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Nambling Notes - April 7, 2006
7 April 2006
Today: Cherry's Board set to divulge it plan for the company's split to shareholders, Swiss Institute of Comparative Law finalizes its draft report on EU gambling, plus more.»
Ladbrokes Applies for Swedish E-Poker License
7 April 2006
British bookmaker Ladbrokes has challenged the Swedish government's gambling monopoly by applying for a license to operate Ladbrokes Poker in Sweden. The company says it will consider legal action if the application is denied.»
Global Policy Review - April 2006
7 April 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.»
Update on Gambling Commission Draft Code of Practice, Guidance on Advertising by Remote Operators and Remote Gaming Tax Rate
6 April 2006
The U.K. Gambling Commission is in a period of developing regulations and policy with respect to implementation of the Gambling Act 2005 and has been holding consultations with the public and industry on various issues to assist it in this process. Amid these ongoing developments, the Manches law firm offers this guide for I-gaming operators.»
A Closer Look at the Goodlatte Hearing
6 April 2006

IGN has obtained copies of the opening statements prepared by all of the witnesses at Wednesday's U.S. House of Representatives Judicial Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security legislative hearing on Rep. Goodlatte's, R-Va., Internet Gambling Prohibition Act. We have also obtained a copy of the opening statement of ranking subcommittee member Robert Scott, D-Va, who stated, "I believe all gambling should be tightly regulated," as well as a copy of a memorandum regarding the hearing that was distributed to members of the subcommittee by its chairman, Rep. Howard Coble, R-NC.»

Nambling Notes - April 6, 2006
6 April 2006
Today: Man U finds its t-shirt sponsor, Scottish bookmakers shun betting exchanges and more.»
US Company Investigated for Duping Would-Be I-Gaming Affiliates
5 April 2006
Authorities in Colorado and Arizona are investigating a company called Venture Concepts for allegedly selling Internet gambling sites to clients who were to operate them from their homes.»
Eye on Europe - April 5
5 April 2006
IGN's weekly update covering important gaming developments in European jurisdictions.»
EC to Scrutinize Gambling Laws of Seven EU States
5 April 2006
The long-awaited decision of the European Commission to send official requests for information on national legislation restricting the supply of sports betting services to seven member states came down Tuesday.»
Nambling Notes - April 5, 2006
5 April 2006
Today Professional poker players speak out against online gambling prohibition, the European Commission threatens EU states with legal action over their gambling policy and BoS's David Carruthers debates U.S. Rep. James Leach.»
House Subcommittee Debates Goodlatte Bil
5 April 2006
The U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security today held a legislative hearing on Rep. Goodlatte's, R-Va., HR 4777, the "Internet Gambling Prohibition Act," which seeks to outlaw certain forms of online gambling in the United States by updating the Wire Act with language that clearly applies to new forms of communication technologies. Much of the discussion in the nearly two-hour hearing centered around confusion as to whether the bill would exempt remote horse race wagering. The matter still had not been settled by the time the hearing ended.»
More Sites Receive eCOGRA Seal
4 April 2006
Poker players across the world will now find the familiar eCOGRA "Play It Safe" seal on 7 more quality Internet poker sites.»
Market Briefs - March 27-31, 2006
4 April 2006
IGN's weekly roundup of financial news in the I-gaming industry.»
T'd Off: Mansion Withdraws from Man U Negotiations
4 April 2006
What could have proved to be a historical deal for the World Football Organization was abruptly terminated over the weekend when the Manchester United football club pulled out of a multi-million-pound t-shirt sponsorship deal with online poker provider Mansion.»
The Top 10s
4 April 2006
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment - Gambling" sites for the week ending March 25. The No. 1 sites:
Australia: PartyPoker.com
Hong Kong: Hong Kong Jockey Club
Singapore: Singapore Pools
United Kingdom: Betfair
United States: PartyPoker.com
View the complete lists.»
Nambling Notes - April 4, 2006
4 April 2006
Today: World Poker Exchange goes rake-free, a Denver TV station uncovers an I-gaming related scam and more.»
WTO Deadline Comes and Goes with No US Compliance
3 April 2006
The U.S. deadline to comply with a World Trade Organization ruling in a dispute brought by Antigua and Barbuda was today, and as expected, the United States is not complying.»
Nambling Notes - April 3, 2006
3 April 2006
Today: Mansion flushes a £70 million sponsorship deal with Manchester United, plus more.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
1 April 2006
A review of news briefs for the week of March 27-31.»
Source: US to Go on WTO Offensive
1 April 2006
Three days before the United States' deadline for compliance with WTO policy regarding the treatment of foreign I-gaming services, an inside source has revealed that rather than presenting a compliance plan, the U.S. Trade Representative will ask the U.S. Executive Liaison for Exportation Service Standards to intervene by presenting to the WTO appellate body evidence of numerous cases in which the government of Antigua and Barbuda is itself in violation of WTO trade agreements.»
Worldwide Confusion in Internet Gambling Law: Digging for the Root Causes
1 April 2006
It has often been observed on these pages that American law is in a state of almost complete confusion regarding Internet gambling. But when we look around the globe, we see that the other countries of the world are in almost as bad a shape. The powers that be are engaged in contradictory and contrary activity all over the place.»
ATR and UK Racing Settle Media Rights Case; Industries Look to Future
31 March 2006
A High Court dispute between Britain's two dedicated horse racing television channels ended last week when At The Races agreed to accept £1 million to settle its complaint against Racing UK. At The Races had actually sought a sum of £55 million from the 30 race courses that now constitute Racing UK after the courses bailed out of the first failed At The Races venture, but the case had not proceeded as At the Races had planned and Racing UK had launched a counter-claim against At The Races for £200 million. Racing UK has dropped its counter-claim as part of the agreement, and there is now expectation that the two companies might eventually cooperate on a project to market British racing to the rest of the world.»
Nambling Notes - March 31, 2006
31 March 2006
Today: Former Tom DeLay aide Tony Rudy pleads guilty to accepting funds from lobbyist Jack Abramoff to fight anti-online gambling legislation in 2000.»
Sporting Odds & Ends - Apri
31 March 2006
News on the latest developments, trends and issues in the sports betting industry.»
The Top 10s
31 March 2006
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment - Gambling" sites for the week ending March 25. The No. 1 sites:
Australia: PartyPoker.com
Hong Kong: Hong Kong Jockey Club
Singapore: Singapore Pools
United Kingdom: 888.com
United States: PartyPoker.com
View the complete lists.»
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