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Rob van der Gaast Gaming Guru - Page 24A Taste of In-Running Betting for Finnish Punters7 December 2004
After launching a fast-paced live betting game last month, the Finish lottery monopoly, Veikkaus, dubbed itself "the first lottery in the world to introduce real-time betting."
The phenomenon of live betting is not new to the lottery and betting industry, but Veikkaus Director Jari Vähänen says his ... (read more)
A Double Standard Amid Europe's Cross-Border Gambling War?23 November 2004
Cross-border broadcasting mixed with cross-border advertising for sports betting in Europe is becoming a playground for lawyers, as numerous monopolistic and/or state lotteries continue to defend national borders. Amid these battles, Eurosport, the pan-European sports channel, for several weeks has been ... (read more)
European Parliament Holds Public Hearing on Services Directive11 November 2004
The European Parliament on Thursday held a public hearing in Brussels regarding the Proposal for a Directive on services in the internal market.
The proposal would liberalize services in the internal market and allow free movement of services and service providers within all the 25-member states.
The ... (read more)
Swedish Ruling Favors Gambling Monopolies4 November 2004
A recent high court ruling in Sweden could bode well for the country's gambling monopolies.
The Swedish National Gaming Board, in an "Appeal Against a Decision by the Stockholm Administrative Court of Appeal" of Sept. 12, 2001, won a Supreme Administrative court case, issued in Stockholm on Oct. ... (read more)
Finland Supports Its Gambling Monopoly29 October 2004
Finland's state lottery says its monopoly status should not be affected by the European Court of Justice's ruling in the Gambelli case, and the Finnish government agrees.
In mid October, the Grand Committee of the Parliament of Finland confirmed Veikkaus' long-standing independent policy by issuing a decision according to which gaming should be excluded from the scope of the E.U. ... (read more)
Betfair Puts Dutch Ladbrokes Ruling to the Test15 October 2004
The implications of a favorable ruling for Ladbrokes in its legal battle against De Lotto, the Netherlands' state-run lottery operator, could be felt in coming weeks when a Dutch court delivers a verdict for a similar case involving Betfair.
In a case brought by De Lotto, a Dutch court ruled in February ... (read more)
The Latest from the Epicenter14 October 2004
The debate over cross-border gambling continues to stir in the European Union, and with various courts addressing the issue, the Netherlands appears to be the most volatile battle ground. The following report provides an update of legal cases pending in the Dutch courts as well as the results of surveys ... (read more)
Admiration for Norsk Tipping12 October 2004
Norsk Tipping, Norway's lottery and football pools operator, has taken first place in the 2004 European Most Admired Knowledge Enterprises (MAKE) Study.
MAKE identifies organizations that are leaders in creating organizational intellectual capital and wealth through the transformation of ... (read more)
Deal with US Provider Expands Finnish Lottery's Interactive Gambling Portfolio29 September 2004
California-based TV and Internet game company Milestone Entertainment will develop a portfolio of games for Finnish National State Lottery Veikkaus' OnNet Internet platform, mobile phones and television. The two groups have signed a one-year contract with an option for another four years.
The OnNet gaming ... (read more)
Expansion and Turnover Put the Cross-Border Gambling Debate on Hold in Europe13 September 2004
An E.U. lawmaker strongly in favor of a pan-European market for gambling services has stepped down from his position as a member of the European Parliament. Freddy Blak, who continuously advocated that Denmark's gambling law is in direct violation of the EU legislation, completed his term Saturday.
After the expansion from 15 to 25 E.U. ... (read more)
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