Online Gambling Legislation

March 5, 2008

09:30
Mitch Garber rebuilt the former FTSE 100 company after it was badly hit by America's ban on online gambling
07:13
Partygaming talks to US authorities over bets it took before legislation in 2006 wiped out its American trade.
04:09
Mitch Garber, who rebuilt PartyGaming following its forced withdrawal from the US and the collapse of its share price 18 months ago, is to step down as chief executive, the online gaming group said on Wednesday.

February 28, 2008

14:20
The European Commission on Thursday gave Greece and the Netherlands a final warning before court action over restrictions in their gambling markets, the latest move in a push by Brussels to bolster competition.
07:45
Ladbrokes PLC, a British bookmaker, said Thursday full-year profit almost halved as costs rose. Net income for the 12 months ended Dec. 31 dropped to 340.8 million pounds compared with 617.2 million pounds in the previous year, the company said in a statement.

February 27, 2008

07:36
With Australians spending $95 billion each year on gambling, the Internet gaming industry is scratching its head as to how to get a foot in the door. One operator is playing by the strict rules and still looks most likely to succeed. [PR.com - February 27, 2008]

February 25, 2008

16:04
WASHINGTON, D.C -- As reported by the Associated Press: "The Poker Players Alliance spent $900,000 in 2007 to lobby the federal government on online- gambling legislation.
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WASHINGTON, D.C -- As reported by the Associated Press: "The Poker Players Alliance spent $900,000 in 2007 to lobby the federal government on online- gambling legislation.
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The Poker Players Alliance spent $900,000 in 2007 to lobby the federal government on online- gambling legislation. The group, which says it represents 800,000 poker enthusiasts nationwide, lobbied on a bill that would exempt poker from a law that...
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WASHINGTON - The Poker Players Alliance spent $900,000 in 2007 to lobby the federal government on online- gambling legislation.
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The Poker Players Alliance spent $900,000 in 2007 to lobby the federal government on online- gambling legislation. The group, which says it represents 800,000 poker enthusiasts nationwide, lobbied on a bill that would exempt poker from a law that restricts online gambling, and for legislation that would regulate the Internet gaming industry, according to a disclosure form posted online Feb. 15 ...

February 23, 2008

06:38
Senate records reveal that the American Gaming Association has spent big bucks on lobbying. We report on their stand on online gambling.

February 21, 2008

15:03
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February 12, 2008

18:38
It is the first time two university graduates from the same class have campaigned for president, said Libertarian presidential candidate Wayne Allyn
05:53
After a closed-door meeting yesterday with a group of House Democrats, Gov. Steve Beshear said he will unveil his legislative proposal to legalize casinos by Thursday.

February 7, 2008

19:25
Perma-tanned internet gaming boss inspired by Paris Hilton and her genius for self-promotion

February 1, 2008

15:38
It's about time politicians started listening. On Wednesday, Paul Lavers wrote a scathing column  on Covers.com regarding how the American ridiculous endeavour to chase away Internet gambling while allowing the subprime mortgage sit...
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WASHINGTON, DC -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- The international Internet gambling dispute, potentially valued at billions of dollars, continues.
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WASHINGTON, DC -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- The international Internet gambling dispute, potentially valued at billions of dollars, continues.
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It has emerged that Costa Rica and Antigua separately filed for World Trade Organization (WTO) arbitration on 28th January, seeking compensation from the United States as a result of the US withdrawal of its commitment on cross-border gambling services.