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The author talks about the Internet Gambling Prohibition Act and its effect on the table game resurgence in casinos. Issues arise in the new ban including the poker player events such as the World Series of Poker and tournaments of Harrah's Entertainment, hosted by World Poker Tour, which includes poker wagers online. Casinos must support the efforts to convince legislators to exempt online poker from the ban.

The article reports on the expected negative effect of the new federal ban on the use of credit cards to fund online gambling in the U.S. on the fiscal 2007 revenues and income of Camarillo, California-based processor Electronic Clearing House (ECHO). It plans to phase out its processing services for online gaming before the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act takes effect. The measure prohibits credit card issuers from authorizing payments to Internet gambling firms.

The article discusses the clash of open-market advocates and national sovereignty in Hungary, for control of the future of gambling in the European Union (EU). Several major banks in Hungary have refused to honor credit card wagers made on foreign Web sites. Online gambling is restricted by law to Szerencsejáték, a state-owned monopoly, which violates their rights under EU treaty convention to market their services in all Member States.

The article reports on the passage by the U.S. Congress of H.R. 4411 which promotes Internet gambling ban. Games that are exempted from the ban are identified. Information on the capability of people to access online gambling is presented. The article also offers information on the impact of the act on operators of online casinos and betting sites.

Focuses on the argument of Iowa Representative Jim Leach for the passage of the Internet Gambling Prohibition and Enforcement Act. Importance of the Internet gaming ban, according to Leach; Gaming activities included in the ban, such as horse racing and lotteries; Security issues associated by Leach with Internet gambling.

Focuses on the impact of government regulation on the market values of the interactive gambling companies in the U.S. Factors contributing to the share price volatility of interactive gambling companies; Stock performances of gaming companies such as Gaming VC Holding and Party Gaming; Measure taken by gaming companies to deal with regulations.

The article reports on a bill which was approved by the U.S. House on Tuesday that would slow funds to Internet gambling companies. The bill updates the 40 year old Wire Act to outlaw gambling through new technologies like the Internet. With the bill, the Treasury Department and Federal Reserve Board would have to determine what types of activities financial institutions must block to stop payments on online gambling companies.

The article reports on a proposed legislative bill called the Internet Gambling Prohibition Act in the U.S. as of May 5, 2006. There are a number of Internet gambling sites, many of them said to be based offshore. The bill would amend federal criminal codes on prohibitions against interstate gambling. Officials in the Department of Justice reportedly support the proposal for a reason.

The article looks at the debate in the U.S. House Financial Services Committee on legislation to create a national data security standard. The data security bill would allow some consumers to block access to their credit histories. Democrats said they wanted to expand the provision, which is limited to victims of identity theft who supply documentation such as a police report. The panel passed legislation that would restrict the use of credit cards and other payments for Internet gambling.

This article reports that Rep. Jim Leach, the sponsor of a bill that would restrict the use of credit cards and other payments for Internet gambling, made changes that would grant the Federal Reserve Board and the Treasury Department joint authority over implementing the legislation. Previous versions of the bill gave the Treasury Department nearly all the jurisdiction, something industry officials had opposed.

The article reports that most Wall Street investment banks are shying away from underwriting floats because of concerns over the legality of online gaming in the U.S. Online gaming companies have a trading history and are incredibly profitable. IPOs in this sector come with a hefty health warnings. The biggest of these is from the U.S., where it is unclear whether Internet gambling is permissible. The principal legislation governing the legality of online gaming in the U.S. is the Federal Wire Act. The U.S. Department of Justice has adopted a conservative interpretation of this legislation and therefore considers that companies offering online gambling to US residents would be in breach of federal laws.

Deals with several issues concerning the marketing of consumer vices in the U.S. Policy of advertising agencies MDC Partners and Omnicom Group on advertisements for online gambling; Reference to a Corporate Social Responsibility Report from WPP Group; Legality of online gambling in Great Britain.

Focuses on the implication of the efforts of South African legislators to regulate Internet gambling for the country's gambling industry. Basis of academic Peter Collins for urging the government to ban Internet gambling; Provisions of the National Gambling Bill of 2004 that pertain to the regulation of cyberspace casinos; Percentage of South African population engaged in online gambling according to a February 2003 survey conducted by the National Gambling Board.

Discusses several issues concerning the passage of a legislation reform regarding Internet gambling in Great Britain, as of May 2005. Criticisms against the Volstead Act of the U.S. or the prohibition of alcohol; Comments on a ruling of the World Trade Organization involving a restraint-of-trade claim by Antigua against the U.S.; Forecasts on how licensed Internet gaming will proceed in Great Britain.

Discusses a proposed bill from the U.S. House Financial Services Committee. How the bill will let creditors "net out" losses on derivatives contracts with bankrupt companies and financial companies block illegal Internet bets; Indication that the bill funds technology for the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and changes an anti-laundering section of the USA Patriot Act; Idea that Committee Chairman Michael G. Oxley (R-Ohio) will put the legislation in a 9/11 bill; Government agencies supporting a netting bill.

Reports on a Netherlands court ruling that Dutch law cannot block online gaming giant Ladbrokes from taking Internet and telephone bets from Dutch citizens. Impact of the ruling on the longstanding policies of protectionism in European gambling; Implication of the decision for Internet gambling law in the European Union; Information on the doctrine of subsidiarity governing the gambling industry.

Reports that card firms Visa and MasterCard has won a lawsuit related to Internet gambling. Ruling of the court; Factors responsible for the lawsuit filed against the companies; Views of the company's lawyers on the court's ruling.

Discusses effects of the bill introduced by the U.S. House of Representatives banning the acceptance of credit cards and other payment forms by online gambling sites as of November 1, 2002. Statistics showing revenues earned by online gambling; Credit card companies who have blocked the use of credit cards in gambling.

Reports on the support of several U.S. financial services companies to a bill that would bar the use of any bank instrument as payment for illegal Internet gambling. Companies affirming the bill; Reasons for the absenteeism of Visa International and MasterCard International from the list of companies.

Reports on the call of credit card companies for changes in the Internet gambling bill in the U.S. Request for legal concessions on Internet gambling; Amendment of the bill for request of law enforcement on transactions; Conditions set by the credit industry.

Reports that the U.S. House Judiciary Committee is scheduled to vote as early as April 24, 2002 on a bill sponsored by Bob Goodlatte that would use credit cards as an enforcement mechanism to curb gambling over the Internet. Differences between Goodlatte's bill and the one approved by the House Financial Services Committee in 2001; Similarity between the two bills' provisions regarding payments for unlawful online gambling.

Reports developments related to the legislation of the Web Gambling Bill in the U.S. Expectation of the House Judiciary Committee voting after the spring recess of the Congress; Provisions of the Goodlatte bill; Responsibility of the Justice Department for the enforcement of the bill.

Focuses on the submission of anti-money-laundering bill to House and Senate offices in the United States. Approval of the bill to stop accessibility of criminals; Controversies on bank instruments associated with Internet gambling; Emergence of rules for banks offering private banking services.

Reports on Wachovia Bank Card Services executive Michael L. Farmer's argument that using financial institutions to control Internet gambling would be of limited effect. July 2001 hearing on legislation that would bar United States financial institutions from settling online gambling transactions; U.S. House Financial Services Committee's examination of bills aimed at shutting down online betting.

Presents an interview with Internet Industry Association Chief Executive Officer Peter Coroneos concerning the Interactive Gambling Act in Australia. Attempts of Coroneos to legislate against online gambling; Effects of the legislation to the gambling sector; Concern of Coroneos over the legislation.

Reports the call of top horse-racing officials for the legalization of Internet and off-track horse race gambling in Detroit, Michigan. Efforts to increase revenues in the horse-racing industry; Need for casinos to support the horse racing regulation; Plan to develop bills on cash flow to horse racing.