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Rob van der Gaast Gaming Guru - Page 25Europe's Gambling Monopolies - Where From Here?6 September 2004
The European Union proudly represents a frontier-free single market--totaling 25 member states and 470 million citizens--where people, goods, services and money move around "as freely as within one country."
"The European gambling market liberalized by 2009? For dreamers, yes, but I am not a ... (read more)
The 'New Era' of P2P23 August 2004
A new report from Media & Entertainment Consulting Network (MECN) suggests that betting exchanges, the latest phenomenon in the betting industry, could be the beginning of a new era of betting in Europe.
"Betting Exchanges - The eBay of the Betting Industry" takes a look at the evolution of sports ... (read more)
German Lotto and Toto Group Official Supplier of the 2006 FIFA World Cup11 August 2004
The World Soccer Federation (FIFA) has aligned with the German Lotto and Toto group through a deal that makes the group's online sports betting branch, Oddset, the latest official supplier for the 2006 World Cup in Germany.
Official 2006 FIFA World Cup Partners: Adidas, Anheuser-Busch, ... (read more)
Germany's Second Online Casino Opens for Business22 July 2004
Germany's second online casino, based in the state of Hessen, opened its doors for business last week, and it appears that the new site will enjoy a better fate then the country's first online gambling operation.
The first online casino, operated by the Spielbank Hamburg Group, went live in the state of Hamburg on Oct. ... (read more)
Folkspel Not Quite Ready to 'Conquer' in Sweden15 July 2004
When a journalist receives a press release stating "Folkspel Conquers the Digital Lottery and Gaming World with New Partnership," he becomes very intrigued. And when he reads statements like, "And now, Folkspel is to be No. 1 in Sweden within Internet gaming," and "Folkspel is now entering this highly interesting and exciting digital world," he becomes very excited to write a story. ... (read more)
Austrian Lottery Initiates SMS Sales25 June 2004
The Austrian Lotteries ("Österreichischen Lotterien") last week rolled out an SMS version of its most popular game, "Lotto 6 out of 45."
The total turnover for the Austrian Lotteries in 2003 was 1.35 billion euro. With sales of 623 million euro in 2003, 6 out of 45 is the most successful game of chance in the group's product line. ... (read more)
Cherry Increases Stake in Betsson22 June 2004
Swedish I-gaming and I-gaming solutions company Cherryforetagen AB has announced that it will invest another 2.1 million euro in U.K.-based sports betting exchange Betsson.com. Cherry acquired 10 percent in 2003, and the new investment amounts to 17.3 percent. It also has an option to buy the remaining ... (read more)
Developments in Turkey - National Lottery to Privatize, I-Gaming Not Part of the Equation14 June 2004
For months and months, all eyes in the international gambling industry have focused on the forthcoming privatization of the Turkish national lottery, Milli Piyango.
With a population of 75 million, a turnover of TRL 1.1 quadrillion (US$734 million) in 2003 and a net profit rising by 58.4 percent, it is clear to see that here is a huge crown jewel to be obtained. ... (read more)
The New EU Members: Hungary4 June 2004
"The New EU Members" is a 10-part series providing information on the regulations and legislation, mainly on interactivity, of the gambling industry in the 10 countries that joined the European Union on May 1, 2004. This first edition to the series covers Hungary.
The 10 new members are: Cyprus, the Czech ... (read more)
Dutch Court Rules in Favor of Ladbrokes2 June 2004
After four postponements, the Dutch Court in Arnhem delivered a favorable ruling for Ladbrokes today in the case brought by De Lotto (the Netherlands' sports betting monopoly). The court has rejected De Lotto's attempt to block Ladbrokes from offering online gambling services to Dutch residents.
The ... (read more)
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