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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).»
Nambling Notes - Feb. 24, 2006
24 February 2006
Ladbrokes.com deploys SportXction's play-by-play sports wagering.»
Analysis of Goodlatte's HR 4777 - The Internet Gambling Prohibition Act
23 February 2006
On paper, Rep. Goodlatte (R-VA)'s HR 4777-- The Internet Gambling Prohibition Act—certainly accomplishes what it sets out to do, which is outlaw most forms of remote gambling. However, for years the Department of Justice has worked under the assumption that remote gambling is already illegal, and operators targeting Americans have therefore already acted accordingly by moving offshore out of reach from American authorities. Although there are some provisions in HR 4777 that could indeed pose problems for the online gambling industry in North America, it appears that they might not do much more harm than cause some businesses to adapt.»
Nambling Notes - Feb. 23, 2006
23 February 2006
The company formerly known as Hilton Group Plc become Ladbrokes Plc.»
IT Roundup
22 February 2006
A rundown of technology-related developments that are pertinent to I-gaming businesses.»
Nambling Notes - Feb. 22, 2006
22 February 2006
Paddy Power ads take the spotlight again.»
Casino Watch - March
22 February 2006
A monthly review of news from the land-based, online casino and poker industries.»
PAF Report: German Speaking Gambling Market
21 February 2006
PAF, the master licensee for interactive gaming in the Finnish territory of the Åland islands in the Baltic Sea, recently commissioned Germany-based consulting and research firm Goldmedia to compile a report titled " Online Betting & Gaming in Germany, Austria and Switzerland: Market Situation and Market Potential."»
Playtech Owners Seek AIM IPO in Late March
21 February 2006
Online gaming software and solutions provider Playtech has confirmed that it plans to float on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange in late March. Playtech's owners intend to raise about £175 million (US$300 million) through the placement offering of about 25 percent of their shareholding in the company. The float should earn the company a valuation of more than £550 million ($950 million).»
Poker That Doesn't Take Itself Too Seriously
21 February 2006
European stocks and shares Web site Advanced Financial Network (ADVFN) has ventured into the world of online poker with a new site designed specifically for the day trading community.»