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A Double Standard Amid Europe's Cross-Border Gambling War?
23 November 2004
Authorities in France are taking action against Sportingbet because the U.K.-licensed online bookmaker is targeting French-speaking bettors. Why, then, are they okay with Eurosport running ads for foreign online gambling services?»
Nambling Notes - Nov. 23, 2004
23 November 2004
In today's Nambling Notes: GoldenPalace buys a holy sandwich, BetandWin plans to expand in Greece and Spain, account wagering is live in New Jersey, plus more.»
From the Editor's Chair - v20.2
22 November 2004
It's the final installment of a three-part "Editor's Chair" from Sitges, Spain, where River City Group and ATE held the third annual European I-Gaming Congress & Expo.»
Australian Court Tosses out SportOdds' Appeal in Cross-Border Gambling Case
22 November 2004
Licensed online bookmakers in Australia hoping to advertise their services in other jurisdictions lost another key battle last week when the High Court of Australia dismissed NT-based SportOdds' appeal of a lower court ruling that barred the company from advertising in New South Wales.»
Desktop Conference: The Casino City Test Case
22 November 2004
Casino City, a Louisiana-based company with an Internet portal that provides a database of information for traditional and online gambling, in August 2004 stood up to challenge the legality of the U.S. Department of Justice's approach to stifling I-gaming ads. The company is seeking a declaration as to whether the DOJ's threat of charging advertisers with aiding and abetting is consistent with the U.S. Freedom of Speech Amendment. The case will no doubt have a profound impact on the way advertising for online gambling services will be conducted in the United States years to come. The most recent motion, a memorandum address the government's response to the complaint, was filed by Casino City on Nov. 19. Patrick O'Brien, a lawyer for the plaintiff, discusses the case in this audio interview with IGN Publisher Sue Schneider.»
Nambling Notes - Nov. 22, 2004
22 November 2004
In today's Nambling Notes: Betfair comes to terms with the World Snooker Association, iGlobalMedia joins iGGBA's, Betdaq and a new partner launch a Chinese betting exchange and more.»
Casino City Files Counter-Response in Advertising Test Case
21 November 2004
Casino City responded Thursday to the U.S. Justice Department's motion to dismiss the company's case for a declaratory judgment as to whether its online portal has the constitutional right to advertise online gambling services. Though its initial filing in August was brief, Thursday's memorandum is an in-depth 28-page document that attempts to expose inconsistencies and contradictions in the DOJ's position.»
Fighting DDoS on the Fly
19 November 2004
British Internet gambling operators have a new line of defense for battling DDoS attacks--a problem that has the industry for the last year. Top Layer Networks, an international technology security firm, on Wednesday rolled out a new service that enables operators to access a 24-hour "DDoS SWAT team" that can secure a Web site within an hour of an attack.»
Dutch Minister Sides with De Lotto in Ladbrokes Case
19 November 2004
Ladbrokes and other remote gaming operators wanting to offer their services in the Netherlands have been dealt major blows in the last few weeks.»
From the Editor's Chair - v20.1
18 November 2004
More observations from the European I-Gaming Congress & Expo. Version 20.1 takes a look at mobile gambling, the ascension of Virgin Games and the legacy of Piergiorgio Gambelli.»
An Internet Presence for WSOP?
18 November 2004
Is the World Series of Poker bound for the Internet? Numerous reports indicating that Harrah's Interactive and gambling software supplier WagerWorks are planning to launch a WSOP Web site have it that way, but neither company is commenting on the rumor.»
Nambling Notes - Nov. 18, 2004
18 November 2004
In today's Nambling Notes: U.K. Customs and Excise examines gambling ads at English Premier League arenas, Racing UK reaches its subscription goal well ahead of schedule and more.»
On Track - November 2004
17 November 2004
A monthly review of events, business news and other happenings in the racing industry, particularly in the interactive space.»
Nambling Notes - Nov. 17, 2004
17 November 2004
In today's Nambling Notes: Two British companies offer a 24-hour on-call service to combat DDoS attacks, Sportingbet's launch of a Czech-language version of its Web site catches the attention of the Czech Finance Ministry, the Gaming Club rescues a charity and more.»
Market Briefs - Nov. 8-12, 2004
16 November 2004
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. 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
16 November 2004
It's the Hitwise Top 10 "Entertainment - Gambling" sites for the week ending Nov. 13. This week:

United Kingdom
1. Betfair
2. William Hill Sportsbook
3. National Lottery
4. . . .
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From the Editor's Chair - v20
16 November 2004
The latest from the Chair: Thoughts from the third annual European I-Gaming Congress & Expo.»
Nambling Notes - Nov. 16, 2004
16 November 2004
In today's Nambling Notes: Orbis plans to redevelop Paradisebet using the OpenBet platform, PBL enters a joint-venture gambling deal with a Stanley Ho company, CLICK2PAY extends services into Asia, plus more.»
Betfair Takes on Sporting Options Clients
16 November 2004
A day after betting exchange Sporting Options went into administration, a bail-out plan has been put in place.»
Sporting Options Ceases Operation
15 November 2004
In a move that could signal the beginning of the much anticipated consolidation of the betting exchange industry, all betting activity was suspended Monday on the Sporting Options Web site as the company went into administration.»
Nambling Notes - Nov. 15, 2004
15 November 2004
In today's Nambling Notes: Intralot unveils a new gaming platform, a South Korean company plans to introduce sports betting next year, anticipation of a joint venture between PBL and a Stanley Ho company mounts and more.»
More Casinos Join eCOGRA Player Safety Initiative
12 November 2004
Speaking from the European Interactive Gaming 2004 conference in Barcelona, Spain, the directors of eCommerce and Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance have announced the award of its Seal to five more quality Internet casinos.»
Nambling Notes - Nov. 11, 2004
12 November 2004
In today's Nambling Notes: VIP launches a poker room and acquires GlobalWager and BetWorldWide, the Fortune Lounge Group welcomes three more casinos, plus more.»
Remote Gambling Issues Stirring Debate with UK Bil
12 November 2004
More snags have delayed a government plan to overhaul the UK's gambling legislation after members of the House of Commons expressed some concerns over portions of the bill pertaining to remote wagering and the introduction of "super casinos" in the UK.»
Nambling Notes - Nov. 12, 2004
12 November 2004
In today's Nambling Notes: AnyBets.com offers pari-mutuel betting on sports, politics, entertainment and more, Cassava Enterprises licenses a white label betting exchange from Betdaq, Harrah's plans a World Series of Poker-branded web site, plus more.»
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