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Archive - October 2007
Swedish state gambling monopoly succeeds in producing a fruitful agreement.
Svenska Spel International has succeeded in forming an agreement with NYX Interactive that will allow it access to innovative games of Bingo and other games of chance, designed specifically for the Swedish market. Read more
Walking off with Euro 537,000 made for a nice day for one Australian
The Australian poker champ Markus Lehmann showed his prowess by walking off with a nice final pot at the World Poker Tour Spanish Championship. Read more
ECOOP Offers Poker Tournament Action for Online Poker Fans
Another international poker tournament is being added to the list of those that make headlines around the world each year. The European Championship of Online Poker (ECOOP) will be sponsored by VC Poker and will carry a $2.5 million dollar prize pool. Read more
Betsafe.com and Net Entertainment to Produce CasinoModule
Betsafe.com, one of Scandinavia's largest gaming portals, has recently joined forces with Swedish gaming software firm Net Entertainment. The portal will launch its popular gambling product CasinoModule later in the year. Read more
Italian Financial Guard Investigates Illegal Gambling
In breaking reports, the Italian Financial Guard has just uncovered a large illegal betting ring and has interviewed 56 individuals in relating to unauthorised online betting. Read more
iMEGA and Ogilvy Publicize the Fight againt the UIGEA
Putting impending legislation firmly under the microscope seems to be the tactics of the Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Associatino (iMEGA). The non-profit organization has enlisted the help of a New york public relations firm to spread the word about its battle with the US government. Read more
Spin3.com Wins Award Second Year Running
The award for "Best Mobile Gambling Systems Company" has been won by Spin3.com for the second year running at the ME Awards hosted by Mobile Entertainment Magazine. Read more
Two Percent of South Africans Ready to Gamble Online
Just two percent of South Africans that regularly engage in gambling activity will partake in internet gambling. This statement is one of many reported in the South African publication Business Day and was made by the government's Department of Trade and Industry. Read more
US Department of Justice and Horse-Racing Industry Lock Horns over Online Gambling
The online gambling industry is facing up for another showdown with the US Justice Department. According to the Financial Times, a legal dispute between US enforcement authorities and the horse-racing industry is imminent. Read more
Bad Beat Jackpot Claimed at Absolute Poker
One lucky winner collected a Bad Beat Jackpot of $821,670 this week at Absolute Poker's internet gaming site. The winner from Down Under is just one of many players to recently cash in a the new Bad Beat Jackpot. Read more
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