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Not Dead Yet - ND Legislator Holds out Hope for Defeated Poker Bil
22 March 2005
Despite an overwhelming defeat in the Senate, the main sponsor of a House bill to regulate and license online poker rooms in North Dakota is hopeful his measure can still become law.»
Nambling Notes - March 22, 2005
22 March 2005
In today's Nambling Notes: PokerRoom.com prepares to launch real-money multi-player mobile poker network and ARGO says Britain's regulatory structure doesn't offer low enough taxes to bring online gambling operations back on shore, plus more.»
North Dakota Poker Bill Squashed in Full Senate Vote
21 March 2005
A North Dakota bill that would have allowed the state to become a licensing jurisdiction for Internet poker was handily defeated in the state Senate today by a vote of 44-3.»
Nambling Notes - March 21, 2005
21 March 2005
In today's Nambling Notes: Victorian regulators scrutinize Tattersalls' relationship with an allegedly illegal Nigerian lottery, Playtech rolls out new casino games and more.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
19 March 2005
A review of news briefs for the week of March 14-18.»
North Dakota Bill Clears Senate Committee
19 March 2005
The North Dakota Senate Judiciary Committee sent HB 1509, a bill that would license and regulate online poker in the state, to the full Senate Friday after a 3-3 split vote of committee members.»
Q & A: Anthony Novac, 1X Inc.
18 March 2005
Since its inception, 1X Inc. has been trying to carve out a niche for itself in the seemingly impenetrable person-to-person betting sector.»
Nambling Notes - March 18
18 March 2005
In today's Nambling Notes: Gambling Federation resigns from GPWA, European Lotteries oppose the Services Directive, Minnesota contemplates a bill to make social games of Texas Hold'Em legal and more.»
IGH to Commence Online Gambling Operations following Heathorns Acquisition
17 March 2005
Interactive Gaming Holdings plc on Tuesday announced the acquisition of Mathew Simmonds International Limited and its wholly owned subsidiary, Heathorns International Limited--a move that marks a shift in IGH's business focus from marketing to operations.»
Global Policy Review - March 2005
17 March 2005
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.»
Gambling Law Update - March 2005
17 March 2005
Attorney Lawrence G. Walters produces a monthly review of legal and legislative activity related to Internet gambling. March's report covers the Antigua/United States WTO battle, the Casino City test case and state and federal legislative updates for the United States.»
Nambling Notes - 17 March 2005
17 March 2005
In today's Nambling Notes: The German Football Association considers launching its own betting agency, the Racing Post launches a mobile odds comparison and mobile service and more.»
South Dakota Permits Internet Race Betting
16 March 2005
Add South Dakota to the list of U.S. states permitting advance deposit wagering.»
Nambling Notes - March 16, 2005
16 March 2005
In today's Nambling Notes: Scientific Games and The Racing Network International commingle European wagers with pools at American racetracks, Cassava Enterprises appoints advisors for its upcoming float, plus more.»
The Top 10s
15 March 2005
It's the Hitwise Top 10 "Entertainment - Gambling" sites for the week ending March 12. This week:

Hong Kong
1. Hong Kong Jockey Club
2. HKJC.com
3. HKJC Football
4. . . .
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The UK Gambling Market According to 888.com
15 March 2005
Research from 888.com shows that the U.K. gambling market is very diverse and that the number of female gamblers is on the rise.»
Market Briefs - March 7-11, 2005
15 March 2005
Dozens of publicly held interactive gaming companies are reporting, acquiring, floating, spinning off, merging, de-listing, rising and falling in stock markets all over the world. Every week IGN wraps the financial happenings of the Net betting biz from the previous week into a nifty little package just for you.»
Nambling Notes - 15 March 2005
15 March 2005
In today's Nambling Notes: William Hill creates a new late night-poker program for its BSkyB channel, Sportingbet launches a free online lottery, BeTheDealer.com provides software for a Japanese mobile casino and more.»
Insights - The Casino City Dismissa
14 March 2005
Is the district court correct in reasoning that Casino City has no claim under the First Amendment? What will happen in the Circuit Court?»
Turkey Addresses Illegal Online Gambling
14 March 2005
Despite having no Internet legislation, the Turkish government is poised to take legal action against foreign Internet gambling operations.»
Stanleybet Allowed to Operate in Italy . . . For Now
14 March 2005
Italy's Supreme Administrative Court (Consiglio di Stato) ruled on Feb. 22, 2005 that U.K.-licensed bookmaker Stanleybet International has the right to operate data transmission centers (CTDs) in Italy, even if it has not obtained a gaming license from the Italian government. The court's decision is the culmination of a number of legal challenges, including the European Court of Justice's ruling in November 2003 on the Gambelli case.»
Nambling Notes - March 14, 2005
14 March 2005
In today's Nambling Notes: The WTO Appellate Body requests more time in completing its report on Antigua's case against the United States, Zone4Play and Orbis form a technology partnership, Phantom Fiber takes GoldenPalace mobile and more.»
DOJ Warns North Dakota
14 March 2005
The U.S. Department of Justice sent a letter to the attorney general of North Dakota last week stating that a proposed bill that would license and regulate online poker could be in violation of federal laws.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
12 March 2005
A review of news briefs for the week of March 7-11.»
Sporting Odds & Ends - March 2005
11 March 2005
News on the latest developments, trends and issues in the sports betting industry.»