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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.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
12 November 2004
A review of news briefs for the week of Nov. 8-12.»
The Top 10s
12 November 2004
It's the Hitwise Top 10 "Entertainment - Gambling" sites for the week ending Nov. 6. This week:

Australia
1. RaceTAB
2. SportsTAB
3. TAB Racing
4. . . .
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European Parliament Holds Public Hearing on Services Directive
11 November 2004
The European Parliament on Thursday held a public hearing in Brussels regarding the Proposal for a Directive on services in the internal market.»
WTO Dispute Panel Recommends Change in U.S. Law
11 November 2004
The much anticipated final report of the World Trade Organization's dispute panel that handled Antigua and Barbuda's case against the United States was finally published yesterday. It has been public knowledge since March that the panel decided in favor of Antigua by ruling that certain U.S. policies regarding online gambling violate the terms of the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS), but the release of the 287-page report had been delayed for many months because the parties sought to negotiate a compromise. The inevitable recommendation of the panel is that the U.S. brings itself in line with the GATS by removing its prohibitory policies on online gambling.»
Market Briefs - Nov. 1-5, 2004
10 November 2004
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.»
Nambling Notes - Nov. 10, 2004
10 November 2004
In today's Nambling Notes: Chartwell to deliver casino suite to Ukbetting, U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft resigns, EUVegas.com launches as first Malta-licensed casino, and more.»
Sporting Odds and Ends – November 2004
10 November 2004
News on the latest developments, trends and issues in the sports betting industry.»
ECJ Rules in Favor of Bookies, Lottery Operators in Fixtures Use Case
9 November 2004
major victory was scored on Tuesday in the European Court of Justice for bookmakers and the gambling industry in their fight to use horse racing and football fixtures without paying a license fee to the companies that compile the information.»
Nambling Notes - Nov. 9, 2004
9 November 2004
In today's Nambling Notes: Britain's NHTCU launches public awareness campaign to increase security from cyber-crime, Boss Media helps William Hill offer mobile gaming, Tradesports begins new commission policy, plus more.»