http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingNews.asp 2010-04-18T09:49:47Z http://www.gamblux.com/editorNews348.asp 2010-04-18T09:49:47Z

Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) has been created back in 2006 and since then US Representative and House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank is persistently pushing the bill to overturn UIGEA entirely to permit online gambling in the US. Amidst of delays and push backs the bill encounters, this Friday April 16 Frank's Bill proposal will finally be heard.

webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/editorNews347.asp 2010-02-28T09:49:47Z

What made news yesterday were reports that the newly appointed OLG head is considering the possibility of establishing its own government-regulated online casino. Ontario Premiere Dalton McGuinty heard the buzz and is now mulling over the legalization of gambling operations over the internet in Ontario.

webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/editorNews346.asp 2010-02-21T09:49:47Z

European Union's new commissioner plans on formulating a policy that resolves disagreements on international online casino operations. The new Internal Markets Commissioner says he will take action in settling the issues about online casinos and open markets that have placed a number of member countries in long discussions, with each having a different degree of non-compliance with the EU regulations. Michel Barnier says he already mandated outlining a position paper on Internet gambling

webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/editorNews345.asp 2010-02-14T09:49:47Z

In London news, the newly established company, Secure Trading, will be setting up to operate in the US by the time Internet gambling is legalized. This is in response to recent blockings of Mastercard transactions to online gambling portals. The new financial transaction processor was created by former top officials of the card company to manage online casino deposits.

webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/editorNews344.asp 2009-12-23T09:49:47Z

The British Gambling Commission has suspended the license of Paradise Bet. This was after the online casino operator was discovered to be linked to an organized crime. Authorities in Italy have acquired more than 300 million USD worth of assets including the businesses, real estate,horses, other properties and the internet casino site after more than three years of investigation.

webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/editorNews343.asp 2009-12-17T09:49:47Z

A McGill University study suggested that online gaming is actually good for the health. The study conducted by the university in Montreal, Quebec revealed that after playing online games, including casino games, players feel less stressed. Also, cortisol, the stress hormone, fell by an average of 17 percent. For some behavioural scientists, this is a proof that playing online games can be a possible way to reduce harmful stress levels. It is well known to doctors that stress causes destructive behaviours such as drinking in excess and overeating. These behaviours can cause heart problems and social instability.

webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/editorNews342.asp 2009-12-06T09:49:47Z

The United States has long stalled the online casino industry with issues concerning changing their Internet gambling law. However, it has been a year since the Obama administration assumed position, and no positive changes have taken place so far.

webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/editorNews341.asp 2009-11-08T09:49:47Z

A survey from Casino.com shows that France has the most online casino players in Europe. The results show that 25.5 percent or more than a quarter of the female players are French. 32 percent of these women are in favor of roulette and slots. What's more surprising is that the survey shows that French players see internet casinos not just as a way to win money but as a form of social entertainment.

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