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The New IM Wave
8 February 2006
PCWorld.com reported in November that instant messaging usage (commonly known as IMing) jumped 19 percent in 2005 and that Americans are now using IM more than e-mail. IM has become such a preferred means of communication, in fact, that Western Union recently stopped hand-delivering telegrams--a service it had offered for over 150 years.»
Nambling Notes - Feb. 8, 2006
8 February 2006
Today, another crackdown in the Far East, a word of caution from the IOC chief and more.»
EU Service Directive - Clash between Parliament and Commission
8 February 2006
In a last drive to change the voting on the EU Services Directive, The European Betting Association (EBA) and the Remote Gambling Association (RGA) have called upon the EU Parliament to keep gambling part of the policy. The voting will take place Feb 16, 2006.»
I-Lottery Update - February 2006
8 February 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.»
Market Briefs - Jan. 30 - Feb. 3
7 February 2006
IGN's weekly roundup of financial news in the I-gaming industry.»
Spy Games
7 February 2006
Dutch daily Algemeen Dagblad has obtained a 2,000-page document indicating that the Dutch State Lottery has been spying on its competitor, Novamedia.»
The Top 10s
7 February 2006
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment - Gambling" sites for the week ending Jan. 28. The No. 1 sites:
Australia: PartyPoker.com
Hong Kong: HKJC Football Betting
Singapore: Singapore Pools
United Kingdom: 888.com
United States: PartyPoker.com
View the complete lists.»
Nambling Notes - Feb. 7, 2006
7 February 2006
Today: An NHL coach is implicated in the bust of New Jersey-based gambling ring, Betandwin is barred from doing business in Germany and more.»
Spam As a Marketing Tool - Part One: Who Would Fall for That?
6 February 2006
Casino-related spam advertisements are popping up on message boards all over the Internet, and they are most likely coming from members of the casinos' affiliate programs.»
The IGC's Response to the UK Gambling Commission's Request for Consultation
6 February 2006
The Interactive Gaming Council (IGC), an international trade association comprised of I-gaming operators, software suppliers, e-commerce providers, and others, is one of several organizations that responded to the U.K. Gambling Commission's request for consultation on the draft version of its Statement of Principles on Licensing and Regulation.»
Nambling Notes - Feb. 6. 2006
6 February 2006
Today: An EU court victory for Ladbrokes and consumer dissatisfaction with England's online gambling regulations.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
4 February 2006
A review of news briefs for the week of Jan. 30 - Feb. 3.»
Sizing up the Super Bow
3 February 2006
Taking place this Sunday, Super Bowl XL is destined to become the single largest day of Internet wagering in history. Gambling industry analyst and consulting firm Christiansen Capital Advisors estimates that the game will generate over $500 million in handle for North American sport books. Last year the game generated about $400 million.»
Sporting Odds & Ends - February
3 February 2006
News on the latest developments, trends and issues in the sports betting industry.»
US Sports Leagues Back Prohibition Effort
3 February 2006
The United States' major sports leagues are urging members of the U.S. House of Representatives to co-sponsor the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (H.R. 4411). Each representative received a letter this week signed by top officials from the National Football League, Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association, the National Hockey League and the National Collegiate Athletic Association.»
Nambling Notes - Feb. 3, 2006
3 February 2006
Today: Betfair prepares to launch Down Under with or without Victorian data rights, Sportingbet mounts a legal challenge in Hungary and more.»
The New Swedish Model?
2 February 2006
In an effort to stay competitive in the ever progressing world of gambling, the Swedish government assembled the Commission on Gaming (Lotteriutredningen) and called on it to present a report suggesting ways the country can adapt. The goal of the commission was to present, in the light of the gaming policy established by Parliament (and taking into account current trends in the gaming sector), proposals for adapting Swedish regulations to market developments and developments in technology, as well as developments e-community law. Further, the commission was tasked with examining the impact of both current developments and the committee's proposals on public health and considering how they affect social protection in Sweden.»
Nambling Notes - Feb. 2, 2006
2 February 2006
Today: The DCMS calls for proposals, Betfair calls for disclosure and more.»
Insights: Sporting News Fallout
2 February 2006
IGN asks the experts: In light of the Sporting News settlement, how serious a threat does the DOJ now pose to the vitality of online gambling companies who deal in the U.S. market?»
Blackjack Lifts PartyGaming in Q4
1 February 2006
PartyGaming released a trading update last week in which it reported key performance indicators for the fourth quarter of 2005. The company continues to impress, revealing that a record number of new players logged onto PartyPoker during the quarter, while casino revenue increased by over 600 percent thanks to a new platform that facilitates the cross-selling of blackjack to poker players.»
All-out Shakeout
1 February 2006
Lottomatica's recent acquisition of Gtech appears to be the start of a shakeout in the gambling industry, and Scientific Games Corporation has stepped up as the next major buyer.»
Nambling Notes - Feb. 1, 2006
1 February 2006
Today: Littlewoods enters the bingo business, England's minister for sport calls for international consideration of I-gaming regs and more.»
The Top 10s
31 January 2006
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment - Gambling" sites for the week ending Jan. 28. The No. 1 sites:
Australia: PartyPoker.com
Hong Kong: HKJC Football Betting
Singapore: Singapore Pools
United Kingdom: Betfair
United States: PartyPoker.com
View the complete lists.»
Nambling Notes - 31 January 2006
31 January 2006
Today: William Hill gets burned by a Big Brother long shot, plus more.»
Casino City Drops First Amendment Case Against DOJ
30 January 2006
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has this week accepted Casino City's motion to dismiss its declaratory judgment case against the U.S. Department of Justice. Launched in August 2004, Casino City's case sought a ruling from the U.S. court system as to whether certain actions taken by the DOJ to discourage online gambling advertisements violate the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.»
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