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McIntosh, ABB at Odds over Betting Exchange Issue
21 January 2004
UK Gambling Minister Lord McIntosh on Monday delivered a discouraging verbal blow to the Association of British Bookmakers (ABB) in its quest to dismantle the current operating model of betting exchanges. But Yesterday the bookmakers, in conjunction with the British Horseracing Board (BHB) and other key figures in the exchanges debate, were given the opportunity to present their case before the joint parliamentary committee that has been appointed to scrutinize the draft Gambling Bill.»
The Top 10s
20 January 2004
It's the Hitwise Top 10 "Entertainment - Gambling" sites for the week ending Jan. 17. This week:

Australia
1. RaceTAB
2. TABOnline
3. Tatts.com
4. . . .
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Gambling Law Update
20 January 2004
Attorney Lawrence G. Walters produces a monthly review of legal and legislative activity related to Internet gambling. January's report includes analysis of the U.S. advertising crisis, Antigua's WTO complaint and more.»
Nambling Notes - Jan. 20, 2004
20 January 2004
In today's Nambling Notes: John Singleton and company vie for broadcasting rights of racing in Australia, gambling is on the rise in Iraq, Ireland mobile phone operators tale child-protection measures and more.»
Super Sunday: Panthers... Patriots... Poker
20 January 2004
Are you trying to host the coolest Super Bowl party this year? Maybe you should consider showing your guests some of the programming a pair of poker companies has lined up.»
UK Jockey Club, Bookmakers Finalize MOU
19 January 2004
In an effort to protect the integrity of racing, the Association of British Bookmakers (ABB) has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the U.K. Jockey Club.»
Nambling Notes - Jan. 19, 2004
19 January 2004
In today's Nambling Notes: The International Cricket Council signs a memorandum of understanding with Betfair, the Cockroach Races will take place in Brisbane next week, plus more.»
Market Briefs - Jan. 12-16, 2004
19 January 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.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
17 January 2004
A review of news briefs for the week of Jan. 12-16.»
Nambling Notes - 16 January 2004
16 January 2004
In today's Nambling Notes: The Supreme Court of the Philippines strips SAGE's online gambling license, Covers expands into Europe and more.»
So, Is the British Invasion on Its Way?
16 January 2004
News of preemptive strikes by Ladbrokes on two Scandinavian gaming monopolies has observers wondering what happens next.»
Tech Matters and Employees
16 January 2004
I write most of my columns for management. This week, I’m flipping my perspective and writing to everybody , but management. The theme is a simple one. Things you needed to know so that your computer doesn’t become your worst enemy.»
Betfair's Next Frontier: Poker
16 January 2004
Betfair, the world's largest betting exchange, revealed yesterday that it plans to launch an Internet poker site using technology from CryptoLogic.»
UK Bookmakers, Jockey Club Consider MOU
15 January 2004
Traditional bookmakers in the United Kingdom are negotiating with the U.K. Jockey Club to establish a memorandum of understanding that would allow the Jockey Club's security department to access bettor records when a breach of racing rules is suspected.»
Nambling Notes - Jan. 15, 2004
15 January 2004
In today's Nambling Notes: The ACLU comments of the U.S. I-gaming advertising crisis, attheraces looks to restructure its contract with the Racecourse Association, plus more.»
IASbet Breaks Silence on Raids
14 January 2004
A few days after having its offices raided by law enforcement officials, and one day after a hold was put on its stocks, Australian bookmaker IASbet released a statement Tuesday regarding the troubles surrounding the company.»
Woodbine Goes Online
14 January 2004
Canada-based Woodbine Entertainment Group this week launched an Internet service that enables gamblers to wager on races at its tracks as well as additional tracks in North America, Australia and Hong Kong. The company hopes online betting will bring in $15 million in wagers this year.»
The Next P2P Chapter
14 January 2004
The New York Racing Association has brought the international war on betting exchanges onto U.S. soil.»
Nambling Notes - Jan. 14, 2004
14 January 2004
In today's Nambling Notes: South Korean authorities go after Internet gamblers, BetOnSports.com embarks on a new grass roots campaign and more.»
US State Legislators Hear I-Gaming Argument
13 January 2004
For the second time in four months, representatives from the Interactive Gaming Council met with the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States in an effort to convince policymakers that regulating the online gaming industry is the right approach.»
Market Briefs - Jan. 5-9, 2003
13 January 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.»
The Top 10s
13 January 2004
It's the Hitwise Top 10 "Entertainment - Gambling" sites for the week ending Jan. 10. This week:

United Kingdom
1. Lycos Gamesville
2. California Lottery
3. The Florida Lottery
4. . . .
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Nambling Notes - Jan. 13, 2004
13 January 2004
In today's Nambling Notes: The NYRA deals with Betfair, England's mobile carriers agree to keep adult content off limits to minors, plus more.»
WAP in the USA
12 January 2004
America TAB, a horse racing wagering provider licensed by the Oregon Racing Commission, last month launched a free text-based mobile service that can be accessed from any WAP-enabled device in 35 U.S. states.»
Ladbrokes: 'Poker Is on the Rise'
12 January 2004
A new report published last week by U.K. bookmaker Ladbrokes confirms what many in the industry already knew about online poker.»