June 2008

Ireland To Legalise Casinos 

30 June 2008

In Ireland, the Justice Minister has revealed that he will loosen the nation’s gambling laws by legalising casinos and creating a new regulatory authority for all forms of gaming. 

Broadcaster Challenging Denmark Monopoly 

30 June 2008

In Denmark, online skill-based games from State-owned broadcaster TV2 have become the first to successfully challenge the national gambling authority’s monopoly. 

Real Madrid In Trouble Over Bwin Sponsorship 

30 June 2008

A friendly soccer match between Real Madrid and Eintracht Frankfurt scheduled for August 12 in Germany could be suspended if Real Madrid's sponsors logo is not removed from the Spanish team’s shirts. 

Sportech Signs Marketing Deal With 888 

30 June 2008

Sportech has announced a distribution and marketing agreement with online gaming provider 888 Holdings for the promotion of its Football Pools business. 

French Court Rules Against PSG 

30 June 2008

Paris Saint German Football Club have been cleared by a French court on counts of trademark infringement and commercial exploitation. 

Frank Proposal Defeated 

29 June 2008

In America, proposed legislation that would have eliminated the regulations of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) of 2006 was defeated in the House Financial Services Committee last week. 

Genting Launches CircusCasino.com 

29 June 2008

Malaysia’s Genting International has entered the online gambling world by launching CircusCasino.com. 

Parlay Takes Home Two Online Bingo Awards 

29 June 2008

Parlay Entertainment Incorporated received two awards at the inaguaral Online Bingo Awards presented at the Bingo Summit in London. 

ICANN Proposes Domain Name Shake-Up 

29 June 2008

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers has announced that its has approved a recommendation that could soon see a whole new range of names introduced to the online world’s addressing system. 

California Bill Passes First Hurdle 

29 June 2008

A bill that would study the possibility of California operating its own online poker service moved a step closer to reality last week after passing its first hurdle.