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Nambling Notes - May 30, 2006
30 May 2006
Today: Bookmakers in Victoria are granted the right to offer tote odds services, Richard Branson voices concerns about the U.K. National lottery licensing process and more.»
A Disturbing 'State' of Affairs
29 May 2006
U.S. Rep. Robert Scott, D-Va., recently said: "If we wanted to be effective in prosecuting illegal gambling over the Internet, we would prosecute individual gamblers." It appears that Congressman Scott's point of view is gathering steam, and the online gaming industry should be concerned.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
28 May 2006
A review of news briefs for the week of May 23-26.»
On Track - May
26 May 2006
A monthly review of events, business news and other happenings in the racing industry, particularly in the interactive space.»
Casino Watch - June
26 May 2006
A monthly review of news from the land-based, online casino and poker industries.»
Global Policy Review
26 May 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 - May 26, 2006
26 May 2006
Today: The British government abandons its plans to sell the Tote to the Racing Trust, Finland buys more time to come up with a satisfactory explanation for its gambling monopoly and more.»
EGET's Total Gaming Concept
25 May 2006
Finnish digital gaming services and solutions supplier European Game and Entertainment Technology Ltd. (EGET) this week announced two key areas of expansion: the unveiling a turnkey software package and the creation of a new subsidiary to focus on mobile gambling.»
House Committee Passes Goodlatte and Leach I-Gaming Legislation
25 May 2006
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee today approved Rep. Bob Goodlatte's, R-Va., HR 4777, "the Internet Gambling Prohibition Act" as well as Rep. James Leach's, R-Iowa, HR 4411, "the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006." Both bills will proceed to the full House of Representatives for further consideration.»
Nambling Notes - May 25, 2006
25 May 2006
Today: The AGA-supported "online gambling study commission" bill surfaces in the House as expected, one of the I-gaming industry's most influential CEO's is stepping down and more.»
Market Briefs - May 8-19, 2006
24 May 2006
IGN's roundup of financial news in the I-gaming industry.»
AGA Whitepaper Assesses I-Gaming in US
24 May 2006
Americans spent a total of $4 billion last year betting on online casino games, sporting events and poker in spite of a ban on Internet gambling in the United States, according to a whitepaper released Tuesday by the American Gaming Association.»
Betfair Could Be on the Verge in Victoria
24 May 2006
British betting exchange Betfair is confident that it will soon gain permission from Racing Victoria Limited to begin posting the racing fields for horse racing events in Victoria, the only remaining Australian state whose racing events off limits to Betfair customers.»
Italy's Gambling Blacklist
24 May 2006
The Italian government continues its battle against online betting and gaming Web sites, including those based in the European Union. The new Italian Budget Law 2006 requires Italian Internet services providers to block access to "unauthorized" gaming operators.»
Nambling Notes - May 24, 2006
24 May 2006
Today: Finland's EGET launches a new turnkey software package, Intralot addresses rumors that it will offer an SMS lottery in Australia and more.»
BingoTek Licenses Bingo to Riverbelle.com
23 May 2006
BingoTek to power free online bingo on River Belle Casino.»
ECOGRA Aims to Reduce Underage and Problem Gambling at Online Casinos
23 May 2006
Online Casino managers responsible for handling underage and problem gambling issues to converge on London for two days of intensive training. »
Annual GIGSE Conference Attracts Record Numbers
23 May 2006
Record numbers of I-gaming industry members participated in the annual Global Interactive Gaming Summit and Expo (GIGSE) May 16-18 at the Palais de Congres in Montreal.»
New York Meeting to Address I-Gaming Regulation
23 May 2006
The former head of New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer's IT law team has assembled a group of legal and gaming professionals to debate the legalization and regulation of online gambling in the United States. The group will meet on Wednesday in New York City.»
Eye on Europe - May 23, 2006
23 May 2006
IGN's weekly update covering important gaming developments in European jurisdictions.»
The Top 10s
23 May 2006
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment - Gambling" sites for the week ending May 20. The No. 1 sites:
Australia: PartyPoker.com
Hong Kong: HKJC Football Betting
Singapore: Singapore Pools
United Kingdom: Betfair
United States: PartyPoker.com
View the complete lists.»
Nambling Notes - May 23, 2006
23 May 2006
Today: Betfair approaches licensing in Victoria, possible movement on an AGA-supported House bill and more.»
US Alleges $250 Million Laundered by WWTS Execs
22 May 2006
The United States District Court for the District of Columbia on Wednesday unsealed an indictment against William Scott and Jessica Davis for alleged offenses of conspiracy and money laundering in relation to their roles in the operation of offshore betting Web site WorldWide Telesports.»
Markup of Goodlatte and Leach Bills Slated for Thursday
22 May 2006
The full Judiciary Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday will markup six bills, including Rep. Bob Goodlatte's, R-Va., HR 4777, the "Internet Gambling Prohibition Act", and Rep. James Leach's, R-Iowa, HR 4411, the "Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006."»
US Conservatives Back I-Gaming Prohibition Bills
22 May 2006
A Congressional organization of Republican social conservatives called the Values Action Team circulated a letter Thursday urging Republican leadership in both chambers of Congress to attach Internet gambling prohibition legislation to an appropriations bill.»
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