gambling

The end of the state monopoly in France?

An online gambling firm has won the right to operate in France, undermining the former state monopoly on gambling.

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UIGEA's 270-day grace period passes

Today sees the passing of 270 days since the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act was signed into law by the President of the United States.

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Antigua gets Caricom support on Internet gambling

The Antigua Sun recently reported; Antigua & Barbuda said it has gained the full support of fellow Caricom member states in its ongoing Internet gambling dispute with the United States

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WTO are joined by the EU and Brazil

The next round of this ongoing fight takes place in Geneva on 24th where questions regarding the whether the US will ignore or try to thwart the decision by the WTO who ruled against the US in favour of Antigua way back in 2004.

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New Report Expects Global Gambling To Increase Significantly

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP has released a study that focuses on the gambling industry around the world, and its findings are that there will be increases in the industries worth over the next four years.

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The Safe and Secure Internet Gambling Initiative

The Safe and Secure Internet Gambling Initiative announced its support for the Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act, introduced today by Congressman Jim McDermott (D-WA).

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Online Gambling: US protectionism poses threat to world trade

Minister of Finance and the Economy Dr. Errol Cort has said that US protectionism can threaten international trade.

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Barney Frank Disappoints Online Gambling Industry

British online gambling shares tumbled sharply today, after having climbed steadily in recent weeks bolstered by the news that Frank Barney was planning a bill to repeal the UIGEA

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US Concedes Defeat in WTO Online Gambling Case

The US has conceded defeat by declining to appeal Antigua’s victory at the World Trade Organization and has announced they are withdrawing their treaty obligations with respect to gambling and betting services.

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Lets all support Barney Frank’s new Gambling Legislation

‘The Safe and Secure Internet Gambling Initiative’ aims to highlight the importance of a regulated framework that will allow US players to continue to enjoy gaming in the comfort of their own homes.

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