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Revamping Belgian Law - Internet Gambling Remains in the Mix
12 July 2006
Belgian's most recently passed gambling law, which went into effect on April 19, 2002, was set up "to rationalize the operation and direction of the National Lottery (NL)," and Article 4, ยง 1 of the law granted to the new "Nationale Loterij" (NL) the legal form of a private company with limited liability of public law and a registered capital of 62,000 euro (the legal minimum).»
Nambling Notes - July 12, 2006
12 July 2006
Today: Scientific Games inks an Internet lottery deal in Germany, Centrebet lists quietly and more.»
Next for Betfair in Australia . . .
12 July 2006
The Herald Sun reports that concerned Victorian racing stakeholders will meet Thursday to discuss the recent approval given by Racing Victoria Limited to allow betting exchange operator Betfair to publish Victorian race fields and match wagers on Victorian racing. The paper says the aim of the meeting is to "recommend a course of action to Racing Victoria."»
Ongame Exec Joins eCOGRA Board
11 July 2006
Anders Lantz, Chief Security Officer at turnkey online poker and casino provider Ongame e-Solutions AB, has joined the eCOGRA board of directors. »
The Top 10s
11 July 2006
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment - Gambling" sites for the week ending July 8. 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.»
EYE on Europe - July 11, 2006
11 July 2006
IGN's weekly update covering important gaming developments in European jurisdictions.»
Standoff in Germany - Authorities Want to Block BetandWin Football Sponsorships
11 July 2006
As the gun smoke cleared after the World Cup Soccer, new clashes flared between the German private Internet betting companies and the national authorities.»
Hostile Territory - Gambling Pubs Opt out of Circulation in Washington
11 July 2006
A resident of Washington State last week received a letter from the publisher of two magazines to which he subscribed saying all subscriptions held by state residents had been cancelled due to the new gambling laws.»
US House Passes Goodlatte/Leach Bil
11 July 2006
The House of Representatives debated HR 4411, the Internet Gambling Prohibition and Enforcement Act, for over three and a half hours today before approving it by a vote of 317-93. It will now be referred to the Senate for further consideration, where efforts to pass it are likely to be spearheaded by Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz.»
Nambling Notes - July 11, 2006
11 July 2006
Today: BetandWin wants to sponsor another football team, UNiTAB's CEO considers the operation of a betting exchange, plus more.»
PartyGaming, APACS Oppose Scottish MP's Bid for Credit Card Restrictions
10 July 2006
A Scottish MP has called on credit card firms to place a cap on the amount of spending for Internet gambling sites, and factions from the banking and online gambling industries have spoken out against the policy.»
Betfair Gains Access to Racing in Victoria
10 July 2006
Racing Victoria Limited (RVL), the governing body for thoroughbred racing in the Australian state of Victoria, has granted betting exchange Betfair permission to publish the racing fields of racing events in the state on its Web site, which effectively enables Betfair to begin matching wagers on racing in the state.»
Nambling Notes - July 10, 2006
10 July 2006
Today: Washington's new online gambling law silences two gambling magazines, PartyGaming announces a million-dollar backgammon tournament and more.»
Market Briefs - July 3-7, 2006
10 July 2006
IGN's weekly roundup of financial news in the I-gaming industry.»
U.S. House of Reps. to Vote on I-gaming Prohibition Tuesday
10 July 2006
Although it comes somewhat later than expected, Reps. Bob Goodlatte, R-VA, and James Leach, R-Iowa, have agreed upon the language of an online gambling prohibition bill that merges the distinct strengths of the two separate pieces of legislation each of them has been attempting to pass. The newly merged bill will receive a hearing and vote before the entire U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday, July 11.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
8 July 2006
A review of news briefs for the week of July 5-7.»
I-Lottery Update - July 2006
7 July 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.»
Nambling Notes - July 7, 2006
7 July 2006
Today: OpenBet launches on Premiere Bet's Web site, PokerStars signs another high profile spokesperson, plus more»
Nambling Notes - July 6, 2006
6 July 2006
Today: The U.S. House of Representatives sets the date for the Goodlatte/Leach vote, Orbis and Betfair collaborate and more.»
Eleven Charged in UK Racing Investigation
6 July 2006
A City of London Police investigation into horse race fixing is back in the spotlight after 11 individuals, including champion jockey Kieren Fallon, have been charged with offenses related to race fixing.»
The Top 10s
5 July 2006
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment - Gambling" sites for the week ending July 1. 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.»
Market Briefs - June 26-30, 2006
5 July 2006
IGN's weekly roundup of financial news in the I-gaming industry.»
Nambling Notes - July 5, 2006
5 July 2006
Today: Online gambling arrives in Mexico, Betfair works with Tasmanian officials toward greater player scrutiny, a Scottish MP wants to limit spending on Internet gambling and more.»
Tattersall's to Make a Run for UK National Lottery License
5 July 2006
Australian lottery operator Tattersall's could be the only overseas company to challenge incumbent Camelot for the next U.K. National Lottery license, which will begin in 2009.»
Major Moves in Store for PartyGaming
5 July 2006
PartyGaming is capturing headlines once again this week with its market activity. While Americans celebrated their Independence Day on Tuesday, three of PartyGaming's directors sold shares in the company. Furthermore, speculation regarding the object of the company's first sports betting acquisition target has been mounting this week, with Gamebookers identified as likeliest target and Unibet considered a possibility as well.»
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