Gambling News by House of Odds

The World Trade Organization slaps the United States with a token $25 million fine for its banning of online gambling, a move that could have unpleasant implications for Antigua and Barbuda, an offshore gambling haven.U.S. Gambling Ban Draws Weak Sanction From WTO (Wired News)

The United States Friday urged Antigua to hold off on imposing sanctions authorized by the WTO in a dispute over online gambling, saying Washington was revising its WTO commitments.US urges Antigua to delay WTO sanctions on Internet gambling (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Microsoft, Yahoo, and Google have agreed to pay a total of $31.5 million to settle a government probe into their role in promoting online gambling dating back to 1997.Google, Yahoo, MS fined for gambling (Middle East Times)

The United States and European Union struck a new trade agreement Dec. 18 that will greatly lessen the fight over offshore Internet gambling.Deal Reached on Internet Gambling (BloodHorse)

Federal officials have announced that Microsoft, Yahoo and Google agreed to pay a total of 31.5 million dollars to settle a government probe into their role in promoting online gambling dating back to 1997.Google, Yahoo And Microsoft Pay Fines For Internet Gambling (Turks.US)

Microsoft, Yahoo and Google agree to pay a total of $31.5 million to resolve claims that they promoted illegal online operations. Three of the world's most-popular websites have agreed to pay a collective $31.5 million to settle allegations that they promoted illegal online gambling operations.Web giants to settle gambling allegations (Los Angeles Times)