Antigua will file claim today against US

Tommy · 06-20-07, 11:34 AM

Online gaming jurisdiction Antigua and Barbuda is to seek the imposition of trade sanctions against the US for its failure to comply with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) ruling in its favour in relation to the provision of cross-border gambling and betting services.

Antigua will file its claim today and will be seeking compensation equivalent to around US$3.4bn a year, primarily through the suspension of global copyright and intellectual property rights (TRIPS) agreements.

Errol Cort, minister for finance and economy of Antigua, said: “We feel we have no choice in the matter. Until such time as the United States is willing to work with us on achieving a reasonable solution to this trade dispute, we will continue to use every legitimate remedy available to protect the interests of our citizens.”

Press reports have suggested that the European Union will also be seeking compensation from the US for failing to comply with its international trade rules when it passed the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act last October.

An EU source said it would seek commitments in other trade sectors to replace losses incurred by operators who had to exit the US market after the Act.

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dananderson32 · 06-21-07, 02:06 AM

not sure what good this will do......think i read somewhere this only takes care of the poker side of things and not sports but not 100% sure on that

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Tommy Now go get your shinebox Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sportscapper Island Posts: 15,068	Antigua will file claim today against US Online gaming jurisdiction Antigua and Barbuda is to seek the imposition of trade sanctions against the US for its failure to comply with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) ruling in its favour in relation to the provision of cross-border gambling and betting services. Antigua will file its claim today and will be seeking compensation equivalent to around US$3.4bn a year, primarily through the suspension of global copyright and intellectual property rights (TRIPS) agreements. Errol Cort, minister for finance and economy of Antigua, said: “We feel we have no choice in the matter. Until such time as the United States is willing to work with us on achieving a reasonable solution to this trade dispute, we will continue to use every legitimate remedy available to protect the interests of our citizens.” Press reports have suggested that the European Union will also be seeking compensation from the US for failing to comply with its international trade rules when it passed the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act last October. An EU source said it would seek commitments in other trade sectors to replace losses incurred by operators who had to exit the US market after the Act. Access Denied - Not Registered - eGaming Review
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dananderson32 DANO THE GREEK Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: BUFFALO Posts: 3,067	Re: Antigua will file claim today against US not sure what good this will do......think i read somewhere this only takes care of the poker side of things and not sports but not 100% sure on that __________________ "Go against all odds" Beanie Segal ""YOU WANNA HATE ME THAN HATE ME WHAT CAN I DO BUT KEEP GETTING MONEY"- NAS "a lot of rappers be like one time wonders couldnt say a fly rhyme if their was one right under their noses" - gangstarr YTD 57-73 -60.8 units (unposted record wont count jsut used to keep track of plays i forgot to post but did bet) YTD 157-158-4 +0.1 units (nba record) ytd 235-250-8 -234.5 units (cbb record) YTD 95-113-5 -41.82 UNITS (mlb record) YTD 10-6-1 +10.8 UNITS (UNPOSTED NFL WONT COUNT TOWARDS RECORD JUST TO TRACK FOR MY OWN PROFITS)
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