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Market Briefs - March 13-17, 2006
21 March 2006
IGN's weekly roundup of financial news in the I-gaming industry.»
Easy Come . . . Easy Go?
21 March 2006
A Michigan man who won $1.7 million at an offshore Internet casino now faces the possibility of losing his winnings to the state.»
The Top 10s
21 March 2006
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment - Gambling" sites for the week ending March 18. 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.»
Nambling Notes - March 21, 2006
21 March 2006
Today: Paysafecard expands into Slovenia and Greece, Zogby conducts an I-gaming prohibition poll and more.»
Hard Rock Moves to Playtech
20 March 2006
Playtech reports Hard Rock Casino’s successful migration to its platform.»
The First Dance - An Account of Four Days in Macau
20 March 2006
For the I-Gaming industry, this is the age of discovery in Asia, and a recent visit to the Far East painted a clearer picture in my mind as to the state of the industry's progress in these markets.»
Eye on Europe
20 March 2006
IGN's regular update covering important gaming developments in European jurisdictions.»
Nambling Notes - March 20, 2006
20 March 2006
Today: PartyGaming is set to announce its new CEO, British gambling companies are set to file suit against the Italian government and more.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
18 March 2006
A review of news briefs for the week of March 13-17.»
On Track - March
17 March 2006
A monthly review of events, business news and other happenings in the racing industry, particularly in the interactive space.»
Higher Credit Card Processing Rates in Store for UK Online Gamblers
17 March 2006
London-based banks Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and Egg have revealed plans to begin treating consumer transactions that are used to pay for gambling services as cash advances, rather than as purchases of traditional goods and services. In doing so, the banks will subject gambling transactions to higher interest rates. The policy changes from two of England's most prominent credit banks are a likely an indicator of things to come across the entire credit and banking industry.»
Nambling Notes - 17 March 2006
17 March 2006
Today: Michigan's attorney general considers taking action against an online gambler, the United States reports no progress on its WTO compliance assignment and more.»
In Response to Commentary by Rep. Shadegg
17 March 2006
Regarding Rep. John Shadegg's commentary on March 12 ("Online Gambling Is Society's Issue"), I understand and respect his opposition to all forms of gambling, but millions of Americans--for whom gambling is harmless entertainment--would disagree with him.»
192.com Helps Operators Achieve UK Gambling Act 2005 Compliance
16 March 2006
London-based ID verification firm 192.com Business Services is helping UK's online gaming operators prepare for compliance with the Gambling Act 2005, part of dictates that gaming operators must have reasonable belief about a person's age.»
Nambling Notes - March 16, 2006
16 March 2006
Today: Austrian firm Lubar files patent suit against Playtech.»
Italian Internet Blockage May Impact SmartCity Project
16 March 2006
A new Italian law calling for the blockage of hundreds of I-gaming sites has created a difficult situation for interactive gambling interests seeking to do business in a borderless European market. The policy is particularly problematic for Malta, considering that its I-gaming operators are connected to the rest of the world through linkage in Milan. George Mangion of PKFMALTA elaborates.»
Point/Counterpoint - Views on Prohibition from Both Sides of the Fence
15 March 2006
The Arizona Republic on Sunday ran two articles expressing contrasting views on the movement to prohibit Internet gambling--one penned by U.S. Rep. John Shadegg, the other from Radley Balko of Cato Institute. With permission from the newspaper, IGN presents this point/counterpoint article providing a glimpse at these opposing perspectives.»
UK Licensing Provisions Brought to Light
15 March 2006
The U.K. Gambling Commission published a 134-page consultation document last week titled "License Conditions and Terms of Practice," which lays out a number of provisions that prospective licensed gambling operators will be expected to abide by to accomplish the government's three main aims: eradicating crime, keeping gambling fair and open and protecting children and the vulnerable. Some of the provisions lay out guidelines specifically for online gambling operations, while others are to be followed by casino, bingo club, lottery and gaming machine operators as well.»
UK Policy Briefing: Advertising by Remote Gaming Operators
15 March 2006
If you place an advert in Britain for an offshore poker site that says, "Test your nerve with poker" or "Play online anytime," you will have committed a criminal offense and could go to prison for up to two years, so says the Gambling Commission and the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).»
US House Update: Leach Bill Marked up in Financial Services Committee
15 March 2006
The full 70-member Financial Services Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives marked up Rep. James Leach's, R-Iowa, Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (HR 4411) this morning. The markup was rather uneventful, with Leach speaking in favor of his bill and ranking Democrat Barney Frank, D-Mass., speaking against it. The bill was approved by a voice vote after receiving a technical amendment. It now heads to the Judiciary Committee for another markup.»
Nambling Notes - 15 March 2006
15 March 2006
Today: Betfair blasts Channel 4 for not giving credit where credit is due, plus more.»
Market Briefs - March 6-10, 2006
14 March 2006
IGN's weekly roundup of financial news in the I-gaming industry.»
The Italian List
14 March 2006
A new policy in Italy requires the country's Internet service providers to block access to nearly 700 recognized online gambling sites. In case you were curious as to specifically which sites made the list, IGN has obtained a copy.»
The Top 10s
14 March 2006
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment - Gambling" sites for the week ending March 11. 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.»
Editorial: You Must Remember This, as Time Goes By
14 March 2006
Aussie contributor Glenn Barry joins us from a previous life. As a lottery consultant, he wrote for us when we published Rolling Good Times Online and during that time coined the term "nambling" by combining the words "net" and "gambling." Mr. Nambling read with interest yet another incarnation of Sen. Kyl making a run at prohibition, and just couldn't help himself, so here's his take on the latest wrangling in the U.S. Congress.»
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