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  Tue, 03 Apr 2007 10:18:13 +0200
international trade law , wto For some time we’ve been following the ongoing conflict between the US and the island nation of Antigua surrounding internet gambling. Even before the passage of the most recent anti-gambling law, Antigua had gone to the WTO to complain that the US government’s actions against online gambling were de [...]
  Thu, 22 Feb 2007 18:52:20 +0100
partypoker , phishing , spam Security experts are warning of a phishing attack targeting gamblers on the PartyPoker website. Emails were spammed out last night purporting to come form the gaming site, which is the largest online poker site in the world. The spam warns of news about ‘legislation’ affecting online poker players, and [...]
  Tue, 20 Feb 2007 18:36:04 +0100
bookmakers , fernando alonso , ferrari , formula 1 grand prix , kimi raikkonen The Formula-1 Grand Prix of 2007 is a month away. It will start the next 18th March in Australia , but the Antepost betting are starting to take off on this event so awaited, the first without [...]
  Fri, 16 Feb 2007 15:48:01 +0100
atlantic city , las vegas , spirit airlines Flights between Atlantic City and Las Vegas are to begin on May 3. A new nonstop flight will connect the nation’s two main gambling hotspots, Spirit Airlines announced Thursday.The added flight is significant for Atlantic City International Airport, which is served by only two commercial [...]
  Thu, 15 Feb 2007 21:17:54 +0100
MGM Mirage, the second-largest casino operator in the world, saw gaming revenues rise by 13% in the fourth quarter of 2006. In the three months to the end of December, casino revenues stood at US$833m compared to US$737m in the same period 2005. Casino revenues for the year rose to US$3.1bn from US$2.7bn in 2005. [...]
  Thu, 15 Feb 2007 17:12:22 +0100
cryptologic TORONTO — Gaming software producer CryptoLogic Inc. said Thursday its fourth-quarter profit dropped 70.6 per cent to $1.7-million (U.S.) in its first report reflecting financial performance since the U.S. government declared a ban on online gambling. The quarter was hit by $1-million in reorganization costs for the shift of its headquarters to Ireland. However, CryptoLogic [...]
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 19:50:12 +0100
888 , coral co , progressive slots , river belle online casino 888 bounces back The chief executive of casino and poker operator 888 has praised his company’s marketing efforts after its fourth quarter trading statement showed it had bounced back following its enforced departure from the US in October. Despite its exit [...]
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 18:06:57 +0100
online poker Play online pokerPoker enthusiasts will be looking forward to the third season of Full Tilt’s online poker Series (FTOPS) following the announcement this week that the series will commence on February 9. With $3.4 million in total guaranteed prize pools, spread over 10 events, and $1.5 million assured for the no-limit hold’em main [...]
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 14:54:30 +0100
casinos , pennsylvania , slots , slot machine casino Less than three months after the opening of the first slots casinos in Pennsylvania, the state says it has raked in $1 billion in wagers — generating more than a quarter billion dollars for the state. Is this enough to give you and [...]
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 14:43:28 +0100
online gambling is going through a tough time but “offline” the business is booming. Are you looking for employment? Take a look at this. The Meadows Racetrack & Casino has begun recruiting employees to fill some 400 new jobs at its temporary slots parlor, which is slated to open in May. Starting Feb. 26, applicants can show [...]
  Sat, 06 Jan 2007 07:00:00 +0100
  • America: not the land of free trade
    Sir Richard Branson is another to fall prey to America’s rampant protectionism. The decision last week from Washington that his embryonic carrier, Virgin America, must remain grounded, forced a furious Branson to threaten to sell up and ship out.
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 07:00:00 +0100
  • Gay Online Casino gives 10% to Charity
    Dorothy’s Palace online casino is run by and for members of the gay community and their friends and is proud to give 10% of its profits to charity. The chosen charity is The Terence Higgins Trust - an excellent charity helping people affected by HIV and AIDS.
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 07:00:00 +0100
  Tue, 19 Dec 2006 07:00:00 +0100
  • Jolie-Pitt: odds are they will adopt again
    Angelina Jolie confirmed old rumors regarding her and Brad Pitt’s intentions of extending the family by adopting another kid. The couple already has five-year-old Maddox adopted from Cambodia, two-year-old Zahara adopted from Ethiopia, and their biological daughter, 7-month-old Shiloh.
  Fri, 15 Dec 2006 07:00:00 +0100
  • Jolie and Aniston in “peace talks”
    Angelina Jolie said in an interview yesterday that she would love sit down and talk with Jennifer Aniston.We believe that it will not be long before a sportsbook will start taking bets on where the two will meet and have a proper talk, what do you think?
  • Germany postpones Gambling decision
    German states have postponed until early next year a decision on whether or not to ban online gambling.
  • Christmas Shopping? Boss is watching
    With the holiday shopping season in full swing, employers are increasingly turning to security companies to track workers’ online activities. Well, come on where is the festive spirit?
  • More DDos Attacks less Phishing
    The practice of phishing for bank details, in which fake emails claim to come from a legitimate financial institution and try to elicit account details, is traditionally associated with highly organised criminal networks.
  Thu, 14 Dec 2006 07:00:00 +0100
  • Germany to protect State Monopoly
    After the very good news from Spain and South Africa concerning the regulation of Online Betting, Germany has decided to go backwards. At least they admit that they are only trying to protect their lucrative state run lotteries.
  Tue, 12 Dec 2006 07:00:00 +0100
  • Gambling-Themed Gifts
    It is Christmas Time so a gambling-related gift is an ideal solution if you haven’t thought about presents yet. Any Ideas? Here we have some.