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Microgaming is receiving eCOGRA Seals of Approval for 23 online casinos powered by Microgaming software.

International News Brief: The Treasury could wreck the Government's wider efforts to attract online casinos to the United Kingdom, despite the warm welcome given to the Gambling Bill.

Betandwin have been actively encouraging the association of leading European online gaming providers to form a non-profit organization.

International News Brief: The Malta government has signed an agreement with Maltco Lotteries Ltd granting the company a seven-year licence to operate lottery games in Malta.

International News Brief: Britain, France and Spain’s national lottery operators are offering a new joint lottery, ‘Euro Millions.’. The first drawing is this Friday the 13th.

International News Brief: Carlton Clubs, a bingo operator, has become the first in the United Kingdom to employ staff to offer advice to gambling addicts.

International News Brief: Harrah's has chosen the UK for the launch of its first interactive services but is taking a different approach from its competitors.

International News Brief: The repeal of a law dating back nearly 300 years which prevents gambling debts being enforced is among new clauses added to the draft Gambling Bill published today.

International News Brief: Isle of Capri is demanding a reduction in UK gaming tax as a condition of agreeing to back the Government's plans to deregulate Britain's betting industry.

International News Brief: Horseracing is today facing a cash crisis after the AttheRaces consortium comprising BSkyB, Channel 4 and Arena Leisure ripped up its £307m deal with 49 British racecourses.

International News Brief: Ladbrokes make The Lord Of The Rings - Return Of The King 1/3 to take the top Oscar.

International News Brief: Betting shops have traded their dingy, dark décor for a more glamorous décor and have expanded online and with FOBTs. The changes have attracted new markets.

International News Brief: David Appel, the Israeli property developer at the heart of the storm that threatens to topple Ariel Sharon would have needed heavyweight political support for his plans to build a casino in an area of outstanding natural beauty near Athens.

International News Brief: Horseracing consortium AttheRaces has failed to resolve its row with the Racecourse Association over betting revenues, putting its £307 million TV deal and the future of several smaller courses at risk.

International News Brief: New United Kingdom gambling regulations could force interactive and online operators to move off-shore, MPs have been warned.

The interactive Gaming Gambling and Betting Association (iGGBA) have met with a high level delegation from the European Commission to discuss the recent developments in the eCommerce Directive and Services Directive.

International News Brief: William Hill is offering 50-to-1 odds against anyone's walking on Mars by Dec. 31, 2030.

International News Brief: Aberdeen beach could soon have three casinos within yards of each other after it emerged yesterday that another business wants to develop a seafront gambling centre.