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The EBA's New Battleground: Spain
18 October 2005
As confirmed last week, the European Betting Association will file a complaint with the European Commission against Spain's lottery operator, Loterias y Apuestas del Estado, charging that the denial of private operators' ability to access the Spanish market violates EU free trade laws. The association has already filed similar cases against eight other European member states, including Spain, France, Holland, Sweden, Finland, Germany and other states that uphold state-run betting monopolies.»
Nambling Notes - Oct. 18, 2005
18 October 2005
In today's Nambling Notes: Another acquisition in the U.K. gambling industry, a new online poker site and more.»
A Pivotal Time for Betfair
18 October 2005
Key policy decisions soon to come in Europe and Australia will have a major impact on the future for British betting exchange Betfair. Perhaps the single most important event on the company's radar screen will occur at home, where it is waiting to learn whether the U.K. Treasury will enact a higher tax rate on betting exchanges (a decision that could be revealed as early as November). Meanwhile, negotiations to become a fully-licensed operator in Tasmania continue beyond the government's original deadline. Premier Paul Lennon says that a definitive decision will be made by Dec. 1 so that the necessary regulations can be pushed through the legislature before the close of the session. And amid all of this, the company has opted to postpone its planned float--a decision followed by the resignation of its CEO.»
Q & A: Sam Gorewitz, Poker Players Alliance
17 October 2005
A new non-profit organization called the Poker Players Alliance is giving American poker players a voice to air their opinions and concerns when it comes to protecting the right to play the game both online and at the tables--be they at casinos, at charitable events or in the comfort of their homes. Last week IGamingNews.com interviewed the new group's chairman, Sam Gorewitz.»
Nambling Notes - Oct. 17, 2005
17 October 2005
In today's Nambling Notes: Betfair's day of reckoning in Tasmania nears, Ryanair takes another crack at in-flight gambling and more.»
The EU and Gambling - Part 1
17 October 2005
With companies constantly planning, investing, surviving, taking over and adapting to new verdicts throughout the EU internal market of 450 million people, to say that Europe's commercial gambling industry is in a state of chaos and turmoil is an understatement.»
Market Briefs - Oct. 10-14, 2005
17 October 2005
IGN's weekly roundup of financial news in the I-gaming industry.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
15 October 2005
A review of news briefs for the week of Oct. 10-14.»
On Track - October 2005
14 October 2005
A monthly review of events, business news and other happenings in the racing industry, particularly in the interactive space.»
M-Gambling: a Winner?
14 October 2005
The 20-year-old mobile phone industry, according to Informa Telecoms Group analyst Rufus Jay, this month reached the 2 billion subscriber milestone, and with markets such as China, India, Latin America, Africa and Eastern Europe coming of age, the number will grow to 3 billion by 2010.»
Nambling Notes - Oct. 14, 2005
14 October 2005
In today's Nambling Notes: the latest battle in Europe's cross-border gambling war, Betfair loses its CEO and more.»
A Shot in the Arm from Sportingbet
13 October 2005
On the heels of a positive annual report from Sportingbet, share prices for I-gaming companies have rebounded somewhat from a slide that took place early in the week.»
Insights - Are US Affiliates at Risk?
13 October 2005
Should the recent indictment of a New Jersey businessman arrested for running an online gambling affiliate site be a cause for concern among those who offer similar services?»
Nambling Notes - Oct. 13, 2005
13 October 2005
In today's Nambling Notes: Betfair goes offshore, Ladbrokes goes everywhere and more.»
PartyGaming Severs Four Skins
12 October 2005
The share value of several public I-gaming industry companies fell on Monday following PartyGaming's announcement that its soon-to-launch integrated platform will only be available to players at PartyPoker.com. The software will essentially separate players who come directly to Party Poker from those who come by way of Empire Poker and Party's other three "skins."»
Dutch Study Cites Need for More Legal Internet Gambling
12 October 2005
The Dutch Ministry of Justice, in conjunction with the Tax Authority, the Public Prosecution Service, the National Police Agency (KLPD), the Fiscal Intelligence & Economic Investigation Service and Verispect (Dutch test agency), this week unveiled a plan to reduce the number of illegal games of chance on the Internet.»
The Dutch Gambling Landscape - Part 3
12 October 2005
The final installment of Rob van der Gaast's three-part series covers turnover numbers for Dutch operators and an overview of Internet gambling in the Netherlands.»
Nambling Notes - Oct. 12, 2005
12 October 2005
In today's Nambling Notes: Ladbrokes and Paddy Power launch betting applications on the new O2 I-mode service, Israeli authorities make combating illegal online gambling a top priority and more.»
The Top 10s
11 October 2005
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment - Gambling" sites for the week ending Oct. 8.
Singapore
1. Sing. Pools
2. Asian Bookie
3. Sports Bookie
4. sb1888.com
5. AB Disc. Board		 6. Active Odds
7. SoccerStand
8. 888royal.com
9. 961i.com
10 Sing. Turf Club
More lists this way. . . »
Desktop Conference: Richard Segal, PartyGaming
11 October 2005
Richard Segal has been on a wild ride since becoming CEO of PartyGaming in 2004. In an audio with IGN Publisher Sue Schneider (recorded Oct. 7), he shares his experiences at the helm of the world's most successful interactive gambling business. Topics include the process of bringing PartyGaming public, the legal climate in which the company operates, September's lower-than-expected interim results, the history behind the company's rise to the top, their strategy for staying on top, their philosophy on acquisitions and more.»
Unpleasant Fantasy
11 October 2005
Internet fantasy sports provider RotoPlay, Inc. in June filed a complaint in a U.S. district court against juggernaut online gambling company Sportingbet, alleging that Sportingbet copied two of Rotoplay's fantasy sports lottery games and ran them on some of its Web sites. The British company responded last week with a motion to dismiss.»
Affiliate Indictment Stands in US Court
11 October 2005
A New Jersey judge last week denied an attempt by New Jersey-based online gambling affiliate Nicholas Drakos to have an indictment against him dismissed.»
Nambling Notes - Oct. 11, 2005
11 October 2005
In today's Nambling Notes: A candidate for the next U.K. National Lottery license confirms it is in the running, while another withdraws from the bidding, plus more.»
Problem Gambling Letter Enters Betfair Debate in Tasmania
11 October 2005
An alleged letter in which Tasmanian Upper House leader Michael Aird expressed concerns to Premier Paul Lennon about problem gambling has created a stir in the Tasmanian Legislative Council.»
Gala-Coral Merger Creates European Giant
10 October 2005
England's largest bingo operator has finalized a deal to purchase the country's third largest bookmaker.»
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