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Final bets please: end of russian casino gambling
 According to the new law gambling all over the country is banned except for in four specifically chosen 'gambling zones': one in the Far East near the North Korean and Chinese borders; one in the Altai region; a third in Kaliningrad; and a fourth close to the Azov Sea in the south of Russia.
Ukraine Government split over new gambling ban
Last month a casino fire that resulted in 10 casualties drew new criticism in the Ukraine. In an emotional response to the incident, the Ukraine parliament pushed through a blanket ban on all gambling establishments in the country.
UK gambling sector averts levy threat The gambling industry has staved off the government's threat of a statutory levy to fund research, education and treatment of problem gambling by agreeing to provide £15m ($24m) over the next three years to tackle addiction.
Problem gambling studies at top universities A recent study done at Harvard have suggested that gambling is not quite the dark force that opponents make it out to be. With gambling options growing around the country, it is becoming increasingly important that top universities begin to study the issue.
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Europe continues to push U.S. on online gambling issue  The European Commission remains engaged in solving the online gambling problem with the U.S. after declaring that the U.S. law banning online gambling, along with the legal pursuit of European internet gambling operators was illegal.
PricewaterhouseCoopers: Online Gambling Could Help US Economy  For a government that has become accustomed to spending money instead of generating it, online gambling could be a solution that people in the US would respect. It may not gather much support from the far right, but as the recent election has shown, the rest of the US is ready for a change.
 
Less risk of addiction in online gambling  A study conducted by Harvard Medical School’s Division of Addictions has led to a reassuring conclusion for those who naysay online gambling.
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European Commission: U.S. is violating trade agreement
 The European Commission report, instigated by a Trade Barrier Regulation complaint filed by the Remote Gambling Association (RGA), concludes that the treatment of foreign Internet gambling operators by the U.S. under existing domestic law constitutes a barrier to market access for European companies. |
 
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Macau's growing gambling industry indicates recovery  For two months, the Chinese gambling giant suffered under its first slump in revenue. But unlike other gaming capitals like Las Vegas which are hoping only to hold steady for the remainder of the recession, Macau's major gaming interests have been quick to bounce back.
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 08-26 Entertainment Arena Expo 08-19 Gaming Asia Expo 07-20 Casino Marketing: The 2009 Conference 07-07 Gaming Executive Summit Europe 06-22 New York Gaming Summit 06-09 Eastern European Leisure Exhibition 05-25 BetMarkets Asia 04-22 European Gambling Briefing |
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Lakers Remain NBA Favourite  After defeating the Utah Jazz in the first round of this year’s playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers are still the bookmakers’ favourite to win the National Basketball Association (NBA) title this season.
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