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A Sneak Peak at Barney Frank's Proposed Online Gambling Law 7 May, 2009 After months promising new online gambling legislation, Barney Frank finally revealed his new law yesterday, and fielded questions regarding the bill at news conference.
Finally, Congressman Frank to Unveil Proposed Online Gambling Law 6 May, 2009 Its been perhaps the most anticipated piece of online gambling legislation ever...Congressman Barney Frank's new law to repeal UIGEA and offer a new regulatory environment for net gambling in the US.
Full Tilt Gives Itself a Spit and Polish 4 May, 2009 Full Tilt is one of the world's largest online poker rooms by just about any meaningful measure you can think of. Players numbers, turnover amount, player numbers, tournament frequency or brand recognition, you name these guys are consistently in the top 3
Minnesota Authorities Online Gambling Hit List a Bit off The Mark 4 May, 2009 It was revealed in the Minnesota Star Tribune last week that authorities had sent a letter to 11 national and regional telephone and ISP providers instructing them to block Minnesota resident access to over 200 online gambling sites.
Net Betting Firms Jump the Gun on Advertising in France. 3 May, 2009 In March this year the French Government announced its intentions to introduce a new regulatory and licensing regime for online gambling, throwing its market open to offshore operators. But the new law won't come into effect until early 2010.
Kentucky Derby Preview. 2 May, 2009 Today Churchill Downs plays host to the 135 running of the legendary Kentucky Derby, so we thought we'd take a quick look at the bets bets in what is considered one of the toughest fields to pick in a while
What Recession? asks William Hill. 1 May, 2009 With corporations around the world from banks to miners to software giants all issuing major profit downgrades amidst the global recession, sports betting firm William Hill has just announced a rise in 2009 Q1 profits
Supermodel Gisele Bundchen loves a punt. 30 April, 2009 Sports betting blogs and forums alike have been in overdrive the past week over reports that supermodel Gisele Bundchen has won over $1 million since December (yes, 4 months!) betting on online.
Minnesota Takes a Hard Line Against Online Gambling 30 April, 2009 It was reported in the Minnesota Star Tribune this morning that authorities are taking a hard line stance against online gambling. This stance has involved a letter from Minnesota's Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division
Juniper say Mobile Gambling to Grow 2000% 29 April, 2009 According to a recent report by internet research company Juniper Research, mobile phone gambling is set for a big rise. Touted as the next big thing when it hit the market in late 2006, mobile phone casinos have been slow out of the blocks and fallen short of expectation
Betfair Says Aussie Government Should lift Online Gambling Ban 28 April, 2009 In what is becoming a familiar story around the world, the Australian Government is reconsidering its prohibitive approach to online gambling. The Aussie Government was one of the first to take the leap and legislate to ban online gambling back in 2001, with its trail blazing Interactive Gambling Act.
21 Year Old Takes Out WPT Poker Championship and $21 million 27 April, 2009 He's just 21 years old and as of just a few hours ago, he is now $2.1 million richer. Yevgeniy Timoshenko is one of the poker world's true rising stars who despite his tender age...
Barney Frank Keeps the Punters Waiting 27 April, 2009 Next week, soon, before the end of the month, at the next house session. News reports for months now have been speculating on when exactly Democrat Representative Barney Frank of Massachusetts will introduce his UIGEA repealing legislation.
Crown Casino Chip Fraud 25 April, 2009 Crown Casino in Melbourne were forced to examine almost 15,000 of its high denomination chips yesterday after it was revealed that it had fake chips in circulation.
Protectionism and Online Gambling 24 April, 2009 In the world of international trade it is a dirty word...protectionism. And this is especially so in an economic climate where history has shown that countries closing their doors to competition simply to protect local businesses only serves to stunt world economic growth prolong recovery from global recession. Protectionism is also a very topical word in the world of online gambling.
Switzerland looking at Online Gambling Regulations 23 April, 2009 The land of banks, watches and white powder slopes is the latest country to announce intentions to go down online gambling regulation road. However, the Swiss Government, might find themselves coming under the scrutiny of the European Commission for non-compliance with the 'four freedoms'...
Mega Moolah Continues its March 22 April, 2009 Mega Moolah, Microgaming's marquee progressive slot game has sailed past $€£ 6 million and is moving toward 6.2 million. The value of this jackpot is of particular interest to the online casino industry...
LeCroupier.com - First 'true' 3D Online Casino Experience 21 April, 2009 This is gong to be very interesting. In what they claim is a world first, Lucien Barrière Hotels and Casinos have launched a full 3D casino environment allowing players to create.
Poker Players Alliance ups Ante in UIGEA Lobbying Stakes 21 April, 2009 It has long been known that elements within US government are making strong overtures to introducing legislation repealing the current US anti-online laws. Leading the charge are Democrat Congressman Barney Frank, and Former Republican Senator Sen. Alfonse D'Amato.
Penny Slots Play on the Rise During the Recession 19 April, 2009 The conventional wisdom has long been that casinos, along with comfort foods like alcohol and chocolate are recession proof. In fact, they have often been used as means to stimulate areas that have been in the economic doldrums with good effect.
New ID Verification Measures for 888 Casino 18 April, 2009 Online casino giant, 888 Casino has added new measures to beef up it's ID verification systems. They have engaged UK ID verification specialists 192Business to work with all of 888's online properties which will apply to all new player acquisitions.
Net Casino Bonuses Just Keep On Rising 17 April, 2009 Back in the old days of internet casino gambling...circa 1999 through 2004, bonuses in region of $20 to $100 were the norm. Anything above $100 was the exception rather than the rule and caused a stir amongst the bonus hunters out there.
New Online Gambling Bill has Bipartisan Support 17 April, 2009 It seems Frank Barney isn't fighting a lone battle in trying to get the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) repealed. It was reported recently that any legislation introduced by Barney to Congress would face a tough passage amidst luke warm support and pre-occupation with other priorities.
Online Gamblers Exercise Restraint 16 April, 2009 Governments and gambling regulatory authorities from around the world have, since its inception, warned of the dangers of online gambling for problem gamblers. But the results of a recent study of problem gambling in the United States conducted by a Harvard University professor have questioned the validity of this long held view.
South Africa goes down Online Gambling Regulation Road 15 April, 2009 These days it seems countries around the world are lining up to announce impending laws governing online gambling. The latest is South Africa who have for some time grappled with how to deal with internet casinos and poker rooms.
Robert 'perky264' Perkins Wins Full Tilt $750,000 Guarantee Tourney 14 April, 2009 Full Tilt's $750,000 guarantee has been run and won, with Robert 'perky' Perkins taking first place and a cool $132,787.50.
Clubs Australia Complains about Net Betting 14 April, 2009 Clubs Australia, the organization representing NSW (Australia) poker machine venues, has complained that problem gambling is becoming a significant problem in the internet space in a submission to the NSW Government.
Platinum Play Launches 4 New Slots Games 13 April, 2009 Platinum Play Casino has announced the release of 4 new slot games for April. The Great Galaxy Grab, Lucky Eggsplorer, Mayan Princess and Stunt Pilot Video Slots. The addition of these games brings Platinum Play's game range closer to the 400, counting it among the heavy weights of online gambling in terms of game range.
Harrah's Gunning for Internet Gambling License 12 April, 2009 The rumor mill continues to churn as to when, how, and for whom internet gambling in the United States will be legalized. There are now so many indicators that the UIGEA will be repealed and replaced by some type of regulatory framework, that large terrestrial casinos are now organizing their corporate structure so that they are ready to launch online.
Online Jackpot Game Ticks Past $6 Million April 10, 2009 Mega Moolah, Microgaming's big jackpot progressive slot game has just ticket past the $6 million mark, meaning the next winner will easily become the biggest ever online casino jackpot winner. If won at one of MIicrogaming's UK casinos like Ladbrokes , the amount will be over 6 million pound!
The AFL May Experience Online Gambling Boom April 9, 2009 Current online gambling laws in Australia don't allow for bets to be placed on a sporting event after the game has already started. But this may soon change, with AFL bosses lobbying hard to give punters the opportunity to bet this way on their football games, and the Rudd government is apparently receptive to the idea.
US Government is Testing EU Patience on Online Gambling Laws April 8, 2009 Normally an announcement by a company that it has agreed to pay $105 million to settle outstanding charges laid by the US Government would be considered a bad thing, and have negative impact on its share price. Not so in the case of online poker giant Party Gaming.
Party Gaming Settles with US Government April 8, 2009 Normally an announcement by a company that it has agreed to pay $105 million to settle outstanding charges laid by the US Government would be considered a bad thing, and have negative impact on its share price. Not so in the case of online poker giant Party Gaming.
Kiwi's the World's Biggest Online High Rollers? April 7, 2009 Who would have thought it? The high rollers of the online gambling world aren't the Americans, the cashed up Russian oligarchs, the Saudi's or the Chinese. No, according to a study University of Lethbridge study, the average amount gambled by New Zealanders is more than any other player in the world.
Ireland Looking to Online Sportsbooks to Fund Local Racing Industry April 7, 2009 It's a familiar theme the world over. Local terrestrial wagering operations crying poor in the face of competition from online betting options. Just this week the Toronto Sun Newspaper reported that Canada's Woodpine Entertainment Group was bemoaning the impact that internet sportsbooks were having on their wagering income from local racing operations. The latest casualty is Ireland's Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund.
Canadian Racetracks Lose $200 million to Online Gambling Sites. April 6, 2009 In a recent interview with the Toronto Sun Newspaper, Jane Holmes, employee at Woodpine Entertainment Group, a Canadian horse racing firm, has bemoaned the online gambling industry and claimed that it costs local Canadian racetracks $ (Cdn) 200 million a year in lost wagering revenues.
New Report Lists UIGEA as one of the Five Dumbest Bans April 6, 2009 A recent editorial in the Hawiian Reporter has taken a look at some of America's stupidest prohibitions, and surprise surprise, near the list came the UIGEA.
Virtual Gambling Operation Busted by Chinese Authorities April 5, 2009 In yet another example of how difficult gambling prohibitions are to enforce in this age of ubiquitous multi-media and internet presence, Chinese authorities have arrested an individual for providing virtual gambling services to customers in China....
Sports Betting's Latest Line...Will Lindsay Lohan do Porn? April 5, 2009 Most large online sport betting sites offer 'exotic' bet lines. That is, the opportunity for punters to bet on the outcome of non sporting events such as who will win an election or a best actor Oscar etc. The latest exotic line being offered by a number of large online sportsbooks, and a line that is attracting significant betting activity is whether or not Lindsay Lohan will resort do porn...
Aussie Punters Rushing Online April 4, 2009 In 2000, the Australian government became one of the first countries in the world to enact online gambling specific legislation. In an effort to protect the local thriving terrestrial gambling industry from offshore operators from stealing Aussie punters, the Government passed the "Interactive Gambling Act 2000"...
Barney Franks new Online Gambling Legislation April 3, 2009 We have long known that Barney Frank intends to introduce a Bill to Congress that will repeal the UIGEA, but recently he has outlined the approach that will be taken in raising the Bill and attempting to see it pass through the House...
Former Online Gambling CEO Pleads Guilty April 2, 2009 The former CEO of now defunct online sports betting operation BetOnSports pleaded guilty yesterday to charges of racketeering conspiracy in a St Louis Court....
Apple iPhone Card Counting Application has Casinos in a Spin March 31, 2009 Isn't technology jus a wonderful thing. Each clever new invention makes our lives so much easier. Well, in the case of Apple iPhone's new card counting application many land base casinos will probably disagree....
Sweden Considering Online Gambling Ban March 30 2009 While the moves are afoot in the US to have its Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act ("UIGEA") repealed, and governments that have enacted anti-online gambling legislation like Australia and Italy grapple with practical enforcement issues, Sweden is considering a gambling ban of its own. The proposed ban has been outlined in a Swedish Government report.
7 Sultans New Player Offer March 30 2009 7 Sultans Casino, first taking bets online in 1999 and owned by the Fortune Lounge Group, just yesterday announced a new bonus deal for first depositing players. A total of EUR1,000 will be available to new players...
Mobile Gambling Here it Comes March 28 2009 Mobile casino gambling is not a new thing. The first mobile casinos started operating in 2007 and large casino software developers like Microgaming and Playtech started offering mobile casino games to licensee...
UIGEA Against WTO Law March 26 2009 EU Commission report concludes that UIEGA is on beach of US international trade commitments. The Commission seeks to negotiate a resolution with the US Justice Department.
March 16 2009 Office of US Congressman Barney Frank, announces plans to introduce legislation repealing the UIGEA within a month.
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