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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.
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BARNEY FRANK'S BILL GAINS MORE STRENGTH
More and more Congressmen feel that the UIGEA that passed last year is against their rights to participate in certain forms of recreation, so they are joining in the fight as co-sponsors joining Barney Frank and his repeal against the UIGEA. Congressman Adam B Schiff (CA-29) joined the list of co-sponors of Barney Frank’s Bill, which is to repeal the UIGEA by legalizing and regulating Internet Gambling.
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UIGEA REGULATIONS TO BE OUT SOON
According to a very reliable source for G&C, who works on or in Capital Hill. The UIGEA regulations are being pushed faster to get the regulations made public. Also, according to our source, it is being put in a speedy mode to try to get the regulations out before iMEGA goes before the court on September 4th. Our source urges you to contact your congressman and representative for your state.
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CALIFORNIA STATE RUN ONLINE POKER DRAWING INTEREST
The Internet Gaming Enthusiast are hoping to qualify for ballot: SACRAMENTO — The state could be in the Internet poker business next year, if a petition drive catches on. A proposed initiative to create a state-owned Internet poker game drew attention Tuesday from the existing gambling community, including Indian casino tribes, and support from independent experts.
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eCOGRA INTRODUCES NEW SERVICES ONLINE OPERATOR INTEREST SURGES
eCOGRA’s new services prove to be popular safeguards ONLINE OPERATOR INTEREST SURGES AS ECOGRA INTRODUCES NEW SERVICES The independent player protection and standards body eCOGRA (eCommerce and Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance) has experienced a surge of interest in its expanding range of professional services, says Chief Executive Officer Andrew Beveridge following a decision earlier this year to accept online gaming and betting operators that do not necessarily use the software o...
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USA Warned to Resolve case with WTO
Will the US listen? They are being warned!!A leading trade policy expert has called on the US to quickly resolve its trade agreement violation case with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) as any delay could damage the WTO’s credibility and force the US to pay billions in compensation.The WTO ruled in March that the US unfairly prohibits foreign Internet gambling operators from accessing their market while, at the same time, allowing domestic companies to legally accept online bets.
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NETELLER IN THE PROCESS OF RETURNING FUNDS TO USA
NETELLER has proven itself to be an honest company for many years, As they continue their honesty to give back the USA funds. Remember they are swarmed with emails, so be patient as they return the funds. American bettors woke up to the start of a great day, as internet gambling payment processor NETeller officially begins the process of returning $94 million to its US clients.
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NETELLER Returning USA FUNDS
Please read carefully and follow the steps to assure you get your funds returned quickly. Today, NETELLER announced that it is out of negotiations and will soon begin to implement a plan for the distribution of $94 million in US funds. The distribution process will begin by July 30, 2007. Customers will receive an e-mail when distribution is available. The two most important things to note are: 1) Beware of scams and 2) requests will only be accepted until January 26, 2008.
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Second Life’s Creator “Linden Labs” bans all forms of gambling
San Francisco, CA, Linen Labs, the creator of Second Life announced it has banned gambling in the virtual world. Players in Second Life break plenty of physical laws, flying and teleporting around their virtual world and crafting made-to-order bodies and buildings. Federal laws, however, aren’t so flexible. Following an FBI investigation, Linden Labs has banned all forms of gambling from Second Life, according to a posting on the company’s blog.
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America's High-Stakes Response to the WTO Internet Gambling Dispute
POLICY FORUM Wednesday, July 25, 2007 A very important meeting was held, Yesterday, July 25, 2007, in Washington from the Cato Institute. This meeting is on live video. To watch it simply click the link below. Then click on “Watch the Event in Real Video. Click WATCH to see the actual Cato meeting. The dispute between the United States and the Caribbean island nation of Antigua and Barbuda over U.S.
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Neteller tells the extent of United States Damage
Neteller tells the extent of United States Damage And Plans to return US customers’ Funds Neteller has revealed the full extent of damage done when it was forced to withdraw from the US. As of March 2007 a loss for three months totaled $14 million, after a reconstructing cost of $12 million along with other expenses when the company posted a pre-tax loss.
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NETELLER Distribution Plan to be Implemented To USA
Neteller reached a settlement with US Attorney’s Office, as posted in our last article: 20/07: NETELLER reaches a settlement with US Attorney’s Office (Read more about the Neteller settlement here.) Neteller announced on June 4th, that the Company agreed to plan for the distrubtion of funds to its United States customers.
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Beware of evil affiliate!
If you have a website, go to google and type in inurl: yoursite.com -site:yoursite.com to find similair hijacks. This is part of the search for G&C: Google Search The person owning all these sites is stealing all the traffic and page rank from G&C. This is the person in question: Breederscupraces.com: Private Registration Host: 1&1 Internet, Inc.
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NETELLER reaches a settlement with US Attorney’s Office
Neteller announced that it has reached a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) with the United States Attorney’s Office of the Southern District of New York (USAO).Neteller has agreed to pay a $136 million dollar penalty to the United States. The deal also includes 18 months of monitoring by the United States government..
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ONLINE GAMBLING NEWS: OECS Trade Ministers show Solidarity with Antiqua and Barbuda’s US Internet Gaming Challenges:
July 17, 2007 Following a statement by the OECS (Organization of Eastern Caribbean States) trade ministers on Antiqua and Barbuda’s ongoing dispute with the United States on Internet Gaming. This statement is among the conclusions of the OECS ministers of trade meeting in St.
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ONLINE GAMBLING NEWS: iMEGA/ UIGEA has a hearing scheduled for September 4, 2007
As we all wait patiently to see the outcome of iMEGA’s hearing they are going strong. In the state of New Jersey a Federal Judge assigned a hearing date for the lawsuit against US Attorney General, Alberto Gonzales. The lawsuit seeks to have a new online gambling law, as well as the UIGEA overturned. Judge Mary L. Cooper will hear the case. The target of the iMEGA is to ask the court to declare the UIGEA unconstitutional and unenforceable.
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UIGEA FAILED TO MEET THE DATE TO ENFORCE THE BILL
Today marked the end of the UIGEA’s 270 day deadline to enter into action the regulations of the bill. It failed to do so. Here are some comments by one of G&C’s sources in high places: “As of 5pm est.
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RGA endorses Internet Gambling Initiative:
RGA-Remote Gambling Association has announced an endorsing of the Safe and Secure Internet Gambling Initiative (SSIGI). Working to promote legalizing and regulating online gambling in the USA. In May of 2007 the SSIGI was created by two U.K. based companies in order to help strengthen the bill bought forward by Rep. Barney Frank.
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GAMBLING NEWS
The law may be changed where Americans were stopped from playing online. The reasons why, read below: Will the UIGEA be reversed, changed, or revised? Read below to find out our up to date details. You might be shocked at the major companies that are supporting Barney Frank and the bills presented to make this turn around. Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass, introduced a new bill to reform the UIGEA. The bill is IGREA- Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act.
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Neteller co-founder Stephen Lawrence pleads guilty
Stephen Lawrence, who founded Neteller together with John David Lafebvre, pleaded guilty today to charges of criminal conspiracy. Neteller processed billions of Dollars related to internet gambling. In a court room in Manhattan , NY, Stephen Lawrence said that he acknowledged that facilitating bets with offshore bookies was illegal. He agreed to be partially accountable for the 100 Million Dollars the government wants from people who were involved in the operation.
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Barney Frank Gains more Co-Sponsors for his Internet Gambling Bill HR-2046
Congressman Barney Frank is still out there for the American people, by gaining sponsors to his proposed bill to bring back legalization of online gambling.
