March 2008

Fourth ASOP In Cyprus 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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. 

Brickman’s New Jackpot Factory Role 

JackpotFactory.com has announced the appointment of David Brickman as its new Vice-President of Player Affairs. 

NFL Major Influence On Capital Hill 

A report on news portal Politico.com suggests the NHL, NBA and NFL and Major League Baseball spent at least $2.6 million last year lobbying Members of Congress. 

Poker Group Helps Clear Up Legal Confusion 

In America, the Poker Players Alliance (PPA) has launched of its Litigation Support Network, a free member service providing basic legal advice on poker-related issues. 

NetPlay TV Launches Celebrity Bingo 

Interactive gambling group NetPlay TV has announced deals with celebrity British comedian Jim Bowen along with double act Cannon and Ball for its new television programme, Celebrity TV Bingo. 

Gaming Hurt By American Economy 

A report from Moody's Investors Service has indicated that the slowing US economy is increasing the potential for negative rating actions in the American gaming sector with the impact to casino gaming revenues begin to take their toll.