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Online License Won by SNG
Another WIN for online gaming!! Now if the rest of the world would just take heed, all this could be settled just as easy. Especially the US!!! This just goes to show that not giving up pays in the long run. All of us in the Industry could learn that fighting for what we think is right, could pay off. So US get your head out of the sand, and listen to what the people want in America. SNG (Spielbanken Niedersachsen GmbH) won their appeal to get a license to operate an online gaming site. -
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UIGEA- Regulators- Struggle with Internet Gaming Rules
At the hearing yesterday on just WHAT the rules are on the UIGEA Bill, left everyone more confused than ever! No one could say exactly what the rules were in the bill, what is illegal and what is legal. Now if the people who is supposed to enforce this law, don’t know what it all means, who does? And should the Government put this burden on the shoulders of the banks in the U.S.
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Facebook Betting is Investigated by Feds
Here we go again in the continuing saga, by Feds. They are now turning to websites like Facebooking for possible online betting violations.
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Regulators Say Gambling Ban Won’t Work!!
The Federal Reserve and the Officials at the Treasury Department, after going through more than 200 comments from banks, gamblers, church groups and members of congress on recommendations on the UIGEA (Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act) of 2006, say WON’T WORK!!! Shelley Berkley, Representative from Nevada, was very irate and said” This Legislation has a loophole big enough to drive a truck through, and was designed solely to protect betting on horse racing and lotteries ov...
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Microgaming Terminates License with Casino Action
InfoPowa has just recently released the following information.Microgaming has just announced this evening that it has terminated its license with Tusk Investment Corporation, (owners of Casino Action Group) after Tusk had sent in its plans of liquidation. By receiving this notice, the termination is put into effect immediately by Microgaming.Microgaming will provide further announcements, as they are gathering the facts related to this matter, when it becomes available to them.
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eCOGRA Seals Suspension
eCogra’s Compliance and Advisory Services recently did an onsite review of these casinos, which was part of a normal seal renewal process. These revealed a failure to comply with eCOGRA’s Generally Accepted Practices.
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Let the Leading Candidates Know!!
The leading candidates Democrats: Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. Republicans: Mike Huckabee, John McCain, Ron Paul and Mitt Romney. At the bottom on this you will find a link to read more about how these candidates stand on the UIGEA, The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act. I know you can not make an educated informative judgment, solely on their standing on the UIGEA Act.
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Legal Action Against Sweden & Germany by the EU
Today the EU (European Commission) started legal action against Sweden and Germany to try to ensure that they comply with the European Union’s free movement of services. Charlie McCreevy, the EU’s Internal Market Commissioner has given Sweden two months to show that the prohibitive measures against poker games and tournaments are compatible with EU law.
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President Bush Listen Up!
George W. Bush gave his last State of the Union speech Monday evening. His grey hairs certainly show the strain he has been under since taking office seven years ago. The smile he wore most of the evening might be signs of the relief that is in store for him in a year when he finally leaves office. The legacy he leaves those of us interested in internet gaming is the UIGEA. This legislation has alienated the United States from many of our friends overseas.
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Microgaming's 32Red Casino Goes Mobile
32 Red Casino is starting the New Year with some exciting news about new products. The launch of 32Red Mobile Casino is bringing the most popular casino games to the players’ mobile phones. Then you can win whether you are at work, on the road, in a bus or even your favorite pub. This will begin in February. This will enable new player types and focus. Watch for more information soon. Securing a foothold in these markets, 32Red hopes to emerge as an industry leader.
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Germany and the Online Gambling Ban
Germany and the Online Gambling Ban The UIGEA (Unlawful Internet Gambling Act) was passed in 2006. Since then Germany has followed by having signed an agreement, starting Jan.1st this year to ban web based gambling. Websites with casinos, and or poker rooms and sports betting has been blocked by financial institutions. This will prevent all transactions to or from gambling sites, in Germany.
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Reasons to Appose the Internet Gambling Ban
Reasons to Appose the Internet Gambling Ban Lots of things have happened this past year with Internet Gambling. We are watching to see what will happen in 2008. You don’t hear or see much of this on TV, or in the newspapers, why we ask? Could it be the Government does not want the US citizens to know what they are doing behind our back? The only news you will see on this is on the internet.
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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.
