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Bradley Vallerius Gaming Guru - Page 17  WTO Ruling Raises Concerns over US States' Rights8 June 2005
Officials from various U.S. states are concerned that the WTO Dispute Settlement Body's ruling on the U.S./Antigua dispute over interactive gambling services could have far broader and more troublesome consequences than those directly related to Internet gambling. Last week the attorneys general from 29 states submitted a letter to U.S. ... (read more)
Understanding the WTO Decision: Part 2 of 227 May 2005
Part 2 of "Understanding the WTO Decision" examines the United States' options for implementing the Appellate Body report as well as various scenarios U.S. representatives could encounter.
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Implementation Options
Complete Allowance
One scenario in which the United States could come ... (read more)
Understanding the WTO Decision: Part 1 of 224 May 2005
The Latest Meeting
On Thursday, May 19th delegates from Antigua and Barbuda met with United States trade representatives in front of the World Trade Organization's Dispute Settlement Body in Geneva. The U.S. informed the panel that it does intend to implement suggestions listed in the WTO Appellate ... (read more)
Indiana Prohibits Internet Gambling4 May 2005
With the signing of Senate Act No. 92 by Gov. Mitch Daniels last week, Indiana became the latest U.S. state to enact a law prohibiting gambling over the Internet. If the government enforces the law, Internet service providers will have to begin blocking access to specific gambling Web sites when ordered by the state's attorney general to do so. ... (read more)
Next on Neteller's Agenda: The World14 April 2005
The year 2004 was a smashing success for online money transfer provider Neteller.
The company's April 14 initial public offering on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange at 200p per share raised £30 million. Now, exactly one year later, the company's stock price has more than tripled to 666p. ... (read more)
US, Antigua Both Claim Victory Following WTO Appellate Body Ruling7 April 2005
The World Trade Organization's Appellate Body today filed its report on the dispute between the United States and Antigua and Barbuda and in doing so upheld a November dispute panel decision that cross-border gambling services fall within the scope of the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS). ... (read more)
Georgia Lawmakers Consider Internet Lottery Purchases25 March 2005
On March 10th a bill that would allow the Georgia State Lottery to begin selling tickets over the Internet passed through the state's House of Representatives by a vote of 98-48. Supporters believe the bill could increase the lottery's revenue by targeting a new kind of customer, but opponents fear not only ... (read more)
Stanleybet Allowed to Operate in Italy . . . For Now14 March 2005
Italy's Supreme Administrative Court (Consiglio di Stato) ruled on Feb. 22, 2005 that U.K.-licensed bookmaker Stanleybet International has the right to operate data transmission centers (CTDs) in Italy, even if it has not obtained a gaming license from the Italian government. The court's decision is the ... (read more)
ESPN Introduces Free-Play Poker Site3 March 2005
The propulsion of poker into mainstream American culture was affirmed yet again yesterday as cable sports network ESPN announced the launch of several poker-related programs across its list of properties, including ESPN.com, ESPN Wireless, ESPN Books and ESPN Enterprises.
This morning the sports entertainment company launched a poker page called "ESPN Poker Club" on its Web site. ... (read more)
New Jersey Senate Considers Regulated I-Gaming1 March 2005
A hearing held Monday by the New Jersey's Senate Committee on Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation could be a positive step for advocates of regulated Internet gambling.
The discussion focused on whether the state should consider a regulatory approach toward I-gaming, and although the committee ... (read more)
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