2006 October 02 Gambling News, Events and Happenings - Page 8

LONDON (MarketWatch) - Gains from companies that sell commodities such as oil and gold helped European stock markets start the fourth quarter on a positive note Monday, although shares in online gambling companies including PartyGaming plunged in London after a law was passed that may lead to companies to stop accepting bets from their top customers, Americans.

At least they fought with heart. Sure, Stanford football may be on the road to its first winless season since 1960 a prospect that grows increasingly likely by the week. But dont tell that to the players, who hung with a far more talented UCLA team for three quarters.

LONDON (MarketWatch) — Shares in British online gambling companies including PartyGaming and 888 Holdings plummeted Monday after the U.S. Congress passed an act that would bar payments related to online gambling.

LONDON (AFX) - Online betting firm Sportingbet PLC has warned of a “material impact” on its trading performance should its banking partners no longer be able to take deposits from US residents.

About 85 residents of Canal Fulton and surrounding townships gathered Sunday to discuss what changes a proposed casino and resort might bring to the area known for its quaint rural character.

Gambling-forum.com (http://www.gambling-forum.com) the Online Casino Guide recently published an exclusive interview with Michael Bocerek, the president of the Poker Players Alliance (http://www.pokerplayersalliance.com). The interview covers what the Poker Player Alliance is doing now and Bocerek’s opinions regarding the anti-internet legislation, the interview is located at

UK companies active in America’s $6 billion internet gaming industry are in crisis mode today after a dramatic US Senate ruling over the weekend that jeopardises huge swathes of their operations.
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SINGAPORE : Only 4 in 100 Singaporeans know where to seek help and treatment if they have gambling-related problems. This was revealed in a survey of 2,000 respondents by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) to track perceptions and attitudes towards gambling issues in Singapore.

Online gaming companies suspended business in the United States today after Congress backed a Bill to outlaw internet gambling.