April 2008

Isle Of Man Streamlining Regulations 

30 April 2008

Officials on the Isle of Man have released a document outlining the proposed Gambling Duties Bill, which would streamline the island’s current gaming legislation. 

Betfair Wins Second Queen’s Award 

30 April 2008

After only eight years in existence, UK online betting company Betfair has won its second Queen’s Award for Enterprise. 

Bookmakers Win Tennis Case 

30 April 2008

In a landmark ruling, a Belgian court has thrown out a complaint brought by the French Tennis Federation seeking to prevent online gambling groups taking bets on the French Open and the Paris Masters 2008. 

Ukash Comes To South Africa 

30 April 2008

Ukash has announced that customers in South Africa can now take advantage of its services, joining thousands of people across Europe. 

British Columbia Hires Staffers 

30 April 2008

In Canada, the province of British Columbia is hiring nine ‘responsible gambling information officers’ in order to educate casino staff and patrons about problem gambling. 

Denmark To Open Market 

29 April 2008

In Denmark, the Government is investigating the possibility of ending its monopoly on gambling and allowing foreign firms to advertise and operate in the country. 

Unibet Profits Plunge 

29 April 2008

Unibet Group has reported a 73 percent drop in net profits for the first quarter of the year to $4.37 million due to the weakening of the British pound. 

Bwin Wins FSA Licence 

29 April 2008

Austrian online gambling group Bwin Interactive Entertainment has made history by becoming the first company to receive a licence from the UK's Financial Services Authority as an e-money provider. 

Problem Gambling Fund Hits Target 

29 April 2008

The Responsibility in Gambling Trust has announced that two-thirds of the nation’s gambling firms failed to contribute to a fund specifically set up to combat problem gamblers. 

Children on Casino Floor Case Heard By Regulatory Body 

29 April 2008

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board is investigating claims that the Philadelphia Park Casino and Racetrack in Bensalem allowed children to accompany adults onto the casino floor last year.