July 2004 Gambling News Archive
2004 European I-Gaming Congress & Expo
July 9, 2004 - The 2004 European I-Gaming Congress &
Expo (EIG Expo), is introducing new features this year to attract
an even larger audience than the previous two successful years of
the event.
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iGGBA gambling body makes recommendations
July 9, 2004 - The Interactive Gaming, Gambling and Betting
Association (iGGBA) published its recommendations on remote gambling
taxation by the UK government this week.
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New iGlobalMedia risk management system
July 9, 2004 - iGlobal Media has taken on a new risk management
system which should enable it to speed up accounts processing times
and improve customer service.
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CES Software buys SkillJam
July 9, 2004 - Press material issued in London by CES Software
plc, an online gambling software firm announces that it has entered
into an agreement to acquire the person-to-person skill gaming business
operated by Game Universe Inc., which trades as SkillJam.
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Sportsbook Review joins sportsbetting watchdog
July 9, 2004 - Last week we reported on the initiative of
leading sportsbook watchdog sites to get together for a cohesive
approach to bad business practice in the industry, and plans seemed
to pick up speed this week.
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Fine for streaker fool
July 9, 2004 - Golden Palace advertiser happy to pay.
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Golden Palace Casino sponsors M.S.
July 9, 2004 - A very laudable charity initiative was announced
by Golden Palace Casino.com this week...the company is to sponsor
a multiple sclerosis (MS) sufferer in fund raising efforts at the
famous Pamplona "Running of the Bulls" event in Spain.
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Montana dispute resolution service
July 9, 2004 - Last week we reported on the Montana dispute
resolution service set up by Real Time Gaming as part of their recent
initiative to improve their customer relations activities. There
were mixed reports on the speed and success of the operation, which
is still in the development phase.
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Casino Cautions
July 9, 2004 - Casino Zeal, Indio Casino.
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more
Zero Rake at ZeroRake.com
July 9, 2004 - The business model has come in for some criticism,
but Zero Rake.com is proving popular with the poker fraternity,
it seems. This Las Vegas From Home powered site is claimed to be
the first rake-free online poker room, and charges a monthly fee
of around $6 for the first month and $30 a month thereafter.
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Phantom Fiber report ranks top nations
July 9, 2004 - Wireless technology firm Phantom Fiber has
entered business relationships with leading online gambling companies
such as RTG and Wagerworks, lending relevance to new research figures
just out from the company.
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Andrew Glazer "The Poker Pundit"
dies
July 9, 2004 - Shock news of the week from the Detroit Free
Press is that Andy Glazer died suddenly on July 4th, apparently
as a result of a blood clot to the brain. As we went to press arrangements
were in hand for a funeral on Thursday, July 8 at the New Montifiore
Cemetary in West Babylon, Long Island, New York.
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First instant rand Millionaire
July 9, 2004 - A Pretoria, South African man is probably
still celebrating this week after picking up the first ever South
African Rand millionaire jackpot at Piggs Peak Casino.
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more
No bluffing at Bluff Magazine
July 9, 2004 - In previous InfoPowa bulletins we reported
on industry personality Eric Morris's departure from Highbury House
Communications to set up his own group called Bluff Media. Accompanied
by editor Michael Caselli and ex-RTG marketing exec Eddy Kleid,
Eric has clearly not allowed the grass to grow underfoot.
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more
Fruit Fiesta Jackpot won at Trident Lounge
July 9, 2004 - After only a few days online, the new five
reel Fruit Fiesta progressive slot has delivered its first substantial
jackpot - a US $24707.85 bonanza for Californian player RosieR.
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Ladbrokes Poker Million
July 9, 2004 - Millionaire environmentalist, Zac Goldsmith
and online qualifier, Fred ‘Teddykins’ Richardson are
two of the surprise finalists at this year’s Ladbrokespoker.com
Poker Million II.
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World Poker Tour: the ultimate tournament
July 9, 2004 - In a press release from Atlanta, Georgia UltimateBet.com
announced their major annual promotion.
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Matt Dusk starring in Burnett Fox Show "The Casino"
July 6, 2004 - The Casino, a new unscripted drama that premiered
on Monday, June 14 on Fox, features 25 year-old Matt Dusk, both
as an actor and singer of it's theme song "Two Shots",
a song U2's Bono and The Edge wrote for Frank Sinatra prior to his
death.
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Monte Carlo Millions poker tournament
July 2, 2004 - PrimaPoker.com the sole sponsor of the Monte
Carlo Millions poker tournament has announced that the much awaited
poker showdown will be held November 6-13 this year in glamorous
Monte Carlo.
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eCOGRA quarterly report
July 2, 2004 - The quarterly report just out from online
casino self-regulation body eCOGRA indicates brisk business for
the full-time staffers at the head office in London.
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eCOGRA disputes mainly concern ID verification
July 2, 2004 - Thus far, it would seem that there are few
complaints at eCOGRA-regulated casinos, which is as it should be
if the eGAP regulations are being correctly applied. Since the announcement
of the first seals earlier this year there have been some quickly
resolved disputes according to a quarterly report from the organization's
Fair Gaming Advocate, Tex Rees.
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WorldMatch innovative and flexible
July 2, 2004 - Following detailed information from WorldMatch,
we're happy this week to provide clarification and more detail on
the activities of this interesting newcomer to the online gambling
industry.
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StarClub Casino closes
July 2, 2004 - Last week it was Privelege Casino changing
software, this week the news is that Boss-powered Starclub Casino.com
closed its doors on June 30.
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more
Virgin Gaming officially launched
July 2, 2004 - The much anticipated Virgin Gaming site has
launched, with Wagerlogic as a business partner as well as software
provider. And the intent is to add a sportsbook once a suitable
partner can be found.
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more
Casino cautions: Indio Casino
July 2, 2004 - Indio Casino.com has resurfaced with Playtech
software, having closed some weeks ago. The casino was the subject
of considerable strife, with players claiming slow-pays and no-pays
when it was operating on Futurebet software.
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Casino cautions: Destination Poker
July 2, 2004 - The player community was up in arms this week
over a $10 200 winnings disqualification on "bonus abuser"
grounds....when the player had not taken bonusing!
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Casino cautions: the Vegas Strip Group
July 2, 2004 - Frustrated players are definitely getting
smarter...and more determined. After over a year of trying to negotiate
a payout with Warren Cloud's Vegas Strip Group (who own Crystal
Palace) one player resorted to a very direct method that could set
the tone in future.
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Phantom and Wagerlogic to develop mobile
gambling
July 2, 2004 - Mobile technology firm Phantom Fibre is a
name that is becoming increasingly well known in the industry, and
this week the company announced a powerful partnership with Cryptologic
subsidiary Wagerlogic.
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more
Association of Remote Gambling Operators
(ARGO)
July 2, 2004 - A top civil servant in the UK government Department
of Culture, Media and Sport, Clive Hawkswood has been appointed
General Secretary of the newly formed Association of Remote Gambling
Operators (ARGO).
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InterCasino launches U.K. Casino
July 2, 2004 - Well established and Cryptologic-powered InterCasino
launched their UK Sterling version this week.
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more
GPS system to detect gamblers location
July 2, 2004 - The Nevada Gaming Commission in Carson City
was assured at a public hearing this week that a GPS system offers
a foolproof method for guaranteeing that prospective intrastate
gamblers are truly situated within the state’s borders.
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more
What is City Poker?
July 2, 2004 - There was more press release hype from Angelciti's
chief George Gutierrez this week...this time about the acquisition
of a poker site that does not seem to exist - like last week's announcement
regarding Midas Entertainment, there's nothing on the citypoker.com
url!
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Cherryforetagen AB invests in U.K. betting
exchange
July 2, 2004 - The parent group of turnkey provider Net Entertainment
was in the news this week with a major investment in a UK gambling
operation.
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Dopey gamblers
July 2, 2004 - Researchers in Montreal, Canada reckon that
players get a buzz out of gambling because of the uncertainty of
getting a reward.
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New Zealand gambling act
July 2, 2004 - Sweeping New Zealand law changes that will
control the growth of gambling venues and restrict internet gambling
come into effect this (July) month.
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WTO Antigua - U.S. dispute update
July 2, 2004 - Latest developments in the Antigua - USA confrontation
on Internet gambling indicate that negotiations rather than confrontation
will now take center stage.
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Sports watchdogs gather
July 2, 2004 - The industry was watching with interest this
week an informal gathering planned by leading sports betting "watchdog"
portals amid speculation that a small beginning could lead to a
more cohesive approach on other sports disputes.
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more
Record Playtech progressive jackpot hit
July 2, 2004 - Seriously large, one cash payment jackpots
have long been the province of major progressives networks like
Jackpot Mania and Jackpot Madness, but this week Playtech's Winajackpot
entered the field with the announcement of a very large win.
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Atlantis Internet Group offers States free
license
July 2, 2004 - The best publicity ploy this week was the
clever if somewhat contrived offer by Atlantis Internet Group to
donate a license to use its online casino management software, free
of charge, for one year to any U.S. state that passes an Internet
gaming bill.
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more
New money laundering rules proposed
July 2, 2004 - The European Commission has proposed widening
the net to catch money launderers and terrorists with new transaction
reporting rules for attorneys, insurance brokers and other businesses
operating beyond the banking system.
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more
Celebrity blackjack - new GSN TV series
July 2, 2004 - GSN, the network for games is launching the
new TV series Celebrity Blackjack, which premieres on Monday, July
5 at 10:00 p.m. PT/ET.
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