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Interactive Media Entertainment and Gaming Association

The challenge by the Interactive Media Entertainment and Gaming Association (iMEGA), which is suing to declare the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) unconstitutional, will occur on July 6th. The Philadelphia-based Third Circuit Court of Appeals has announced its intent to hear the case, which could ultimately result in the UIGEA being overturned through the […]

Cryptologic casino Software working with Paramount

CryptoLogic casino software announced today that Paramount Pictures has agreed to grant exclusive licensing rights for its movies to the online casino software developer. Paramount will allow such titles as Braveheart and Forrest Gump to be used by CryptoLogic as inspiration for new Internet slot machines. (It is not known whether the arrangement would extend […]

US Ban On Internet Gambling Breaks WTO Rules

U.S. laws banning Internet gambling break international trade rules, a European Union report said Thursday. Ending a formal 12-month investigation into the matter, the E.U. has concluded that U.S. moves to bar European online gambling companies from operating in the U.S. constitute an obstacle to trade. Although proceedings at the World Trade Organization would be […]

Barney Frank Introduce Gambling Bill in April

Congressman Barney Frank will introduce a bill which would establish a licensing and regulatory framework for online gambling operators before the end of April as a standalone bill, (to dismantle the anti-online gambling legislation passed by the Bush Administration). Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act (H.R. 2046), would be a standalone bill despite the fact that Republicans added […]