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Betfair Takes on Dutch Government
29 October 2004
The Dutch Ministry of Justice has chosen to maintain a monopoly on gaming and betting by renewing the operating license of De Lotto (which is set to expire in mid December), and U.K.-based betting exchange operator Betfair will respond by filing a law suit within the next two weeks.»
Sportingbet Acquires Paradise Poker
29 October 2004
Citing a long-term desire to enter the online poker space, Sportingbet Plc yesterday announced the acquisition of the world's third largest poker site, Paradise Poker.com, in a deal reportedly worth US$297.5 million.»
Finland Supports Its Gambling Monopoly
29 October 2004
Finland's state lottery says its monopoly status should not be affected by the European Court of Justice's ruling in the Gambelli case, and the Finnish government agrees.»
Nambling Notes - Oct. 29, 2004
29 October 2004
In today's Nambling Notes: details from this summer's DDoS bust, progress for Racing UK, a new financial betting exchange and more.»
Casino Watch - November 2004
28 October 2004
A monthly review of news from the land-based and online casino industries.»
Nambling Notes - Oct. 28, 2004
28 October 2004
In today's Nambling Notes: A BACTA-commissioned survey reveals public opinion on the introduction of super casinos in Britain, a new U.S. law removes the 30 percent tax on horse racing bets from foreign soil and more.»
UK Policymakers Express Concerns over Gambling Bil
27 October 2004
A few weeks ago it looked like only formalities stood in the way of a plan to overhaul England's gambling laws. But now, just days after the publishing of the full U.K. Gambling Bill, MPs from all parties are voicing concerns.»
Nambling Notes - Oct. 27, 2004
27 October 2004
In today's Nambling Notes: Blue Square combats a new sort of extortion attempt, the U.S. Department of Justice prepares its response to Casino City's filing for declaratory judgment and more.»
The Top 10s
26 October 2004
It's the Hitwise Top 10 "Entertainment - Gambling" sites for the week ending Oct. 23. This week:

Hong Kong
1. HKJC Football
2. HKJC.com
3. The Hong Kong Jockey Club
4. . . .
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On Track - November 2004
26 October 2004
A monthly review of events, business news and other happenings in the racing industry, particularly in the interactive space.»
Nambling Notes - Oct. 26, 2004
26 October 2004
In today's Nambling Notes: Betfair challenges the Dutch government, Betcorp completes the sale of Sportsbet, Antigua asks for the final release of WTO dispute panel's final report and more.»
Market Briefs - Oct. 18-22
26 October 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. Every Monday IGN wraps the financial happenings of the Net betting biz from the previous week into a nifty little package just for you.»
World Famous Tomb Raider Licensed By Microgaming
25 October 2004
Microgaming has licensed the Tomb Raider brand from Eidos, one of the world’s leading developers and publishers of entertainment software. »
Weekly Nambling Notes
24 October 2004
A review of news briefs for the week of Oct. 18-22.»
Contract Management Software
22 October 2004
Most businesses collect contracts at a prodigious rate. It's almost insidious as the shear numbers grow. If you stop and consider, you probably have contracts like software licenses, office space leases, maintenance agreements, warranties, website hosting agreements, employee leasing and agreements with independent contractors. Managing these agreements is essential.»
Nambling Notes - Oct. 22, 2004
22 October 2004
In today's Nambling Notes: Harrah's decides to pull the plug on LuckyMe.com, BetInternet.com switches its emphasis to tote punting and more.»
Australian Racing Threatens to Ban British Horses
21 October 2004
The Australian racing industry's next move in its ongoing battle against betting exchanges could be to ban English-owned horses from racing events.»
Nambling Notes - Oct. 21, 2004
21 October 2004
In today's Nambling Notes: Nielsen/NetRatings reports traffic and advertising statistics for online gambling sites in the United Kingdom, Malaysia rejects a proposal for a football betting license and more.»
Market Briefs - Oct. 11-15, 2004
21 October 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. 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 - Oct. 20, 2004
20 October 2004
In today’s Nambling Notes: Zone4Play launches a play-for-fun casino on British cellular networks, Boss Media buys into a mobile games software developer, and more.»
European Court Acts on Greek Computer Games Ban
20 October 2004
Finally the European Court of Justice, set up in 1952 under the Treaty of Paris, will judge the Greek law, dated July 2002, concerning the ban on computer games (including those offered at Internet cafés). The European Commission announced last week that it will take Greece to court over the law.»
The Top 10s
19 October 2004
It's the Hitwise Top 10 "Entertainment - Gambling" sites for the week ending Oct. 16. This week:

Singapore
1. Singapore Pools
2. Limso.net
3. Singapore Turf Club
4. . . .
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Betting Ring Busted in New York
19 October 2004
Eight individuals from Long Island and New York City were arrested Thursday after a six-month investigation into a betting ring that brought in $35 million a year.»
Nambling Notes - Oct. 19, 2004
19 October 2004
In today's Nambling Notes: A sexy celebrity joins Sportsbook.com, credit card restrictions in England and more.»
UK Government Publishes Gambling Bil
19 October 2004
The final draft of Great Britain's Gambling Bill was introduced in the House of Commons Monday and published in its entirety for public viewing today.»
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