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DCMS Reinforces UK Gambling Advertising Restrictions
6 March 2006
The U.K. Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) in conjunction with the Gambling Commission on Friday distributed a document outlining the government's stance on remote gaming advertisements under the Gaming Act of 1968. The two bodies have been concerned that many advertisements for remote gaming sites that are currently issued in Great Britain are illegal under the 1968 Act, and so today after months of review the two bodies have issued a joint guidance paper defining exactly what they believe constitutes an illegal advertisement. The Gambling Act of 2005 will usher in new laws for remote gaming and the advertising of it, but those rules will not become effective until September 2007, and the government, therefore, advises that companies adhere to the 1968 law until that time or face charges from the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).»
Q & A: Tjeerd Veenstra, De Lotto
6 March 2006
The architect of the successful campaign to keep gambling out of the EU Services Directive discusses his strategy.»
Nambling Notes - March 6, 2006
6 March 2006
Today: Empire Online's shareholders approve the Party Gaming settlement, a New Jersey businessman is punished for running an online gambling service and more.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
4 March 2006
A review of news briefs for the week of Feb. 27 - March 3.»
Backers of Canadian Advertising Bill Hoping for Momentum
3 March 2006
A bill that proposes to ban advertising by unauthorized Internet gambling Web sites in the Canadian province of Ontario received its second reading in the Ontario Legislature Thursday morning. It was approved by a voice vote and will go to a standing committee on justice policy for review.»
Editorial: A Special Set of Rules for Loto-Québec?
3 March 2006
Loto-Québec is doing what it can to stay successful in the increasingly competitive international marketplace, but does its recent purchase of a French casino operator contradict its objectives as a WLA member and a provincially licensed operator?»
Six Nations Band Considers I-Gaming Referendum
3 March 2006
The Six Nations band of Native American tribes may soon ask its members to vote on whether online gambling facilities should be allowed to exist on their reservation outside Toronto. After three years of debate among the band's leaders over the prospect of hosting online gambling Web sites, all members of the elected band council now agree that its people must decide the proper course of action.»
Nambling Notes - 3 March 2006
3 March 2006
Today: PartyGaming's outgoing CEO receives a job offer from a competitor, the NCPG gears up for National Problem Gambling Awareness Week and more.»
I-Gaming Ads at the Heart of Legal Showdown in Colorado
2 March 2006
A story that appeared on a Denver television news station last week has reignited the online gambling advertising debate.»
US Law Roundup - March 2006
2 March 2006
Staying on top of interactive gambling bills as they move through the United States' federal and state legislatures no longer entails hours of research, thanks to this monthly update on U.S. state and federal legislation.»
Eye on Europe - March 2, 2006
2 March 2006
IGN's weekly update covering important gaming developments in European jurisdictions.»
Nambling Notes - March 2, 2006
2 March 2006
Today: Betfair sets its sights on South Africa, Atlantic City casinos set their sights on mobile gambling and more.»
Federal Internet Gambling Prohibition Legislation Re-Introduced
1 March 2006
On February 16th, 2006 United States Congressmen Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) and Rick Boucher (D-VA) reintroduced proposed legislation (the "Bill") entitled the "Internet Gambling Prohibition Act" in the Uni...»
Ensuring Fairness in Online Gaming
1 March 2006
As the online gaming industry continues to mature and address the player’s need for fair gaming through independent testing and certification, the debate continues regarding source code and Total Gaming Transaction Review (TGTR) testing, an advanced form of output-based testing. This article will explore TGTR testing in the online gaming environment.»
Prohibition Bill Emerges in Canada
1 March 2006
Jeff Leal, a Liberal member of the provincial parliament in Ontario, has introduced a bill that would ban the advertising of Internet gambling sites within the province. It appears that his main concern is curtailing lagging sales among state-run gambling operations.»
Nambling Notes - March 1, 2006
1 March 2006
Today: Ladbrokes establishes a Chinese presence, plus more.»
The Top 10s
28 February 2006
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment - Gambling" sites for the week ending Feb. 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.»
PayPal (Europe) Ltd. Allows Betfair Customers to Use Its Service
28 February 2006
PayPal (Europe) Ltd, an online payment company that allows anyone with an e-mail address to send money online, has signed an agreement with British betting exchange operator Betfair that will allow Betfair's European customers to make payments to the company using the PayPal service. The deal is especially noteworthy considering that PayPal (Europe)'s U.S-based parent company PayPal Inc. has recently stuck to a policy of avoiding the gambling industry.»
Segal to Leave Party
28 February 2006
Upon releasing its yearend results, PartyGaming announced today that its CEO, Richard Segal, will step down after 18 months of service--a period in which he guided the company through its hugely successful IPO last June.»
Nambling Notes - Feb. 28, 2006
28 February 2006
Today: Ongame's PokerRoom.com launches the Student Poker Tour in the UK.»
Sporting Odds & Ends - March
28 February 2006
News on the latest developments, trends and issues in the sports betting industry.»
Market Briefs - Feb. 20-24, 2006
27 February 2006
IGN's weekly roundup of financial news in the I-gaming industry.»
Nambling Notes - Feb. 27, 2006
27 February 2006
Today: Paypal begins transaction processing with Betfair.»
Antigua Concerned That U.S. Isn't Complying With WTO Ruling
24 February 2006
The government of Antigua and Barbuda is crying foul over the United States' lack of response to its April 3 deadline to comply with the World Trade Organization [WTO] ruling regarding cross-border trading of Internet gambling services.»
Betfair Is Party to RGA Complaint Against Italy
24 February 2006
Betting exchange Betfair confirmed today that it is going to take legal action against the Italian government over recent measures, included in the 2006 budget drafted by Italy's Ministry of Economy, that prohibit foreign gambling Web sites' access to Italian Internet Service Providers (ISP).»
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