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South Africa set to legalise and regulate online gambling
Interested parties have just four days to respond to the South African Department of Trade and Industry invitation for public comment on its draft National Gambling Amendment Bill.
Russia Bans Online Gambling
On Wednesday 7th February, Russian MPs passed a law that will effectively drive casinos and slot machines out of Moscow and other major cities.
Online Gambling continues in US – but will it last?
The UIGEA law prohibiting US financial institutions from processing payments to online gambling sites hasn’t stopped residents of the US from visiting betting sites, since the law was signed by congress, according to cyber security vendor Scansafe Ltd, a web-blocking service to large businesses, who examine 6 billion Web requests a month.
Antigua and Barbuda may join forces with EU against US Gambling Enforcement Act
The European Union’s labeling of the US’s Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act as ‘protectionist’ has garnered support from Antigua and Barbuda gaming officials.
Anna Nicole Smith collapses and dies at Hard Rock Casino
Anna Nicole Smith collapsed and was found ‘unresponsive’ in her room at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood Florida on Thursday 8th February. She was administered CPR, but was pronounced dead shortly after.
NETELLER – Latest Press Release
NETELLER Plc (LSE: NLR), the leading global independent online money transfer business, today issued the following update with regard to its US business and criminal charges against two of its founders.
New life on Atlantic City Casino Floor
Nyree Thompson, 32, from Atlantic City, was at the Resorts Atlantic City Casino. She was eight months pregnant at the time, and had some pains which she thought was gas.
EU calls US betting law 'protectionist'
US legislation on online betting was described as “protectionist” by the European Union’s top financial regulator on Tuesday and may trigger legal action before the World Trade Organisation.
Manchester's Super-Casino Win
Manchester has been chosen as the surprise location of Britain’s first Las Vegas-style super-casino. The decision was a big blow for Blackpool and London’s former Millennium Dome, which were the bookmakers’ favourites. Manchester was a 16-1 outsider
UK – Gambling advertisements and the impact on
The UK Gambling Commission this week released its consultation document on gambling advertisements and the impact on responsible gaming.


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