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Nambling Notes - April 8, 2003
8 April 2003
In today's Nambling Notes: Ladbrokes considers rivaling the Tote and more.»
Global Policy Review - April 2003
8 April 2003
Each month IGN delivers the latest in international policy developments that could affect the I-gaming business. From dealings between nations to actions taken by international organizations, it's a digest of the latest in global policy.»
Consolidation in the P2P Sector - Intrade Acquired by Competitor
7 April 2003
Popular betting exchange Tradesports.com has acquired Intrade.com in a move aimed at increasing its liquidity by nearly 50 percent.»
Nambling Notes - April 7, 2003
7 April 2003
In today's Nambling Notes: Intertops keeps taking Survivor bets and more.»
A Sad Day - I-Gaming Loses a Gem in David Herschman
7 April 2003
If you've been involved in the interactive gaming industry since the early days, you may remember David Herschman from Virtual Vegas.»
Betfair's Fate in the UK Could Be Sealed Wednesday
7 April 2003
When the U.K. Treasury announces its new budget on Wednesday, Popular P2P betting exchange Betfair.com could learn whether its customers will be subjected to a new tax.»
Market Briefs (March 31 - April 4, 2003)
7 April 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.»
A New Life for Harrods Online Casino
4 April 2003
Kismet International NV is betting that its partnership with Harrods will pay off in a customer base that not only likes to gamble and is in a legal jurisdiction--the United Kingdom--but has money to spend at an online casino.»
Nambling Notes - April 4, 2003
4 April 2003
In today's Nambling Notes: Betdaq gears up for a big weekend and much more.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
4 April 2003
A review of news briefs for the week of March 31 - April 4.»
'Survivor' Insiders Hit BoDog
4 April 2003
BoDog Sportsbook & Casino is the latest victim of "insider trading" on wagers related to the outcome of reality TV shows.»
I-Lottery Update - April 2003
3 April 2003
IGN's monthly international review of recent news from the burgeoning lottery business.»
The State of I-Gaming in Alderney
3 April 2003
At the end of March, the Alderney Gambling Control Commission issued its yearly report.»
P2P Debate Heats up in Australia
3 April 2003
Betfair's Mark Davies spent last week in Australia promoting his company and meeting with racing industry officials. Although he went with peaceful intentions--to open up channels of communication between Betfair and racing officials in Australia--his presence created a bit of a stir.»
Nambling Notes - April 3, 2003
3 April 2003
Today's Note: Is SARS having an effect on Las Vegas tourism?»
Betfair Could Face Huge Fines Down Under
3 April 2003
Despite a round of positive talks between Betfair and officials from the Australian racing industry, the Australian Broadcasting Authority said Wednesday that the popular P2P betting site could face fines of up to $1 million a day for targeting Australian bettors.»
A 'Slightly Lighter Touch' in Sark
2 April 2003
Sark Island doesn't allow its 600 residents to travel by car, but soon it will license and regulate Internet gambling.»
Changes in Attitude About the Causes of Problem Gambling
2 April 2003
Once upon a time, a person who became addicted to liquor, drugs or gambling, was thought to be a weak-minded, spineless, morally bankrupt sinner; someone who was cavalier about the welfare of his or her family, unconcerned about the social and financial impact their behaviors had on the community and was too self-absorbed to really try to quit drinking/drugs/gambling.»
Nambling Notes - April 2, 2003
2 April 2003
In today's Nambling Notes: Park Place Entertainment abandons interest in online gambling and more.»
A Double Dose of Bad News for Sportingbet
1 April 2003
March is typically the busiest month of the year for Sportingbet, the U.K.-based bookmaker, but a crooked bettor and "unfavorable" results at sporting events have made it a month to forget.»
Man Sues for I-gaming Debts Incurred by Chimp
1 April 2003
Lawyers for a resident of Mississippi today filed a civil lawsuit against a credit card issuing bank related to debts accumulated through online gambling. The case, filed in a Mississippi district court, is quite different from any credit-gambling case in the past.»
Market Briefs (March 24-28, 2003)
1 April 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.»
Nambling Notes - April 1, 2003
1 April 2003
In today's Nambling Notes: William Hill is going to launch a Web site just for the Grand National, and much more.»
Gala Group Debuts P2P Casino Game
1 April 2003
Hoping to set itself apart from other online casino operators, the Gala Group is going down an aggressive path that could shape the way gambling is conducted on the Internet.»
Advocate-General Pleas in Favor of Cross-Border Betting
31 March 2003
In its opinion of March 13, 2003, Advocate-General Siegbert Alber defended the thesis supporting that the Italian legislation concerning sports bets constituted a non-justified obstacle to the freedom to provide services throughout the European Union.»