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Emily D. Swoboda Gaming Guru - Page 30Insights: Another NY Bust - Another Mistaken Case of I-Gaming?29 March 2007
Queens County, New York, District Attorney Richard A. Brown is patting himself on the back for busting another alleged Internet gambling ring. That makes two illegal gambling rings in the last four months that were only tangentially involved in the Internet, so they may not fall under the definition of Internet gambling. ... (read more)
Analyst Doubts Frank's Repeal Effort27 March 2007
An independent report released on Monday by the Stanford Group, part of the privately held Stanford Financial Group, shows little confidence in the efforts to overturn last year's prohibitive anti-Internet gambling legislation.
The report, authored by analyst Jaret Seiberg, gave Rep. Barney Frank's, D- Mass., repeal of the U.S. ... (read more)
Insights: Political Expediency over Commercial Pragmatism23 March 2007
The United Kingdom appeared to be grooming itself to become the world leader in regulated remote gambling, but the remote gaming duty, set at 15 percent by Chancellor Gordon Brown this week, effectively dashed the hopes of many tax-sheltered offshore operators wishing to relocate to the country.
IGN asked Warwick Bartlett, lead partner, Global Betting & Gaming Consultants,
Did the U.K. ... (read more)
Groupe Partouche to Appeal Ruling, Attorney says20 March 2007
A French court handed down a ruling on Thursday in the case against Patrick Partouche, CEO of the eponymous casino group, and two other defendants, for operating an illegal online casino in France. But lawyers have already filed an appeal and are confident in the outcome.
Partouche received a 12-month ... (read more)
UK Releases New Gambling Ad Regulations13 March 2007
Gambling companies targeting the United Kingdom are going to have to watch their step come September 2007, when the new rules for gambling advertisements come into effect.
Currently, gambling advertising is largely restricted in non-broadcast forms of media, while advertising for casinos and betting shops is comprehensively prohibited in broadcast media. ... (read more)
Licensing, Hosting Battle Brews in Canadian Province9 March 2007
Alberta Solicitor General Fred Lindsay is demanding that a First Nation band put an end to its plans to license and host online gaming companies on its reserve near Edmonton, according to the Canadian Press (CP).
Lindsay said he will not allow the AFN to set up a gaming commission similar to the Kahnawake Gaming Commission (KGC), established in 1999 by the First Nation Mohawk band, in Quebec. ... (read more)
Hard Times for the Canadian Mafia6 March 2007
A defendant in what is being called the biggest mafia bust in Canada's history allegedly ran an Internet sports book syndicate, through which nearly $400 million flowed in less than a year, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
Alleged mafia underboss Francesco del Balso was arrested on Nov. ... (read more)
Say Hello to Wintingo22 February 2007
A new draw site is offering unique partnership opportunities to I-gaming operators.
Curacao-licensed Wintingo.com launched on Jan. 18. The site sells players chances to win prizes, such as celebrity trips and tickets to award shows, for a set entry price. It also sets a limit on the number of tickets available, giving players the benefit of a fixed-odds chance to win their prize. ... (read more)
GamCare Highlights Need for Responsible Mobile Operators19 February 2007
The mobile gambling market is on the verge of exploding in Europe and Asia. Market research firm Juniper Research estimates that the global mobile entertainment market is worth $17.3 billion now and will rise to $76.9 billion by 2011. Given these figures and the inevitable growth of the sector, charity ... (read more)
Gordon House Making a Difference with Online Programs15 February 2007
If you break a leg, you go see a doctor. If you have a problem with online gambling, there should be a way for the online gambling industry to provide help. That's the way The Gordon House Association sees it. It seems simple enough. So, why aren't more companies jumping on board?
The Gordon House ... (read more)
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