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Emily D. Swoboda Gaming Guru - Page 32BoS Defendants Seek Dismissa12 January 2007
The defendants in the criminal case against online sports betting firm BetonSports (BoS) have filed several pre-trial motions to dismiss the case on grounds ranging from ethnic discrimination to the U. S. government's lack of compliance with an international treaty.
Four corporations, BoS and ... (read more)
BoS Directors Could Face Contempt Charges11 January 2007
Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Fagan on Tuesday filed a motion for order to show cause after indicted sports betting company BetonSports failed to appear in federal court on Friday.
The order requires "officers, directors and/or counsel for the corporation to show cause why they should not be held in ... (read more)
Proposed NY I-Gaming Restrictions Could Affect Service Providers8 January 2007
Legislation to be introduced this week in the New York State Senate aims to limit involvement in many gambling activities in the state, and language referring to Internet gambling could have serious implications on businesses providing services to I-gaming operators.
S66, sponsored by Sens. Frank Padavan, ... (read more)
BoS a No-Show again in US Federal Court5 January 2007
Indicted sports betting company BetonSports (BoS) pulled another no-show in federal court today.
In what would have been the long-awaited arraignment hearing for the corporation, indicted in July 2006 on charges of conspiracy, racketeering and fraud, BoS's lawyer, Jeffrey Demerath, was instructed by his client not to appear, according prosecuting attorney, Assistant U.S. ... (read more)
Ontario Law Is Final - Dot-Net Is in, Dot-Com Is Out22 December 2006
Ontario's Legislative Assembly has passed new consumer protection legislation that contains amendments prohibiting the advertising of dot-com Internet gambling sites. The final version of the bill is a far cry from the one introduced in October by MP Gerry Phillips, which contained a blanket prohibition on ... (read more)
WA to Betting Exchanges: 'Not Here'14 December 2006
Western Australian will not be following the lead of Victoria and Tasmania in its handling of betting exchanges. The state's policymakers have passed a ban against the lucrative, but controversial industry.
Western Australia Racing and Gaming Minister Mark McGowan on June 21, 2006 introduced to the state's parliament Bill No. ... (read more)
LVS - Vegas Returns to the Isles8 December 2006
Las Vegas Sands' (LVS) entrance into the I-gaming space could signify a renewed interest in cyber gambling among Nevada operators.
The Vegas-based company on Monday announced an agreement with Cantor Gaming through which the two partners will launch an online casino and poker room in the second quarter of 2007. ... (read more)
Dot-Net Advertising Ban Fails in Ontario6 December 2006
The Ontario Legislative Assembly will modify a bill that would have banned the advertisement of so called dot-net (informational) Internet gambling services in Ontario; the dot-net amendment has been stricken from the measure.
The Assembly last week held a two-day hearing on Bill 152, which aims to ... (read more)
I-Gaming 2010 - A Dismal Outlook1 December 2006
IGN's Take
Industry analyst Michael Tew probably went a little overboard with his doomsday projections for global I-gaming revenues.
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Michael Tew's outlook on global Internet gambling revenues is grim.
The co-founder and vice president of political consultancy ... (read more)
Where do they Stand? Skill Games and the UIGEA22 November 2006
The passage of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) has brought many questions, not the least of which is how it will affect the skill games sector.
By definition, there exists a fine line between skill games and games of chance. A game of skill is a game where the outcome is determined ... (read more)
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