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Could Piracy Become Legal?
Could Piracy Become Legal? Dec 28, 2007 Keeping up with the online gambling lawsuits being evaluated by the US, the EU (European Union), and the WTO (World Trade Organization)? What happens in this study of international online laws may affect Internet laws for the coming years. “The New York Times” reports the WTO on December 21 imposed a $21 million sanctionagainst the U.S. in response to a complaint made by Antigua, the home of many online casinos. -
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No Action From the Online Gambling Industry
No Action From the Online Gambling Industry We witnessed it this week. European online gambling operators and their shareholders relied exclusively on the European Union to resolve the legal stranglehold placed over the industry by US lawmakers and the Justice Department. They played their cards and busted.
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The Us to Face Sanctions for Online Gaming Ban
The US to face sanctions for Online Gaming Ban The small island of Antigua was hoping they could rely on online betting and less on tourism.
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RGA Disappointed With the WTO
The RGA was disappointed with the WTO compensation between EU and US. Chief executive of the Remote Gambling Association (RGA) stated his organization was disappointed by the news of an agreement between the EU and the US regarding the withdrawal of gambling services from its WTO commitments.
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Microsoft, Google and Yahoo Pay $31.5 Million
Microsoft, Google, and Yahoo Pay $31.5 MillionThese Internet Companies, have agreed to pay $31.5 Million to settle federal civil allegations they took illegal gambling ads.They also agreed to stop taking ads and wagering for sports and other online gambling. An investigation was conducted by Hanaway’s office, with the IRS and the FBI, dates to 2000, she stated that Negotiations have been going on for 12 to 18 months.
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Deal reached In the EU and U.S. in WTO case
Deal for compensation reached In the EU and U.S. in WTO case 17 December 2007As reported by Reuters: Brussels” The European Commission dealt a blow to European online gaming companies on December 17th, when it accepted a U.S. offer of openings in other sectors to compensate for closing the U.S.
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iMEGA Files Objections to UIGEA Regulations with US Treasury
Deadline for all public commentary on draft regulations closed on Dec.
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Internet Gambling Debates Could Soon Be Ended
Internet Gambling Debates Could Soon Be Ended There have been many efforts to formulate regulations for the UIGEA (Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act) of 2006, and there continues to be a conflict between the U.S. and other Countries over a trade dispute. The United States government is devising the regulations for the Internet gambling law, which prohibits the use of credit for illegal gambling.
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WTO Compensation in the case U.S. versus Antigua and Barbuda Extended
WTO Compensation in the case U.S. versus Antigua and Barbuda Extended Recently it became known that the World Trade Organization (WTO) granted an extension deadline until December 14th 2007 for a negotiated settlement between the U.S. and the Caribbean Island of Antigua & Barbuda. This dispute long pending since 2003 is not the only challenge the United States is facing, as further compensation decisions has to be secured to fellow World Trade Organization members.
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U.S. Urged to Change Online Gambling Laws
U.S. Urged to Change Online Gambling Laws European trade chief demands renewed access to U.S. Market without delay. European trade chief Peter Mandelson has called on the U.S.
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Due to UIGEA the near Future of Many U.S. Internet Industries is at Stake in the WTO Dispute!
Due to UIGEA the near Future of Many U.S. Internet Industries is at Stake in the WTO Dispute! The deadline is fast approaching for the United States to come to trade concession agreements with the countries who submitted claims in the Antigua WTO dispute. The U.S.
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Lawmakers pressure USTR (United States Trade Representative) for new tack in gambling case
Lawmakers pressure USTR (United States Trade Representative) for new tack in gambling case The chairman of two House of Representatives committees said on Monday, “The bush administration should explore legislation to roll back a U.S.
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Barney Frank adds another Co-Sponsor
Barney Frank adds another Co-Sponsor The Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act (IGREA), being initiated by Representative Barney Frank has added another co-sponsor bring the total now up to 41. This legislation seeks to undo the current UIGEA that is under fire from both within the United States with the iMEGA ruling still pending in a New Jersey Court room and from outside the U.S.
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Democrats Speak out of their Displeasure With Internet Gambling Laws
The Democratic head of the House Judiciary Committee voiced frustration on Wednesday about what he said are disparities in the enforcement of U.S. Internet gambling laws.Chairman John Conyers questioned “the selective nature” of Internet gambling enforcement and said a ban enacted by lawmakers last year could end up hurting U.S.
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Annie Duke testifies on behalf of Poker Players and Online Gambling at the House Committee Judiciary Hearing.
Chairman Conyers and members of the Committee, I would like to thank you for the opportunity to testify before your committee. I am doing so as an American citizen who is concerned about personal freedom and personal responsibility. I am also here to express the views of the nearly 800,000 Americans who belong to the Poker Players Alliance.As a mother of four who supports her family as a professional poker player, I have a personal interest in the outcome of these hearings.
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Internet Gambling Judiciary Hearing Wednesday, November 14th
Annie Duke Scheduled to TestifyA hearing will take place at 10a.m. on Wednesday, November 14th (tomorrow).
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Update from Lawyer about pending WTO ruling
Update from Lawyer about pending WTO ruling As a World Trade Organization panel concludes its review of the claim against the U.S., Antigua and Barbuda can expect to have a ruling on its U.S. $3.4 billion compensation claim by the end of the month. According to Mark Mendel, the attorney representing Antigua and Barbuda in its WTO dispute over market access for the Internet gambling industry, the arbitration panel’s ruling is scheduled to be delivered on 30 Nov.
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EU urged to turn to U.S. Congress by Online Gaming Firms
European trade chief Peter Mandelson, has been asked by Online Gaming Firms to change tack over a controversial move by the United States to close it’s multi billion dollar gambling market to foreign firms. EU companies, many of them world leaders and including PartyGaming, Bwin, Sporting Bet and 888.com, saw their stock market value plunge in 2006 after the United States shut off their biggest market.
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30 passed: iMEGA, US DoJ Await Judge Cooper’s Decision on UIGEA Challenge
31 days since iMEGA went before Judge Mary L. Cooper in US District Court (3rd District/Trenton, NJ division) to make oral arguments in support of our request for a temporary restraining order versus the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, and to contest the motion to dismiss by the US Dept. of Justice, et al.
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PPA Washington Lobby a Big Success
It was a big week for online poker in Washington D.C. this week as nearly 100 Poker Players Alliance members converged on Capitol Hill for a conference and to talk with legislators about online gaming.John Pappas, PPA executive director said, “By all accounts the Washington Fly-In and policy conference was a huge success, and we made a significant impression on Congress and the media.The poker supporters spent three days lobbying and participating in talks about online gambling.
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Poker players lobby for online gaming
Supporters tell members of Congress that the card game is one of skill and shouldn’t be restricted by U.S.
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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.
