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UK Budget holds no nasty surprises for online gambling operators

The latest UK budget announced by Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling this week holds no unpleasant surprises for the gambling industry, although other soft targets like the tobacco and alcohol industries were as usual hit with increased duties. Bingo … Continue reading

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Internet Censorship Slammed by Tech Geeks

Not to anyone’s real surprise, many tech giants and major Australian and global brands are starting to speak out loudly against the Australia’s government’s proposed internet filter, censorship, and blacklist on the the side. It’s apparent that this Labor government … Continue reading

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Barney Frank Has Never Had Sex With Barbara Walters

Democratic Congressman Barney Frank is considered the greatest ally for online gambling.  Once healthcare reform goes through this weekend, we should expect to see Frank push his legislation related to legalized online poker.  But the workhorse Congressman certainly has his … Continue reading

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Buzzluck brand sold, account balances must be claimed by 27 March 2010

Online gambling marketing whizz Alex Czajkowski made a big impression when his eGaming20 company launched the Buzzluck online casino, taking a fresh and innovative onsite promotional approach that appealed to a wide range of players and generated plenty of, well…buzz. … Continue reading

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Is Online Gambling a Good Bet for Florida?

TAMPA, FL — Online casinos are based in Antigua, the United Kingdom, and the British Isles, pretty much anywhere you can think of except for the United States. They generate billions of dollars a year, but they are illegal in … Continue reading

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PartyGaming reports $26m after tax loss

The giant Gibraltar-based online gambling group PartyGaming plc has posted its full year 2009 numbers, recording lower revenues and some losses in a tough economic period. Highlights of the report include: Total revenue down at $446.2 million (2008: $472.9 million) … Continue reading

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Gambling911.com Crew, Carrie Stroup Safely Out of Hawaii

The Gambling911.com crew, led by Carrie Stroup, had departed the state of Hawaii a little more than 24 hours ago.  Tsunami warnings were issued for all coastal regions of Hawaii Saturday morning following a powerful earthquake that hit off the … Continue reading

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European gambling companies welcome new Commission Chief’s first comments

Fears that the new head of the European Commission, Michel Barnier, may take a lighter approach to maintaining the free passage of goods and services between member nations were assuaged this week when the new Internal Market Commissioner addressed the … Continue reading

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Nasty shock for Dutch poker player as tax man claims a 29% cut of earnings

The twoplustwo message board has been on fire this week after disclosures were made that a Dutch player was having tax problems. The tax authorities are claiming a 29% cut of poker earnings in terms of the amended Betting and … Continue reading

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Manhattan Slots the latest online casino to launch under Club World stable

The Club World online casino group has revealed that it is geared up to launch a new online casino third week January at the ICEi expo in London. Branded Manhattan Slots and powered by RealTime Gaming, the new venue will … Continue reading

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