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EUROPEAN REGULATORS TO TRY FOR HARMONISED LAWS
22nd February, 2012 at 12:20:08
European Commission acts on 'to do' list from European Parliament
Europe 's diverse range of national online gambling regulators and experts are to come together for the first time under the auspices of the European Commission on February 27.
Europe 's diverse range of national online gambling regulators and experts are to come together for the first time under the auspices of the European Commission on February 27.
Full Story: European Regulators To Try For Harmonised Laws »
BOYD BOSS FLEXIBLE ON INTERNET GAMBLING LEGALISATION
22nd February, 2012 at 12:20:08
The preference is federal, but a state-by-state approach will not deter gambling group from entering the market, says CEO
Speaking at an earnings call on Boyd Gaming's Q4-2011 results Tuesday, the US gambling group's CEO Keith Smith talked briefly about the legalisation of online gambling in the United States, and how it may come about.
Speaking at an earnings call on Boyd Gaming's Q4-2011 results Tuesday, the US gambling group's CEO Keith Smith talked briefly about the legalisation of online gambling in the United States, and how it may come about.
Full Story: Boyd Boss Flexible On Internet Gambling Legalisation »
TRIBAL CASINOS LAUNCH FIRST U.S. INTRANET GAMBLING
22nd February, 2012 at 12:20:08
Two Native American tribal casinos activate Atlantis's Tribal Gaming Network.
Atlantis Internet Group Corp (ATIG) claimed Tuesday that it made history with its launch of the first form of legal Intranet gaming within the United States. The company signed up the first two Native American tribal casinos for its Tribal Gaming Network.
Atlantis Internet Group Corp (ATIG) claimed Tuesday that it made history with its launch of the first form of legal Intranet gaming within the United States. The company signed up the first two Native American tribal casinos for its Tribal Gaming Network.
Full Story: Tribal Casinos Launch First U.s. Intranet Gambling »
BETFRED PAYS OUT ON CURLEY BETS (Update)
22nd February, 2012 at 12:20:08
"Pact of silence" follows negotiated settlement
Readers will recall a major row between Newmarket trainer Barney Curley and Betfred that emerged over the bookmaker's refusal to pay out GBP 823 000 on bets placed by the Curley family in an unprecedented GBP 4 million betting coup towards the middle of last year (see previous reports).
Readers will recall a major row between Newmarket trainer Barney Curley and Betfred that emerged over the bookmaker's refusal to pay out GBP 823 000 on bets placed by the Curley family in an unprecedented GBP 4 million betting coup towards the middle of last year (see previous reports).
Full Story: Betfred Pays Out On Curley Bets (update) »
BETFAIR AND IOC TEAM UP TO COMBAT ILLEGAL BETTING
22nd February, 2012 at 12:20:08
One of numerous MOU's signed with betting operators
Online betting exchange Betfair and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in an effort to stamp out illegal betting on the 2012 London Olympics.
Online betting exchange Betfair and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in an effort to stamp out illegal betting on the 2012 London Olympics.
Full Story: Betfair And Ioc Team Up To Combat Illegal Betting »
PAF DEPUTY CEO APPOINTED
22nd February, 2012 at 12:20:08
Promotion from within
Finnish gambling monopoly Alands Penningautomatforening (PAF) has appointed Anders Wiklund to replace Thomas Lundberg in the role of deputy chief executive officer.
Finnish gambling monopoly Alands Penningautomatforening (PAF) has appointed Anders Wiklund to replace Thomas Lundberg in the role of deputy chief executive officer.
Full Story: Paf Deputy Ceo Appointed »
BINGO.COM IMPROVES RESULTS
22nd February, 2012 at 12:20:08
But still records sixth consecutive annual loss
Bingo.com, Ltd. presented its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter 2011 showing an improvement in fortunes following a restructuring but not enough to escape its sixth consecutive annual loss.
Bingo.com, Ltd. presented its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter 2011 showing an improvement in fortunes following a restructuring but not enough to escape its sixth consecutive annual loss.
Full Story: Bingo.com Improves Results »
UKRAINE TO RESTRICT PROBLEM GAMBLERS CIVIL RIGHTS
22nd February, 2012 at 12:20:08
Amendment to Civil Code to safeguard compulsive gamblers income and/or property
340 of 413 Ukraine Parliament members voted in favour of limiting the civil rights of problem gamblers this week.
340 of 413 Ukraine Parliament members voted in favour of limiting the civil rights of problem gamblers this week.
Full Story: Ukraine To Restrict Problem Gamblers Civil Rights »
PADDY POWER DEBUTS SMART TV APP
22nd February, 2012 at 04:22:15
Betting from the comfort of your armchair via TV remote
Irish bookmaker Paddy Power has announced the launch of its Paddy Power Smart TV Application enabling customers to browse and place available bets using their TV remote control.
Irish bookmaker Paddy Power has announced the launch of its Paddy Power Smart TV Application enabling customers to browse and place available bets using their TV remote control.
Full Story: Paddy Power Debuts Smart Tv App »
UTAH ANTI-ONLINE GAMBLING BILL MOVES FORWARD (Update)
22nd February, 2012 at 00:48:48
House approves, now it's off to the state Senate
Utah Representative Stephen Sandstrom's bill HB108, which seeks to maintain a total ban on internet gambling in the state, even if there is federal legalisation, was progressed to the Senate Tuesday on a House vote of 61 - 9.
Utah Representative Stephen Sandstrom's bill HB108, which seeks to maintain a total ban on internet gambling in the state, even if there is federal legalisation, was progressed to the Senate Tuesday on a House vote of 61 - 9.
Full Story: Utah Anti-online Gambling Bill Moves Forward (update) »
IOWA POLL STILL AGAINST ONLINE GAMBLING
22nd February, 2012 at 00:48:48
Most recent poll of 800 Iowans finds that 69 percent do not want internet gambling
The most recent regular state poll in Iowa, which sampled 800 adult Iowan opinions, has again delivered a vote against the introduction of online gambling in the state.
The most recent regular state poll in Iowa, which sampled 800 adult Iowan opinions, has again delivered a vote against the introduction of online gambling in the state.
Full Story: Iowa Poll Still Against Online Gambling »
MALAYSIAN COPS NAIL 5 ONLINE GAMBLING OPERATIONS
21st February, 2012 at 03:42:26
Late night raids Monday result in 21 arrests
Malaysian police were again active late Monday night, raiding five food stores acting as fronts for online gambling operations.
Malaysian police were again active late Monday night, raiding five food stores acting as fronts for online gambling operations.
Full Story: Malaysian Cops Nail 5 Online Gambling Operations »
MEDIA PRESSURE BUILDS FOR UK SECONDARY TAX ON ONLINE GAMBLING (Update)
21st February, 2012 at 03:42:26
Britain loses out to offshore operators, say betting companies
Adding to media pressure for a more equitable UK online gambling playing field this week is an article in The Independent newspaper quoting top betting company executives.
Adding to media pressure for a more equitable UK online gambling playing field this week is an article in The Independent newspaper quoting top betting company executives.
Full Story: Media Pressure Builds For Uk Secondary Tax On Online Gambling (update) »
ASIAN KIDS AT GREATER RISK IN GAMBLING
21st February, 2012 at 03:42:26
New study shows that British Asian children who gamble are twice as likely to become addicted as white children.
The BBC reports that a new study by the University of Salford and the National Centre for Social Research has found that Asian Brits of a certain age are more susceptible to gambling addiction than their white contemporaries.
The BBC reports that a new study by the University of Salford and the National Centre for Social Research has found that Asian Brits of a certain age are more susceptible to gambling addiction than their white contemporaries.
Full Story: Asian Kids At Greater Risk In Gambling »
NEW ONLINE BINGO SITE LAUNCHED FROM THE ISLE OF MAN
20th February, 2012 at 13:25:10
Twlv.com makes its debut
TWLV Gaming Limited on the Isle of Man has launched its new online bingo site, twlv.com, under Isle of Man licensing policed by the Gambling Supervision Commission.
TWLV Gaming Limited on the Isle of Man has launched its new online bingo site, twlv.com, under Isle of Man licensing policed by the Gambling Supervision Commission.
Full Story: New Online Bingo Site Launched From The Isle Of Man »
