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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
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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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