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Bradley Vallerius Gaming Guru - Page 22  DOJ Seizes $3.25 Million from Discovery2 June 2004
The U.S. government further demonstrated its opposition to Internet gambling on April 6, when U.S. marshals seized $3.25 million from Discovery Communications, the company whose television network, The Travel Channel, broadcasts World Poker Tour.
Tropical Paradise of Costa Rica paid the money to Discovery in October 2003 to advertise its online poker site, ParadisePoker.com. ... (read more)
WTO Speculation2 June 2004
The WTO dispute panel handling the case of Antigua and Barbuda vs. the United States decided that the United States violates its commitments under the General Agreement on Trade and Services (GATS) by maintaining policies that prohibit financial institutions from processing interactive gambling transactions; this much we know to be true. ... (read more)
The 'Good News' and 'Bad News' about CAN-SPAM28 May 2004
"The good news is that Congress finally passed a law on spam," attorney Mark Grossman told an audience while lecturing last week on the U.S. CAN-SPAM Act at the Global Interactive Gaming Summit & Expo in Toronto. "The bad news is that they legalized it."
He then proceeded to explain how the law is ... (read more)
Ad 'Crisis' Takes Center Stage at GIGSE26 May 2004
"What advertisement crisis?" David Carruthers, CEO of BetonSports.com, asked during a spirited panel discussion on the topic of the current advertisement situation in the United States. "I plan to spend more on advertising this year than I did last year." He added, "We will succeed if everyone else does the same. ... (read more)
Q & A: Harris Hagan25 May 2004
British lawyers Julian Harris and John Hagan left their firm, Pinsents, in early May to form Harris Hagan, a legal office of their own. With over 30 years of gambling law experience between them, the two say the new firm is specifically dedicated to providing legal advice in all areas of the gaming industry in the United Kingdom and overseas. ... (read more)
Nambling Notes - May 25, 200425 May 2004
WSOP -- The World Series of Poker commenced Saturday at Harrah's Binion's Horseshoe Casino with 2,576 players competing for nearly $42 million in prize money. With such an enormous field of players pledging an entrance fee of $10,000, the tournament champion will walk away with cool $5 million in cash, while ... (read more)
Italian Football Center of Betting Scanda13 May 2004
Italian police yesterday raided the headquarters of 12 football clubs, four from the top Serie A league, in an investigation into illegal betting and match fixing. At least five players, a convicted Mafia boss, and a prominent Naples councilman are among the thirteen people who have been named in the investigation so far. ... (read more)
A New European Online Betting Association13 May 2004
A new trade association made up of some of the world's biggest bookmakers is rising up to protect the interests of Internet betting and gaming operators in Europe.
". . . ARGO is very much aimed at the actual operators and the interests of the operators."
- Edward Andrewes ARGO
The ... (read more)
Are Unauthorized Lottery Resellers Outlaws? Depends on Who You Ask6 May 2004
A number of companies offer customers the opportunity to purchase tickets for various U.S. state lotteries online, even customers who don't live in the state where the lottery is located. The operators of these services visit officially licensed state lottery vendors to purchase tickets for their customers who cannot do it themselves. ... (read more)
A Boost for the Dogs3 May 2004
Florida-based Rosnet Racing International wants to boost business by offering Internet-based services to greyhound bettors. The company in March launched a new interface on its Web site that permits users with an account at an Oregon-based wagering hub to view live streaming video.
Rosnet provides a greyhound racing office system for 28 U.S. ... (read more)
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