March 2008

Denmark Considering Its Own UIGEA Legislation 

31 March 2008

The Government of Denmark may be preparing legislation prohibiting online gambling similar to America’s Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA). 

Hearing On UIGEA Tomorrow 

31 March 2008

The US House of Representatives will look at the effectiveness of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act tomorrow at a hearing in front of the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade and Technology. 

Betfair Wins Australian Challenge 

31 March 2008

Betfair has won its High Court challenge against a Western Australian law that prohibited residents placing bets using its online exchange. 

Casinos Avoid Full Smoking Ban 

31 March 2008

Plans for a full smoking ban for casinos in Atlantic City have been altered following discussions between members of the City Council and casino officials. 

Louisiana Gambling Revenues Up 

31 March 2008

Casinos in Louisiana took just over $234 million from gamblers in February, a sharp jump from the $212 million they earned for the same month in 2006. 

Fourth ASOP In Cyprus 

30 March 2008

Online gaming resource site CasinoAffiliatePrograms.com has announced that it will hold the fourth Affiliate Series of Poker during its Spring Break networking event in Cyprus. 

Resolution Of Trade Dispute On The Horizon 

30 March 2008

The Antigua Sun has indicated a settlement to the five-year trade dispute between the US and Antigua over Internet gambling could be finalised as soon as today. 

US Urges UK To Modify Gambling Act 

30 March 2008

The US has urged Great Britain to amend its gambling laws and draw up new rules to monitor bank customers with links to foreign regimes as part of a drive to crack down on money laundering. 

Byron Review Published 

30 March 2008

The UK Department for Children, Schools and Families has published the findings of its Byron Review, a study into the ways Government can help to minimise the risks to children using the Internet and computer games. 

Parlay Profits Plunge 

30 March 2008

Canadian online bingo software supplier Parlay Entertainment Incorporated has announced a full-year net loss of $76,608 for 2007, down from the previous year’s profit of over $1.2 million.