreditation and "Play It Safe" seal to a further four tier one online gambling websites. »
US Senate Update: Prohibition Language Not Part of Defense Bil
27 September 2006
Despite reports to the contrary, sources in Washington, D.C., are saying that the Frist prohibition language has not been attached to the U.S. Senate FY 2007 Defense Department Conference Report (DCR 07).»
The Top 10s
27 September 2006
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment - Gambling" sites for the week ending Sept. 22. The No. 1 sites:
Australia:TAB Racing
Hong Kong:HKJC Football Betting
Singapore:Singapore Pools
United Kingdom:Betfair
United States:PartyPoker.com
View the complete lists.»
Louisiana Going after More I-Gaming Execs
27 September 2006
Sportingbet's former non-executive director, Peter Dicks, is due back in court in New York on Thursday to find out whether he will be extradited to Louisiana. In the meantime, the Financial Times is reporting that the state of Louisiana has issued arrest warrants for more Sportingbet executives.»
Nambling Notes - Sept. 27, 2006
27 September 2006
Today: William Hill ceases taking U.S. play, the Queensland Supreme Court approves the Unitab/Tattersall's merger and more.»
NROG's Radio Men up to the Task
27 September 2006
Two veterans of the radio broadcasting business are mounting a campaign against legislative attempts to take away American citizens' right to gamble online.»
US Senate Update: Frist Met by Opposition in Armed Services Committee
27 September 2006
The atmosphere surrounding Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist's continued effort to piggyback prohibitive online gambling provisions to the FY 07 Defense Department (DOD) Authorization bill has again intensified. In a memo addressed to Frist, R-Tenn., Armed Services Committee Chairman John Warner voiced his explicit opposition to adding provisions he considers inconsistent with the scope of the DOD bill. The memo, dated Sept. 25, was released to the press this afternoon by Warner, R-Va.»
Editorial: The PPA Has the Right Idea, But Are They Getting the Job Done?
26 September 2006
The Poker Players Alliance has tasked itself with opening the eyes of millions of American gamers to the threat of Congress abolishing their pastime, yet the U.S. online poker community as a whole seems less than passionate about fighting prohibition. IGN's Chris Krafcik dissects a campaign that, as he sees it, lacks the punch necessary to put Frist, Kyl and company on the ropes.»
Market Briefs - Sept. 18-22, 2006
26 September 2006
IGN's weekly roundup of financial news in the I-gaming industry.»
Nambling Notes - Sept. 26, 2006
26 September 2006
Today: Germany threatens to arrest I-gaming execs, the Ritz Club discontinues offering online gambling to U.S. players and more.»
Manchester United Site Launched
25 September 2006
The launch of the official Manchester United online gaming site was recently announced following an agreement signed between Manchester United and Playtech's licensee Betfred.»
Weathering the Storm
25 September 2006
It has been an erratic 2006 for online money transfer provider Neteller.»
Global Policy Review - October
25 September 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.»
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