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Written by Thomas Jensen
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Wednesday, 11 April 2007
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 When I initially heard the rumor two days ago, it did not surprise me one bit that Jenny Woo had a celebrity sex tape floating around. Woo is a famous super sexy online gambling industry columnist.
“Jenny Woo of Gambling911.com is the hottest woman in the online gambling industry!” exclaimed Bones McCoy of 1800-Sports.com .
Her business cards at networking events have become collector items for those lucky enough to get one. I was once sitting at a dinner meeting at GIGSE in Montreal with Jenny Woo and a few other people and a conference attendee walked up to Jenny asking her for another business card.
"I met you the other day and you gave me your business card but my buddy stole it from me! Can I please have another one?"
"Sure sweetie," exclaimed Woo as she proceeded to kiss the back of the card to leave her lipstick mark on it before she handed it over. After her fan left our area she turned to me and said, "I have already given out over 500 of these cards and the conference just started! My Editor (Christopher Costigan) is going to be so happy with me."
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 12 April 2007 )
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Written by Thomas Jensen
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Tuesday, 10 April 2007
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 The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) is delighted to announce a new partnership with the Calvin Ayre Foundation, which was founded by Saskatchewan-born billionaire Calvin Ayre. WSPA will receive major funding from the Calvin Ayre Foundation for its on-going campaign to end the cruel practice of farming Asian bears for their bile.
"The Calvin Ayre Foundation's support will enable us to sustain and increase our efforts to end the horrific practice of bear bile farming in Asia," said Peter Davies, Director General of WSPA. "This partnership will soon bring significant benefit to the farmed bears that are captive and suffering in Asia, and I very much welcome it."
Animal welfare is one of the Calvin Ayre Foundation's major areas of focus. "We're happy to be teaming up with one of the most well-known animal protection organizations in the world," said Calvin Ayre. "This will be a joint effort to raise the level of international awareness about the intensely cruel practice of bear farming."
Bear bile is believed to have medicinal properties, and since the 1980s bile has been extracted from live bears kept on bear farms. Today, more than 14,000 bears in China, Korea and Vietnam are kept in appalling conditions, in cages no bigger than a telephone booth, while subjected to the excruciating procedure of daily bile extractions. Some bears live this horrific existence for more than 10 years. Most of the bears farmed for bile in Asia are Asiatic black bears, which are an endangered species.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 10 April 2007 )
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Written by Thomas Jensen
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Tuesday, 10 April 2007
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 On Monday, the United States trade envoy Susan C. Schwab, announced that Washington would bring China to court at the World Trade Organization on issues concerning protectionism and piracy of intellectual property including books, music, videos, software and other goods.
China currently has a $232 billion trade deficit with the United States so I can understand the need of addressing China's protectionist tactics. Especially the issues concerning intellectual property protection, but Washington should not get to unilaterally "pick and choose" which WTO ruling it will adhere to and which it expects others to adhere to.
Ms. Schwab said that the latest steps “should not be viewed as hostile actions against China” and that resolving issues at the World Trade Organization in Geneva was “the normal way for mature trading partners” to handle differences.
Really Ms. Schwab? Everyone involved in the online gambling industry hopes you will adhere to the WTO's ruling in your dispute with Antigua & Barbuda soon. Washington is currently thumbing their nose at a WTO compliance panel's decision concerning its protectionist behavior in regards to the online gambling industry.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 10 April 2007 )
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Written by Thomas Jensen
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Friday, 06 April 2007
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 Antigua has overhauled its entire online gambling regulatory system this week. The Division of Gaming in the Financial Services Regulatory Commission is operating under amended regulations this week, the result of an extensive review of Antigua & Barbuda’s gaming regulations.
“That went very, very well. We had a one day symposium last week. We had a very interactive and robust session but at the end of the whole day we came out with very comprehensive regulations. I think it’s balanced. It keeps in mind national best practices while at the end of the day incorporating the commercial realities of our operators,” Director of Gaming Kaye McDonald said.
News of the overhaul was originally reported by Point-Spreads.com back on March 2nd, 2007 in our interview with Calvin Ayre, CEO & Founder of Bodog.com were he stated, "Antigua is not going to license everyone. Antigua & Barbuda is going to be more selective after recent developments to ensure there is competent management."
The division has indicated that the jurisdiction is focusing on tightening control of the online gambling industry. The BETonSPORTS fiasco had a lot to do with this new found desire to clean up the gaming regulations on the island. McDonald even raised the possibility that some operators may see their licenses suspended.
This move could not have come at a better time. Antigua & Barbuda just won a landmark online gambling case over the United States at the World Trade Organization. The WTO agreed with Antigua and stated that the United States could only block such websites if its laws were equally applied to domestic firms that offer other forms of internet gambling such as remote betting on horse racing. |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 06 April 2007 )
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Written by Thomas Jensen
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Thursday, 05 April 2007
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 Point-Spreads.com wants to alert all online poker players that Michael Bocerek, the President of the Poker Player Alliance, has scheduled a April 12th, 2007 Webcast that will feature PPA Chairman Alfonse D’Amato to discuss recent developments. All poker players are encouraged to participate.
Here is an official statement from the Poker Player Alliance pertaining to the Webcast:
As the fight for poker continues, the PPA grows stronger by the day. In the past two months, PPA membership has more than doubled to nearly 320,000 members! This exciting growth is pushing us closer to our 1 million member goal.
As most of you know, it was recently announced that three-term U.S. Senator Alfonse D'Amato has joined the PPA to serve as the Chairman of the Board. His decades of public service and deep understanding of the political process will be instrumental in our efforts to ensure that you can continue to enjoy the game of poker in the venue of your choosing.
The PPA is providing a unique chance for you to hear from the Senator and ask him questions about the future of poker. On Thursday, April 12th at 3pm EST the PPA will host an interactive Webcast. The Senator will give you an update of the federal government issues facing poker today and what the PPA is doing to fight for your rights. You have the opportunity to send e-mail questions before and during the Webcast which the Senator will answer live.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 05 April 2007 )
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