Poker.co.uk

Poker Info
DATE: May 26 2012
TIME :

Poker.co.uk - Poker news archive

The Gambling Network

Poker.co.uk - Poker News Archive

Tuesday 28th November 2006

European Poker Given Boost

Austria-based online betting and poker group Bwin has announced the first of several �awareness� campaigns across Europe, beginning in Germany.

Bwin's German campaign has been scheduled to coincide with the December 13 meeting of prime ministers from 16 German provinces (Lander) who will discuss the new 'Lotterie-Staatsvertrag,' a draft document containing regulations affecting the German gaming industry.

The campaign will be prominent at football grounds across Germany, with advertising banners already adorning such slogans as 'kein Monopol' (no monopoly) and 'freies wetten' (freedom to bet).

Manfred Bodner, co-chief executive of Bwin, noted, 'This is a common initiative instigated by all the parties that are being damaged by political manoeuvres.' Bodner added that similar campaigns will be launched across Europe via the European Betting Association, the European industry's trade body.

The draft of the Lotterie-Staatsvertrag is also likely to be affected by the infringement procedure against Germany, initiated by the European Commission in the summer, which highlighted how Germany's gambling practices are not in line with EU law.

Source: OnlineCasinoNews

View Similar Stories
Williamhillpoker.com sponsor the European Poker Rankings
Paddy Power Announces Odds for European Poker Tour Barcelona
CelebPoker Searching for European Poker Tour�s Next Champ
Titan Poker Sends Three European Players to Monte Carlo
Everest Sends European Poker Players to Slovenian Tourney

Discuss this story in the Poker Forum. Last 5 Posts:
Saturday 26^th May, 2012: Party Poker and William Hill (iPoker) BAP
Friday 25^th May, 2012: One way poker Swapsies
Friday 25^th May, 2012: New Bap - Day 3
Friday 25^th May, 2012: WSOP Fantasy Draft 2012
Friday 25^th May, 2012: Sharkscope

Poker.co.uk is part of The Gambling Network | Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy | Contact Us | Gamble Aware

Poker.co.uk is operated by InTouch Poker Ltd (hereinafter called the "Company"), a limited liability company with registration number C44236, registered in Malta (a member of the EU since May 2004). The Company’s registered address is at Vincenti Buildings, Suite 623, 14/19 Strait Street, Valletta VLT 1432, Malta. The Company operates the Poker.co.uk online poker room under a provisional license issued and regulated by the Lotteries and Gaming Authority ("LGA") of Malta (issued on 2 December 2008, number LGA/CL3/412/2007). The software used for operating the Poker.co.uk online poker room is licensed from Boss Media Malta Poker Limited. Our services are not available to residents of the United States, US Virgin Islands, US Minor Outlying Areas or Turkey or any other jurisdiction that legally prohibits its citizens from engaging in online gaming.