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Trying to Push in the Right Direction
12 December 2005
Two brothers from the United Kingdom have developed an online crisis intervention service for Internet and mobile gamblers facing self-control issues.»
Nambling Notes - Dec. 12, 2005
12 December 2005
Today: Betfair is sued by a former executive, problem gambling comes into the spotlight again Down Under and more.»
EC, Netherlands Clash on Gambling Policy
12 December 2005
European Commission Vice President Gunter Verheugen recently sent a letter to the Dutch government concerning its plan to award Holland Casino a three-year license to exclusively operate games of chance over the Internet. Verheugen's letter warns the Netherlands against proceeding with its proposed monopoly scheme for online games of chance, advising that such a policy would not be compatible European Laws that establish the freedom to provide services in other member states.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
10 December 2005
A review of news briefs for the week of Dec. 5-9.»
Global Policy Review - December
9 December 2005
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.»
Nambling Notes - Dec. 9, 2005
9 December 2005
In today's Nambling Notes: BetandWin proposes to buy Ongame, Hong Kong and Victoria present obstacles for Betfair, plus more.»
BetandWin Bids to Acquire Ongame
9 December 2005
The next big sign of consolidation in the I-gaming industry could be the acquisition of Ongame e-solutions AB—the Sweden-based developer of online gaming technology and operator of PokerRoom.com—by Austria-based betting and gaming operator Betandwin.com Interactive Entertainment AG. The two companies have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding, and discussions are currently in a preliminary phase, with neither firm wishing to disclose an asking price to the public.»
I-Lottery Update - December 2005
9 December 2005
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.»
eCOGRA Named Top Watchdog
8 December 2005
The online casino and poker room standards authority eCOGRA was voted the gold medal for Top Watchdog by over 27,000 players.»
Academic Study Could Shape EC Gambling Policy
8 December 2005
The Swiss Institute of Comparative Law (SICL) is currently undertaking a study of gambling services in Europe that could soon become an important factor in shaping how the European Commission (EC) approaches cross border gambling. The study entails an in-depth analysis of the economics of gambling in the European internal market as well as an analysis of all the existing laws and regulations that govern gambling. A draft report is tentatively scheduled for release in the Spring of 2006.»
Nambling Notes - Dec. 8, 2005
8 December 2005
In today's Nambling Notes: Racing Post and Racing UK launch TheBettingSite.co.uk, Betfair suggests using its exchange to determine starting prices on races in the UK, plus more.»
Court Rules Against Dutch Casino Monopoly; EC Admonishes Proposed I-gaming Monopoly
7 December 2005
In a main proceedings judgement of last Friday (2 December 2005) the Administrative Court of Breda rendered a landmark post-Gambelli judgement in the proceedings between the Compagnie Financière Régionale B.V. (hereinafter : “CFR”) against The Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Economic Affairs (hereinafter: “the State”). The decision of the Breda Court can be qualified as no less than a historic victory for the supporters of the principles enshrined in the Treaty of Rome, notably articles 43 and 49 of the Treaty. After various Dutch interlocutory Courts and one main proceedings Court found the Dutch gaming legislation and policies to be compliant with the so-called Gambelli criteria in several cross-border internet gambling cases , the Breda Court ruled that the State monopoly on (casino) gambling is not effective and there is no specific evidence to substantiate that the restrictive casino legislation is coherent and consistent....»
Nambling Notes - Dec. 7, 2005
7 December 2005
In today's Nambling Notes: Matchbook.com launches a peer-to-peer betting exchange for the North American market, Empire is revealed to have had prior knowledge of PartyGaming's plan to launch a separate platform, plus more.»
Market Briefs - Nov. 28 - Dec. 2, 2005
6 December 2005
IGN's weekly roundup of financial news in the I-gaming industry.»
South African Province Warns Citizens Against I-gaming
6 December 2005
The Eastern Cape Gambling and Betting Board, an organization that oversees all gambling and betting activity in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa, issued a warning Oct. 24 alerting citizens of the province to the illegalities of Internet gambling.»
Empire Files Case Against PartyGaming in Gibraltar
6 December 2005
Empire Online today filed the anticipated legal proceedings against PartyGaming in Gibraltar's High Court. Empire seeks substantial damages-- reportedly several hundred million dollars—as well as injunctive relief that could effectively reinstate a prior business contract between the two companies.»
Nambling Notes - Dec. 6, 2005
6 December 2005
In today's Nambling Notes: FUN Technologies to supply NHL with skill games, UK market projections through 2009, pantomime season begins, plus more.»
The Top 10s
6 December 2005
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment - Gambling" sites for the week ending Dec. 3.
Australia
1. PartyPoker.com
2. RaceTAB
3. TAB Racing
4. Netbet
5 TABOnline		 6. Tatt's Lotteries
7. SportsTAB
8. TAB Wagering
9. Tattersall's
10 Golden Casket
More lists this way. . . »
Testing, Contesting and Digesting
5 December 2005
A collaborative research project from three groups that have closely monitored social issues related to Internet gambling revealed in July 2004 that the age verification systems from an alarmingly high percentage of online gambling operators were perhaps not up to par. The study--conducted by children's charity organization NCH, GamCare, which addresses the social impact of gambling, and ID authenticity specialist Citizencard--was an eye opener for many in the I-gaming space, especially considering the prominence and stature of some of the operators that failed the test. Seventeen months later, IGN has taken a firsthand look at how the problem is being addressed.»
Party Looks Strong, but Challenges Lie Ahead
5 December 2005
PartyGaming, the world's largest online poker company, has regained its float price of 116p after a tumultuous two-month period, but it could have yet another storm or two to weather over the coming months.»
Nambling Notes - Dec. 5, 2005
5 December 2005
Today: An online betting company is buying an Italian land-based casino, "Insiders" back candidates for person and sportsperson of the year and more.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
3 December 2005
A review of news briefs for the week of Nov. 28 - Dec. 2.»
Nambling Notes - Dec. 2, 2005
2 December 2005
Today: An I-gaming exec runs for public office, plus more.»
Helping to Fill the Research Void
1 December 2005
A recently launched private, non-profit organization has set out to fund research projects that deal with issues pertaining specifically to online gambling.»
Casino Watch - December
1 December 2005
A monthly review of news from the land-based, online casino and poker industries.»
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