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Emily D. Swoboda Gaming Guru - Page 20Q & A: Niall O'Kelly26 March 2008
Irish spread betting company WorldSpreads said this week that it is considering a dual float in Dublin. The company, which raised £5.77 million when it listed on London's Alternative Investment Market last August, was named one of the top-performing Irish listings in 2007, with shares trading at an 80 ... (read more)
Still to be Settled21 March 2008
South Africa's National Gambling Amendment Bill of 2006, which has remained before the country's upper house since September 2007, has recently been amended by a council committee. But experts are not sure whether the bill's strict I-gaming advertising provisions -- an issue of concern for operators looking to enter the country -- have been loosened. ... (read more)
Clouds Gather ahead of Possible Antigua-US Settlement20 March 2008
The Antiguan government is giving the United States until the end of the month to negotiate an agreement in the dispute over remote gambling services before it asks the WTO for permission to impose intellectual property sanctions.
"The U.S. said they wanted to negotiate and work something out, so we're ... (read more)
Congresssional Scrutiny of USTR Response to WTO Gaming Dispute13 March 2008
by Emily Swoboda
The following article comes from IGamingNews.com:
Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., is questioning the U.S. Trade Representative's authority to negotiate compensation settlements with members of the World Trade Organization for the U.S. withdrawal of gambling services from the General Agreement on Trade in Services. ... (read more)
USTR Authority under Congressional Scrutiny in WTO Settlements12 March 2008
Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., is questioning the U.S. Trade Representative's authority to negotiate compensation settlements with members of the World Trade Organization for the U.S. withdrawal of gambling services from the General Agreement on Trade in Services.
DeFazio last week circulated a letter to all ... (read more)
Everest Secures WSOP Sponsorship7 March 2008
Everest Poker has picked up the sponsorship of the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, edging out PartyPoker, tournament sponsor for the last two years.
Everest and Harrah's Entertainment, the owners of WSOP, announced this week a multi-year sponsorship agreement that includes table felts and satellite ... (read more)
iMEGA's Loss May be a Win6 March 2008
The Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association (iMEGA) has been granted the right to pursue its challenge of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, but overall, the organization's case against the U.S. government was dismissed.
iMEGA in June filed for a preliminary injunction against ... (read more)
Q & A: Brian Hadfield5 March 2008
Last week, CryptoLogic announced the sudden departure of CEO Javaid Aziz, who decided to retire from corporate life and spend more time with his family. In just under a year with the company, Aziz leaves behind big shoes to fill, having conquered a thorny market and consistently bringing the company financial success. ... (read more)
Devilfish Gaming Floats on the PLUS Market5 March 2008
An online poker company that has been flying under the radar for the last two years floated today on London's PLUS Market, raising £1.2 million for an initial market capitalization of £3.2 million.
Devilfish Gaming, named for international poker champion Dave "Devilfish" Ulliott, has been operating since December 2005, and according to CEO Paul Barnes, intended to go public in 2006. ... (read more)
Victorian Friction29 February 2008
The Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation has green lit a new service in the territory allowing citizens to use their TV remotes to place bets on horse and greyhound races from the comfort of their living rooms, but the opposition see the service as a direct route to gambling addiction.
Tabcorp in June partnered with interactive TV production company Two Way Ltd. ... (read more)
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