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Horoscope for the Week of February 08, 2004

Tip of the Week: Last week's Sun /Neptune conjunction would have felt like a lucid dream to those who knew how to tune-in. At best, inspirational, dreamy and romantic feelings along with heart opening experiences awakening compassion and connection with people, the universe and life itself are now consciously yours to enjoy...read more

The European Commission's I-Gaming Initiative

The European Commission plans to review the need for a new set of laws to govern remote gambling services across all of its states by at least 2010. The process of forming the legislation will begin soon with a 12- to 18-month study gambling in all of the member states, and several betting organizations are ready to provide input for the Commission's review. Upon publishing a November 2003 report on the status of its e-Commerce, the European Commission stated, "Internal market objectives of the directive have been met and that it has provided a sound legal framework for information society services in the internal market." The governing body noted, however, that more improvements could be made to insure that e-commerce companies truly have the freedom to provide services and the freedom of establishment. According to the European Commission, "Online gambling, which is currently outside the scope of the Directive, is a new area in which action may be required because of significant internal market problems - see for example Case C-243/01s of the European Court of Justice ...read more

Missouri Gaming Commission Battles Licensee over Skill Games Web Site

The Missouri Gaming Commission is attempting to cancel the temporary supplier's license of slot machines manufacturer Sierra Design Group over allegations that a subsidiary of Sierra offered illegal online gaming services to residents of Missouri...read more

Federal Justice Department Advises US Virgin Islands Not to Host I-Gaming Services

The U.S. Virgin Islands wants to regulate Internet gambling, and the territory's justice department believes it can do so without violating federal U.S. laws, but the U.S. Department of Justice indicated in a letter dated Jan. 2 that it disagrees. "...read more

Horoscope for the Week of February 01, 2004

Tip of the Week: The Chinese New Year Celebration in Nelson was a great success to all contributors and participants. A big "Thank You" to you all! Admittedly, it takes so much more time to truly offer the range of insight and detail that is available for a clear and in depth outline of what is in store in 2004, the Year of the Wood Monkey...read more

Super Bowl XXXVIII - More Betting, More Variety, More Attacks

Online sports books that service North America are expecting Super Bowl Sunday to bring them more wagers than any other event in history. This year they're offering bettors more options than ever and guaranteeing flawless service, even with the threat of hack attacks at an all-time high...read more

Ambitions to Harmonize

A new organization of European online sports betting companies is forming with the goals of promoting equal rights in the industry by offering its voice to the European regulatory authorities who are beginning the process of forming a single set of rules to govern I-gaming across all the European states. The European Betting Association (EBA), a non-governmental, non-profit organization, was established Dec...read more

Horoscope for the Week of January 25, 2004

Tip of the Week: This week the Sun aligns with Neptune in Aquarius. The Sun represents our conscious focus in the here and now. Neptune represents the subconscious, imagination, dreams, illusions and mysticism. When the two come together, we are apt to experience confusion and blurred thinking with respect to "normal" everyday linear rational thinking that is currently popular in the world...read more

I-Gaming Dispute Part of a Much Bigger Picture in Korea

Interactive gaming lies at the heart of a conflict between North and South Korea after the South Korean government has reprimanded one of its own software companies for engaging in a joint online gambling venture with a company from the North. In March of 2002, South Korea's Unification Ministry-- the government body that oversees all businesses that have relationships with North Korea--granted Seoul-based Internet software developer Hoonnet Co...read more

McIntosh, ABB at Odds over Betting Exchange Issue

UK Gambling Minister Lord McIntosh on Monday delivered a discouraging verbal blow to the Association of British Bookmakers (ABB) in its quest to dismantle the current operating model of betting exchanges. But Yesterday the bookmakers, in conjunction with the British Horseracing Board (BHB) and other key figures in the exchanges debate, were given the opportunity to present their case before the joint parliamentary committee that has been appointed to scrutinize the draft Gambling Bill. Monday's meeting of the ABB was highlighted by Chief Executive Tom Kelly's speech...read more