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Kambi and Grupo Televisa sign contract to provide sports betting to PlayCity casinos
24 June 2015
Grupo Televisa will upgrade its sports betting offerings by providing Kambi's managed betting service to its customers.»
Proponents of online gambling ban serve "demon rum" at House hearing
26 March 2015
Two simple words uttered by Rep. Ted Poe (R-Tex.) perfectly summed up the farcical testimony offered by proponents of federal legislation to ban online gaming in front the House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations on Wednesday. »
Updates approved in Mexico to gambling legislation
8 December 2014
New gambling bill approved in Mexico will see a body established to oversee full licensing of all casinos.»
Report: Former U.S. Full Tilt pros, employees and affiliates won't get paid
10 September 2013
Big-name U.S. pros and former Full Tilt Poker affiliates that have been waiting for a big payday when the Garden City Group begins accepting claims on Sept. 16 likely won't be eligible for a red cent, according to an e-mail message posted on a popular online poker forum.»
Barton, PPA believe time is now for federal online poker legislation
16 July 2013
Despite repeated failed attempts over the past several Congressional sessions, Rep. Joe Barton (R-Texas) and the Poker Players Alliance (PPA) believe that now is the time to regulate Internet poker at the federal level.»
Federal legislation introduced to regulate iGaming
6 June 2013
The bill, dubbed the “Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection and Enforcement Act of 2013,” was introduced by Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y. and goes beyond online poker. »
Absolute Poker founder pleads guilty to bank fraud and money laundering
20 December 2011
Absolute Poker co-founder Brent Beckley entered a guilty plea today in response to charges of bank fraud, money laundering, illegal gambling offenses and violating the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA).»
Internet poker hearing focuses on player protections, underage players
25 October 2011
Members of the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade, during a hearing on the Internet poker industry on Tuesday morning, expressed their concern regarding the ability of a regulatory agency to provide player protections and keep underage players from gaining access to online poker sites.»
New coalition seeks to regulate online poker in U.S.
25 August 2011
FairPlayUSA was launched with the goal of persuading Congress to set up a regulatory structure that will allow Americans to legally bet on online poker games. The advocacy group is also seeking to clarify the nation's online gambling laws to define what is legal and what is not. »
H2 predicts slow growth for online gaming in 2011
16 June 2011
H2 Gambling Capital has revised its forecast for revenues for the online gambling sector down from €25.0 billion to €23.76 billion, a growth rate of just 4.4 percent rather than the original 10.2 percent it predicted earlier this year.»
Reid pursuing backdoor route for online poker legislation
3 December 2010
According to several media reports, staffers for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) are trying to build support for a bill that would license and regulate Internet poker in the United States.»
The Netherlands, South Africa take different approaches to iGaming
25 August 2010
This week, two countries have announced that are taking vastly different approaches to online gambling. While the Netherlands has decided to license and regulate online poker — and online poker only — South Africa's courts have banned online gambling completely. »
Regulated online gambling industry would employ thousands and raise billions in U.S.
20 April 2010
Licensing and regulating the online gambling industry in the United States would create 32,000 jobs and generate $57.5 billion in tax revenues over the next five years, according to a study released by H2 Gambling Capital Tuesday.»
Australian man arrested for processing online gambling payments in the U.S.
19 April 2010
A 27-year old Australian man was arrested Friday in Las Vegas on charges that he helped offshore Internet gambling companies process online gambling transactions worth more than $543 million for American gamblers.»
U.S. lawmakers urge delay in Internet gambling rules
5 October 2009
News brief: Barney Frank and other lawmakers urged regulators to delay the December 1 implementation of financial rules to enforce the UIGEA. »
UIGEA upheld by federal appeals court
2 September 2009
News brief: The Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia said the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act isn't constitutionally vague and doesn't infringe on gamblers' rights.»
Frank, King introduce online gambling legislation
6 May 2009
Reps. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) and Peter King (R-N.Y.) introduced legislation Wednesday that, if passed, would create regulatory framework for online gambling in the United States.»
Frank to introduce gambling legislation Wednesday
5 May 2009
An updated analysis estimates regulation will generate up to $63 billion in new government revenue over ten years.»
NYT says online gambling has a chance in U.S.
28 April 2009
News brief: A story in the New York Times says that there are wheels in motion to legalize online gambling in the U.S.»
EU says US online gambling laws breach WTO
26 March 2009
International news brief: The European Union said on Thursday that a U.S. crackdown on European online gambling breaches World Trade Organization rules.»
Antigua threatens to OK piracy if gambling dispute is ignored
20 March 2008
News Brief: The government of Antigua says it will abolish intellectual property treaties with the U.S. by the end of March if a settlement involving a trade dispute between the two countries is not resolved. »
Costa Rica, Antigua file for WTO arbitration
1 February 2008
Costa Rica and Antigua separately filed for World Trade Organization arbitration on January 28, seeking compensation from the United States as a result of the U.S. withdrawal of its commitment on cross-border gambling services.»
US urges Antigua to delay WTO sanctions on Internet gambling
21 December 2007
International news brief: The United States Friday urged Antigua to hold off on imposing sanctions authorized by the WTO in a dispute over online gambling, saying Washington was revising its WTO commitments. »
EU accepts US deal on online gambling
18 December 2007
International news brief: The European Union has accepted a US deal which will keep continental gambling and betting companies out of the lucrative American market. »
Videobet signs deal with Mexican operator
25 January 2007
Playtech reports that its fully owned land-based subsidiary, Videobet has entered into a long-term licensing contract with leading Mexican casino operator, Entretenimiento De Mexico.»
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