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EUROPEAN GAMING

Irish Eyes Not Smiling

by Staff

Fri, Jan 29, 2010

A new proposal by Ireland's Opposition Labor Party is calling for an increase in tax on betting. While far short of the original 5 percent tax, industry fears are that any increase will further damage an already ailing sector.

The Law is the Law

by Staff

Fri, Jan 29, 2010

The advocate general of the European Court of Justice last week affirmed the principal that the gaming laws of the European Union are the primary rules overseeing gaming on the continent—with no exceptions.

Polish Scandal Hearing Delayed

by Staff

Sat, Jan 30, 2010

The Polish government appears determined to learn exactly how far some disgraced former ministers of parliament went in their alleged efforts to influence new gaming legislation to favor specific operators.

Slovenian Owners Still Trying to Right Ljubljana Property

by Staff

Fri, Jan 29, 2010

It has been a long, slow recovery for the still ailing Casino Ljubljana. Two of the company's main stakeholders are thought to be willing to trade some debt for more equity in the operation.