| International Censorship on the Rise
In the past week, two high-profile nations have taken steps to outlaw Internet gambling. First, Norway defied its own progressive reputation to pass its own UIGEA. Then, Australia's Internet censorship movement set its sights on online gambling. On top of that, China continues to crack down on all gambling, while Mexico sends its own mixed messages. Although these difficulties haven't stopped high-profile companies from expanding into new markets like Sweden, Italy, and the Middle East, a disturbing trend is emerging. As more countries follow the U.S.'s lead in banning online activity, can online operators simply keep moving to friendlier countries? Or does the industry need to consolidate and take a worldwide political stand -- before it's too late? Let us know what you think.  | Kentucky Appeal Hearing Inconclusive
When Kentucky introduced its plan to seize 141 online poker domain names last summer, many in the industry immediately lined up to oppose the action. However, more than three months later, the situation is still unresolved, with Kentucky judges ruling that the state was acting within its rights despite dozens of professional legal objections from groups like the PPA, iMEGA, and the ACLU. Late last week, the state conducted an appeals hearing on the case. Click here to read about it. Focus on: CAP Learning Center
In case you haven't checked it out recently, the CAP Learning Center has been upgraded and redesigned, and is now more frequently updated with the kind of content that's useful to you, the affiliate marketers who make our industry thrive. In addition to a bi-weekly online marketing Q&A with Bob Rains, we've added a number of new categories to provide the specific info you need to succeed. Check it out here. | End in Sight for Swedish Monopoly?
December 16, 2008 (InfoPowa News)
Sweden's state-owned Svenska Spel gambling monopoly may find itself at the center of some dramatic policy changes if Swedish authorities ... Read more Internet Player Breaks the $5 Million Barrier
December 11, 2008 (InfoPowa News)
The motto of the famed SAS special forces unit ("Who Dares, Wins") comes to mind when reading about Internet poker ace Tom "durrr" Dwan ... Read more Kentucky Domains Appeal Heard
December 15, 2008 (InfoPowa News)
As expected, there was no immediate decision on the iMEGA and IGC vs. Kentucky hearing in that state's Appeals Court ... but the good news is ... Read more Euro-Football Wants Sports Police
December 14, 2008 (InfoPowa News)
UEFA president Michel Platini has some pretty strong views about the impact of betting on sports, which he voiced on Friday in Athens when ... Read more Email Campaign Shows Need for Oversight
December 14, 2008 (InfoPowa News)
The absolute necessity of having promo and advertising copy vetted by a senior manager before it is inflicted on the public was illustrated again ... Read more Domain Name Strategy Draws Attention
December 14, 2008 (InfoPowa News)
Online poker sleuth Nat Arem, now famous for his contribution to uncovering major online poker cheating scams, has been on the investigative ... Read more |
