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The Top 10s
14 June 2005
It's the Hitwise Top 10 "Entertainment - Gambling" sites for the week ending June 11. This week:
Singapore
1. Singapore Pools
2. AsianBookie.com
3. Sport Bookie
4. sb1888.com
5. 888.com
6. AB Disc. Board
7. 888royal.com
8. Active Odds
9. Ladbrokes
10. Sing. Turf Club
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Nambling Notes - GIGSE Edition
14 June 2005
Montreal is once again the center of the I-gaming universe, as the industry congregates for the seventh annual Global Interactive Gaming Summit & Expo. Naturally, Nambling Notes focuses on highlights from the event, and today's edition rounds up days one and two.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
11 June 2005
A review of news briefs for the week of June 6-10.»
Search Engine Advertisement Case In California Proceeds to Next Phase
10 June 2005
A court in San Francisco, California has denied Google, Yahoo! and 11 other search engines a motion to dismiss a class action suit that first surfaced in August 2004. The two plaintiffs in the case claim that they used illegal sponsored ads on the search engine websites to find illegal online casinos to which they then lost thousands of dollars. Ira Rothken, the lead attorney for the plaintiffs, says that the case will now proceed with the discovery process and eventually go to trial unless a settlement is reached.»
Nambling Notes - June 10, 2005
10 June 2005
In today's Nambling Notes: PokerStars reportedly moving to the Isle of Man, Youbet's CEO rings the NASDAQ's opening bell, Canadian horserace betting operator Woodbine seeks access to U.S. pari-mutuel wagering, plus more.»
Casino City's Advertising Case Heads to Court of Appeals
10 June 2005
On Monday Casino City will file an appeal of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana's dismissal of the company's motion for declaratory judgment regarding its right to carry advertising for Internet gambling services. The Court ruled in February that Casino lacks standing to bring such a case to course because it failed to demonstrate that it faces a "realistic danger of sustaining direct injury."»
Nambling Notes - June 9, 2005
9 June 2005
In today's Nambling Notes: Citadel teams up with Phantom Fiber to offer a mobile wallet application, Equinox Entertainment launches an online casino with Microgaming software, plus more.»
WTO Ruling Raises Concerns over US States' Rights
8 June 2005
Officials from various U.S. states are concerned that the WTO Dispute Settlement Body's ruling on the U.S./Antigua dispute over interactive gambling services could have far broader and more troublesome consequences than those directly related to Internet gambling. Last week the attorneys general from 29 states submitted a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Rob Portman to stress their concerns for state sovereignty and also to request more dialogue with the office of the trade representative with regards to negotiation of international trade agreements.»
Nambling Notes - June 8, 2005
8 June 2005
In today's Nambling Notes: iGGBA welcomes a gaming machine manufacturer, Mahjong Mania licenses software to Gambling Federation, a National Poker Association is formed in the U.S., plus more.»
Nambling Notes - June 7, 2005
7 June 2005
In today's Nambling Notes: At The Races launches a live mobile streaming service, Nevada's governor signs a remote gaming bill into law, Victor Chandler International loses a data rights injunction battle against the BHB, plus more.»
Market Briefs - May 30 - June 3, 2005
7 June 2005
Several dozen 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 Monday 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
7 June 2005
It's the Hitwise Top 10 "Entertainment - Gambling" sites for the week ending June 4. This week:
Singapore
1. Singapore Pools
2. AsianBookie.com
3. Sport Bookie
4. sb1888.com
5. AB Disc. Board
6. 888royal.com
7. 888.com
8. Active Odds
9. Ladbrokes.com
10. Sing. Turf Club
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Nambling Notes - June 6, 2005
6 June 2005
World Poker Exchange hires a pirate to handicap poker tournaments, iGGBA signs another member and more.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
5 June 2005
A review of news briefs for the week of May 31- June 3.»
Nambling Notes - June 3, 2005
3 June 2005
In today's Nambling Notes: hackers pose a threat to mobile phone application users, the Chinese government turns its anti-gambling campaign up a notch and more.»
Isle of Man's New Taxation Scheme Takes Effect
2 June 2005
A new taxation scheme for online gambling went into effect in the Isle of Man Wednesday.»
Nambling Notes - June 2, 2005
2 June 2005
In today's Nambling Notes: PartyGaming officially announces its intensions to float, the European Commission launches an investigation into the sale of Britain's Tote and more.»
Market Briefs - May 23-27, 2005
1 June 2005
Several dozen 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 Monday IGN wraps the financial happenings of the Net betting biz from the previous week into a nifty little package just for you.»
Alderney Teams Up With Guernsey
1 June 2005
In an effort to stay competitive as the UK moves forward with an overhaul of its gambling laws and tries to lure offshore interactive gaming companies back, officials with the Alderney Gaming Control Commission announced a new partnership with the island of Guernsey.

The AGCC announced on Tuesday that regulations would be changed to allow for the commission to regulate e-gambling transactions that take place in Guernsey.»

Nambling Notes - June 1, 2005
1 June 2005
In today's Nambling Notes: VIP Management Services becomes publicly listed through a reverse takeover of Leisure & Gaming Plc, Channel 4 continues negotiations with UK's racing and betting industries past the deadline, plus more.»
Ongame Accepted by eCOGRA
31 May 2005
Ongame has successfully completed rigorous acceptance inspections for membership of the international regulator eCommerce and Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance.»
The Top 10s
31 May 2005
It's the Hitwise Top 10 "Entertainment - Gambling" sites for the week ending May 28. This week:
United Kingdom
1. Betfair
2. Casino.co.uk
3. William Hill
4. Ladbrokes
5. RacingPost.co.uk
6. Ntnl. Lottery
7. Jackpotjoy
8. Party Poke
9. Pacific Poker
10. Ladbrokes Poker
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Nambling Notes - May 31, 2005
31 May 2005
In today's Nambling Notes: Zone4Play unveils plans for a mult-platform poker solution, Ongame joins eCOGRA and more.»
Nevada Mobile Gambling Bill Receives Senate Approval
31 May 2005
Nevada has moved a step closer to becoming the first U.S. state to regulate mobile gambling at its casinos.»
Yahoo to Launch Online Bingo Site
30 May 2005
Yahoo will enter the Internet bingo space through a partnership among Parlay Entertainment Inc., St. Minver and Yahoo UK & Ireland.»