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Nambling Notes - Jan. 11, 2006
11 January 2006
Today: more betting exchange-related controversy for Tasmania's premier, the third of England's "big three" bookmakers takes to hedging on the exchanges and more.»
Playtech Products Receive Approval
10 January 2006
Playtech has received an official random number generator evaluation certificate for its Casino, Poker and Bingo products from Technical Systems Testing»
Showdown in Italy
10 January 2006
The European Betting Association (EBA), which promotes cross-border gambling businesses in Europe, and the Remote Gambling Association (RGA), an advocacy group for online gambling operators in Europe, are challenging the Italian government's assessment of the online gambling situation in Italy, claiming it shows total disregard for EU law.»
The Top 10s
10 January 2006
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment - Gambling" sites for the week ending Jan. 7.
Hong Kong
1. HKJC - Bet
2. HKJC
3. HKJC FB Betting
4. 888Crown.com
5. Macau Slot 		6. Football...
7. 888royal.com
8. ZGZZ.com
9. Sport Bookie
10. SingBet2
More lists this way . . . »
China Striving to Erase Gambling
10 January 2006
China represents a market that most I-gaming companies lust for, but the government would rather gambling be unavailable to its citizens. Government officials initiated a massive crackdown on gambling at the beginning of 2005 under the pretenses that in the previous year over US$94 billion in both public and private funds had been spent on foreign gambling services. Consequently, 2005 became a year filled with gambling-related raids and arrests, and restrictions that were already tight became even tighter.»
World Cup 2006: A $2 Billion Betting Bonanza
10 January 2006
The World Cup of Soccer does not kick off until June 9, 2006, but Internet punters are already placing their bets. Within one month--from June 9 to July 9--more than US$2 billion will be cashed by the sports betting operators.»
Nambling Notes - Jan. 10, 2006
10 January 2006
Today: Lottomatica bids to acquire GTech, ukbetting re-signs with CryptoLogic and more.»
Market Briefs - January 2-6, 2006
9 January 2006
IGN's weekly roundup of financial news in the I-gaming industry.»
Betfair's Earning Potential Questioned in Australia
9 January 2006
A new report by investment bank Morgan Stanley suggests that leading betting exchange Betfair's Australian operation will fall way short of the government's revenue projections, and Betfair is denouncing the findings.»
Nambling Notes - Jan. 9, 2006
9 January 2006
Today: Harrah's announces plans for mobile entertainment, plus more.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
7 January 2006
A review of news briefs for the week of Jan. 3-6.»
What's Next for Ladbrokes?
6 January 2006
After completing the sale of its 416 hotels to its American sister company £3.3 billion (US$5.8 billion), U.K.-based Hilton Group Plc (HG.L) will have no other business properties besides its Ladbrokes betting and gaming division. One of the most prominent gambling businesses in the United Kingdom and Europe, Ladbrokes will be watched with interest by many, especially now as England undergoes a liberalization of its gambling laws.»
PokerStars on the Block - Let the Bidding Begin
6 January 2006
The owners of the world's second largest online poker room, PokerStars, have tapped investment bank NM Rothchild to help them unload the business through either a sale or a float on the London Stock Exchange, prompting yet more speculation about the inevitable consolidation of the I-poker space. Early signs indicate that the company is most likely to sell.»
Nambling Notes - Jan. 6, 2006
6 January 2006
Today: Policymakers in Vietnam consider legalized soccer betting, ATE Clarion gears up for its second annual Combating Cyber Crime conference and more.»
Eye on Europe - Jan. 5, 2006
5 January 2006
IGN's new weekly update covers important gaming developments in European jurisdictions.»
Nambling Notes - Jan. 5, 2006
5 January 2006
Today: Another bust in Hong Kong, an interrupted ski trip for England's Chief Gambling Watchdog and more.»
MSN Targeted in Second Round of Raids in Israe
4 January 2006
The Israeli Police's National Fraud Unit on Tuesday continued its investigation into illegal online gambling advertisements by raiding the offices of three Israeli Websites: MSN Israel, Start and Nana.»
How Women and Men Use the Internet
4 January 2006
According to Deborah Fallows, senior research fellow at PEW Internet & American Life, women in the United States have caught up to men in terms of Internet usage. Specifically, she refers in the conclusion of her report, "How Women and Men Use the Internet," to shifting demographics in which "younger women and black women outpace their male peers." Older women, however, "lag dramatically."»
Market Briefs - Dec. 19-30, 2005
4 January 2006
IGN's weekly roundup of financial news in the I-gaming industry.»
Nambling Notes - 4 January 2006
4 January 2006
In today's Nambling Notes: The Italian government comes down on I-gaming, Betfair appoints a new CEO, Gala acquires Avago and more.»
Playtech Adds More Games
3 January 2006
Playtech has recently announced the expansion of its games portfolio with the addition of five new games to Playtech-powered casinos.»
The Top 10s
3 January 2006
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment - Gambling" sites for the week ending Dec. 31.
Australia
1. PartyPoker.com
2. Tattersall's Lotteries
3. RaceTAB
4. TABOnline Netbet
5. TAB Racing 		6. TABOnline
7. Tattersall's
8. Golden Casket
9. TAB Wagering
10 SportsTAB
More lists this way . . . »
Nambling Notes - 3 January 2006
3 January 2006
Today: BetonSports acquires three online gaming companies, China continues to crack down on gambling and other Internet activities, Ladbrokes says it won't be bought and more.»
On Track - December
30 December 2005
A monthly review of events, business news and other happenings in the racing industry, particularly in the interactive space.»
The Paradox of Internet Wagering: Increased Risk for Problem Gambling but More Potential for Responsible Gaming?
30 December 2005
Gambling over the Internet has a number of risk factors--including access unlimited by time or geographical location; inability to verify participant age; anonymity and social isolation of users; use of credit or non-cash means of payment--the nature of these risk factors could lead to higher rates of problem gambling for Internet gamblers. Indeed, one recent study of patients in primary care clinics found that 75 percent of the respondents who gambled on the Internet met criteria for a gambling problem. However, the nature of the Internet may enable a much greater level of responsible gaming than is possible in traditional gaming operations. Internet gaming operators have total control over the parameters of the gaming environment, plus extensive information regarding player behavior. The number of potential responsible gaming interventions is almost unlimited.»
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