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Hong Kong Considers Lowering Race Betting Duty to Stay Competitive
11 April 2006
The Executive Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on Friday approved a set of proposals seeking to reform the duty system on Hong Kong horse race wagering. The change is part of an effort to combat the illegal betting market in Hong Kong and increase the amount of revenue going to the government.»
I-Lottery Update - April 2006
11 April 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 - April 11, 2006
11 April 2006
Today: PayPal enters the credit card business, U.S. online gambling prohibitionists lose an ally in Congress and more.»
Bingo Fantasy Successfully Migrates to Playtech Platform
10 April 2006
Bingo Fantasy recently announced the successful completion of its migration to a Playtech bingo software platform, also joining Playtech's bingo network, Bingoland.com.»
Empire Reports Boosted Profits for '05
10 April 2006
Empire Online has posted a 57 percent improvement in net profit on its maiden preliminary results for the year 2005. Net profit reached US$41.2 million for the year on net gaming revenues that improved 61 percent to $105.2 million.»
Market Briefs - April 3-7, 2006
10 April 2006
IGN's weekly roundup of financial news in the I-gaming industry.»
Nambling Notes - April 10, 2006
10 April 2006
Today: More gambling-related legal action in China, Absolute Poker takes on blackjack and more.»
I-Gaming Companies Set GIGSE Fundraising Record
10 April 2006
I-gaming companies have come forth with over $50,000 in donations for the third annual charity event at the Global Interactive Gaming Summit and Expo to be held May 16-18 in Montreal. Leading the way in corporate contributions this year is PartyGaming, which has pledged $25,000, and BetOnSports, which has pledged $10,000. The recipient of this year's fund-raising efforts is the Gordon House Association, a U.K.-based provider of residential support to gamblers recovering from addiction.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
8 April 2006
A review of news briefs for the week of April 3-7.»
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.»
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