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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
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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.»
Nambling Notes - Dec. 1, 2005
1 December 2005
Today: Italian authorities break up an online gambling ring, Antigua vows to continue developing its online gambling industry and more.»
Online Poker Could Deliver $40m to Swedish Government
30 November 2005
Swedish Vice Prime Minister Bosse Ringholm announced last week that his government has awarded domestic gaming and lotteries operator Svenska Spel a license to operate poker over the Internet for a two-year trial period. The move seemed inevitable as early as September when Ringholm told an audience at the 14th annual Spelakademin (Gaming Academy) that he would like Sweden's gaming operators to have the same opportunities as private foreign competitors.»
'Fan Gone Crazy' Unites Motown and Online Gambling
30 November 2005
What do you get when you combine music history with modern-day gambling? Ask Motown super-fan and Detroit developer Herb Strather.»
A Closer Look at Tasmania's Betting Exchange Law
30 November 2005
To say that the decision to grant Britain's leading online betting business a license to operate in Tasmania has been a contentious one in Australia’s sports betting circles would be an understatement.»
Nambling Notes - Nov. 30, 2005
30 November 2005
Today: A pair of leading online poker groups introduce new innovations, Mansion rolls out mobile games and more.»
RVL Denies Betfair . . . For Now
30 November 2005
The Race Fields Subcommittee of Racing Victoria Limited (RVL) today approved numerous betting service operators' requests to publish Victorian thoroughbred race fields until April 30, 2006. It did not, however, approve the application submitted by betting exchange operator Betfair.»
Jackpot Factory Group Offers Bonus Incentives to try its Latest Games
29 November 2005
The Jackpot Factory is offering triple loyalty points and a $25,000 bonus draw as an incentive for players to try out their new games.»
Gambling Excluded from EU 'Country of Origin' principle?
29 November 2005
The European Parliament last week voted for the exclusion of gambling activities--lotteries, casinos and all betting transactions--from the Directive on Services in the Internal Market of the 25 EU countries. Those close to the process, however, are quick to point out that the battle is far from finished.»
The Top 10s
29 November 2005
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment - Gambling" sites for the week ending Nov. 26.
Singapore
1. Sg. Pools
2. Asian Bookie
3. Sports Bookie
4. sb1888.com
5. AB Disc. Board		 6. Active Odds
7. 961i.com
8. SoccerStand
9. Ladbrokes
10 Sg. Turf Club
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Nambling Notes - Nov. 29, 2005
29 November 2005
Today: A new Web site provides up-to-date news and advice related to combating identity fraud and money laundering, plus more.»
Betfair Ready to Move forward Following Approval in Tasmania
29 November 2005
Tasmania's Legislative Council voted unanimously on Nov. 24 to pass the Gaming Control Amendment (Betting Exchange) Bill, effectively making Tasmania Australia's first state to adopt a regulatory framework for betting exchanges. The passage of the law represents the final hurdle for British betting exchange Betfair, which has been lobbying for months to pass the legislation. The company will soon apply for a license to operate its betting exchange from Tasmania, where it hopes to be operational by the start of 2006.»
Online Sites Near End of eCOGRA Process
28 November 2005
eCommerce and Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance reports that a significant number of online casinos and poker rooms are currently nearing the end of the organisation's inspection process.»
Gearing up for Prohibition 2006
28 November 2005
By reintroducing his I-gaming prohibition bill, U.S. Rep. James Leach, R-Iowa, appears to be positioning himself to make another run in 2006 at banning "unlawful" gambling over the Internet. He's also reaching out to the prohibition movement's biggest supporter in the Senate, Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz.»
Market Briefs - Nov. 21-25, 2005
28 November 2005
IGN's weekly roundup of financial news in the I-gaming industry.»
Skill Games Marriage: Liberty and Fun
28 November 2005
Skill Gaming technology firm Fun Technologies last week entered into an agreement with holding company Liberty Media Corporation, which owns interest in a broad range of electronic retailing, media communications and entertainment businesses, whereby Liberty will acquire a majority interest in Fun.»
Nambling Notes - Nov. 28
28 November 2005
In today's Nambling Notes - exchange betting gets the green light in Tasmania, poker gets the green light in Sweden and more.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
26 November 2005
A review of news briefs for the week of Nov. 21-23.»
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