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Kyl/Goodlatte Speculation Reaches Frenzy
8 March 2006
It is anticipated that within the week Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., may attempt to attach an online gambling prohibition bill to a larger bill aimed at lobbying reform. It seems likely that Sen. Kyl's legislation will be nearly identical to the prohibition bill introduced by Rep. James Leach, R-Iowa, in November 2005, which also happens to be scheduled to appear before the House Financial Services Committee this week.»
New Jersey Affiliate Case Concludes with Light Sentence
8 March 2006
The trial of a New Jersey businessman indicted on charges related to running an illegal gambling Web site culminated last week with a conviction and sentencing.»
Nambling Notes - March 8, 2006
8 March 2006
Today: a projected launch date for in-flight gambling , a revival of bingo in Sweden and more.»
Market Briefs - Feb. 27 - March 3, 2006
7 March 2006
IGN's weekly roundup of financial news in the I-gaming industry.»
The Top 10s
7 March 2006
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment - Gambling" sites for the week ending March 4. 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.»
A Decisive Verdict for German Sports Betting?
7 March 2006
The press department for the Bundesverfassungsgericht (the First Senate of the Federal Constitutional Court in Karlsruhe, Germany) has announced that the verdict in the decisive sports betting case regarding the German sports betting monopoly will be announced on March 28.»
Online Gaming - Regulation or Prohibition?
7 March 2006
The recent escalation in activity in the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate has increased the volatility of the stocks in the online gaming sector and has reminded investors of the risks of owning shares in companies that operate in a grey legal area. With that in mind, Morgan Stanley Equity Research Europe has produced a report focusing on the main issues pertaining to the legal climate for I-gaming in the United States.»
Nambling Notes - March 7, 2006
7 March 2006
Today: Betfair takes another crack at gaining rights to publish Victorian race fields, plus more.»
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.»
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