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Weekly Nambling Notes
28 August 2005
A review of news briefs for the week of Aug. 22-26.»
Nambling Notes - Aug. 26, 2005
26 August 2005
In today's Nambling Notes: Russia's patent office approves a new mechanism for remote gaming, IAS acquires AusTote, a German gaming site stands up to DDoS attackers and more.»
Monkey See, Monkey Gamble
25 August 2005
A team of neurobiologists at Duke University Medical Center believes it has identified the circuitry in the brains of rhesus macaque monkeys that assesses level of risk in a given action. Published in the online version of Nature Neuroscience, their findings may provide insights into why humans compulsively engage in risky behaviors such as gambling, unsafe sex, drug use and overeating.»
Casino Watch - September 2005
25 August 2005
A monthly review of news from the land-based, online casino and poker industries.»
Nambling Notes - Aug. 25, 2005
25 August 2005
In today's Nambling Notes: an alleged Betfair-related violation in Australia, speculation on the Cassava float and more.»
Advertising Crackdown in Australia?
24 August 2005
Three search engines catering to Australian consumers appear to be in hot water for running I-gaming advertisements, but none of them acknowledge doing so purposefully.»
The Top 10s
24 August 2005
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment - Gambling" sites for the week ending Aug. 20.
United Kingdom
1. Betfair
2. UltimatePoker
3. William Hill
4. Ladbrokes
5. Racing Post
6. Casino.co.uk
7. Jackpotjoy
8. National Lottery
9. Coral
10. 888.com
More lists this way. . . »
WPT, Travel Channel Approve 'Dot-Net' Appare
24 August 2005
In a significant shift in policy, the World Poker Tour and Travel Channel announced Tuesday that participants in WPT events will be allowed to wear sponsor logos during tournaments. . . provided the sponsor has been approved.»
Nambling Notes - Aug. 24, 2005
24 August 2005
In today's Nambling Notes: Portugal's betting monopoly opposes BetandWin's big football sponsorship and Cassava sets the date for its IPO; plus Wal-Mart has all your Texas Hold'em "back-to-school" needs covered. . . and more.»
Market Briefs - Aug. 15-19, 2005
23 August 2005
IGN's weekly roundup of financial news in the I-gaming industry.»
Nambling Notes - Aug. 23, 2005
23 August 2005
In today's Nambling Notes: GTECH will update the New Zealand Lotto and launch Internet games, BetandWin works with Harvard on detecting problem gambling online and more.»
Nambling Notes - Aug. 22, 2005
22 August 2005
In today's Nambling Notes: ISWI plans to roll out new horse racing and poker betting products, Unibet acquires MrBookmaker, Aspinalls goes mobile and more.»
WTO Sets Deadline for US Compliance
22 August 2005
Chalk up a victory for Antigua and Barbuda in its ongoing World Trade Organization dispute with the United States.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
21 August 2005
A review of news briefs for the week of Aug. 15-19.»
I-Gaming Advertisers Face Canadian Cold Front
19 August 2005
Advertising restrictions are nothing new for online gambling operators--especially those targeting North American players--but the latest crackdown places Canada on a battle front previously held firmly by the U.S. Department of Justice.»
Nambling Notes - Aug. 19, 2005
19 August 2005
In today's Nambling Notes: A British football club signs on to operate an online casino, a poker tournament raises $100k for charity and more.»
Sporting Odds & Ends - August 2005
18 August 2005
News on the latest developments, trends and issues in the sports betting industry.»
NordwestLotto - A Mobile Trifecta
18 August 2005
Germany's NordwestLotto, established in Schleswig-Holstein in the city of Kiel, has increased its stake in the mobile gambling space by launching a Java version of its mobile Lotto 6/49 and keno products. The rollout follows the introduction of an SMS platform in 2003 and Flash games in 2004.»
Nambling Notes - Aug. 18, 2005
18 August 2005
In today's Nambling Notes: PokerStars.com's headline tournament gets bigger, Sports CafĂ© enters the I-gaming fray and more.»
PlayAway on Hold for Now in Connecticut
17 August 2005
The operators of Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut have decided not to re-launch a computer game that the state's attorney general believes to be illegal, but insist they haven't given up the fight to keep it alive.»
The Top 10s
17 August 2005
Hitwise's Top 10 "Entertainment - Gambling" sites for the week ending Aug. 13.
United States
1. Party Poker
2. FLA Lottery
3. NY Lottery
4. CA Lottery
5. WorldWinner
6. PA Lottery
7. TX Lottery
8. PokerRoom.com
9. FreeSlots
10. Powerball.com
More lists this way. . . »
Nambling Notes - Aug. 17, 2005
17 August 2005
In today's Nambling Notes: Denmark considers increasing gambling age limits, a video games producer enters the I-gaming space and more.»
Nambling Notes - Aug. 16, 2005
16 August 2005
In today's Nambling Notes: Golden Palace is victimized by eBay snipers, Empire's CEO is victimized by blackmailers and innocent Australian consumers are victimized by I-gaming ads.»
Market Briefs - Aug. 8-12
16 August 2005
IGN's weekly roundup of financial news in the I-gaming industry.»
Global Policy Review - August 2005
15 August 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.»