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Antigua to Reject Late USA Proposal to End WTO Online Poker-Gambling DisputeThu, Apr 10th, 2008 @ 12:00am It is anticipated that the Antigua government will reject a proposal for the resolution of the World Trade Organization (WTO) trade dispute over online poker and online gambling that it received from the United States last week, as the proposal "has not been met favorably by the government." With no settlement reached by the end of March deadline that the WTO had specified, the Antigua Sun reports it understands that this "essentially restarted the WTO dispute resolution process." In January, Antigua and Barbuda filed a notice requesting arbitration by the WTO on the country's claim for compensation from the US, triggered by America seeking to withdraw from its commitment to provide market access to the Internet gambling sector under the WTO General Agreement on Trade in Services that it had signed. Antigua's Minister of Finance and the Economy Dr. Errol Cort said he had put a settlement proposal to US Trade Representative Ambassador Susan Schwab when he met with her in January. Antigua and Barbuda agreed to hold off on arbitration proceedings at the World Trade Organisation until the end of March, allowing time for the proposal to be considered and a counterproposal made. Antigua did not receive a settlement proposal back from the United States until after the end of March deadline passed. "Cabinet has deliberated on the matter and decided on a particular course of action." Dr. Court told the SUN. A statement is expected to be issued from the government of Antigua and Barbuda shortly concerning their decision. Meanwhile, Antigua and Barbuda's attorney in the matter, Mark Mendel, told the SUN that this process had automatically restarted at the WTO once the body was not informed at the end of March that the parties had agreed on a settlement. Read Related Article:
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Sweden Undecided Whether Online Poker to Remain Gov't Monopoly Sweden has repeatedly been under fire from the European Commission to comply with EU laws that give EU-based operators free movement of goods and services between EU member countries. Today, Gambling Intelligence Group relayed that Jan Nyren, who is conducting Sweden's gambling investigation, will propose in his final report due in December that Sweden introduce a licensing system for online sports betting providers. But he says he has yet to decide whether to recommend online poker be opened to competition or remain the government monopoly of Svenska Spel.
World Series Of Poker Academy Debuts in LA Sept. 6-7 at The Bicycle Casino The World Series of Poker Academy, poker's premier series of instructional schools where participants learn first-hand from the world's greatest poker players, just announced details for its first-ever event in Los Angeles, California USA.
World Series of Poker Europe Begins in 2 Weeks With only two weeks to go, final preparations are being made and big name players continue to commit to the second annual World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE), including members of the final table of the World Series of Poker (WSOP). All players will compete for their chance at fame, fortune and the most coveted prize in gaming: a World Series of Poker championship bracelet.
Poker Pro Europe Magazine Expands Distribution into South Africa Poker Pro Europe magazine, as part of its global expansion, can now be found in casinos in South Africa and Swaziland. The distribution pushes the publication's total circulation over 55,000, making it one of the largest poker-related magazines outside the USA.
Amsair is Official Airline of World Series of Poker Europe Amsair was just announced as the latest top line sponsor for the forthcoming World Series of Poker Europe to be held next month in London, UK. The deal will make Amsair Executive Aviation the official airline of the tour and will allow Betfair Poker customers exclusive and discounted rates on any of the private jets in the extensive Amsair charter fleet.
No Withholding Taxes on Poker Tourneys The IRS has decided that every poker operator in the United States will have to report anyone who wins more than $5,000 in a poker tournament.
Poker Craze is Ramping Up in Asia The recent successful Asian Poker Tour (APT) in Macau, and the Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) underway at Macau's Grand Waldo Hotel and Casino both reflect how Texas Hold'em poker is set to take the Asian region by storm, according to Timothy Chui of the Hong Kong Standard.
WSOP November Niner Dennis Phillips Signs Up for Oracle Poker Consulting With 2008 World Series of Poker final table participants receiving the luxury of a 117 day break before the biggest day of their poker careers, it was believed that the final nine would take a large portion of the hiatus to fix any leaks in their poker game. "November Nine" chip leader Dennis Phillips was the first final tabler to make his coaching arrangements public, as his hiring of Oracle Poker Consulting was announced Wednesday in a press release.
Timoshenko Earns Half Million for Asian Poker Tour Macau Win Last week, the Asian Poker Tour (APT) rolled through Macau and into the StarWorld Galaxy Hotel and Casino, tempting players by slapping a $500,000 guarantee on the Main Event first-place prize. In the end, 20-year old Yevgeniy Timoshenko, a United States citizen of Ukrainian descent, shined during play at the eight-handed final table to grab the largest guaranteed tournament in Asian poker history.
Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT) Returns to Roots This Week This week, the Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT) returns to the Grosvenor casino in Bolton, where the very first GUKPT event was hosted back in January 2007. On that occasion Londoner Praz Bansi defeated a field of 197 players, including his close friend Karl Mahrenholz, who finished as the runner up. |
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