UIGEA Having International Effects In addition to recent tension between the U.S. and the EU because of trade disputes caused by the UIGEA (Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006), Canada is also now voicing some complaints about how the American online gambling ban is making life difficult north of the border. Read the whole story here. A New Look for Full Tilt Last week, Full Tilt Poker launched an all-new website redesign. And when one of the world's biggest and most highly trafficked online poker sites changes its format, the industry takes notice. So what do you think of the new look? Click here to weigh in with your opinion. Mainstream Media Focusing on Online Gambling and UIGEA With the introduction of Barney Frank's new anti-UIGEA legislation in the U.S. Congress this week, the mainstream media is finally paying some much-needed attention to this important topic. Perhaps it's because of the recent high-profile "skill vs. chance" poker debates that have been playing out in various states, or perhaps it's because of Barney Frank's status as one of Congress' most controversial figures. But either way, publicity for this bill is much, much greater than for Frank's past attempts. Read more here. | New Online Gambling Bill Introduced in U.S. May 6, 2009 (CAP Newswire) After months of anticipation, U.S. House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank has introduced new legislation that would ... Read more List of Sites Minnesota Wants to Block May 1, 2009 (CAP Newswire) The iMEGA website has published the list of about 200 gambling websites that the state of Minnesota wants to restrict its citizens from accessing. Read more PartyGaming Stocks Jump in Anticipation of New Bill May 6, 2009 (CAP Newswire) Shares for PartyGaming, the Gibraltar-based online gambling firm that is among the world’s largest, jumped 7.3 percent to $4.20 today, presumably ... Read more 32Red Adding Spread Betting Option May 1, 2009 (CAP Newswire) Online gaming operator 32Red Plc has announced the launch of 32Red Spreadbet, a new platform offering financial spread betting and contracts ... Read more Value of Swiss iGaming Market Est. at €67 Million May 5, 2009 (CAP Newswire) As the government of Switzerland prepares to “ease” its online gambling regulations and provide licenses, it is also clarifying what those regulations .... Read more |