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From the Editor's Chair - v22
25 January 2005
The latest from the chair: observations and thoughts on the trials and tribulations of the U.K. Gambling Bill and opinions on a smattering of additional I-gaming items.»
The Top 10s
25 January 2005
It's the Hitwise Top 10 "Entertainment - Gambling" sites for the week ending Jan. 22. This week:

United Kingdom
1. Betfair
2. Casino.co.uk
3. William Hill Sportsbook
4. . . .
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Nambling Notes - Jan. 25, 2003
25 January 2005
In today's Nambing Notes: eCOGRA launches a marketing campaign, England's newest lottery game is a success and more.»
Commons Moves UK Gambling Bil
25 January 2005
Those in favor of revamping British gambling laws won another small battle Monday with the House of Commons' passing of the Gambling Bill, but the war is far from over.»
eCOGRA Launches "Play It Safe" Campaign
24 January 2005
Using the slogan "Play It Safe," the benefits of honest and hassle free online gambling at eCOGRA-regulated Internet casinos are being communicated to both experienced and new players in a substantial marketing campaign.»
Slovakian Lottery Company Launches Online Wagering Service
24 January 2005
Two weeks after the introduction of Internet sports betting in Slovakia, the new product is being called a major success.»
Nambling Notes - Jan. 24, 2005
24 January 2005
In today's Nambling Notes: Channel 4 considers a new gambling service, a DDoS hacker is busted in Scotland and more.»
Market Briefs - Jan. 17-21, 2005
24 January 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 Monday IGN wraps the financial happenings of the Net betting biz from the previous week into a nifty little package just for you.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
23 January 2005
A review of news briefs for the week of Jan. 17-21.»
Desktop Conference: UK Gambling Bill in Disarray
21 January 2005
It has been almost universally accepted for the last three or four years that England is poised to become the world's leading I-gaming jurisdiction, but plans to revamp the country's gambling laws have been met with heavy resistance in recent weeks. Now, what was not long ago considered a sure thing is a movement that appears to be in serious jeopardy. Time is running out, the opposition is strong and some onlookers are saying that England's proposed Gambling Bill is doomed. In an audio interview with IGN's Sue Schneider, British gaming attorney Tony Coles breaks down the factors contributing to the potential collapse and discusses the potential outcomes.»
Nambling Notes - Jan. 21, 2005
21 January 2005
In today's Nambling Notes: Golden Palace buys another holy relic, Stanley Leisure launches a Playtech casino, Bodog obtains a U.K. bookmaker's license and more.»
I-Gaming Prohibition Bills Resurface in Indiana
21 January 2005
Two legislators in Indiana have re-introduced bills to regulate I-gaming within the state. Both bills are very similar to antecedent bills that were introduced in past years but failed to pass.»
Racing Scandal Erupts in New York
20 January 2005
Racing insiders in New York are accused of using four offshore betting services to profit from bets after a horse was given illegal performance enhancements before a race at Aqueduct.»
NCLGS - Internet Gaming Update
20 January 2005
The U.S. National Council of Legislators from Gaming States held its winter meeting last week in Florida and had former gaming regulator Frank Catania, representing the Interactive Gaming Council, update the delegation on legal issues surrounding the Internet gambling industry. IGN has obtained a copy of Catania's presentation.»
Nambling Notes - Jan. 20, 2005
20 January 2005
In today’s Nambling Notes: The British government investigates money laundering at betting shops, Chinese authorities arrest 600 people in an online gambling sting and more.»
US Law Roundup - January 2005
19 January 2005
Staying on top of interactive gambling bills as they move through the United States' federal and state legislatures no longer entails hours of research, thanks to this monthly update on U.S. state and federal legislation.»
Where Are All the Great Online Betting Brands?
19 January 2005
For a variety of reasons, the Internet gambling industry has for the most part failed to establish solid brands in the North American markets. Calvin Ayre explains.»
On Track - January 2005
19 January 2005
A monthly review of events, business news and other happenings in the racing industry, particularly in the interactive space.»
Nambling Notes - Jan. 19, 2005
19 January 2005
In today's Nambling Notes: Zone4Play equips Coral with mobile fixed-odds wagering, FHM magazine plans to promote the World Poker Exchange by spinning poker playing ability as a necessary man skill and more.»
Bookmakers Weather the NFL Storm in '04
18 January 2005
The 2004 National Football League season will go down as one of the worst ever for the sports betting industry.»
Market Briefs - Jan. 10-14, 2005
18 January 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 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
18 January 2005
It's the Hitwise Top 10 "Entertainment - Gambling" sites for the week ending Jan. 15. This week:

Australia
1. SportsTAB
2. RaceTAB
3. TABOnline
4. . . .
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Gambling Law Update - January 2005
18 January 2005
Attorney Lawrence G. Walters produces a monthly review of legal and legislative activity related to Internet gambling. January's report covers a legislative update in for U.S. Congress, the ongoing U.S./Antigua WTO battle, the U.K. Gambling Bill and more.»
Nambling Notes - Jan. 18, 2005
18 January 2005
In today's Nambling Notes: No serious match fixing allegations in Britain for last 11 months, Phantom Fiber provides IGW Software a wireless network and more.»
From Gambelli to Placanica - The Need for a European Gaming Directive?
17 January 2005
Not even a year after the landmark European Gambelli decision, a new e-gaming case is pending before the European Court of Justice (ECJ).»