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Expert says Antigua unlikely to gain entire $3.4 billion in WTO dispute

25 July 2007

Antigua & Barbuda, which has requested $3.4 billion in compensation from the U.S. after winning a WTO dispute over Internet gambling, most likely will have to settle for a much smaller amount according to John Jackson, an international economics law expert and professor at Georgetown University Law Center.

Antigua gets Caricom support on Internet gambling

8 July 2007

International News Brief: Antigua & Barbuda said it has gained the full support of fellow Caricom member states in its on going Internet gambling dispute with the United States.

U.S. faces seven compensation claims in WTO online gambling case

25 June 2007

Casino City has confirmed that seven compensation claims have been filed against the U.S. in its ongoing WTO online gambling case with Antigua and Barbuda.

Industry reaction to WTO compensation claims muted

21 June 2007

While the compensation claims filed by Antigua, the European Union, Japan and India against the U.S. government have made headlines in mainstream media, industry experts don't expect any of the claims to change the U.S. government's stance on Internet gambling.

Antigua claims $3.4 bln from U.S. over gambling ban

20 June 2007

International News Brief: Antigua and Barbuda said it's entitled to $3.44 billion in compensation from the U.S. in a World Trade Organization dispute over an American ban on Internet gambling.

Netherland Antilles casino accused of union busting

20 June 2007

International News Brief: Windward Islands Civil Servants Union/Private Sector Union has accused the management of Hollywood Casino of applying 'union busting' tactics to break workers away from the union.

Bahamas official: Gaming still important

13 June 2007

International News Brief: Gaming continues to play a vital role in the economy of The Bahamas as it is a multi-billion dollar industry that attracts tourists from all over the globe, said Minister of State for Tourism and Aviation Branville McCartney.

Highlights from CAP Spring Break, 2007

12 June 2007

OK, time to add another location. What happens in the Bahamas stays in the Bahamas. Oh my dear god. What a wild ride. Those of you who were there know what I’m taking about, and those of you who missed it...well, there is always next year. In the meantime, here are the highlights from my CAP Spring Break experience. For more pics and uncensored stories, you'll have to contact me directly.

Antigua tells US prepare for frustration in WTO battle

30 May 2007

International News Brief: The US effort to withdraw from its World Trade Organisation (WTO) obligation to grant market access to online gambling countries may drag on for years, Antigua & Barbuda’s Attorney Mark Mendel said.

Royal Beach Casino names new exec

30 May 2007

The St. Kitts Marriott Resort and The Royal Beach Casino has named Mr. Simon Bell as the new Director of Marketing.

CAGE awarded Barbados deal

30 May 2007

CAGE Barbados Inc. has been awarded a long-term management agreement for the installation and management of up to 2500 video lottery terminals on Barbados.

Antigua & Barbuda heat up fight against US

24 May 2007

International News Brief: Antigua & Barbuda has called on the 150 members of the World Trade Organisation to file claims for compensation against the United States, the latest move in its trade dispute with the US over Internet gambling.

Jamaica resort considers Vegas model

7 May 2007

International News Brief: Developers of the Harmony Cove resort in Trelawny, Jamaica, are considering the use of a 'Las Vegas model' that would include a mega gaming lounge, a facility that would have over 1,000 video lottery terminals.

Keeping out legal gambling

23 April 2007

The biggest news over the last few years for Internet gambling has been the attempt by many governments to keep out foreign legal operators.

Bahama gov't wants Isle of Capri to stay

5 April 2007

International News Brief: The government is close to convincing Isle of Capri to remain in the Bahamas a little longer, possibly avoiding a pullout of Grand Bahama’s only casino operator, according to Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe.

UltimateBet tournament returns to Aruba

5 April 2007

UltimateBet today confirmed rumors that its popular Caribbean tournament will be returning to Aruba for the sixth year in a row.

WTO decides against US online gaming ban

3 April 2007

Antigua's original triumph in April 2005 is reaffirmed in a recent report, with the WTO panel decisively ruling that the US has done nothing to comply with the original ruling.

Will the WTO ruling will affect U.S. Internet gambling policy?

3 April 2007

Last week, the World Trade Organization ruled that the United States was violating the General Agreement on Trade and Services (GATS) by allowing Americans to make interstate bets on horse races over the phone or on the Internet with American racebooks while denying qualified foreign entities access to the U.S. market for the same services.

Barbados installs AXCESS system

23 March 2007

AXCESS International Inc. has won a $2 million contract from the Port of Bridgetown in Barbados to install an integrated radio frequency identification and sensor system being deployed to enhance security measures for the Cricket World Cup 2007.

Caravanserai Resort waits for casino license

9 March 2007

International News Brief: With the ink dried on the construction agreement and five per cent of the total project cost already paid to the contractor, that Caravanserai Resort just needs a casino licence

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