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Emily D. Swoboda Gaming Guru - Page 16French Open Closed to Unibet, Expekt2 June 2008
Two online gambling operators have been shut out of the French Open, currently underway in Paris, and must pay a total of $1.24 million to the French Tennis Federation.
A Paris court on Friday ruled that Unibet and Expekt, companies licensed in Malta, violated the tennis tournament operator's monopoly over wagering on the event. ... (read more)
William Hill 'Very Disappointed' by A.S.A. Ruling (Updated with A.S.A. Comment)30 May 2008
A television spot for William Hill's online bingo site is the third advertisement in two months to be pulled by the United Kingdom's Advertising Standards Authority, which raises the question: Under the Gambling Act 2005, are the rules clear enough?
"Obviously not, or otherwise the ad would not have been ... (read more)
South African Regulatory Bill Awaits President's Signature29 May 2008
Interactive Gaming News has confirmed that the National Gambling Amendment Bill has been approved by South Africa's Parliament. The bill now awaits the signature of President Thabo Mbeki
Wayne Lurie, a South African attorney specializing in commercial, Internet and Internet-gaming-related law, told IGN ... (read more)
Nambling Notes - May 29, 200829 May 2008
Neteller (London: 64.75p / - 5.25p / - 4.44%)
Shares in Neteller, the London-based online payment processor, rose sharply on renewed speculation of a takeover bid of around 95 pence per share, two traders told Reuters on Thursday.
"It's a strong rumor I've heard from a lot of people," said one of the ... (read more)
Antigua Optimistic ahead of W.T.O. Settlement Deadline27 May 2008
Negotiations continue between Antigua and Barbuda and the United States over a five-year Internet gambling trade dispute, and representatives from the twin-island nation are optimistic after a meeting on Friday.
Mark E. Mendel, counsel for Antigua, told Interactive Gaming News he remains hopeful of a ... (read more)
Nambling Notes - May 27, 200827 May 2008
WorldSpreads Group (London: 110.32p / - 0.93p / - 0.84%)
WorldSpreads Group, the Dublin-based spread betting operator, applied Tuesday for an additional listing of up to 500, 000 ordinary shares at 0.015 pence each on London's Alternative Investment Market.
According to an announcement by the company, the placing is to be used pursuant to the exercising of options. ... (read more)
Q.& A. | Charles P. Cohen23 May 2008
Did your new mobile come with an online casino? A couple million are about to.
Probability on Thursday inked a deal with Three, the mobile network operator, which sees a link to Probability's mobile bingo and slots offering, Ladyluck's, preinstalled on two million of Three's handsets.
The deal is the ... (read more)
U.S. Pressured over EU-W.T.O. Settlement21 May 2008
A journalist's lawsuit against the United States government may help bring to light a serious policy violation within the executive branch.
Ed Brayton, a writer for the Michigan Messenger and a fellow at the Center for Independent Media, on Monday filed a lawsuit compelling the office of the United ... (read more)
Kaplan Files Motion for Release20 May 2008
Attorneys for Gary S. Kaplan, the jailed founder of BetonSports, on Monday filed a motion for his release from custody, citing two sections of the United States Code.
Mr. Kaplan's attorneys argued that under U.S.C. Section 3161, a k a the Speedy Trial Act of 1974, and U.S.C. Section 3164 -- statutes that ... (read more)
South African Regulatory Bill Inches Closer to Parliamentary Approva19 May 2008
Interactive Gaming News has learned that the South African National Assembly has endorsed amendments to the National Gambling Amendment Bill. The bill, introduced in December 2006, may this week receive long-awaited parliamentary approval.
Elliott Kernohan, general counsel, corporate M. & A., Betfair, ... (read more)
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