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The IGA Review - Beyond Betting Exchange Policy
21 July 2004
The P2P debate has stolen headlines in Australia since the federal government published its review of the Interactive Gambling Act of 2001, but the 108-page document covers a wide range of important issues.»
Market Briefs - July 12-16, 2004
20 July 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.»
P2P in the States' Hands Down Under
20 July 2004
A week after the Australian federal government's decision to allow states and territories to license betting exchanges, leading P2P betting operator Betfair is busy trying to find a jurisdiction willing to go for it. The door was opened when the Communications Ministry elected to keep the Interactive Gambling Act of 2001 in tact, but the future of betting exchanges in Australia remains a mystery.»
The Top 10s
20 July 2004
It's the Hitwise Top 10 "Entertainment - Gambling" sites for the week ending July 17. This week:

United Kingdom
1. Betfair
2. William Hill Sportsbook
3. RacingPost.co.uk
4. . . .
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Nambling Notes - July 20, 2004
20 July 2004
In today's Nambling Notes: Greece's gaming ban continues with the Olympics just one month away, Microgaming moves to new offices in the Isle of Man and more.»
Stanleybet Challenges Italian Monopoly
19 July 2004
Stanleybet is hoping to write the next chapter in the ongoing Gambelli story. The British bookmaker, a subsidiary of Stanley Leisure, announced Wednesday that it will lodge a formal complaint against Italy with the European Commission in response to the Italian Supreme Court ruling that the government's restrictive gambling policies are legal.»
Insights: A US/Antigua Compromise?
19 July 2004
What sort of compromise might Antigua and Barbuda hope to obtain from the United States in the two countries' WTO dispute?»
Nambling Notes - July 19, 2004
19 July 2004
In today's Nambling Notes: Miles Rodgers intends to launch a tipping service, BSkyB will revamp its interactive services and more.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
17 July 2004
A review of news briefs for the week of July 12 - 16.»
A Closer Look at Australia's IGA Review
16 July 2004
The mandatory review of Australia's Interactive Gambling Act 2001 has culminated with the Communications Ministry deciding not to amend the law. The announcement was made Monday, and the government has published its findings in a 108-page report.»
New Vodafone Policy Protects Mobile Minors from Adult Content
16 July 2004
Vodafone has announced new requirements making it tougher for minors to access gambling and adult-themed content through mobile phones. Only customers who pre-register with proof of identity can access mobile content containing pornography, violence, gambling, online dating and other adult material. The company claims to be the first mobile carrier in the world to enact such a system. Children's charities throughout Europe are already praising the system, which was rolled out this week.»
Revisiting the Duval Ruling - Case Closed
16 July 2004
You might recall the Duval Ruling in which two cases (Larry Thompson v. MasterCard and Lawrence Bradley v. Visa) were consolidated from 21 similar cases alleging that I-gaming debts were not collectable because the credit card companies violated the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. The case was dismissed for good on Feb. 19, 2004, and IGN takes a glance at failed efforts to revive it.»
Nambling Notes - July 16, 2004
16 July 2004
In today's Nambling Notes: The Hong Kong Jockey Club proposes plan to take bets on overseas races, Centrebet pays off DDoS extortionists and more.»
Folkspel Not Quite Ready to 'Conquer' in Sweden
15 July 2004
When a journalist receives a press release stating "Folkspel Conquers the Digital Lottery and Gaming World with New Partnership," he becomes very intrigued. And when he reads statements like, "And now, Folkspel is to be No. 1 in Sweden within Internet gaming," and "Folkspel is now entering this highly interesting and exciting digital world," he becomes very excited to write a story.»
Nambling Notes - July 15, 2004
15 July 2004
In today's Nambling Notes: Harrah's is acquiring Caesar's, Stanleybet might file a formal complaint against Italy, plus more.»
Sporting Odds & Ends - July 2004
14 July 2004
"Odds & Ends" takes a special look at the role betting played in one of the world's largest sporting events, Euro Cup 2004.»
Opposing Views and Australia's Inaction
14 July 2004
Australia's federal government announced this week that it will leave policy decisions regarding betting exchanges in the hands of the states and territories, and the voices for and against exchanges are making themselves heard.»
Nambling Notes - July 14, 2004
14 July 2004
In today's Nambling Notes: The Big Bird Race winner is announced, Australia gets a new communications minister, a celebrity poker site plans to introduce video streaming and more.»
eGAP Improvements Give Players Even More Protection
13 July 2004
Several new provisions have been added to eCOGRA's eGAP (Generally Accepted Practices)»
The Top 10s
13 July 2004
It's the Hitwise Top 10 "Entertainment - Gambling" sites for the week ending July 10. This week:

Australia
1. RaceTAB
2 SportsTAB
3. TABOnline
4. . . .
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Market Briefs - July 5-9, 2004
13 July 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 - July 13, 2004
13 July 2004
In today's Nambling Notes: Sky permits roulette games again, eCOGRA amends its generally accepted practices and more.»
Eight Canadians Charged in Alleged I-Gaming Pyramid Scheme
12 July 2004
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in June issued a public notice alerting citizens that eight people in Alberta face 16 criminal charges in connection with an organization called World Games, Inc. (WGI). The RCMP said a five-month investigation uncovered evidence that WGI took in millions of dollars in illicit revenues from an alleged pyramid scheme and illegal lottery.»
Gaming Kiosks Create a Stir in London
12 July 2004
A company supplying Internet kiosks at a London arcade has found itself in a standoff with the U.K. Gaming Board.»
Aussie Government Completes IGA Review - No Changes to Be Made
12 July 2004
Australia's federal government ended weeks of rumors today by making it official: No changes will be made to the 2001 Interactive Gambling Act (IGA).»
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