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New Online Slots Tournaments Page
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Antigua takes their case to the WTO
Antigua takes their case to the WTOOn Thursday, Antigua and Barbuda will outline their case before the WTO (World Trade Organization) arbitrators in the on going Internet gaming dispute with the U.S.The government of Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer is seeking US$3.4 billion in trade sanctions against the United States after it banned cross-border Internet gambling.On Thursday, a three-member panel of arbitrators will hear oral arguments in Geneva from both sides before making a ruling.
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Brussels has accused the U.S. government of changing commitments made to the World Trade Organization (WTO) over internet gaming.
Members on the panel of a trade forum in Brussels, put out harsh criticism at towards the U.S., focusing on a burgeoning trade clash between the U.S. and Europe over internet gaming. The forum believes that the US could be liable for more than $100 billion U.S.
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PartyGaming Puts Up "For Sale" Notice??
PartyGaming Puts Up “For Sale” Notice??Chief Executive Officer, Mitch Gerber has reportedly announced, that the online gambling group PartyGaming is open for approaches from Las Vegas based casinos regarding a sale.The online news website FT.com reported that Garber, speaking in a one-to-one interview during the EIG 2007 i-Gaming conference in Barcelona, has announced the Gibraltar-based online gaming group is keen to entertain buyout offers from the major casinos in Las Vegas.
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Barney Frank Questions Online Gambling Study
Barney Frank Questions Online Game StudyBarney Frank has 37 co-sponsors and is still gaining ground.Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass) has publicly questioned what value there is to be gained from studies into online gambling, yet will continue to co-sponsor Rep. Shelley Berkley’s (D-Nev) bill calling for a one-year study of online gambling in the US.Rep.
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Interview with iMEGA President
Recently we spoke with the President of iMEGA Ed Leyden and he has graciously taken the time from his insane week of battleing the US government to share his insights with us – Poker Affiliates. Please read his very insightful take on the current situation and continue to support their efforts.
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iMEGA Speaks out on Proposed UIGEA Regulations
iMEGA Speaks out on Proposed UIGEA Regulations iMEGA is confident that the important and fundamental rights for which they are fighting in federal court in New Jersey will be vindicated. In our ongoing lawsuit in the U.S.
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UIGEA (Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act) Regulations Released Today
UIGEA (Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act) Regulations Released Today The long awaited Regulations are released, leaving things just as unclear as they were before. Will all gambling sites take the U.S. players back? They can legally do so. The Department of the Treasury has today released the regulations required by the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA).
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U.S.and Antigua battle over WTO sanctions for U.S. ban on Online Gambling
U.S.and Antigua battle over WTO sanctions for U.S.
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iMEGA ONLINE GAMBLING HEARING RESULTS
iMEGA ONLINE GAMBLING HEARING RESULTS The hearing ended today but the final decision is yet to come!! Today in Trenton, New Jersey the Honorable Judge Mary L. Cooper heard arguments for a temporary restraining order to halt the enforcement of the UIGEA (Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act). The hearing ended at 10:35 am Eastern time this morning.
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Government Responds to iMEGA’s TRO Request and made the deadline just in time.
Government Responds to iMEGA’s TRO Request and made the deadline just in time. iGaming Law Challenge: Brief by US Attorneys breaks no new ground, denies potential legal jeopardy exists for iMEGA members. Pushing its time right down to the limit, the US Department of Justice, on the behalf of the other two defendants (Federal Trade Commission and Federal Reserve) just made the deadline of Sept. 21st that was set by Hon. Judge Mary L.
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New Article on the Pitfalls of Watching Poker on Television
Many of us poker players know how enjoyable it is to watch professional poker players battling it out on television, by watching their cards and telling them what they should do or should not do, or why did he or she do that? And, how come he or she did not call on that bluff? Well my poker playing friends, you can get a good piece of information by reading our latest article on The Pitfalls of Watching Poker on Television over at Games and Casino.com.
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Online Gambling Trade Dispute between U.S. and Antiqua
Online Gambling Trade Dispute between U.S. and Antiqua Small nations are proving they can wield large digital sticks. Antigua is better known for sandy beaches than international trade disputes. But next month this tiny Caribbean resort destination could compel the United States to legalize an industry that the Bush administration has been trying to eradicate since the beginning of the president’s first term.
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Poker Bonus Clearing in Online Poker Rooms
There is a good piece of advice, for online poker players who go for online poker room bonuses or wonder how these bonuses work for them, in our new article called Poker Bonus Clearing at Games and Casino. Most of the questions an online poker player asks his or herself of why and how to accept a poker deposit bonus, but most of all how to clear that bonus to make it work for them, can be answered in our poker bonus clearing article.
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iMEGA Responds, Contests U.S. Department of Justice Dismissal Motion in UIEGA Challenge
iMEGA Responds, Contests U.S. DoJ Dismissal Motion in UIEGA ChallengeAssociation legal team demonstrates our case for standing and potential harm to our members through bad law!In accordance to the deadline set by Judge Mary L. Cooper, today, iMEGA’s legal team filed its brief with the U.S. District Court in New Jersey, Trenton Division, in response to a U.S.
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Barney Frank Gets Another CO-SPONSOR For The IGREA
BARNEY FRANK GETS ANOTHER CO-SPONSOR TO REGULATE ONLINE GAMBLING Barney Frank continues to get more political co-sponsors for the IGREA (Internet Regulation and Enforcement Act).Democrat C.
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U.S. Representatives Call for LIFT of the Gambling Ban
U.S. Representatives Call for LIFT of the Gambling Ban September 6, 2007 This could very well lead to the ‘lift’ of the gambling ban for the U.S. U.S.
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iNetBet Has Huge Slot Winner more than $75,000
iNetBet Has Huge Slot Winner more than $75,000. It has been an incredible season for our players at iNetBet. We have had a huge number of Jackpot payouts and winners this month and all of the details are contained. The new games we released last month are proving very popular. We have also introduced a new processor for our North American clients. Please read on to find out more. We had a whole host of Progressive Jackpot winners last month on our slots.
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NEW Date Set for iMEGA versus Gonzales (UIGEA)
NEW Date Set for iMEGA versus Gonzales (UIGEA)Honorable Judge Mary L. cooper will hear oral arguments on TRO and Government dismissal motions.The hearing originally set for September 4th, has been moved to September 26th, in the U.S. District Court of New Jersey, Trenton Division. The hearing date was a mutual agreement by the plaintiff whom is iMEGA and the defendants, who are, Gonzales, the U.S.
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In Patent Infringement suit Bodog loses Domain Names
In Patent Infringement suit Bodog loses Domain NamesBodog is competent they will win the suit.After losing most of his Bodog.com domain names to 1st Technology LLC in a patent infringement dispute, Calvin Ayre was forced to launch a new Gambling Web site Wednesday.
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Bodog ordered to pay $49 Million and loses Domain Name
Bodog ordered to pay $49 Million and loses Domain NameCustomers of Bodog.com are now being directed to NewBodog.com.
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Democrats to pursue Resignation of Attorney General
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, named as defendant in the iMEGA lawsuit, and a close associate of President Bush who announced that he will resign next month, will continue to come under scrutiny from a congressional investigation into whether he worked with the White House in the firing of US attorneys and committed perjury when the Senate questioned him about it.
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European Internet Gambling Firms Could Gain Access to U.S.
The Bush administration, pressured by an unfavorable ruling by the World Trade Organization, plans to push for legal changes that could make it easier for European service companies, from engineering firms to law firms and shipping companies, to do business in the U.S., officials say. The U.S.
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Gambling Dispute Puts United States in a Bind
Mark E. Mandel, a Texan Attorney has been waging against his own government before the WTO, which in Geneva sets the ground rules for global trade. Challenging Washington’s effort to prohibit online gambling, and at the same time testing the ability of the WTO to enforce its own standards. Mr.
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New Online Casino Promotions added to Games and Casino
Several new Online Casino Promotions have just been added to the Games and Casino Online Casino Promotions page.
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Short Extension Granted to USA in Online Gambling Case
According to our reliable sources, they tell us: In the US District Court of New Jersey, Trenton Division, papers were filed today to grant a motion on behalf of the US Department of Justice and the co-defendants, giving them a short period longer to respond to charges brought against them by the Interactive Media Entertainment and Gaming Association (iMEGA).
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Belize placed on Britain's Blacklist
Belize gets placed on Britain’s BlacklistBecause of its loose regulations, Belize has been put on Britain’s blacklist of nations that provide license for gambling web sites.A British based news agency, ‘Reuters’, reported this week that online gaming companies in Belize and other online gaming spots such as Costa Rica and the Netherlands Antilles, will not be allowed to advertise or promote their business in the United Kingdom beginning in September.
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US Online Act (IGREA) Gets PRESIDENTIAL Endorsement
Supporters of Barney Frank’s “Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act ” gets important commentary endorsement. Games and Casino’s very reliable resources tell us that this could be a major help in the IGREA and iMEGA getting the response needed to halt the UIGEA.
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BINGO PLAYERS Flock to RIVER BELLE for New Online Chat Games
The already popular River Belle Bingo has introduced bespoke Bingo Chat Games.
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KIWI CASINO TOLD TO LEAVE THE INTERNET
Christchurch Casino has been forced to exit the Internet Gambling business, Internal Affairs has forced Christchurch Casino to exit, but they also let the company continue its two online casinos and bingo and poker sites for seven months after deciding they had breached the Gambling Act. The company will have amp time to sell the business as a going concern to overseas owners. Kiwi Casino.com was launched by Christchurch in 2000 as it first online casino.
