www.gamingassociates.com June 7, 2006 - Quality assurance or systems certification for operators, technical / regulatory due diligence and consultation.
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The IGC’s UK Submission
June 7, 2006 - The the IGC’s submission is response in regard to the License Conditions and Codes of Practice Consultation paper. Also a regulatory position paper referred to in the submission.
May 25, 2006 - An Analysis of Internet Gambling and its Policy Implications
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has released its white paper titled, “An Analysis of Internet Gambling and its Policy Implications”, read their press release.
A copy of the white paper can be found on their site or by contacting the IGC office.
Research Project & IGC Responsible Gambling
June 22, 2006 - Participants are being sought to join other leading companies in the industry taking part in a research project being conducted by Dr Jamie Wiebe with the support of the IGC. It is not a study to examine the problems caused by online gambling. The aim is to identify what can be done to assist people who have problems in controlling their online gambling.
If you are an interested company in participating in the research project please contact Jamie Wiebe () or Rick Smith ().
LA Times - June 9, 2006 – An article from the LA Times, "Doesn't the federal government have better things to do than outlaw Internet betting on the Super Bowl?
Rep Porter Letter - June 9, 2006 - U.S. Rep. Porter's "Dear Colleague" letter sent to House members last Friday regarding an LA Times article that ran the same day regarding Internet gambling and upcoming votes in the House.
Online Gambling Becomes Felony - June 6, 2006 - Kirotv.com - Seattle - Starting June 7, it will be a Class C felony to play poker online in the state of Washington. Players will face a possible five-year sentence and/or a $10,000 fine.
Online Gambling Bill Faces Long Odds - Congress Daily - June 19, 2006 - House members trying to move a bill that would crack down on the $12 billion online gambling industry face long odds in their quest, in part because of strong lobbying by the horse racing industry and because of a World Trade Organization ruling that lead to trade sanctions against the United States. Read the full story here.
Regulate, don't ban, Internet gambling - A bill to impose a prohibition is rife with problems. The biggest obstacle is that it could never work.
May 25, 2006 - Seemingly every attempt to regulate activity on the Internet raises questions about the proverbial slippery slope. But if regulation of the Internet is a slippery slope, then surely an outright ban of an Internet activity constitutes falling off the cliff.
The Poker and Beyond World Forum 2006- London- London September 13 - 14, 2006 - IGC Members Receive a 10% Discount Contact: Paul Osmond at Osney Media directly, or Janet in the IGC office for the promotional code for members to reference when booking.
