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September 30, 2008 (InfoPowa News) -- The Internet freedom pressure group Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association (iMEGA) has filed its brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals, 3rd Circuit, in the matter of iMEGA v. Keisler, et al. The suit is the latest move by the industry association, which has been granted legal standing…

September 30, 2008 (InfoPowa News) -- iGaming software provider WagerWorks/IGT has announced the integration of its advanced rgs gaming system with the platform of U.K. provider Orbis OpenBet.The move makes a further 70 games available to punters using online casino websites owned by Orbis Openbet licensees. The move follows an earlier partnership in which Orbis…

September 30, 2008 (InfoPowa News) -- U.K. interactive television, Internet, and mobile gambling group NetPlay TV showcased strong first half 2008 results this week, revealing that gross bets soared 308 percent to GBP 159 million (H1:2007 GBP 39 million). The rise was fuelled by a number of acquisitions made by the company up to the…

September 30, 2008 (InfoPowa News) -- The Isle of Man-based online gambling consultancy Global Betting and Gaming Consultants (GBGC) opines that, despite generally declining gambling revenues in the current tough economic climate, Internet gambling in Eastern Europe is a good bet, being helped by the roll out of broadband, changes in law and a propensity…

September 30, 2008 (InfoPowa News) -- Littlewoods Casino.com, a well-established online gambling operation using Cryptologic-Wagerlogic gambling software, has been telling its players to expect a software change.Approached by InfoPowa this week, a company spokesman confirmed that a switch to 888.com software was imminent, saying: "I can confirm that Littlewoods Gaming is migrating over to the…

September 30, 2008 (InfoPowa News) -- Online poker fans outraged by the Absolute Poker.com and more recent UltimateBet.com hole card scams may be mollified by a report this week from the Kahnawake Gaming Commission following an independent investigation carried out by gaming regulatory expert Frank Catania. For months, players have bemoaned the apparent lack of…

September 30, 2008 (InfoPowa News) -- A major investigation has been launched by the UEFA football authorities following indications of irregular betting patterns in 25 Cup matches, reports the Reuters news agency this week.The report quotes UEFA Secretary General Davis Taylor, who told reporters: "There is a danger within our game but we will not…

El gobierno de los Estados Unidos (EEUU) actúa en contra de empresas de juego online de la Unión Europea y el caso podría presentarse en la Organización Mundial de Comercio (OMC). "Parecería ser que este tema va a ser enviado a la OMC al final de la investigación de la comisión”, dijo Lode Van Den…

La compañía de apuestas austriaca Bwin Interactive Entertainment ha perdido otro caso en que solicitaba cambios fuertes a las regulaciones en el país de Alemania.Bwin había pedido la suspensión de ejecución inmediata de la prohibición de la apuesta en línea puesta por algunos estados alemanes. La empresa reitera que la prohibición de la apuesta en…