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		Higher, More Secure Gaming Standards Implemented by EBGA 2008-07-24		The European Gaming and Betting Association have launched a new comprehensive set of standards. These are designed to accompany the strict laws already imposed by the European Union licensing power for online gambling. more


		PartyGaming Settlement with US DoJ on the Cards 2008-05-31		Rumors are circulating that PartyGaming has finally settled their long-running dispute with the US Department of Justice over the company's activities in the US prior to 2007. more


		InterCasino in Big Trouble over Dwarf Online Gambling Ads 2008-04-24		InterCasino found themselves in hot water this past week over a set of UK television commercials featuring people of restricted growth in a mock Japanese game show style. more


		Calvin Ayre to Fold 'Em? 2008-04-21		The online gaming industry was stunned this week with the announcement that Bodog's popular and flamboyant founder and CEO Calvin Ayre is hanging up his online gaming gloves. more


		888 Show Complete Recovery with 2007 FY Profits 2008-04-08		888 Holdings delivered its 2007 financial scorecard today, which shows the group has almost fully recovered after voluntarily withdrawing from the US market in 2006. more


		Playtech Hits All-Time High in an Uncertain Market 2008-03-20		Shares in online gambling software company Playtech Limited reached a new all-time high this week on the LSE AIM this week, despite widespread uncertainty. more


		EU to Investigate UIGEA – Possible WTO Action to Come 2008-03-10		Reuters reported today that the European Union has announced they are launching an investigation into US online gambling law. more


		iMEGA Lose in Court, but IGRTEA Picks Up the Fight 2008-03-07		In what is almost certain to be a long-running war against the controversial UIGEA, there were some developments this week worth mentioning. more


		PartyGaming CEO Quits, Profits and Share Price Drop 2008-03-05		Online gambling giant PartyGaming announced yesterday that CEO Mitch Garber would be leaving when his contract expires next year. more


		Brian Hadfield – New CEO at CryptoLogic 2008-02-27		CryptoLogic Limited announced today Brian Hadfield will be taking over as President and CEO of the successful online gaming software company. more


		888 Climbs on Back of Increased Online Casino Revenue 2008-02-12		888 Holdings released their cumulative 2007 figures today, announcing a large increase in revenues after gamblers bet heavily on online casino games. more


		Swedish & Germany Online Gambling Monopolies Facing EU Legal Action 2008-01-31		Reports are breaking online that the European Commission has today commenced legal proceedings against Germany and Sweden for protecting state-owned online gambling monopolies in direct violation of EU laws. more


		PartyGaming Fights Back – Trading Update 2008-01-30		Online gambling group PartyGaming reported a 52% increase in revenues for Q4 2007 (compared with Q4 2006). more


		Antigua Not Giving Up Hope For UK White-Listing 2008-01-27		Antigua's exclusion from the UK White List could be overturned according to a report from the Antigua Sun. more


		Kahnawake and Antigua White List Applications Rejected 2008-01-14		In what amounts to a large blow for both the Canadian First Nation of Kahnawake and Antigua, the UK Gambling Commission has rejected their applications for White List approval. more


		NETeller Trading Update – Results in Line with Expectations 2008-01-13		The world's premier online payment processor NETeller released a trading update for investors this week, announcing 2007 full year results will meet market expectations. more


		888 to Launch Live Casino Gaming in Asia 2008-01-11		Online gambling giant 888 Holdings has announced they will join the push into the Asian online gambling market, having signed a deal with Entertasia, a leading provider for gaming solutions for Asian operations. more


		Playtech Trading Update, 'Highly Confident' for 2008 2008-01-08		Online casino software provider Playtech notified the market it continues to enjoy 'buoyant trading' with significant revenue growth late in 2007, with trading reaching record levels. more


		Vietnam to Legalise Gambling? 2008-01-07		Bordered by China to the north, Vietnam is now seriously considering legalizing gambling and casinos to draw tax revenues for further economic growth. more


		Japan to Legalize Casinos? 2008-01-05		Japan's lawmakers are considering a bill which seeks to legalize land-based casinos in the country, according to a report published in the Macau Daily Times. more