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United States Jurisdiction News
US May Study Online Gambling
15 Jun 2005
News Brief: US lawmakers may introduce a bill calling for broad study of online gambling if Congress again fails to pass an outright ban on internet betting.
Online Pari-Mutuel Wagering Not Sure Bet
6 Jun 2005
News Brief: The Internet's reach into virtually every corner of modern life has helped make account wagering the fastest-growing segment of thoroughbred racing. But the future of online pari-mutuel wagering is far from a sure bet.
Online Horse Betting in Jeopardy
24 May 2005
News Brief: Draft legislation spurred by a World Trade Organization ruling on a dispute between the United States and Antigua could endanger legal Internet betting on horse racing, along with a big chunk of that industry's profit, it if becomes U.S. law.
Internet Gaming: U.S. Beats Antigua In WTO
22 May 2005
Prof. I. Nelson Rose: If Nevada casinos ever start taking bets online, or state lotteries begin selling their tickets on the Internet, everything changes.
Global Casinos Mall Launched
13 Apr 2005
Global Casinos Mall, an online gambling hub at online gambling centers available on the Internet today.
Antigua And Barbuda Welcomes The Release Of The WTO Panel's Final Report On Its Dispute With The United States
11 Apr 2005
Antigua and Barbuda welcomed the release by the World Trade Organisation of the Final Report of its Panel on Antigua’s dispute with the United States over the provision of Internet gambling and betting services.
WTO Rules on US Online Gaming Ban
7 Apr 2005
The World Trade Organization handed down a landmark decision on Internet gambling today that online gambling supporters say could end up forcing the United States to allow gambling sites based in Antigua and Barbuda to accept bets from U.S. gamblers.
Antigua Anticipates Favorable Ruling on Trade Issue; Small Nation Takes 'David' Stance against US 'Goliath'
6 Apr 2005
The small nation of Antigua and Barbuda could experience the proverbial 'David versus Goliath scenario' come April 7th when the World Trade Organization's (WTO) trade ruling is announced.
Online Poker Reaps in Player, Investors
9 Mar 2005
News Brief: The poker craze has moved from the basement card table to the home computer, as millions of players take part in low-stakes games or $10,000 tournaments that stretch for hours.
Online Gambling Hits it Big
9 Feb 2005
News Brief: After years of escalating growth, online gambling is poised for its biggest year.
Isle of Man Reverses US Policy
13 Jan 2005
International News Brief: The Isle of Man, a British crown dependency in the Irish Sea, is reversing a four-year-old policy that has deterred Internet casinos based there from accepting bets from United States residents.
U.S. Appeals WTO Ruling
10 Jan 2005
The U.S. appealed a World Trade Organization ruling that American legislation criminalizing online betting violates its own commitments to the WTO in a case that may shake up a global industry worth $6 billion.
Bookie Posts Odds on Gay Simpsons
7 Jan 2005
Rumors that Springfield will legalize gay marriage on an upcoming episode of the Simpsons is sparking talk amongst fans that one of the main characters will come out of the closet.
Sportsbooks.com Offers Odds on TD Record
23 Dec 2004
Sportsbook.com is offering odds on when for Colts QB Peyton Manning will break the record for TD passes.
BoDog Receives Accolades
23 Dec 2004
Bodog.com Sports Casino Poker has been ranked with the top lottery and gaming sites in the U.S.A., along with begin ranked in the Top 10 Sportsbooks in 2004.
SkillJam Joins with Online Casinos
23 Dec 2004
Skill-based gaming is now a complementary offering within the online gambling market, with companies such as Golden Palace, Casino-On-Net, and The Sunny Group having taken up skill gaming initiatives by forming a strategic partnership with SkillJam Technologies.
Powerball Jackpot Grows
16 Dec 2004
No one correctly matched all six numbers in Wednesday's drawing. Now the Powerball jackpot will grow to an estimated $23 million.
Mega Millions Jackpot Grows to $25 Million
15 Dec 2004
Mega Millions is growing and providing excitement for players in the eleven states across the country where Mega Millions is played.
Powerball Jackpot Rises to $14 Million
13 Dec 2004
Since no one correctly matched all six numbers in Saturday's Powerball drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $14 million.
Mega Millions Jackpot Raised to $17 Million
13 Dec 2004
There was no jackpot winner, so the Mega Millions jackpot is on the move and estimated at $17 million for the Tuesday, December 14, 2004 drawing.
Powerball Jackpot Up to $145 Million
2 Dec 2004
Since no one correctly matched all six numbers in Wednesday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $145 million.
Online Program Offers Sports Betters Help
25 Nov 2004
SBRLines offers premium tools to gamblers at no cost and also includes full statistical analysis on each event. The website also offers a 128-bit encrypted log on to all sportsbooks from one central live odds page.
BetonSports Hit by US Crackdown
24 Nov 2004
News Brief: BetonSports says a government crackdown on gambling in the US had caused radio stations to cancel about $10m-worth of its advertising campaigns during the crucial American football season now under way.
Internet Gambling Approaches Tenth Anniversary
17 Nov 2004
News Brief: Next year will mark the 10-year anniversary of online casinos. More than 5 million Americans have accounts with Internet gambling sites, according to a recent report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office.
Poker Champion Launches Poker Set
16 Nov 2004
Professional poker player Howard Lederer's new Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament set goes on sale just in time for Christmas.
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