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Nambling Notes - March 28, 2005
28 March 2005
In today's Nambling Notes: New betting exchange targets North America, the UK's Levy Board will continue to fund racing for another three years, plus more.»
Georgia Lawmakers Consider Internet Lottery Purchases
25 March 2005

On March 10th a bill that would allow the Georgia State Lottery to begin selling tickets over the Internet passed through the state's House of Representatives by a vote of 98-48. Supporters believe the bill could increase the lottery's revenue by targeting a new kind of customer, but opponents fear not only that it could increase the amount of problem gambling but that it might also violate the federal Wire Act.»

French Monopoly Latest to Threaten Foreign Operators
25 March 2005
With European Court of Justice decisions leaning towards an open market for the online gambling industry in the continent, officials with a French betting monopoly on Thursday said they will begin court proceedings to ban foreign companies from operating online in France.»
Nambling Notes - March 25, 2005
25 March 2005
In today's Nambling Notes: Oddset no longer accepts wagers from players and other associated with German football, The Poker Channel launches on Sky digital, Tattersall's 50-year lotteries monopoly could be ending, plus more.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
25 March 2005
A review of news briefs for the week of March 21-25.»
Nambling Notes - March 24, 2005
24 March 2005
In today's Nambling Notes: Antigua's parliament begins debating a new tax measure for online gaming operators, Spain's Professional Football League asks bookmakers to stop using its data, Gaming Corp provides a mobile casino to cellular operator Orange and more.»
On Track - March 2005
24 March 2005
A monthly review of events, business news and other happenings in the racing industry, particularly in the interactive space. This month's version takes a special look at the Cheltenham Festival, one of the biggest events on the UK racing calendar.»
New Report Reignites Battle between Racing and Exchanges
23 March 2005
Racing officials in Australia and New Zealand believe that a new report commissioned by Australian racing interests solidifies their stance against betting exchanges, but some within the interactive gambling industry aren't so sure.»
Nambling Notes - March 23, 2005
23 March 2005
In today's Nambling Notes: iGGBA terminates Gambling Federation's membership, Sportingbet launches the SportXction system on two more of its Websites and plus more.»
Market Briefs - March 14-18, 2005
23 March 2005
Dozens of publicly held interactive gaming companies are reporting, acquiring, floating, spinning off, merging, de-listing, rising and falling in stock markets all over the world. Every week IGN wraps the financial happenings of the Net betting biz from the previous week into a nifty little package just for you.»
The Top 10s
22 March 2005
It's the Hitwise Top 10 "Entertainment - Gambling" sites for the week ending March 19. This week:

Singapore
1. Singapore Pools
2. Singapore Turf Club
3. Limso.net
4. . . .
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I-Gaming Discussions on Tap For WLA Conference
22 March 2005
With a keen eye on developments in the interactive space, the World Lottery Association is planning an extensive legal conference next month to discuss ways the industry can take advantage of the Internet and other technological advancements.»
EL to EC: 'Do Not Deregulate'
22 March 2005
The European Lotteries (EL) on Sunday held a high-level conference in Brussels focusing on the impact of the European Commission's forthcoming Directive on Services in the internal market. Members of the EL, the IOC, the Deutsche Sportstiftung (German Sports Foundation), European Foundation Center, U.K. National Lottery Commission and UNI Europe (European Unions in the service industry) attended.»
Not Dead Yet - ND Legislator Holds out Hope for Defeated Poker Bil
22 March 2005
Despite an overwhelming defeat in the Senate, the main sponsor of a House bill to regulate and license online poker rooms in North Dakota is hopeful his measure can still become law.»
Nambling Notes - March 22, 2005
22 March 2005
In today's Nambling Notes: PokerRoom.com prepares to launch real-money multi-player mobile poker network and ARGO says Britain's regulatory structure doesn't offer low enough taxes to bring online gambling operations back on shore, plus more.»
North Dakota Poker Bill Squashed in Full Senate Vote
21 March 2005
A North Dakota bill that would have allowed the state to become a licensing jurisdiction for Internet poker was handily defeated in the state Senate today by a vote of 44-3.»
Nambling Notes - March 21, 2005
21 March 2005
In today's Nambling Notes: Victorian regulators scrutinize Tattersalls' relationship with an allegedly illegal Nigerian lottery, Playtech rolls out new casino games and more.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
19 March 2005
A review of news briefs for the week of March 14-18.»
North Dakota Bill Clears Senate Committee
19 March 2005
The North Dakota Senate Judiciary Committee sent HB 1509, a bill that would license and regulate online poker in the state, to the full Senate Friday after a 3-3 split vote of committee members.»
Q & A: Anthony Novac, 1X Inc.
18 March 2005
Since its inception, 1X Inc. has been trying to carve out a niche for itself in the seemingly impenetrable person-to-person betting sector.»
Nambling Notes - March 18
18 March 2005
In today's Nambling Notes: Gambling Federation resigns from GPWA, European Lotteries oppose the Services Directive, Minnesota contemplates a bill to make social games of Texas Hold'Em legal and more.»
IGH to Commence Online Gambling Operations following Heathorns Acquisition
17 March 2005
Interactive Gaming Holdings plc on Tuesday announced the acquisition of Mathew Simmonds International Limited and its wholly owned subsidiary, Heathorns International Limited--a move that marks a shift in IGH's business focus from marketing to operations.»
Global Policy Review - March 2005
17 March 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.»
Gambling Law Update - March 2005
17 March 2005
Attorney Lawrence G. Walters produces a monthly review of legal and legislative activity related to Internet gambling. March's report covers the Antigua/United States WTO battle, the Casino City test case and state and federal legislative updates for the United States.»
Nambling Notes - 17 March 2005
17 March 2005
In today's Nambling Notes: The German Football Association considers launching its own betting agency, the Racing Post launches a mobile odds comparison and mobile service and more.»