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Emily D. Swoboda Gaming Guru - Page 2Ill. Online Lottery? Senator Thinks So, Lawyer Thinks No18 February 2009
As one state politician in Illinois explores the idea of selling the lottery online, one lawyer questions the United States government's willingness to let it happen.
In an interview with the Associated Press Monday, Senator John Cullerton, Democrat of Chicago, commented on a potential scheme to put the ... (read more)
Crypto Employs New Crop of Superheroes17 February 2009
Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman are moving in with Spiderman, Captain America and the X-Men. And CryptoLogic Ltd. could not be happier.
"We're hugely excited about it," Justin Thouin, vice president of business development and product management for CryptoLogic, told IGamingNews Tuesday.
Similar to ... (read more)
Asia in 60 Seconds13 February 2009
The Asian gaming market is rife with unknowns, like when online gambling will be regulated, or what opportunities exist now for operators.
Ahead of the fast-approaching Asian i-Gaming Congress and Expo in Macau, IGamingNews asked four attending speakers to respond to the following:
1. 2009 will be the year of _____________ for I-gaming in the Asian market. ... (read more)
Reasoned Opinion Brings Nouvelle Vie to Old Criminal Case in France12 February 2009
A recent decision in the French criminal case involving two European gaming executives could be crucial to their chances of escaping prosecution.
The case dates to 2007, when Didier Dewyn, the former chief executive of Mr. Bookmaker, and Petter Nylander, chief executive of Unibet, were both charged by ... (read more)
For Online Gambling in Nevada, It's Still Status Quo11 February 2009
The Nevada Gaming Control Board will maintain its position on Internet gaming until federal policy changes to regulate the activity, according to the board chairman.
Dennis Neilander told Nevada Senate Judiciary Committee members on Tuesday that without that guidance, the board will be unable to include ... (read more)
No Joy for Justice Dept. in WorldWide Telesports Cash Grab5 February 2009
A federal appeals court has stopped the United States Justice Department from seizing nearly $7 million in assets from the founder of WorldWide Telesports Inc., forcing the government to reargue its case before a lower court.
Billy Scott, regarded by an industry insider as one of the more colorful ... (read more)
Frank's Timing Odd, But I-Gaming Support Is a Go4 February 2009
Though the timing appears to be odd, to say the least, Barney Frank told the Financial Times Wednesday that he plans to reintroduce a bill to license and regulate online gambling in the United States.
The United States has a new Democratic president, a Democratic majority in Congress and the hope for change. ... (read more)
National Lottery Spurs Uptick in U.K. Remote Gambling Participation3 February 2009
The number of adults participating in remote gambling in the United Kingdom rose in 2008 over the previous year, according to data from the country's Gambling Commission.
The commission in January released the results of its annual survey on remote gambling participation. The result is an average of four ... (read more)
U.S. Gambling Lobbyists Downplay New Attorney General's Connection to N.F.L.2 February 2009
The new United States attorney general, Eric H. Holder Jr., joins the Department of Justice from a law firm known for lobbying on behalf of the National Football League against Internet gambling, but gambling lobbyists in Washington, D.C., downplayed any past connection between Mr. Holder, his firm and the politically troublesome issue. ... (read more)
Aedapi Urges Action on Spanish I-Gaming Regulations30 January 2009
A Spanish association of Internet gambling operators is urging the Spanish government to regulate online gambling throughout the country as soon as possible.
Española de Apostadores Deportivos por Internet, or Aedapi, whose members include Betfair, Unibet and Globet, on Friday released the results of a ... (read more)
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