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eCOGRA finishes investigation of Grand Prive Affiliates
15 February 2010
eCOGRA has concluded that 26 affiliates are due accrued commissions, including 'life of player' adjustments.

eCOGRA releases report on Grand Privé investigation
15 February 2010
eCOGRA's Compliance and Advisory Services department has released its report on the investigation of Grand Privé Affiliates.

"Get ready" for Perspectives Weekly
26 January 2010
The PPA is telling us to "get ready" and we'll tell you what you're getting ready for! Plus, a few questions for eCogra regarding Grand Prive Affiliates and online gambling news from Maryland and Kentucky.

Calvin Ayre calls on iGaming Community to aid Haiti
19 January 2010
The founder of Bodog and CalvinArye.com said he will match any proven payment to Oxfam by an online gaming person up to $1,000,000.

Reaction mixed on New Jersey online gambling
19 January 2010
Reports that New Jersey would make an effort to legalize online gambling have received a mixed reaction in Atlantic City.

Carruthers sentenced to 33 months in prison
8 January 2010
Former BetOnSports CEO David Carruthers was sentenced Friday to 33 months in prison on one count of racketeering conspiracy. Until 2006, BetOnSports accepted sports bets over the telephone and Internet from American residents.

Right2Bet discusses major Dutch decision
21 December 2009
The Right2Bet blog is focusing this week on the development in the courtroom battle between the Dutch government and both Ladbrokes and Betfair.

PartyGaming, bwin in merger talks
15 December 2009
Two online gambling giants, bwin and PartyGaming, are in merger talks in a deal that could create a £2 billion internet gambling behemoth.

Right2Bet explores world of German gambling law
14 December 2009
A German lawyer and supporter of gambling deregulation talks about gambling law in Germany this week on the Right2Bet blog.

Right2Bet updates European gambling politics
11 December 2009
The Right2Bet campaign discusses the rift between France and the United Kingdom and how it might impact gambling leglislation.

Grand Prive to be investigated
7 December 2009
The Grand Prive Group has commissioned eCOGRA to investigate the closing of Grand Prive Affiliates.

Right2Bet warns of Malaysian World Cup betting
7 December 2009
The Right2Bet campaign says that bookmakers based in Malaysia are planning on making hundreds of millions of dollars from illegal bets on the World Cup.

EGR shows successes and failures of European deregulation
7 December 2009
Speakers at the recent EGR Conference and Awards in London hailed Italian deregulation as a success while denouncing France's efforts.

Right2Bet focuses on safe and fair gambling
4 December 2009
The Right2Bet campaign says the best way to ensure safe and fair gambling is to have a properly regulated system.

Harrah's launches long-awaited online casino
4 December 2009
Harrah's Interactive Entertainment has "soft launched" its long-awaited online casino -- Caesars Casino Online.

Experts testify at Internet gambling hearing
3 December 2009
Experts online security and consumer safety testified today in Washington D.C. and said regulated Internet gambling can protect consumers and generate billions of dollars.

Study says online gambling regulation effective and attainable
3 December 2009
A study released by Harvard Professor Malcolm Sparrow says the best way to address the risks of Internet gambling is through regulation, not prohibition.

Frank makes his case for UIGEA repeal in Congressional hearing
3 December 2009
In a hearing that lasted less than two hours, proponents of regulating online gambling, led by Rep. Barney Frank, made their case for why the UIGEA should be repealed and replaced with a regulated online gaming environment.

Barney Frank to hold hearing on Thursday
2 December 2009
Chairman Barney Frank and the House Financial Services Committee will discuss legislation that would regulate Internet gambling in the United States on Thursday.

Obama Administration delays UIGEA implementation
30 November 2009
Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke have agreed to delay the implementation of the UIGEA for six months.

Right2Bet discusses Poland, UIGEA delay
30 November 2009
It was a big week regarding online gambling deregulation and the Right2Bet campaign has all the latest news.

Frank schedules online gambling hearing for Dec. 3
25 November 2009
The House Financial Services Committee will hear testimony on whether or not the UIGEA should be overturned, and how regulated online gambling in the U.S. might work.

Right2Bet continues fight for European legislation
23 November 2009
The Right2Bet campaign is aiming to gather the signatures of a million E.U residents to force the European Union to debate the issue of gambling law.

Right2Bet following another curious court case
20 November 2009
The Right2Bet blog is focusing on Italy, where Stanleybet have been denied a license to operate.

PPA launches "Tweet for Poker" campaign
19 November 2009
The Internet advocacy tool allows poker enthusiasts and activists to directly contact their member of Congress.

Right2Bet offers direct line to Parliament
16 November 2009
The Right2Bet campaign's latest update focuses on its latest addition, where you can write directly to your M.E.P in support of the campaign.

Right2Bet discusses Germany and Portugal
13 November 2009
The Right2bet blog is focusing this week on the attitudes of both Portuguese and German officials regarding sports betting companies advertising their products.

PPA congratulates WSOP champ Cada
11 November 2009
The Poker Players Alliance issued a congratulations to World Series of Poker Main Event champion Joe Cada, a PPA member.

eGaming Review magazine announces EGR Live 2009
4 November 2009
EGR Live is a free-to-attend get-together that will take placec Nov. 30-Dec. 1 in London and offer combining meetings, conference sessions, seminars, hands-on workshops, product and service displays, networking events and hospitality – all under one roof.

Optimal Group agrees to pay U.S. $19.2 million
2 November 2009
The Canadian company has agreed to pay the U.S. government $19.2 million for processing payments for illegal online betting Web sites.

PPA calls for online poker legislation in Massachusetts
29 October 2009
The Poker Players Alliance is testifying at the Massachusetts State House to call for licensing and regulation of online poker.

Right to Bet campaign reaches 10,000 signature mark
26 October 2009
The campaign of liberalization of online gambling in the E.U. reached the 10,000 signature mark in its quest to gain a million supporters for its cause.

PPA releases statement on Kentucky seizure case
22 October 2009
John Pappas of the Poker Players Alliance has released a statement on the Kentucky online gambling seizure case.

Illinois racing board weighs online betting licenses
14 October 2009
News brief: The state's racing board will decide whether to give three companies licenses to handle online horse racing bets.

Illinois approves online horse race betting
14 October 2009
TVG.com received a license from the Illinois Racing Board to begin accepting online wagers from residents.

U.S. lawmakers urge delay in Internet gambling rules
5 October 2009
News brief: Barney Frank and other lawmakers urged regulators to delay the December 1 implementation of financial rules to enforce the UIGEA.

SC judge says poker a skill game
5 October 2009
A South Carolina court ruled that poker is a game of skill, and thus should not be considered gambling.

Paddy Power sees "good" 2010 boosted by Web
30 September 2009
International news brief: The Irish bookmaker is forecasting 2010 to be a "good year," fueled by an expanded Internet business and growth in Australia.

Feds seize more Maryland accounts
25 September 2009
News brief: Federal authorities seized the contents of six Wachovia Bank accounts, saying the accounts hold gambling proceeds involved in money laundering.

Senator wants to fund health care with gambling
21 September 2009
Senator Ron Wyden introduced a proposal on Saturday to use Internet gambling revenue to offset the costs of health care reform.

Safe and Secure Internet Gambling Initiative runs ad campaign
14 September 2009
The movement to overturn the UIGEA is placing ads on the Web sites of publications such as the Washington Post, The Hill and Politico.

California online poker initiative shelved
9 September 2009
News brief: The Morongo Band of Mission Indians said that a possible Internet poker bill has been taken off the legislative desk until January.

Ivobank refusing new customers
8 September 2009
News brief: The egaming bank released a statement on Monday that said it would not accept new retail or corporate customers.

UIGEA upheld by federal appeals court
2 September 2009
News brief: The Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia said the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act isn't constitutionally vague and doesn't infringe on gamblers' rights.

Linx Media going out of business
26 August 2009
There is no information at this time on how players can withdraw funds from Eurolinx, BetOnBet and Linx Casino.

BetFair considering $2.5 billion IPO
24 August 2009
International news brief: The online betting giant's possible IPO could be a platform for consolidation in the sector if U.S. gambling restrictions are lifted.

Nevada prepared for online gambling
24 August 2009
Nevada could benefit financially if a bill to legalize Internet gambling in the United States is approved by Congress.

California online poker proposal hits snag
20 August 2009
News brief: A proposal to offer state-sanctioned online poker took a hit this week when the idea of passing a bill in the closing month of the legislative session was shot down.

BetOnSports founder Gary Kaplan reaches plea deal
14 August 2009
Kaplan, who faced 20 felony charges for his role in operating BetOnSports, will be sentenced to between 41 and 51 months in prison and forfeit $43.65 million.

PPA supports Colorado poker appeal
12 August 2009
The Poker Players Alliance is expressing support for efforts to appeal a ruling in state intermediate court that poker is predominately a game of chance as part of Colorado v. Kevin Raley.


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