Internet gambling

The tiny Caribbean island nation of Antigua and Barbuda holds the cards in a dispute over Internet gambling that could ultimately cost the United States billions of dollars.

EcoCard became the latest online payment processor to withdraw from the US with regards to internet gambling. Below is an email EcoCard sent out to members this morning

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

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).

‘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.

PAPUA NEW GUINEA’s parliament recently passed a gaming law allowing the operation of casinos, as well as Internet gambling in the Pacific nation

An article found on casinogamblingweb.com gives details of its ‘Public Outcry Campaign’, which was set up for all those interested in expressing their displeasure with the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act.

New Media Age recently reported that the search engine giant Google has refused to review its ban on gambling paid-search ads following new advertising that sidesteps the company’s strict legislation.

A letter purported to have been written by Senator Jon Kyl of Arizona, and circulated throughout Congress last week is circulating on various Internet sites.

On 21st March, The European Commission (EC) took the next step towards removing gambling restrictions in a number of EU states.