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Kevin Smith Gaming Guru - Page 13ECJ Rules in Favor of Bookies, Lottery Operators in Fixtures Use Case9 November 2004
A major victory was scored on Tuesday in the European Court of Justice for bookmakers and the gambling industry in their fight to use horse racing and football fixtures without paying a license fee to the companies that compile the information.
The Luxembourg-based ECJ ruled against the British Horseracing Board and Fixtures Marketing in the case. ... (read more)
In-flight Gambling Under Consideration by Ryanair8 November 2004
Officials with Ryanair, the Irish-based low-fare airline, indicated last week that the company is getting closer to offering in-flight gambling options to its customers.
The move could be another alternative revenue source for the airline that has made money off of its drinks, meals and movies, which ... (read more)
Another Important Step for the UK Gambling Bil2 November 2004
After a heated debate in Parliament, British MPs voted 286-212 Monday to back the Gambling Bill, a law that would overhaul British gambling policy. It was the second reading of the bill in the House of Commons.
The full version of the bill was introduced last week and immediately caught the ire of members ... (read more)
Sportingbet to Challenge French Monopolies1 November 2004
Add Sportingbet to the list of European gambling operators challenging the legality of state-run monopolies throughout the continent.
The U.K.-based company has been expanding its operations in Europe over the last year and is scheduled to launch a new French site next week.
In addition to making the ... (read more)
Sportingbet Acquires Paradise Poker29 October 2004
Citing a long-term desire to enter the online poker space, Sportingbet Plc yesterday announced the acquisition of the world's third largest poker site, Paradise Poker.com, in a deal reportedly worth US$297.5 million.
"This deal will have a major impact on our business and will be a landmark ... (read more)
UK Policymakers Express Concerns over Gambling Bil27 October 2004
A few weeks ago it looked like only formalities stood in the way of a plan to overhaul England's gambling laws. But now, just days after the publishing of the full U.K. Gambling Bill, MPs from all parties are voicing concerns.
The key issue is the number of larger Las Vegas-style casinos that would be allowed under the new bill. ... (read more)
Internet Lottery Games for British Columbians13 October 2004
British Columbia Lottery Corporation last week rolled out its PlayNow Web site (www.sportsactionbc.com), becoming the second Canadian lottery operator in the last two months to launch real-money Internet games.
The new site is accessible to all BC residents 19 or older and offers four BCLC sports games: ... (read more)
BT's Land of Opportunity12 October 2004
With England's new Gambling Bill going to Parliament perhaps as early as this week, British Telecommunications plc is positioning itself to capitalize on a burgeoning industry.
The Gambling Bill, which could be passed as early as the spring of 2005 (but more than likely not before 2006), will overhaul the gambling industry in the United Kingdom. ... (read more)
Rules Committee Pulls Anti-Gambling Language From Sept. 11 Bil7 October 2004
Congress moved a step closer on Wednesday to passing a bill enacting recommendations from the Sept. 11 commission, and it appears that the interactive gaming industry will remain untouched.
Both the Senate and House have companion bills aimed at passing legislation based on recommendations from the commission's report. ... (read more)
International Racing Group Enacts Action Plan Against Illegal Wagering7 October 2004
The International Federation of Horseracing Authorities, which represents racing interests in 50 different countries, agreed on an action plan to combat all forms of unauthorized betting and agreed on some basic principles concerning cross-border wagering at its annual meeting this week in Paris.
Facing a ... (read more)
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