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BluBet Adds Betting Twist To Social Networking
23rd August 2007

Social Networking has proven itself to be the biggest internet phenomena since the dot com "bubble" of the late 1990s. Companies such as MySpace and YouTube have proven that socially driven internet communities not only succeed, but take on a life of their own. Now a new style of Social Network, known as BluBet.com, is adding an entirely different twist to the Social Networking platform - by integrating betting with the discussion topics.

Comic Books and Gambling Make Strange Bed Fellows
18th August 2007

Most anyone who has been involved with sports betting or internet poker in the last few years has heard of BoDog. This self described "entertainment empire" was originally formed in Costa Rica by a Canadian citizen named Calvin Ayre. With holdings ranging from gambling to a private music label to a mixed martial arts fighting brand, the BoDog empire is diverse to say the least. The BoDog brand's newest endeavor, a comic book series, could very well revive parts of founder Calvin Ayre's past that he would prefer the world forget.

Online Bookies Prepare For NFL Betting Season
17th August 2007

Americans have always had a love/hate relationship when it comes to betting on sports. On the one hand, we will object to the notion because of moral issues, while at the same time continuing to gamble on the outcome of the game. The reasons for why people bet on sports is as varied as the types of bets that they place, but one thing all sports bettors agree on is that it makes the game much more interesting to have a monetary incentive on the line.

Dutch Open Celebrates Dutch Professional Poker Players
31st July 2007

The PartyPoker Dutch Open is quickly shaping up to become the premier Dutch Poker Tournament. Tournament organizers have been hard at work announcing television deals and a long line up of professional poker players who will be taking part in the Dutch Open poker tournament. Even though the first Dutch Open will not take place for a couple of more weeks, many are beginning to speculate that this will be an ongoing event that will take place for many years to come.

Texas Hold'em 2007 With Phil Hellmuth Now Available
30th July 2007

One of the world's leading mobile gaming companies, Oasys Mobile, is expanding their line of mobile poker games. In a recent press announcement, the company noted that the Phil Hellmuth brand of mobile Texas Holdem is being expanded with the launch of the new Texas Holdem 2007 With Phil Hellmuth. The new game pushes mobile poker into the next generation, including a number of unique features that appear for the first time.

Losing Poker Hand Paid Over $464,000 Online
13th July 2007

If there's one thing that poker players have in common, it is a fondness for telling stories of their poker exploits. Be it a large winning hand, or a winning hand that was cracked by an underdog, poker players love to talk about their more exciting experience. One player now has a whopper of a tale to tell after generating nearly half a million dollars with a losing poker hand.

Problem Gambling Experts Support Online Gambling
11th July 2007

For more than a decade, online gambling has been a hot button issue on Capital Hill. The booming internet gambling industry is now receiving support from an unlikely source - problem gambling experts. Some of the world's leading experts on compulsive gambling are now speaking out in favor of having online gambling legalized in the United States.

Tabcorp's Online Gambling Business Soars
5th July 2007

Tabcorp is the largest gaming and entertainment brand on the Australian Continent, and one of the largest publicly traded gambling companies in the world. New reports released by the company now show that Tabcorp's online gambling division is equally successful, and is actually the company's fastest growing market.

Neteller Pleads Guilty To Facilitating Gambling
30th June 2007

Earlier in the year, the original founders of payment processing giant, Neteller, were arrested in the United States on charges related to the online gambling industry. One of the two men, Neteller co-founder Stephen Lawrence, has now plead guilty to charges of criminal conspiracy and is cooperating with authorities. Sentencing is scheduled for October.

EU Targets U.S. Over Net Gambling Ban
20th June 2007

According to a Dow Jones news release distributed by CNN Money, the United States now faces additional opposition over it's decision to outlaw internet gambling. The entire European Union has now joined the fight against the U.S. on the issue, and is seeking compensation from the United States due to the fact that the ban on internet gambling is in direct violation of US trade agreements.

U.S. House Considers Legalizing Online Gambling
5th June 2007

Just over one month ago, Barney Frank, a Democrat from Massachusetts, entered a bill into the US House of Representatives that would repeal the current ban on internet gambling. Frank's bill seeks to license and regulate online gambling as a way of protecting consumers and gaining tax revenues. The US House of Representatives have now set a date to hold special hearings to discuss the possible dangers and benefits of having legal net gambling within the United States.

Net Gambling Still Illegal In The U.S.
6th May 2007

Gambling on the internet has been a hot topic at the World Trade Organization (WTO), since 2003, when the tiny island nation of Antigua filed suit against the United States for unfair trade practices. The Antigua case charged that the United States unfairly restricted internet betting, in direct violation of their trade agreements. After losing more than once, the U.S. is now attempted a final move of desperation in an attempt to keep online gambling illegal in the United States.

Barney Frank Moves To Make Online Gambling Legal
27th April 2007

Six months ago the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act was signed into law, after being hidden inside a homeland security budget, and effectively outlawed internet gambling in the United States. The London Stock Exchange plunged into a downward spiral, and Americans voiced outrage over having their freedom stripped away. Now House Democrat Barney Frank is attempting to turn back the clock so that online gambling can be regulated, a move that many have wanted for more than a decade.

Internet Gambling Kingpin Found And Arrested In Dominican Republic
31st March 2007

Federal Prosecutors in the United States have confirmed the capture and arrest of Gary Stephen Kaplan, founder of the internet sports betting company BetOnSports.com. Kaplan was apprehended at a hotel in the Dominican Republic as a joint effort of Dominican and US Authorities.

Ex-Cops Busted In Internet Gambling Sting
29th March 2007

Authorities in New York conducted a raid on an illegal internet gambling operation following a 14-month investigation. What makes this raid unique is that the operation was managed by former New York City police officers, including a former detective of the Department's Organized Crime Division. Two ex-cops and 15 others have been arrested as part of the raid.

Sportingbet Clears Up Charges In Louisiana
22nd March 2007

Peter Dicks, former Chairman of UK internet betting firm Sportingbet, narrowly averted extradition from New York to Louisiana last September. Had he been extradited, he would have been prosecuted under Louisiana law for illegal internet gambling. The company has now reached an agreement with authorities to pay $400,000 in exchange for having all charges dropped.

Two Convicted in Internet Gambling Case
19th March 2007

A Miami couple who had been extradited to New York last November, appeared in court on Friday to face Felony charges stemming from an illegal internet gambling operation. The defendants entered guilty pleas to the felony charges and will be sentenced for the crime next month. More than two dozen others have also been indicted, including a professional poker player and a scout for the Washington Nationals Major League Baseball team.

Internet Gambling Prohibition Could Be Repealed
15th March 2007

Congressman Barney Frank (D-MA), Chair of the House Financial Services Committee, has announced that he is considering a new bill that would repeal the internet gambling ban that was passed last year. As the leading financial services expert in the US House of Representatives, Frank sees the economic potential of legalizing and regulating internet gambling.

Online gambling to get a leg up in UK?
26th February 2007

Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown will reveal a plan in his budget next month to encourage the online gambling industry, according to published reports.

Internet Gambling Growing In U.S. Despite Being Illegal
21st February 2007

It is America�s hottest past time -- the digital age has put poker back on top of the world.

Doyle's Room Disallows US Poker Players
21st February 2007

In a press release issued by internet poker site, DoylesRoom.com, the site announced that it is closing all US-facing operations and will no longer allow real money wagers from residents of the United States. Doyle's Room is the only online poker room officially endorsed by poker legend, Doyle Brunson.

Jackpot Factory's VIP Lounge Casino Receives eCOGRA Certification
20th February 2007

The Jackpot Factory (www.jackpotfactory.com), a leading online casino group known for first-rate customer support and a wealth of games, announced today that its VIP Lounge Casino (www.jfviplounge.com) has received accreditation and the coveted "Play It Safe" seal from eCommerce and Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance (www.eCOGRA.org).

Malta supports raising standards
4th February 2007

It was stated in the House of Lords that Malta supports the UK intention of raising standards in on-line gambling.

INTERIM RULING FAVOURS ANTIGUA IN LATEST CHAPTER OF GAMBLING DISPUTE WITH US
1st February 2007

US trade officials acknowledge that the WTO appears to have handed Antigua and Barbuda another victory in its long-running dispute with Washington over restrictions on internet gambling and betting, according to Reuters.

EU may challenge U.S. online gambling law: McCreevy
30th January 2007

U.S. restrictions on online gambling may be challenged by the European Union, the bloc's top financial regulator said on Tuesday.

Five Gambling Site Operators Wanted
28th January 2007

The Pusan Metropolitan Police Agency said on Sunday they are searching for five people suspected of operating illegal international gambling Web sites.

WTO rules against US in internet gambling case
27th January 2007

The US has suffered a setback in a World Trade Organisation case that accuses the country of protectionism against international online gambling companies.

US gaming probe rocks top banks
21st January 2007

THE US Department of Justice has ordered the world�s biggest investment banks, accountants and law firms to hand over all e-mails, telephone records and papers connected with internet gaming firms as part of an investigation into illegal online gambling in America.

Others expected to fill Neteller void in U.S. online gambling
19th January 2007

Though payment processor Neteller PLC is the latest and largest such company to pull out of the lucrative but illegal U.S. online gambling market, industry observers said other e-wallet sites would come forward to take its place.

NETeller quits U.S. after illegal gambling arrests
18th January 2007

British money transfer firm NETeller Plc (NLR.L) closed its U.S. Internet gambling services on Thursday, wiping out over 65 percent of its business, after two of the group's founders were arrested there this week.

Playtech secures PartyGaming deal
2nd January 2007

IT firm Playtech has secured a four-year contract providing gambling sector giant PartyGaming with its software platform, the company announced this morning.

Gambling group ups pay despite slump in share price
30th December 2006

PartyGaming has awarded more shares and multimillion-pound bonuses to its senior executives, despite the group�s plunging share price, in a move that could irritate institutional shareholders.

Online gambling firm in talks with rival
28th December 2006

PartyGaming today confirmed it is in talks with smaller rival Empire Online (EOL), as reported exclusively by the Guardian.

Gambling with Freedom
22nd December 2006

Your after-tax income belongs to you. You are free to spend it, invest it, waste it, burn it, or tithe it--and none of that is any politicians� business. But if some lawmakers have their way, soon you won�t be able to gamble your money away on the Internet.

New US law won't stop Internet gambling
19th December 2006

When Congress specifically criminalized Internet gambling at the end of September by outlawing credit-card payments to the services, it failed to stop aspiring card sharks and delusional Oakland Raiders fans from parting with their paychecks, experts say. Offshore sites simply set up shop where U.S. law enforcers can't reach them, and domestic gamblers are finding alternative ways to pay them.

BSkyB set to buy online company 365
15th December 2006

Satellite broadcaster BSkyB is in advanced talks to buy the online sports information and gaming firm 365 Media Group Plc for 94 million pounds, the Times reported on Friday.

32Red breaches loan agreement with RBS
14th December 2006

Online gambling firm 32Red has breached its loan agreement with the Royal Bank of Scotland due to its poorly performing sports book Bet Direct.

Crackdown on Internet gambling: Police and AG take on gamers
14th December 2006

Major General Yohanan Danino, head of the Police Investigations and Intelligence Unit, has notified Interlogic, which operates the Play 65 internet site, that the Israel Police, in concurrence with the attorney general, considers the operation of a gambling site for backgammon games a criminal offense.

Germany to ban internet gambling
13th December 2006

Germany's federal states plan to ban internet gambling, according to draft documents to be discussed by the country's state premieres on Thursday.

Online gambling poised to pull $528bn
12th December 2006

Internet gaming is now the fastest growing segment of internet commerce, according to a report from Gamingpublic.com, an industry trade publication. Revenue in the sector is growing at a rate of 22 per cent per year.

Cellphone betting a ringtone away
11th December 2006

Online and cellphone gaming will become legal for the first time in SA if a draft amendment bill adopted by the cabinet last week is finally passed into law.

Don't bet on gambling ban
11th December 2006

A case in which online casino operators challenged a ban on internet gambling was thrown out of court last week. But experts question whether the judgement of the Pretoria High Court is enforceable.

Israeli Cyber Casino Tycoon Offers Palestinians $1 Billion for Peace
7th December 2006

An Israeli businessman has offered $1 billion dollars to Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniye if he reaches a peace agreement with his Israeli counterpart.

Las Vegas Sands Inks Deal With Cantor Gaming To Launch Online Gaming Site To Serve UK Market
4th December 2006

With the U.S. Congress, signing the "Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act" or UIGEA on October 13, 2006, as part of a larger homeland security bill, gambling operators are seeking to expand into markets with less restrictive jurisdictions and increased liberalization. Casino operator Las Vegas Sands Corp. is one such company looking towards the UK market to further establish its presence and interest there.

How To Win With Online Gambling
4th December 2006

There�s no denying it, punters in the UK love to have a flutter. That explains why there are more than 8,000 bookmaking outlets huddling among Britain�s clothes shops and restaurants.

Antigua seeks restraining order against online gambling firm
1st December 2006

The Antiguan government has taken measures to stop the sale of Antigua-registered online gambling businesses.

Antigua finds allies among super traders in Internet gaming dispute
1st December 2006

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) held two days of talks at the top of the week on Antigua and Barbuda's internet gaming dispute with the United States, from which the twin-island emerged optimistic.

No bail in NYC online gambling case
30th November 2006

A professional poker player accused of running a $3.3 billion illegal sports gambling operation was ordered held without bail Wednesday.

Blow to online gambling
29th November 2006

JOHANNESBURG � Operators offering online gambling and those who indulge in it face fines of up to R10 million and/or 10 years in prison following a landmark ruling in the Pretoria High Court.

FAIRGROUND BECOMES FIRST ISLAND CASUALTY OF US BAN
29th November 2006

FAIRGROUND Gaming has become the first Manx casualty of the online gaming ban introduced into the USA by the Senate in October.

NYPD busts $1 billion a year web gambling ring
16th November 2006

More than two dozen people, including a professional baseball scout and a high-stakes poker player, were charged Wednesday in connection with a billion-dollar-a-year gambling ring that rivaled casino sports books.

Canada chided for online gaming
8th November 2006

It appears Canada is going to come under pressure to outline a stance on online gambling as Britain pushes countries around the world to regulate, while the United States moves toward outlawing it.

U.K. Minister Chides America For Online Gambling Ban
19th October 2006

You probably wouldn't associated Internet gambling with the Temperance movement, dingy saloons and moonshining, though by all accounts you are probably not Tessa Jowell.

Online Gambling Goes Underground
19th October 2006

It was getting late on Oct. 12, the night before a sweeping anti-Internet gambling bill would be signed into law. Paul McGuire was at his computer, enjoying one last hurrah on PartyPoker, a site that had pledged to kick off all U.S. users as soon as the law left President Bush's desk. "It was kind of like that last party before summer ends when you've got to go back to school," says McGuire, a 34-year-old New Yorker and author of the popular "Tao of Poker" blog. "They were playing loose because it was the last night." Maybe for some.

BetonSports CEO wins deal with US authorities
18th October 2006

The civil case against Internet gambling company BetonSports is approaching a resolution, but criminal charges against former Chief Executive Officer David Carruthers and a number of other principals in the company still stand.

All Bets Off For American Online Gambling?
16th October 2006

All bets may be off for the millions of Americans who gamble online. President Bush signed legislation Friday that could cripple the $12 Billion online gambling industry.

Poker players battle crackdown on Internet gambling
12th October 2006

Online poker players are nervously awaiting President Bush's expected signature this week on legislation that would kick them out of their virtual casinos.

Peer fears FBI rap over betting firm
11th October 2006

A Northern Ireland peer has said his family are living amid "absolute insecurity" about being dragged into a high-profile FBI probe.

Loopholes in U.S. Web gaming ban could snare execs
7th October 2006

British Internet gambling companies are looking at possible loopholes in a new U.S. law designed to stop online gaming, but executives risk extradition if they try to exploit them.

Online gaming firms consider legal challenge to US ban
6th October 2006

British-based online gambling companies could join forces with the Antiguan government to challenge the new US legislation targeting internet gambling that wiped an estimated �4bn from the sector's stockmarket value on Monday.

Where now for the gaming sector?
2nd October 2006

PartyGaming and other betting stocks lost as much as three-quarters of their value after US Congress unexpectedly passed a bill aimed at helping outlaw online gambling. Most of the firms involved in the sector said they would suspend US operations if the bill is ratified.

Online gaming in crisis after U.S. ban is passed
2nd October 2006

Online gaming firms faced their biggest-ever crisis on Monday after U.S. Congress unexpectedly passed legislation to ban online gaming there, threatening jobs and hitting stocks by as much as 70 percent.

PartyGaming and rivals warn of U.S. gaming ban
2nd October 2006

Online gaming group PartyGaming Plc (PRTY.L) and rivals Sportingbet (SBT.L) and 888 (888.L) warned on Monday they would be hit by legislation aimed at preventing gambling in the United States over the Internet.

GOP aims to crack down on Web gambling
1st October 2006

Congressional Republicans attached a measure cracking down on Internet gambling to a bill aimed at enhancing port security that passed Saturday.

Pataki won't extradite arrestee to Louisiana
1st October 2006

A judge cleared a former British betting-company executive Friday to return to London after New York's governor declined to sign a warrant extraditing him to Louisiana, where he is charged with illegal online gambling.

British Gambling Exec Cleared to Go Home
30th September 2006

A judge cleared a former executive of a British gambling company to return to London on Friday after New York's governor declined to sign a warrant extraditing him to Louisiana, where he is charged with illegal online gambling.

Online-gambling bill stuck
27th September 2006

Efforts to win congressional passage of a bill to ban most forms of Internet gambling by tacking it onto a must-pass bill hit a roadblock Tuesday, but aides said Republican backers are exploring other ways to make it law.

CryptoLogic moves to Ireland
25th September 2006

Internet gambling software company CryptoLogic Inc. said Monday it will move its headquarters to Ireland in January, a move that comes amid a U.S. crackdown on the industry.

Playtech Builds Official Manchester United Gaming Site
25th September 2006

The launch of the official Manchester United online gaming site was recently announced following an agreement signed between Manchester United and Playtech's licensee Betfred, cementing their status as official betting partners.

Costa Rica's lax laws shield online gambling industry
25th September 2006

Think of Costa Rica and flashes of colorful birds, bright beaches and long hikes through the rain forest come to mind. But several recent arrests and indictments have thrust the country into the spotlight for another, less savory reason: its cozy relationship with the online gambling industry. The industry is under fire from U.S. authorities, helping create the notion that this small Central American nation is the cybernet version of 1950s Cuba.

Warning Hits Web Gambling Shares
25th September 2006

Share prices across much of the internet gambling sector dropped following a warning from Leisure & Gaming.

Leisure & Gaming says sports betting weak
25th September 2006

Internet gambling firm Leisure & Gaming reported an eight percent decline in first-half profit on Monday, and warned second-half sports betting was weaker than expected.

Arrest, bill won't deter online gambling
21st August 2006

The recent arrest of a high-profile online gambling executive and a federal bill outlawing virtual wagers are generating headlines but will do little to curb the multibillion-dollar industry, gaming experts say.

Former BETonSPORTS chief freed on bond
17th August 2006

David Carruthers, the former chief executive of indicted online gaming company BETonSPORTS Plc , was freed on Wednesday on $1 million bond with strict curbs on his movements.

Advisers to Betonsports faced with legal action
13th August 2006

As Betonsports faces meltdown, shareholders in the online gambling firm are considering taking legal action against the company's advisers - Evolution Securities and Baker Tilly.

Costa Rica's online gambling companies seek to remain in business after BetOnSports closes
12th August 2006

Costa Rica's online gambling companies said Friday they will lobby the government to remain open despite the closure of BetOnSports PLC because of legal problems in the United States.

US continues legal action against British gambling firm
12th August 2006

US government lawyers say they will continue prosecuting BetOnSports, even though the British-based internet gambling company is shutting down its operations that take bets from American customers.

BetOnSports to close US business after chief arrested
11th August 2006

ONLINE gaming firm BetOnSports, which removed its Scots-born chief executive from his job following his detention in Texas last month on racketeering charges, today said it was closing down its Stateside business.

PartyGaming bets on sports website
3rd August 2006

Online gaming group PartyGaming has expanded its non-US presence and moved into internet sports betting with the purchase of Gamebookers for �102m (�70m).

Ex-gaming boss in not guilty plea
1st August 2006

The former chief executive of online bookmaker Betonsports has pleaded not guilty to racketeering and other charges in the US.

Online gambling firm continues with Dublin operations
30th July 2006

The Irish chief executive of an online wagering firm, which takes sports and financial wagers from the US, said it has taken legal advice and believes the US authorities will not hinder its continuing operations in Dublin.

Betting firm is linked to US Mafia kingpin
30th July 2006

EMBATTLED online bookmaker Betonsports once shared the same address, technical support and solicitor as a company linked to New York�s notorious Bonanno crime family.

Outlook dims in Senate for online gambling bill
28th July 2006 - Yahoo

Prospects have dimmed for swift U.S. Senate passage of a bill to outlaw most forms of Internet gambling as industry trade groups and lawmakers raise objections, congressional sources said on Wednesday.

Lawmakers Rein In Internet Gambling
27th July 2006 - Korea Times

Opening an Internet cafe will soon require registration following the government's decision on Thursday to tighten control over gambling services.

Indicted gaming company fires CEO
26th July 2006 - Antigua Sun

A week after locally licensed Internet gaming company BetonSports was hit with the indictment of both its founder and its chief executive officer on racketeering charges, the company has announced that it has sacked arrested CEO David Carruthers.

Nepal King turns to online gambling for solace
26th July 2006 - Daily India

After losing his grip on the government and the army and living with the threat of losing his crown, Nepal's King Gyanendra has turned to a new avenue for solace - online gambling, a report said.

Congressional Commission Proposed to Study Impact of Online Gambling
26th July 2006 - Heartland Institute

The American Gaming Association (AGA) may be softening its stance against online gambling, and a bill before Congress could begin efforts to study legalization and regulatory options.

White Hat and Black Hat Search Techniques Will be Discussed at the Casino Affiliate Convention
25th July 2006 - Casino News Wire

Ticonderoga Ventures, Inc. announces several important and controversial seminars at the Casino Affiliate Convention and Gaming Marketing Conference, held in Las Vegas at the Stardust Resort and Casino on September 14-15, 2006.

How US gambling laws sent a Scot to jail
23rd July 2006 - The Scotsman

WHEN David Carruthers was arrested last Monday night at Dallas Airport, panic spread through the online gambling industry. "Never mind the falling share price," many will have wondered, "am I going to go to jail?"

All bets are off for online gambling
23rd July 2006 - The Independent

It's not as if the warning signs weren't there. Laws were already in place and loopholes were being closed; Wall Street lawyers were advising clients not to get involved; and listing prospectuses spelt out the risks. So if you didn't know that online gambling in the US was at best a grey area and at worst outright illegal, you didn't really have much excuse.

Ex-finance boss sues gambling firm at centre of FBI inquiry
23rd July 2006 - The Observer

The former chief financial officer of Betonsports, the internet gambling firm at the centre of an FBI investigation, is claiming the firm owes him over �100,000 in unpaid fees and share options .

A hypocritical Internet gambling ban
22nd July 2006 - Hamilton Spectator

Protecting American family values -- or the offline industry? Gambling is one of the great successes of online commerce. Americans bet nearly $6 billion online last year, roughly half the global total

BETonSPORTS case narrows odds on US gaming law
21st July 2006 - Reuters

As the BETonSPORTS (BSS.L) CEO prepares for a U.S. court hearing on Friday, his arrest on tax evasion and racketeering charges has narrowed the odds that an anti-gaming bill, once thought a long shot, could become law.

Frist hopes for Web gambling vote before Senate break
21st July 2006 - Ziff-Davis

A bill to ban Internet gambling faces opposition in the U.S. Senate, but backers still hope to win passage of it within a few weeks, a top aide to U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist said Thursday.

PartyGaming unconcerned by BETonSPORTS indictment
21st July 2006 - Boston Globe

Online gaming group PartyGaming said on Friday it was not concerned by the U.S. indictment of rival BETonSPORTS , and might take advantage of the falling share prices that followed.

PartyGaming plans expansion drive
21st July 2006 - Reuters

PartyGaming plans to expand aggressively outside the United States, but sees no risk of being dragged into the U.S. indictment of a rival for racketeering, the world's biggest online gaming firm said.

BetOnSports forced to close down poker and casino websites
20th July 2006 - Times Online

ONLINE poker and casino operators, such as PartyGaming and 888 Holdings, have been drawn into the American Government�s assault on the internet gambling industry.

Online gambling sites don't back down
20th July 2006 - IOL

United States authorities are raising the stakes against Internet gambling with their biggest prosecution effort to date, but backers of online wagering are not yet ready to fold.

Online gambling could roll in big payoff
20th July 2006 - USA Today

Legislation passed by the U.S. House of Representatives that seeks to ban online poker and other forms of Internet gambling, while making exceptions for horse racing and online lotteries, will not effectively deter youth gambling or prevent compulsive gambling. In fact, such an approach would only exacerbate these problems.

US warns online gambling is illegal
18th July 2006 - Money Central

Charges of illegal gambling levelled at BetonSports and David Carruthers, its chief executive, may be only the first in a series of prosecutions against online gambling executives setting foot on US soil, federal officials warned on Tuesday.

Eleven Individuals and Four Corporations Indicted On Racketeering, Conspiracy And Fraud Charges
17th July 2006 - News Wire

A federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Missouri has returned a 22-count indictment charging 11 individuals and four corporations on various charges of racketeering, conspiracy and fraud, the Department of Justice announced today. The indictment was returned on June 1, 2006, and unsealed today.

Online gaming operators slump on arrest
17th July 2006 - News Wire

Gambling companies slumped Monday in London after the chief executive of BetOnSports was detained by U.S. federal authorities, while takeover bids and speculation helped boost retailer GUS and retirement-home builder McCarthy & Stone.

FUN Technologies signs casual-gaming agreement with LYCOS Europe
17th July 2006 - News Wire

FUN Technologies Inc. ("FUN"), one of the world's leading online casual gaming providers, announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, SkillJam EU Limited ("SkillJam"), has signed a two-year, exclusive agreement to create a private-label skill-gaming platform for LYCOS Europe.

IT Confidential: Online Gambling Needs Regulating, Not Electioneering
17th July 2006 - Government IT

It's an election year. How do I know? Last week, the House of Representatives passed a bill intended to outlaw online gambling in the United States. It may come as a surprise to some people that online gambling isn't already illegal. Online gambling has existed for several years in a kind of legal limbo. But the Justice Department has always considered it illegal, which may come as a bigger surprise to even more people, namely those Americans who wager approximately $6 billion a year online.

MaharajahClub.com Launches Online Gaming Site Bollywood Style; First Gaming Site Set to Succeed in the South East Asian Markets
14th July 2006 - Casino News Wire

Maharajah Club (www.maharajahclub.com) is to launch its unique online gaming brand this weekend, which will be the first and only online gaming site to specifically target the Asian markets. The bespoke website's debut will be at this year's Asian Lifestyle Show held in London on Friday, July 14 - July 16, booth E17:E23.

Eden Interactive Inc. achieves highest Google rankings for online casino games for its client GalaxiWorld.com Casino
12th July 2006 - News Wire

Eden Interactive Inc. is proud to announce it has achieved the highest keyword rankings for its client GalaxiWorld.com Casino, which is in one of the most competitive industries on the Web today.

House Backs Crackdown on Gambling on Internet
12th July 2006 - NY Times

With bipartisan support and the Jack Abramoff lobbying scandal haunting Republican efforts to pass antigambling legislation, the House approved a crackdown on Internet wagering that would ban not only sports bets but also online poker and other games that have become increasingly popular.

House passes bill on Internet gambling
12th July 2006 - The Hill

After a heated debate that touched on the activities of Jack Abramoff six years ago, the House yesterday overwhelmingly approved an anti-Internet-gambling measure that the former Republican lobbyist helped kill in 2000.

House Passes Bill to Restrict Internet Poker
12th July 2006 - Washington Post

The House easily approved a bill yesterday to curb online poker games, sports betting and other Internet-based wagering that gained infamy as a central focus of a major lobbying scandal.

House passes bill to limit the growing online gambling industry
11th July 2006 - IT Business

Just consider the numbers: Consumers worldwide currently spend $12 billion a year on Internet gambling, a figure that is projected to jump to $24 billion by 2010.

House votes to rein in online gambling
11th July 2006 - Mercury News

The House voted Tuesday to forbid the use of credit cards to settle online bets, an effort to halt mushrooming interest in Internet gambling.

Internet gambling firms seek voice on regulation and tax
18th June 2006 - The Independent

The online gaming industry is hoping to meet the Government later this year in a high-level summit to thrash out regulation of the sector and how to encourage operators to move their businesses onshore.

World Cup boosts online gambling and growing addiction
17th June 2006 - Big News Network

UK betting industry giants such as William Hill and Ladbrokes agree that more than �1bn is likely to be gambled on the tournament by UK punters alone: five times the �200m figure for the 2002 World Cup.

Poker Ocean Bonus Code: Best New Poker Site
17th June 2006 - Internet Casino News Wire

One of the self proclaimed best new poker rooms, Poker Ocean, is giving new users big bonuses for signing up and using Poker Ocean bonus code OCEANGOLD.

CelebPoker.com Updates its Poker Room with Many New Features and Options for Players
17th June 2006 - Internet Casino News Wire

CelebPoker.com has launched an improved version of their poker software including many features unavailable anywhere else. Players can now make notes on their competition, see their winning hands highlighted and filter games quickly based on their criteria.

FHM Plans Online Casino
16th June 2006 - Media Week

FHM Casino is launched in partnership with FHM.com and offers games such as blackjack and roulette. In the UK, FHM.com has 2m unique users and generates 35m page impressions a month.

Cantor Gaming Launches FHM Casino With Emap
16th June 2006 - Morningstar

Cantor G&W International, a provider of online and mobile gaming services and affiliate of global financial services company, Cantor Fitzgerald, Friday announced the launch of 'FHM Casino' on FHM.com in partnership with media group Emap.

PartyGaming looks to fuel poker explosion
21st December 2005 - CNet News

Thanks to the Internet and television, poker exploded outside its U.S. homeland in 2005, and PartyGaming Chief Executive Richard Segal sees technology boosting that boom further in 2006.

Gibraltar tightens internet gambling
20th December 2005 - Panorama

Gibraltar has passed a new law to create a statutory licensing and regulatory framework for internet gambling, having already attracted fifteen gaming companies.

Empire Online sues Partygaming
7th December 2005 - BBC

Empire Online, which promotes internet poker and casino sites, has started legal proceedings against former ally Partygaming in Gibraltar High Court.

PartyGaming strikes two poker deals in revamp
11th November 2005 - Reuters

Online poker operation PartyGaming said it was taking over two of its four partners and ending its relationship with a third as it prepares to launch a new, upgraded service.

Clampdown on internet casino ads
10th November 2005 - BBC

Internet casino firms are facing a UK government clampdown over concerns some are breaking strict advertising laws.

Chartwell Launches Poker Community
15th August 2005 - Online Casino News Wire

Chartwell Technology Inc. (CA:CWH), a leading provider of gaming software systems to the online and remote gaming industry is pleased to announce the launch of PokerNexus, Chartwell's community poker offering.

Bets Are on as 777 Sports Entertainment Corp. Opens for Business
10th August 2005 - Online Casino News Wire

777 Sports Entertainment Corp. (Pink Sheets: SVNP) is pleased to announce that 777 Sports Entertainment Limited has commenced operations as a full-service Internet casino and sportsbook. Operations have begun on a limited basis, with casino and sportsbook modules fully functional and able to be played in a for-fun, or live mode. An increased suite of products will be available by Sept. 1, 2005, with the launch of Multi Table Poker and will meet the demands of the serious and also the less serious members.

River Belle Online Casino Sponsors Maui Jim Hawaii Marlin Tournament Series
8th August 2005 - Online Casino News Wire

The River Belle Online Casino, Belle Rock Gaming's leading casino brand, is sponsoring the 2005 Maui Jim Hawaii Marlin Tournament Series. The tournament series started on June 23rd at the Honokohau Boat Harbor, and continues until November with tournaments happening on a monthly basis.

Chimera Licensee 777Betz Reports Impressive $2 Million Handle in Only First Month of Operation
8th August 2005 - Online Casino News Wire

Chimera Technology Corp. ("Chimera") (Pink Sheets: CNOC), a developer/licensor/turnkey Solution Provider of online and wireless gaming platforms, is pleased to announce that Chimera licensee 777Betz, reported gross wagers of $2,080,000 in only its first month of operation in July 2005.

eBingo Caliente to Launch Using Parlay Entertainment Software
8th August 2005 - Online Casino News Wire

Parlay Entertainment Inc. (CA:PEI)(PINK SHEETS:PRYNF), the world's leading supplier of Internet bingo solutions, is pleased to announce that it has completed a software licensing agreement with Hipodromo de Agua Caliente, S.A. de C.V., the renowned 90-year-old race and sportsbook operator based in Tijuana, Mexico.

Hollywood Poker Antes Up for 2006 Calendar Model Search
8th August 2005 - Online Casino News Wire

Who needs a straight flush when you have a Top Pair? Hollywood Poker, "where the stars come to play," has announced its newest ace up its sleeve: the search for 12 sexy poker faces for the 2006 Hollywood Poker Girls calendar. These luscious ladies will also be involved in Hollywood Poker events and advertisements as the site continues to blossom.

AOL UK and Bingos Launch Online Bingo Using Parlay Entertainment Software
4th August 2005 - Online Casino News Wire

AOL's offering for its UK members is now live on Parlay client Bingos.co.uk

London's First-Ever Lifestyle Poker Tournament Kicks Off With Glamorous Opening Party
4th August 2005 - Online Casino News Wire

World Poker Exchange last night hosted a glamorous Opening Night Party for more than 1,000 people gathered to kick-off The London Open, the first-ever lifestyle poker tournament. The evening blended high octane Las Vegas-style glamour, a cool London party atmosphere and rare performances by some of the world's most acclaimed musical talent.

PokerStars.com Passes 10 Million Tournament Milestone; Online Poker Site Hosts More Tournaments than any Other Casino, Card Room or Online Entity, Awards More Prize Money, Delivers More Champions
3rd August 2005 - Online Casino News Wire

PokerStars.com has now hosted over 10 million tournaments, more than any online site, casino or card room; gives out more prize money and has created more champions than any other poker site, globally.

InterAge Initiates Web-Based Marketing Project for Major Online Gaming Company
3rd August 2005 - Online Casino News Wire

InterAge Ltd. (Pink Sheets:ITGJ), a leading provider of integrated web marketing solutions, announced today that it will begin fulfilling the web-based marketing needs of PartyGaming Marketing, based in Gibraltar and the United Kingdom.

Sold - To Belle Rock Gaming Players! Belle Rock Gaming Auctions - Player Rewards Now a Thrilling Experience
1st August 2005 - Online Casino News Wire

The thrill and excitement of playing online reached new heights today with the launch of Belle Rock Gaming Auctions -- another fun innovation with which well-known online gaming group, Belle Rock Gaming will reward their players.

Gaming man bet on going solo
31st July 2005 - Sunday Times

MANY of the entrepreneurs who have made headlines by capitalising on the world�s gambling boom seem to have come from far-flung places. So it is refreshing to know that one of Britain�s oldest and most traditional gambling companies, Ladbrokes, has also proved a breeding ground for talent.

All eyes on Connecticut in Internet gaming dispute
29th July 2005 - News Day

A first-of-its-kind computer program has state regulators and one of the world's largest casinos locked in an Internet gambling dispute that is being watched around the country.

World Poker Exchange Announces Poker Pros Heading to London Open
28th July 2005 - Online Casino News Wire

The World Poker Exchange announced today the first round of professional poker players who will be joining celebrities Willie Garson, Nicholas Gonzalez, Mimi Rogers and Jennifer Tilly for the $2 million London Open Tournament 2005 this August 3-6. World Poker Exchange-sponsored player Max "The Italian Pirate" Pescatori will be joined at the first-ever lifestyle poker event by international professional poker players Tony "The Lizard" Bloom, Doyle "Texas Dolly" Brunson, Harry Demetriou, Antonio "The Magician" Esfandiari, Scott Fischman, Chip Jett, Karina Jett and Robert Williamson. The event will be held at the 19th century landmark Old Billingsgate Market.

Baseball Fan Wins First in Series of Absolute Poker's Free All-In Baseball Giveaway Tournaments Featuring Bronx Bombers Announcer John Sterling
27th July 2005 - Online Casino News Wire

A 24-year-old from Wisconsin won the first of four tournaments in Absolute Poker's (http://www.absolutepoker.com) Free All-In Baseball Giveaway series featuring Bronx Bombers announcer John Sterling. The series, which started last weekend, runs the next three Saturdays -- July 30 (6 p.m.), August 6 (Noon), and August 13 (6 p.m.). The winners will receive a grand prize package for two to an away game to see NY take on different teams.

Online Backgammon Sets Its Sights On Internet Poker Success
25th July 2005 - Online Casino News Wire

Internet gambling experts believe online backgammon could be the next big to follow internet poker. From the tables in Times Square, New York to the sidewalks of Soho pubs in London, backgammon is more popular than ever, and increasing numbers are now playing the game online.

777 Sports Entertainment Corp. Announces Completion of Integration
25th July 2005 - Online Casino News Wire

Mr. James Cheung, President of 777 Sports Entertainment Corp. (Pink Sheets:SVNP), a Nevada corporation trading on the NQB Pink Sheets under the symbol "SVNP", is pleased to announce that 777 Sports Entertainment Limited, operating as a licensee of the Chimera 2 suite of online and wireless gaming platforms, has advised that integration of the "777" website with the Chimera utilities has been completed and has been launched in a play for fun mode at www.777betz.com.

River Belle Named Title Sponsor of 2005 NTPA Grand National Series
25th July 2005 - Online Casino News Wire

River Belle Online Casino, an industry-leading Belle Rock Gaming brand, has been named the title sponsor of the 2005 National Tractor Pullers Association (NTPA) Grand National Series. River Belle officially began its sponsorship of the NTPA last month at the first event of the Series in Tomah, Wis., and will be the leading sponsor at 24 events culminating at the NTPA Convention & Awards Banquet in December.

World Poker Exchange London Open Attracts Additional Celebrities to Compete in $2 Million Tournament
22nd July 2005 - Online Casino News Wire

World Poker Exchange announced today that two additional celebrity poker enthusiasts, Jennifer Tilly, winner of the 2005 World Series of Poker Women's Tournament (Seed of Chucky, Haunted Mansion), and John McCririck, (2005 Celebrity Big Brother) will join Mimi Rogers (Stone Cold), Willie Garson ("Sex and the City") and Nicholas Gonzalez ("Law & Order: Special Victims Unit") at the August 3-6, 2005 World Poker Exchange London Open. These representatives will be among an international array of glamorous film and television performers, musicians, athletes and world-renowned poker players who will compete aggressively for the $2 million jackpot in the first-of-its-kind lifestyle poker event.

ParadisePoker.com presents the world's first free $1 Million poker tournament
21st July 2005 - Online Casino News Wire

ParadisePoker.com is pleased to announce the world's first free, $1 million dollar poker tournament. Anyone over the age of 21 can enter for their free chance at the $1 million grand prize or a share of $150,000 in runner-up prizes.

Two Lucky Players to Win $10,000 Prizes at Jackpot City and Lucky Nugget Online Casinos
21st July 2005 - Online Casino News Wire

Lucky Nugget and Jackpot City Online Casinos, two trusted industry-leading Belle Rock Gaming brands, will each award $10,000 prizes to players who qualify for entry this month. As part of its "Time to Win" promotion, Lucky Nugget is giving away a $10,000 Grand Prize to one lucky player, while Jackpot City will award an all-expenses-paid vacation for two to Las Vegas valued at $10,000. Both promotions end July 31st.

Belle Rock Gaming Online Casinos to Give Away Cash and Credits
21st July 2005 - Online Casino News Wire

Belle Rock Gaming, a trusted, industry-leading group of online casinos, poker rooms and a multiplayer casino owned by the Carmen Media Group, reminded their players today that time is running out for them to take up two promotional offers from their leading casino brands River Belle Online Casino and The Gaming Club Online Casino.

WagerLogic Rolls Out 14 New Casino Games To Licensees
20th July 2005 - Online Casino News Wire

WagerLogic Limited, a global leading provider of online gaming software, has introduced 14 new casino games to its licensees - further expanding its unmatched product suite that is already used by the top online casinos throughout the world. The 14 new games (Bonus Pack 7) includes 12 variations of multi-line video slots and two scratch card games - the first ever developed by WagerLogic's parent company, CryptoLogic.

Phil Laak Beats Toughest Poker Robot In The World
20th July 2005 - Online Casino News Wire

Chess is a game with perfect information. Poker is uncertain, incomplete and emotionally-driven. Nobody knew how this Man vs. Machine battle would go down in the history books.

Poker Stars Soon to Be on Big Screen as Well as Small: ``Lucky You'' to Showcase Game's Top Players in Featured Roles
20th July 2005 - Online Casino News Wire

Hot on the heels of the largest and richest World Series of Poker in history, poker fans will soon see their favorite poker stars on the big screen as well, in what will be the first film set in the exploding world of professional poker. In Spring 2006, poker fans will be able to see more than two dozen of their favorite poker icons sharing the screen with these Hollywood stars -- Eric Bana ("Troy"), Drew Barrymore ("Charlie's Angels") and Robert Duvall ("The Godfather").

CYOP Signs First Poker Software License
20th July 2005 - Online Casino News Wire

CYOP Systems International Inc. (CYOS), a leading provider of online gaming software, is pleased to announce that it has signed a letter of intent with RDC Services Ltd. to license its poker software.

Golden Spirit Goes Online With Poker and Acquires EverythingAboutPoker.com
20th July 2005 - Online Casino News Wire

Golden Spirit Gaming Ltd. (GSGL) has signed an agreement to acquire 100% ownership of 4 of A Kind Enterprises, a Nevada Corporation based in California, USA. The Company has also signed an agreement with Arc2 Entertainment Inc., a British Virgin Islands Corporation to build and operate its online gaming website, Golden Spirit Poker.com.

Online Casino Players Buddy Up to Belle Rock Gaming
19th July 2005 - Online Casino News Wire

Belle Rock Gaming, a trusted, industry-leading group of online casinos, poker rooms and a multiplayer casino operations owned by the Carmen Media Group, today announced the rapid adoption of its new Belle Rock Buddy -- a revolutionary instant messenger (IM) that adds ease and convenience to the online gaming experience. In just three weeks after its launch, over 25 percent of Belle Rock Gaming players have downloaded the application.

eCOGRA Casinos First to Receive Responsible Gaming Education
18th July 2005 - Online Casino News Wire

Management delegates from online casino operations around the world converged on Cape Town, South Africa last week for a unique educational seminar on problem gambling.

Extreme Poker Announces 'The Great Canadian Poker Tournament' Is Now Brought to You by EmpirePoker.com
18th July 2005 - Online Casino News Wire

Extreme Poker Ltd. (EXTP) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a strategic alliance with one of the largest online poker rooms in the world.

Pegasus Gaming Garners Significant Attention from Potential Licensees and Investors
18th July 2005 - Online Casino News Wire

Pegasus Gaming Corp. (Pink Sheets: PGGG), an I-gaming software and e-commerce services company servicing clients from Europe and Africa, is pleased to announce that it has received a great deal of inquiries from parties interested in becoming Pegasus licensees. In addition, the Pegasus investor relations call center was well received by investors as it handled dozens of inquiries from both current and prospective shareholders.

CYOP Systems Reaches 250,000 Members on CrediPlay Network
18th July 2005 - Internet Casino News Wire

CYOP Systems International Inc. (CYOS), a leading provider of online gaming software, is pleased to announce that it has now reached a user-base of two hundred and fifty thousand (250,000) play-for-fun members on the CrediPlay Network, through its affiliates and the proprietary game site

The Odds Are Good That Online Gambling Will Continue to Thrive -- But at What Price?
30th June 2005 - Wharton

Online poker is on a winning streak. According to research firm River City Group, Internet poker alone is a $2 billion-a-year industry with a million players monthly. ComScore Media Metrix -- which measures all U.S. Internet users at home, work and college locations -- reports more than 29.1 million unique visitors to online gambling sites in April, out of a total audience of 165 million.

CBS Sports NFL Today Commentator and Former NFL Standout Shannon Sharpe Signs with AbsolutePoker to Compete at the World Series of Poker
29th June 2005 - Internet Poker News Wire

Absolute Poker, the fourth largest online poker destination has drafted CBS Sports NFL Today Commentator and former NFL standout Shannon Sharpe to play at the largest sporting event in the world - the 36th annual World Series of Poker.

PokerStars.com Players Shatter Record; More than 1,000 Qualify for World Series of Poker (WSOP) Championship
28th June 2005 - Internet Poker News Wire

PokerStars.com, home of the last two World Series of Poker (WSOP) champions, announced today that the online poker site's satellite tournaments have qualified over 1,000 players to participate in the WSOP Championships beginning July 7 in Las Vegas. The WSOP Main Event Championship is the world's largest poker event, generating the largest purse and attracting more than 6,000 players. This year's top players will share a prize pool expected to be in excess of $60 million.

Online Casino Buys Portion of JFK Fence
24th June 2005 - L.A. Times

An online casino has purchased a section of fencing from the scene of President John F. Kennedy's assassination for nearly $33,000.

CYOP Launches Pool on Sina.com; Online Video Pool Available for Exclusive Play on Game Channel
22nd June 2005 - Internet Casino News Wire

CYOP Systems International Inc. (CYOS), a leading provider of online gaming and poker software, is pleased to annou