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The Regulated US Poker Market: a New Challenge for Jonas Odman?

Delaware, New Jersey and Nevada have all passed bills regulating online poker and on May 1st UltimatePoker in Nevada became the first online poker room regulated in the US. Other states are in different stages of doing something similar, e.g. Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Mississippi. There is also a new federal online gambling bill on the table, recently introduced by Peter T. King, Republican Congressman from New York and even talks about another federal bill, but we know from previous…
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25/06/2013

UBM Announces Programme for Business4Better UK

*Event will Bring Together Business and the Voluntary Sector*
PR Newswire
25/06/2013

Matchroom Sports Announces 888casino as Title Sponsor for Snooker's Champion of…

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25/06/2013

Belt Claims Maiden 888POKER.COM PGA EuroPro Tour Victory

Alex Belt shot a final-round 70 to win the PDC & World Snooker Open by one stroke and claim his first 888poker.com PGA EuroPro Tour £10,000 winner's cheque.
PR Newswire
24/06/2013

888poker Announces New Title Sponsorship of MMA Portugal

MMA popularity in Portugal is following the global trend of rise in popularity of the sport with tens of thousands of athletes participating. The MMA Portugal web site is the top Portuguese news and social portal and media partner, covering Mixed Martial Arts and Combat Sports. MMA Portugal reaches enthusiastic Combat Sports fans, through exclusive detailed articles and reports, and is a proud Media Partner of all the top Portuguese Combat Sports organizations such as Cage Fighters.
PR Newswire
24/06/2013

AES International Recognised as Best International Financial Planning Firm

Award-winning AES International wins again! AES has won yet another award this year, this time for Best International Financial Planning Firm in the international marketplace. In the 14th annual award ceremony, Professional Adviser chose to honour firms across the financial services industry who offer leading products and services to clients with cross-border needs...
Thomson Reuters
24/06/2013

3E Company Announces Strategic Collaboration with Chemical Inspection and…

Agreement Strengthens 3E's Footprint in Asia Pacific and Fuels CIRS's New SDS Authoring Initiative Carlsbad, Calif., June 21, 2013 - 3E Company, a leading provider of environmental health and safety (EH&S) compliance and information management services, today announced a strategic collaboration with Chemical Inspection and Regulation Service (CIRS) in China, an independent firm providing professional chemical regulatory consulting,...
Thomson Reuters
21/06/2013

Azerbaijan Defends its Commitment to Human Rights

While Aliyev presented Azerbaijan's hopes for the future and today, the country also pushed back on recent allegations of human rights abuses.
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21/06/2013

Nominate your Unsung Heroes Now for the Swansea Bay Volunteer Awards

We all know unsung heroes within our communities, and feel that their hard work and determination deserves to be recognised. Nominations are now open for the Swansea Bay Volunteer Awards.
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21/06/2013

Latvian Non-Citizens' Congress Faces European Parliament Opposition

Elizabete Krivcova, Valery Komarov and Alexandr Gaponenko explained the work of the Non-Citizens' Congress and its plans for the coming years. Press representatives were invited to pose direct questions to the panel, yet the meeting was repeatedly interrupted by disruptive comments from representatives of Latvian MEPs opposed to the initiative of the Non-Citizens' Congress. Present on the fringes of the meeting were MEPs Sandra Kalniete and Inese Vaidere. Neither MEP chose to participate in the…
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20/06/2013

ETC Simulation announces the delivery and acceptance of the ADMS Training System…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ETC Simulation announces the delivery and acceptance of ADMS Training System to Royal Netherlands Air Force Southampton, Pa., USA, June 20, 2013 - Environmental Tectonics Corporation's (OTC Pink: ETCC) ("ETC" or the "Company") Simulation Division, located in Orlando, Fla...
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20/06/2013

Mme Ravalomanana Calls for Unity in Address to Moramanga People on UN World…

"As a country, Madagascar supports the UN's World Refugee Day and the rights of people to a better life. In times of war, conflict and persecution those who are able to provide aid to internally displaced persons must give a helping hand. During my Presidency I pledge to do all that I can to engage with the world community and help refugees everywhere make a better life for themselves, especially those who come to Madagascar.
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20/06/2013

Christopher Kubasik joins the Board of Norsk Titanium Components

Hønefoss, Norway, 19 June, 2013 Mr. Christopher Kubasik former President and Chief Operating Officer of Lockheed Martin Corporation has accepted a position to join the Board of Directors of Norsk Titanium Components AS (NTiC). NTiC is working closely with Spirit Aerosystems to complete the qualification process for the aerospace industry for its near-net-shape titanium production technology, and Mr...
Thomson Reuters
19/06/2013

TGS Commences 3D Multi-client Electromagnetic Survey in the Barents Sea

ASKER, NORWAY (19 June 2013) - TGS in partnership with Electromagnetic Geoservices ASA (EMGS) have signed an agreement to jointly invest in a 3D electromagnetic (EM) multi-client survey covering 11 blocks, or approximately 3300 km(2), in the Hoop area of the Barents Sea. The 3D EM data is being acquired by the M/V Atlantic Guardian. Data will be available to clients through both EMGS and TGS. The survey is supported by industry funding...
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19/06/2013

Prodi Says EU-Ukraine Association Agreement Can be "Bridge Between EU and…

"The signing of an Association Agreement and Free Trade pact this year is a strategic opportunity for the European Union," said Prodi, who was speaking at a conference here that also featured a European Commission official and MPs from Ukraine.
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18/06/2013

Change in the ownership of Kesko Corporation's treasury shares

KESKO CORPORATION STOCK EXCHANGE NOTIFICATION 18.06.2013 AT 10.00 1(1) 490 B shares (KESBV) have been returned to Kesko Corporation without consideration in accordance with the terms of Kesko's three-year share-based compensation plan. The shares were initially transferred to a person in the target group of the share-based compensation plan's 2011 - 2012 vesting periods. After the return of the shares, Kesko holds 544,854 own B shares as treasury shares...
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18/06/2013

Campaign Brands Gambling Commission "Unfit for Purpose" as Newham Council Lose…

Derek Webb, founder of the Campaign for Fairer Gambling, who has been leading the battle to restrict the most addictive form of gambling in Britain, said: "The Gambling Commission is willing to stop adult gaming centres having betting licenses if they aren't doing enough betting business, but it won't take the same action against betting shops, where betting now accounts for less than 20% of shop turnover. The Gambling Commission refused to support the Newham Council and is failing to…
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17/06/2013

Paddy Power Wins Appeal Against Newham

We welcome the fact that the confusion surrounding Primary Activity has been clarified with Newham conceding during the proceedings that the 2005 Gambling Act relates only to whether an operator provides genuine facilities for betting. The Judge also noted that he, "believe[d] the concept to fall outside the remit of the Local Authority."
PR Newswire
17/06/2013

Ashland Inc. and UPM to collaborate on research and development of UPM…

June 17, 2013 COVINGTON, Ky. and HELSINKI, Finland - Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) and UPM today announced they have entered into a cooperative agreement to develop and commercialize products containing UPM's Biofibrils technology. UPM Biofibrils are micro- and nanofibrillated cellulose products that can be used for shaping materials and giving them new characteristics...
Thomson Reuters
17/06/2013

The US and the Entire EU Would Significantly Benefit from a Transatlantic Free…

The US and all EU member countries would significantly benefit from a comprehensive transatlantic trade and investment partnership (TTIP). If it is possible to largely eliminate not only tariffs but also non-tariff trade barriers, real gross domestic product per capita would significantly increase, and new jobs could be created. However, the social welfare gains in this largest free trade zone, with over 800 million inhabitants, would stand in contrast with real income and employment losses in…
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17/06/2013

GalaBingo.com is Bringing the Bingo Buzz toBritain with a New £40 Welcome Bonus

No matter how you visit GalaBingo.com online - via your PC, mobile or tablet - when you deposit and spend just £10 on bingo, you'll get £40 back to play more bingo with.
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14/06/2013

Punters Undecided Over Pellegrini

The former Malaga boss takes over from Roberto Mancini at the Etihad Stadium and is evens to win a trophy in his first season at the club. His predecessor lost his job following a fruitless campaign last season, a repeat of that for Pellegrini's side is 8/11.
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14/06/2013

EU Enlargement Commissioner Confident That Association Agreement With Ukraine…

When asked whether the Vilnius summit would be considered a failure if the Association Agreement with Ukraine is not signed, he replied: "The Eastern Partnership will not fail."
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14/06/2013

Azerbaijan Warns the Human Cost of Armenian Occupation Could Dwarf the Emerging…

The Sarsang Reservoir lies in Nagorno-Karabakh and was seized by Armenian troops during the war in the early 1990s. Since then Armenia has denied the six regions downstream the irrigation water the dam was built to provide, meaning they are parched in summer when the key Tartar River carries just 15 percent of its optimum flow.
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14/06/2013
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