The British bookmaker William Hill has increased its presence on the European markets by merging with Playtech, the leading supplier of casino and poker software programs. (more…)

The company belonging to French businessman Français Stéphane Courbit is extending its grip on the online gaming market.
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Steve Beshear, the Governor of Kentucky, has issued a request to the State of Kentucky demanding the blockage of the domain names of numerous online gaming operators, including PokerStars and Full-Tilt Poker, with a view to protecting the interests of the State. (more…)

One week ago, Cologne Court confirmed the ban on Internet gambling and therefore on sports betting in Germany. The bookmaker Bwin had requested the lifting of this ban in the German States. (more…)

The bookmaker Unibet is once again being prosecuted by the Dutch government - this time for excessive advertising during Feyenoord Rotterdam’s Centenary tournament several weeks ago. The spokesman for the Minister of Justice has denounced the actions which contravene the online gaming laws in force in the Netherlands. (more…)

Readers may recall that some time ago, French football club Paris Saint-Germain lodged an complaint for infringement of copyright and advertising free-riding against the sports betting websites Unibet and Bwin. (more…)

The online betting site 888.com has just extended its sponsorship contract with Spanish football club Seville. (more…)

The dates have been announced for the 2008 edition of the European I-Gaming Congress and Expo (EiG). The new edition will be held in Barcelona from 23 to 25 September 2008. This enormous trade show will bring together all of the key players in the Online Gaming world. There will also be a multitude of conferences and debates. All subjects will be covered, including discussions concerning the different European and Asian markets and a conference on the French market will be held on 24 September. (more…)

The leading casino operator, Partouche Group SA, has branched out into the sports betting industry in London via its subsidiary Partouche Interactive. Its partner - former footballer Eric Cantona - a living legend of football in England, has helped to promote the event. (more…)

Following a complaint lodged by the online poker player Natalie Telscher, the biggest online poker site PokerStars.com has been summoned to appear before the High Court of Douglas on the Isle of Man. (more…)