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Emily D. Swoboda Gaming Guru - Page 7Kentucky Appeals Court in Driver's Seat for Now14 November 2008
The Kentucky Court of Appeals today granted a motion to stay the Dec. 3 circuit court hearing in a high-profile Internet gambling domain-name dispute. The appeals court, therefore, will take control of the case pending a hearing scheduled for Dec. 12.
Today's order, signed by Judge Michelle M. Keller, ... (read more)
U.S. Online Lottery Subs Still Limited13 November 2008
In the United States, just four states offer online intrastate subscriptions to their lotteries. Although another two are exploring the possibility, state law may prove a hindrance to any launch.
The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, which took effect in October 2006, prevents banks, credit card companies and other financial handlers from processing Internet gambling transactions. ... (read more)
UIGEA Rules Nearing Overdue Terminus7 November 2008
It took over a year-and-a-half more than the prescribed time to complete them, but the regulations for the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act may be implemented by the end of President George W. Bush's second term.
The proposed regulations, introduced jointly by the Department of Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board on Oct. ... (read more)
A Star Less Bright6 November 2008
Poker is not likely to disappear from anyone's radar any time soon. It boomed eight years ago and is not showing any real signs of losing popularity among players. But in places where the market has matured the industry faces real threats from competition, regulation and economic constraints.
As ... (read more)
Commercial, Government Safe-Gaming Standards Measure Up, Study Says6 November 2008
A study of the responsible gaming standards employed by private European betting and gaming operators has found that more than half, or 67 percent, provide equal if not better consumer protection than those of Europe's 10 largest gambling monopolies.
In 2007, members of the European Betting and Gaming ... (read more)
Antigua Joins U.K. Advertising White List4 November 2008
Antigua and Barbuda's application for whitelisting has been approved by the United Kingdom Department for Culture, Media and Sport after an initial rejection earlier this year.
From Nov. 21, 2008, remote gaming operators based on the twin-island nation will be permitted to advertise their services to ... (read more)
At Least Four Argentine Provinces Considering Prohibition, Lawyer Says24 October 2008
The lack of legislation regulating -- or prohibiting, as the case may be -- online gambling in Argentina has created an unclear picture of exactly what operators can do in the country.
Convoluted reports this month have indicated that Liliana Piani, a deputy in the lower house in the Buenos Aires ... (read more)
Kentucky Domain Debacle Heating Up23 October 2008
It's been a busy week in Kentucky, where a battle for 141 I-gaming domain names is heating up. Just today, the court pushed back the forfeiture hearing scheduled for next month, while in recent days the Kentucky Court of Appeals was petitioned by an industry trade association.
Thomas D. Wingate, a ... (read more)
Q.& A. | Steve Lipscomb21 October 2008
Steve Lipscomb, founder and chief executive of World Poker Tour Enterprises Inc., is proud of his accomplishments. His company has grown from an idea to producing the largest televised poker event in over 150 countries in just six years -- the poker industry, as a result, is arguably more popular.
Mr. ... (read more)
Poker Still Finding Its Footing in Latin America20 October 2008
Latin America is sure to be an important gambling jurisdiction, but it has a lot of growing and learning to do before it can truly compete for attention in the global poker market, according to David Carrion of Cirsa Gaming Corporation.
"Latin America is an emerging market right now," said Mr. Carrion, who is Cirsa's corporate table games and poker manager. ... (read more)
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