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It is the largest online gambling operator in the United Kingdom and the largest betting exchange on the planet and Betfair continues to find challenges in the industry. With the CFO and the CEO changing at the helm Betfair seems to be on the right track with new blood and new approaches. The business of gambling should be treated equally when it come to fair play in the electronic economy within the European Union.

The firm has formally filed a complaint with the European Commission that calls for a ruling on the legality of a new law in Cyprus regarding the betting exchanges’ future. Betfair said in a statement to the E.C. “ Any attempted ban on betting exchanges - player-to-player betting - constitutes discrimination and violates EU law as it “may apply only to exchange providers, with all other sports betting products remaining unaffected,”

Martin Cruddace, Betfair’s Chief Legal and Regulatory Officer continued to comment, “We have therefore asked the Commission to review the matter and engage with the Cypriot authorities, with the aim of addressing the concerns raised in our complaint,” Cruddace, continued, Current Cypriot law goes against European free market principles and we look forward to working with the Commission and the Cypriot government so we can continue to provide our Cypriot customers with Betfair’s best-in-class exchange product and odds value.” Betfair was also angered by the suggestion that exchange betting was the cause of more risk of corruption. Betfair said “They have been unable to produce any evidence of increased risk of money laundering through exchanges, as required by EU law, to substantiate these claims,”

The European Commission must act to create a uniform framework for the laws governing the online gambling industry and until they do it will continue to see these problems arise. The European Union is online and interactive and there is no doubt it will continue to get faster and more productive as technology advances.


Betfair Standing Up For Its Online Betting Exchange in Cyprus

Director James Cameron and producing partner Jon Landau made the trek to New York City to discuss Titanic 3D with fans at Best Buy in Union Square. Those early adopters who have invested in 3D TVs will finally get some movies worthy of the technology. Two of those films, the just-released Titanic 3D from Paramount Home Media Distribution and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and the October 15 Avatar 3D from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, are from the Oscar-winning director. The third film, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment’s The Amazing Spider-Man, hits Blu-ray 3D November 9.

Cameron flew to the Big Apple from Amsterdam, where he spoke at the International Broadcasting Convention. There he unveiled a trailer for James Cameron’s Deepsea Challenge 3D, a documentary that will bring viewers to the bottom of the Mariana Trench. Cameron became the first man to complete a solo dive to the Challenger Deep, which is seven miles beneath the surface of the Pacific Ocean. Cameron talks about 3D in the videos throughout this post from the New York event, where he signed copies of the movies for fans.


Read More: Director James Cameron Returns To Titanic, Discusses Future Of 3D Entertainment - Forbes

Why they not just move from cyprus. There are plenty of other countries.

After months of negotiations, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., and Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., appear to have come to an impasse over how to move Internet gambling legislation.

Kyl and Reid have been working on draft legislation that would allow for the legalization of online poker while tightening restrictions on other forms of Internet gambling. Reid has been pushing Kyl and Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., a key backer of the legislation, to help round up GOP support for the draft bill to help overcome a likely filibuster in the Senate.

But after Reid set a Monday deadline for gathering the necessary votes to move the legislation before the Senate recesses for the elections, Kyl and Heller are now saying they believe the House needs to act first before the Senate takes up the issue.

“By far the best strategy is to start a bill in the House … and have Reid and Heller who are supportive of the poker exemption … to do that in the Senate, then send it back to the House,” Kyl told National Journal on Tuesday. Kyl was the Senate author of a 2006 law that barred banks and others from processing payments for online-gambling bets.

The 2006 law has been put into doubt after the Justice Department last fall issued a new interpretation of the 1961 Wire Act, on which the 2006 anti-net gambling law is based. Justice said the Wire Act applies only to sports betting and not other forms of gambling, including online gaming.

In response to this and calls from some gambling interests to legalize online poker, Reid and Kyl began talks earlier this year on Internet gambling legislation that aims to address both issues. They have finished work on their draft bill but are now at odds on how to advance the legislation.

In a letter to Reid on Monday, Heller argued that the House should take up legislation that would fix the loophole created by the Justice Department’s new interpretation of the Wire Act and then send the bill to the Senate where Reid and Heller can attach an amendment that would clear the way for the legalization and regulation of online poker. Unlike other forms of gambling, supporters argue that online poker is a game of skill and less prone to fraud since participants play against each other and not the operator of the game.

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Apple will release its long-awaited iPhone 5 later today. Analysts are predicting this will be one of the biggest consumer electronics releases in history, and the move will no doubt have an effect on stocks.

The iPhone 5, Apple's new flagship mobile device, will be introduced along with the latest iOS 6 operating system by CEO Tim Cook. It is expected to include a new hardware design, featuring a bigger screen, thinner body, new mapping software and compatibility with the latest next-generation data networks.

Apple is expecting to sell up to 10 million iPhones by the end of this month alone, as consumers flock to buy their latest product. It will also raise the standards for mobile gambling, betting and poker operators, who will need to make their games compatible with the new industry leading mobile device.

None of the leading online or mobile sportsbooks are offering iPhone 5 release related odds, but those with account at the top betting exchanges can place a wager on the effect that this will release will have on Apple's stocks.

Online betting exchange 24option allows wagers to be placed on the price of various currencies, commodities and stocks, including Apple's (AAPL: Nasdaq) performance. Betting starts when the stock exchange begins operating each morning in New York, and account-holders can place wagers for as little as a few dollars.


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The British residents who use iPhones will be able to place real money wagers on slot machines by a swipe of a finger through their iPhones. This is due to the new product that is released by Big Fish Casino. Big Fish Casino that is based in Seattle has introduced a version of its casino gambling application to iPhone users who live in the United Kingdom where it is legal.

This new app is going to be available for all of the iPhone users at the App Store in the next few weeks. As for the company that will manage and process the wagers, it will be a partner company of Big Fish that s based in London, Betable Limited.

According to Juniper Research, mobile gambling is the next big thing as all of the game developers are developing and working on mobile casino version of Las Vegas casinos that will cater to tablet and smart phone users.

It is estimated that one hundred billion dollars will be wagered through these devices in 2017. In 2011, the amount of money wagered on smart phones was twenty billion dollars.

So this shows the amazing growth potential that this kind of gambling has. This amazing potential pushed big developers such as Big Fish to use real money instead of virtual currency on their casino apps.

These companies face some legal problems because this is prohibited in America and this is why Big Fish choose the United Kingdom for the release of its real money gambling app.


Online Casino Gambling Big Fish to Release Real Money Gambling App in UK : ADI News

There have been a lot of rumors revolving around one of the biggest names in the social gaming industry, Zynga. These rumors stated that the social gaming company was one of the 6 names that are bidding in order to acquire Ongame Poker Network. These rumors have been responded to through an information site on the internet. The information website issued a report that stated that the social gaming company that is based in San Francisco is not one of the bidders who are in the Ongame acquisition race.

Since Zynga failed to acquire the Shuffle Master deal, it was very careful not to commit or show any interest in the Ongame poker network that belongs to Bwin.Party but even then, Zynga was looked upon as the most potential buyer. This was due to the fact that Zynga has made it clear to everyone that it intends to enter the world of real money gambling and its acquisition of Ongame Poker Network would help it achieve just that.

Despite this, Zynga is no longer among the bidders who are in the race to acquire Ongame poker network. Although Ongame poker network is one of the biggest venues in the world of online poker as it has more than thirty websites but its players’ list is going to decrease drastically following the merger of Bwin Players to PartyPoker.


Online Casino Gambling Zynga is Out of the OnGame Acquisition Race : ADI News

Being a self-confessed gaming geek, I love to try my hand at new games; however, I am far from being a snob - Farmville and Cityville are my guilty pleasures. Since I also spend most of my time analyzing stocks, it seemed interesting to take a look at the companies behind these crazy good game titles. Although most of these stocks are at a somewhat depressed price level, I think they present cautious investors with some good opportunities. So, let's take a look at some of the major gaming stocks and see what the future holds for these stocks. I have arranged them in an increasing order of importance from an investment point of view:


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It’s not Woodstock, an Abba reunion or Keith Richards becoming a vegetarian. Later today, the city that once gave us images of a girl with “flowers in her hair” will host Apple’s expected unveiling of the new iPhone 5. The one day geek fest will be streamed live and watched by gadget lovers and Wall Street analysts throughout the world. Apple has hinted that the iPhone 5 will be the main attraction. Rumors have it they could also be launching iOS 6 today, with the Mini iPad launching in October.

If it meets and beats the hype, the new iPhone 5 will affect companies, profits and jobs across the mobile food chain. Product suppliers, mobile carriers and app developers will all be affected – for better or worse – by today’s events.

Don’t forget Apple’s gleeful stock owners. Apple stock is up 63.64% so far in 2012 and 74% in the past year. If you go back to the “pre-historic days” before the iPad, Apple’s stock has jumped 295% in 3 years. At over $600 a share and by not initiating a split, Apple’s high price is keeping away many retail investors. The American “super fans” of Apple who bought their shares in the 1990’s and early 2000’s have been well rewarded.



All eyes on the big Apple in San Francisco! Online Casino Archives will feature our initial impressions early Thursday morning.




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Victims of an internet scam based on the Gold Coast say Queensland Police are not doing enough to shut it down.

New South Wales Police say the so-called sports betting system has stung hundreds of punters and netted up to $4 million.

Clients are promised that bets will be made on sporting events on their behalf, but it is believed the money is simply withdrawn.

NSW Police referred the case to Queensland Police several months ago.

But victims, whose identities have been protected, have told the 7.30 program they are still waiting for action.

"Queensland Police absolutely haven't done a thing yet and meanwhile he keeps ripping people off," one victim said.

"Ripping off hard-working Aussies, pensioners, you name it, he's ripping them off."

Queensland Police have confirmed they have received the file and say it is being assessed, but investigations appear to have stalled because the operation crosses state borders which has caused a jurisdictional headache.

The system involved the company using software to calculate odds on sporting events and then promising to lay bets on behalf of their clients.

One victim, who would eventually put $120,000 into the scheme, arranged to meet with a representative from International Sports Online by the name of John Dann.

John Dan, whose real name is John Hanneman, has also been linked to another website called Tablink SportsBet.

Mr Hanneman has denied accusations of wrongdoing.

"I haven't been operating these websites," he said.

"I'm telling you mate, I've been stitched up big time. I do marketing for these people. That's as far as I go."

The Tablink Sportsbet website is run by a company called Proficient First. Clients had to sign contracts bearing the company's name.

Police believe it also runs similar sites such as Sporting Odds and Excellence IV.

But Proficient First is difficult to track down. Its sole director is listed as Richard Paul Montgomery, but no clients interviewed by 7.30 have spoken or have met with Mr Montgomery face-to-face.

Three years ago, the NSW Government recognised the escalating problem of online scams and called for a joint state and federal internet fraud hotline, but nothing has happened.

Private investigator Ken Gamble says the authorities charged with stopping the scammers have been doing little while the perpetrators have become better organised.

"One would ask the question, 'well what are the other authorities doing? What is the ACCC doing? What is ASIC doing? What is the Department of Fair Trade doing?" he said.

"It raises a question somewhere, something is broken in our system."


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The chips may be stacked against some New Jersey lawmakers who have been fighting to bring internet gambling in the state.

The challenge is not coming from other legislators in Trenton, but from a bill sponsored by two powerful U.S. senators in Washington. Sen. Harry Reid, the majority leader from Nevada, and Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona have introduced the bipartisan legislation that would ban all internet interstate or intrastate gaming except for lottery tickets and horseracing.

“I think it’s outrageous that these U.S. senators are trying to take away from the state of New Jersey and other states,” New Jersey State Senator Ray Lesniak told WCBS 880′s Levon Putney.

“They want to keep it to themselves, most likely focused on Nevada, to the exclusion of our casinos in Atlantic City which need all the help they can get,” Lesniak said.

Lesniak said the bill in Washington would deprive New Jersey casinos from cashing in on online gambling

“If New Jersey allowed it, our casinos would get an additional $200 million of revenues a year,” Lesniak told Putney. “The senators in Washington would take away that opportunity and take away hundreds of millions of dollars in revenues that our casinos need,” he added.

Lesniak said he has appealed to New Jersey’s Congressional and Senate delegations to help fight the bill in Washington.

“We just cannot let that happen,” Lesniak said.


New Jersey Lawmaker Reacts To Bill In U.S. Senate That Would Outlaw Online Gambling « CBS New York

Zynga (NAS: ZNGA) is an online social-gaming and mobile app distributor responsible for such popular games as Mafia Wars, FarmVille, and Cafe World.

Today, let's look at three things investors should be watching regarding Zynga, as they'll provide us with better insight into the company.

1. The Zynga-Facebook relationship
Absolutely nothing matters more to Zynga shareholders than its relationship with social-gaming mecca Facebook (NAS: F😎 . Zynga derives a vast majority (close to 90%) of its revenue from Facebook, therefore its dealing with the company and the ease of use for consumers in finding its games are essential to its well-being.

Recently, things haven't been going Zynga's way -- in case that 80% nosedive from its 52-week highs wasn't enough of an indication for you! Facebook's layout redesign is causing all sorts of chaos with regard to users being unable to find some of Zynga's game offerings.

In addition, growth for both companies is beginning to level off. Facebook's most recent quarterly results demonstrated 32% sales growth, but that's down significantly from just a few quarters prior, when it was doubling revenue year over year. Zynga's plight is even worse, with the company reporting a 10% decline in average revenue per daily active user. It may be hard to believe, but Zynga's already small number of paying users got even smaller relative to its pool of daily users.

In order for Zynga to be successful, it will need to be able to successfully coexist with Facebook while also looking for ways to expand its revenue stream beyond Facebook.

2. Development costs and its competitors
The next most important factor to Zynga shareholders, outside of its dealings with Facebook, is game development costs and keeping track of what its competitors are up to.

Without a doubt, game development costs are going through the roof across the sector. Console game producer Activision Blizzard (NAS: ATVI) reported a 31% jump in research and development costs and a 51% rise in sales and marketing costs in its most recent quarter. Mobile app provider Glu Mobile (NAS: GLUU) was even worse, with its research and development costs rising 86% over the year-ago quarter. According to the vice president of Electronic Arts (NAS: EA) , Jeff Brown, gaming development costs are set to soar, which could spell trouble for Zynga, whose R&D costs soared 79% in the second quarter.

It's also imperative to note what the competition is doing. Electronic Arts hasn't been the quickest to catch on to the move into mobile and even social media, but it's boosted its digital product offerings to 36% of total revenue from 23% at this time last year. The simple fact that Zynga lacks a diverse base of customers is why shareholders need to keep a close eye on what its competitors are doing.

3. Zynga Poker
Go to Las Vegas and it's unlikely you'll find a deck of playing cards with a joker inside. But that's exactly what Zynga Poker is for Zynga -- an all-or-nothing bet on the legalization of online gambling.

Earlier this year both International Game Technology and Bally Technologies were awarded the first online gaming licenses within the U.S., potentially paving the way for future wins, which would allow them to legally sell their software to casinos, which could then utilize it online. According to GamblingCity, online gaming growth has averaged 23% since 2003 and is forecast to be bringing in $36 billion in revenue this year. If the U.S. does eventually legalize online gaming, Zynga already has a platform in place to take advantage of many Americans' natural urge to press their luck at gambling.

This make-or-break scenario could be the difference between Zynga having longevity in its business model and forever being on the edge of its seat with regard to the small barrier to entry that exists in the mobile and social media gaming business.

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The new network TV season gets most of the attention this time of year, but some of cable's biggest originals will also return to the schedule this month and next. Luckily for those of us with already-crowded calendars, cable series get multiple airings, and most are also available for on-demand viewing. In addition to FX's "Sons Of Anarchy" (9 p.m. Tuesdays), which returned this week, here's what's coming up. Cable's best is back, making for a busy fall : Entertainment

A bill being drafted by key senators would reshape online gaming, legalizing poker over the Internet but outlawing most other forms of gambling on the web, according to a summary circulating on and off Capitol Hill..

The bill has yet to be finalized and formally introduced, but it faces long odds of passing Congress in an upcoming lame duck session. Other bills that seek to legalize Internet poker similarly have stalled.

The outlines of this latest push have been known for some time but a four-page document obtained this week fills in details, including its creation of a new federal Office of Online Poker Oversight, which would set standards to guard against cheaters and shield minors and problem gamblers.

The draft also proposes a 16 percent "online poker activity fee" that would be paid monthly by licensed operators, with most of the proceeds funneled back to states and Indian tribes.

States and tribes would have to "opt in" to allow their residents to play poker online. The government would designate at least three entities, one of them probably the Nevada Gaming Control Board, to share initial regulation powers with the new federal office.

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Again and again the USA dominates the news wires and creates opportunities for the person who likes to wager. The US presidential election has turned out to be a massively wagered on event in the States and especially on the internet.

The race for the top job has begun in earnest with the Republican candidate Mitt Romney and of course the incumbent serving president Barack Obama. Mitt Romney’s republicans have come out firmly against online gambling in their policy paper while the Democratic leader Obama has simply stayed silent on the issue of legalization. Betting on which person will lead America come this November 6th has become an interesting story. The recent events in the middle east have catapulted the race into overdrive as the political reaction to this sad and demoralizing diplomatic problem creates a war of words.

The current tracking poll is indicating that President Obama is at the fifty percent mark among the registered voters in America. Romney is at the forty five percent with the undecided factoring in at 3 percent. When Romney commented on the tragedy in Libya where the diplomats were killed at the US embassy there his colleges in the Republican party were not standing beside him. It is thought the off the cuff comment has reduced Romney’s popularity significantly.

Things that Romney has said during his campaign thus far are a little off the wall. In his acceptance speech to the Republican National Convention, Mitt Romney offered as the most compelling reason to vote for him instead of his opponent …. “President Obama promised to slow the rise of the oceans and heal the planet. My promise is to help you and your family?” Well for most of us keeping the planet intact may just help keep families well long enough to vote. Odds are that Obama will get re-elected and given enough time may even be able to overcome some of the difficult issues facing the great nation of America.


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The advantages of a regulated online gambling jurisdiction far outweigh the situations presented in a none regulated area where there are no rules to govern gaming activities or operators. White labelling is a valuable solution to the marketing issues of the industry.

The new gaming licensing platforms in Italy, Denmark and Spain vary in the way they address white labelling arrangements, which has created substantial confusion and uncertainty for the operators licensed in these areas. Typically, a smaller operator may wish to enter these markets in the capacity as a white label operator if it did not have the time or resources to submit a license application, or it may want to test the waters and see how well its brand is received by the general public, before applying for a license itself, if and when the tender process re-opens.

Before a White Label Partner and Licensor considers entering into a white label agreement in either the Italian, Danish or Spanish markets, they need to recognise that any arrangement they might enter will not reflect our typical definition and understanding of a white label agreement. These agreements attempt to balance the business and commercial interests of each of the parties.

A white label solution for smaller operators in newly regulated Italy is different than that of Denmark. In Italy only one account is permissible by law where as in Denmark more than one account can be opened by players allowing the use of services offered by the White Label Partner and the original Licensor. In Spain which is the most restrictive of the newly regulated markets and since the historical definition of white labelling falls within the operation of casino activity it therefore would require a separate license. To offer any type of casino games in Spain requires a license. An ideal arrangement in Spain would be one that only involves marketing. Hopefully these newly regulated jurisdictions will see the benefits of White Label partnerships and adjust their regulations accordingly.


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In a surprise move, News Corporation announced today that Tom Rothman will be stepping down as Chairman and CEO of Fox Filmed Entertainment at the end of the year. The film leadership will now be consolidated under current Chairman and CEO Jim Gianopulos and television operations will be realigned as a stand-alone unit under News Corporation. Here's the full announcement:

News Corporation today announced that Tom Rothman will step down as Chairman and CEO of Fox Filmed Entertainment at the end of the year. Leadership of the film unit has been consolidated under Chairman and CEO Jim Gianopulos, who has served with Rothman since 2000.

“I have been at Fox for over 18 years, the bulk of my adult working life,” Rothman said. “In that time we have accomplished more than I ever imagined, from the founding and nurturing of Fox Searchlight, to overseeing the two biggest films in box office history, to keeping us consistently at the highest levels of industry profits, including this most recent strong fiscal year, and, most of all, making dozens of films that I believe will stand the test of time. I’m deeply proud of that run. But even more, I am eternally grateful to have had the honor and opportunity to work with the marvelous people here at Fox. I will miss them hugely. Still, I have done the same job, at the same place, for a very long time, and it is time for me to write a new chapter. I love 20th Century Fox and take great comfort knowing that we have an amazing slate of pictures in place for the next several years. I know that Jim and all my terrific colleagues at Fox, will continue our long tradition of winning ways, and I will help in the transition in any ways I can.”

In conjunction with Rothman’s departure, News Corporation announced a reorganization of its studio operations that separates the film and television production units. As a result, the film business will now assume the name Twentieth Century Fox Film, and is comprised of Twentieth Century Fox Film, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Fox 2000, Fox Animation/Blue Sky Studios, Fox International Productions, and Fox Home Entertainment.

Twentieth Century Fox Television, which also includes Fox Television Studios and Fox 21, is now an autonomous business unit within News Corporation, and will no longer be combined with the Company’s film operations. Accordingly, current Co-Chairs Dana Walden and Gary Newman will now report directly to Chase Carey, News Corporation’s President and Chief Operating Officer.

Rupert Murdoch, Chairman and CEO of News Corporation, commented: “Tom has played a critical role in building our film business into one of the industry’s leading studios. He has spearheaded a legacy that includes many of the business’ biggest grossing films, consistently outstanding profits, and enduring quality. I know great success will continue to follow him. We are well positioned for future success under the leadership of Jim Gianopulos, whose talents will ensure that we continue to engage audiences around the world on multiple platforms.”

Chase Carey, President and COO of News Corporation, commented: “Tom has created one of the strongest portfolios of films in the industry and we will forever be grateful for his decades of contributions. He is clearly one of the most passionate film executives in the business and we wish him well in his future endeavors.”

“Jim has been an equal driving force in bringing some of the greatest films of all time to audiences around the world over a career that spans more than three decades. I am confident that Jim will take our film business to new heights.” Carey continued, “As we continue in our commitment to develop superior television content, I look forward to working more closely with Gary and Dana, who, with hits like Homeland, Glee, Modern Family, American Horror Story and Sons of Anarchy, are unquestionably one of the best teams in the business.”

Jim Gianopulos, Chairman and CEO of Twentieth Century Fox Film, commented: “For the past 11 years, Tom and I have had a truly wonderful partnership, and have enjoyed both great success and a true sense of mutual respect and camaraderie. I will always value working with him and his keen creative mind, profound commitment to film and tireless work ethic, all of which will serve him well as he pursues his next chapter. While I'll miss having him as a great partner, I will always value him as a beloved friend. All of us at Fox wish him continued and even greater successes in the future.”

Rothman is one of the longest tenured studio heads in the modern Hollywood era, and has supervised filmmaking activities at Fox for over eighteen years. Before becoming Chairman, he held the positions of President of Twentieth Century Fox Film Group, President of Production for Twentieth Century Fox and, in 1994, was founder and President of Fox Searchlight. A few of the many enduring films made under his oversight include: Life of Pi, Taken, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Black Swan, Cast Away, Master and Commander, Walk the Line, Juno, The Devil Wears Prada, Borat, the X-Men and Ice Age series, Little Miss Sunshine, Minority Report, Moulin Rouge, Boys Don’t Cry, Sideways, There’s Something About Mary and the top two grossing movies of all time: Titanic and Avatar. Fox Films during this time have been nominated for over 100 Academy Awards, won three Best Pictures, and earned in excess of $25 billion in worldwide box office sales.


Industry News: Tom Rothman Stepping Down From Fox Filmed Entertainment - ComingSoon-net

U.S. Sen. Dean Heller on Saturday accused U.S. Sen. Harry Reid of being more interested in helping U.S. Rep. Shelley Berkley defeat him in their Senate race than in passing a bill to legalize online poker.

Heller, R-Nev., said Reid, D-Nev., purposely waited until closer to the Nov. 6 election to try and force a quick vote on Internet gaming and then blame Heller for not wrangling the needed 15 Republican votes for Senate passage.

"Nothing was going to pass before the election. Everybody knew that," Heller said in an interview, adding that Reid's stunt set back efforts to get the bill passed. "We just make it more difficult by adding politics to it."

Heller said he, Reid and Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., could have pressed for passage of the gaming legislation three months ago, but Reid waited so that he could inject the issue into the close Senate race.

"We have a major problem and that is that Harry Reid would rather have Shelley Berkley win this race than have this bill pass," Heller said, speaking after he was endorsed by a Filipino-American group in Las Vegas. "I told the industry that three months ago. And if someone would have told me this was going to happen right before the election I wouldn't have been surprised. And I'm not surprised. This is all politics."


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Robert Pattinson has "totally forgiven" cheating Kristen Stewart after deciding they "couldn't live without each other".

The British actor was left heartbroken earlier this year when he found out about Kirsten's affair with married filmmaker Rupert Sanders.

The stars were sent into turmoil after it was revealed Kristen had been unfaithful, and while Robert initially refused to talk to the actress, he has now reportedly decided to give their highly-publicised relationship another go.

"They pretty much decided they couldn't live without each other. Kristen poured her heart out to Robert and told him it was a one-off and a mistake," a source told British newspaper The Sun.

"Rob sees it as Kristen made a really stupid mistake. After a lot of long tearful talks, they've worked it out.

"Rob can see how truly sorry Kristen is and has totally forgiven her. They really do love each other."

Robert and Kristen are said to be moving into a secluded Los Angeles home together, and are hoping to rebuild their broken relationship.

The pair are due to step out to promote the final Twilight film Breaking Dawn - Part 2 in November, but sources insist they are "focusing on themselves for now".

Read more: Robert Pattinson 'forgives cheating Kristen' - News, Entertainment - Belfasttelegraph.co.uk

Those of us in the online gambling community who were hoping the 2012 US Presidential Elections would offer a new reality must now face up to the fact that neither of the major parties wants to touch this issue. Silence was the response from the Democratic National Convention on the issue of online gambling. Rather than follow the lead of great supporters of gambling and poker freedom like Barney Frank, delegates to the convention simply did not mention a word about the issue - and that can only be a bad thing.

The sad thing is that the Democrats' non-mention is preferable to the few signs of gambling policy that came out of the GOP convention. The Republics are the only ones talking about online poker, and they're not in favor of legalization; rather key policymakers are speaking about destroying online gaming and other personal freedoms.

It is absurd that the one side (the Democrats) who online gambling operators and consumers thought they could rely on is keeping silent, after all it's a multibillion dollar industry we're talking about. On the other hand this is expected, as gaming is a hot potato that only a politician with courage would talk about.

Optimists will still be hoping that something gives way during the next four years and that the UIGEA is overturned, regardless of whether America is governed by an Obama or a Romney administration. But whether legislation is introduced and what form it will take is still unknown.


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