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Mark Balestra Gaming Guru - Page 5From the Editor's Chair - v2016 November 2004
The alternative-lifestyle capital of Europe transformed into I-gaming Central for three days last week when the 3rd annual European I-gaming Congress came to town. More than 400 industry professionals flocked to Sitges, Spain for Europe's biggest I-gaming event, a tradeshow and conference produced by River City Group and ATE. ... (read more)
From the Editor's Chair - v1931 August 2004
The GP Tutu Affair and Ensuing Rants
I know this goes against popular opinion at the moment, but can we cut Golden Palace some slack? For a variety of reasons, the fool in the pool episode was a bad idea, and I concur that they crossed the line. But let's not exile them from the online gambling community just yet. ... (read more)
From the Editor's Chair - v1818 August 2004
It's getting late in the U.S. legislative session, which can only mean one thing. . . It's time to talk Kyl bill. This might be the quietest year on the prohibition front since the dream was borne eight years ago, but don't think for a second that camp Kyl will abandon the cause. My take: They'll try to ... (read more)
From the Editor's Chair - v1726 July 2004
Last week's news of Betfair and PBL partnering in Australia could be huge. If they're allowed to get a betting exchange off the ground (and at this point, that's a big "if"), the result will be one of the most powerful interactive gambling brands in the world. Betfair's rise to fame is well documented. ... (read more)
From the Editor's Chair - v1629 June 2004
The legendary competition between England and Australia over which country's government can move the slowest in addressing interactive gambling policy took a dramatic turn last week. Australia's federal government, over a year beyond the deadline for reviewing its Interactive Gambling Act, was mounting quite ... (read more)
From the Editor's Chair - v159 June 2004
They locked me in a cold cellar for weeks, allowing me to leave only after River City Group's long awaited Internet Gambling Report VII was finally complete. And what did I do in my first moments of freedom? Take a shower? Enjoy a home cooked meal? Phone my family to let them know I'm OK? None of the above. ... (read more)
From the Editor's Chair - v1413 April 2004
On the gambling front, there are too many recommendations in the United Kingdom and not enough action. The Budd Report came out in 2001 with 176 recommendations and was hailed as the roadmap for the future of gambling in England. Now, three years, hundreds of hours of testimony and 139 recommendations later, we have. ... (read more)
From the Editor's Chair - v1326 March 2004
The Isle of Man, a jurisdiction that for a short period of time appeared to be the ultimate location for top-notch gambling operators, in February blew some potentially positive news through the cloud of dust engulfing its implosion. The government is now reaching out to IT and entertainment companies looking to operate in a tax-friendly jurisdiction. ... (read more)
From the Editor's Chair - v1222 March 2004
It was last week that I emerged from Down Under with amazing tales to tell about the Second Annual Pacific Congress on I-Gaming. The recovery process is just about complete and it's time to share some thoughts, so without further delay, let's throw another "Editor's Chair" on the barbie.
Let me just say ... (read more)
iTV Betting Could Be Huge Down Under, But. . .16 March 2004
Is Australia ready for iTV gambling? The consumers, perhaps. The government, absolutely not.
British gambling groups have proven in the last 12 months that betting and interactive television can be a winning combination, but the growth of iTV gambling beyond England and Ireland has been limited.
A ... (read more)
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