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AWOL Bookmaker Burns UK Bettors
3 July 2003
Burns Bookmakers out of the United Kingdom stopped accepting wagers through its Web site and call center on Friday and the twin brothers behind the operation, Chris and Nick Velounias, haven't been seen since a week ago Monday. Their U.K. betting shop in Monkville Parade mysteriously closed last week, a few days after the brothers were last seen at the property.»
Nambling Notes - July 3, 2003
3 July 2003
In today's Nambling Notes: Betfair gets a new chief executive and more.»
I-Lottery Update - July 2003
3 July 2003
As one of the world's most popular forms of gambling, lotteries have successfully made the shift to the interactive arena. Once a month, IGN's I-Lottery Update delivers an international roundup of the latest news from this burgeoning sector of the industry.»
Big Change Means Big Business in the UK
2 July 2003
Despite the delay of a massive overhaul of gambling laws in the United Kingdom, one telecommunications company is targeting online gaming operators and others in the industry who could be relocating to England when the new laws are passed.»
Nambling Notes - July 2, 2003
2 July 2003
In today's Nambling Notes: ensurePay inks a deal with bet365 Group and much more.»
Insights - P2P and Name Sharing: Integrity or Privacy?
1 July 2003
Is the U.K. Jockey Club's agreement with Betfair and Sporting Options a cause for concern over privacy?»
Romania's First Online Casino
1 July 2003
Romania, one of the poorest countries in Europe, entered the Internet gambling space June 25 with the launch of Danube Casino, the nation's first online casino.»
Sky Bet Vegas Web Site a Big Plus for Wagerworks, BSkyB
1 July 2003
Wagerworks and BSkyB have teamed up to bring gamers Sky Bet Vegas, an online casino suite that features 24 games, including the Price is Right and several traditional favorites like pokers and slots.»
Nevada Legalizes Worldwide Account Wagering with the Possibility of Rebating
1 July 2003
Gaming attorney Michael Shagan takes a closer look at Nevada's new account wagering law.»
A Victory for Holland's De Lotto over Foreign Operators
1 July 2003
Today the Dutch court in Arnhem, in interlocutory proceedings initiated by Dutch games-of-chance-monopolist De Lotto against 21 foreign Internet gambling sites, decided that foreign gambling companies have to make their Web sites inaccessible to residents of the Netherlands.»
Nambling Notes - July 1, 2003
1 July 2003
In today's Nambling Notes: A spam law goes into effect in Indiana and much more.»
A Newbie at GIGSE
30 June 2003
Opinion: Brian Cullingworth of Infopowa News Service came away from the Global Interactive Gaming Summit and Expo deeply impressed with a truly world class event.»
Editorial: Those Who Favor 'Unfettered' Gambling Are a Minority
30 June 2003
I enjoyed reading "Dispelling the Border-Control Myth." The only thing I thought was missing was "Dear Tim" as a salutation... :)»
Nambling Notes -- June 30, 2003
30 June 2003
In today's Nambling Notes: The racing minister of Western Australia speaks out against betting exchanges and more.»
Market Briefs (June 23-27, 2003)
30 June 2003
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
29 June 2003
A review of news briefs for the week of June 23-27.»
I-Gaming on Hold in the UK, But for How Long?
27 June 2003
The Interactive Gaming, Gambling and Betting Association (IGGBA) said last week at the Global Interactive Gaming Summit and Expo in Montreal that it will try to push sections of the U.K. gambling bill through Parliament if it begins to appear that the bill will be stalled.»
On Track – July 2003
27 June 2003
A monthly review of events, business news and other happenings in the racing industry, particularly in the interactive sector.»
France Feels the Credit Card Sqeeze
27 June 2003
Bank One's new zero-tolerance policy toward I-gaming isn't the only bad financial news today for companies in the industry.»
I-Gaming Operators: Don't Bank on Bank One
27 June 2003
One of America's largest banks confirmed today that its customers will no longer be allowed to use their ATM and debit cards to fund online gambling transactions.»
Nambling Notes - June 27, 2003
27 June 2003
In today's Nambling Notes: Betdaq denies bidding for Sportingbet and much more.»
US Law Roundup - June 2003
26 June 2003
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. June 2002 was an eventful month for the topic of Internet gambling in the U.S. federal legislature. HR 2143, the Bachus bill, was passed by the House of Representatives on June 10 by a wide margin. The bill would make it illegal for Americans to use bank instruments to pay for online gambling activities.»
Editorial: Dispelling the Border-Control Myth
26 June 2003
Is the writing on the wall for the global I-gaming industry? Not quite. ... More accurately, it's on Mark Roberts' ass.

See also: Tim Ryan's rebuttal.»

Nambling Notes - June 26, 2003
26 June 2003
In today's Nambling Notes: MGM Mirage sells two Nevada properties and more.»
Pulling Rank - Hard Rock Hops from Isle of Man to Alderney
26 June 2003
Despite losing two of its original online casino licensees in the past three weeks, officials with the Isle of Man government are confident the jurisdiction will remain a desirable location for operators.»