It took on the gargantuan task of confronting the US in the World Trade Organisation (WTO), over the US’s anti-online gambling laws regarding foreign gaming operators.

Antigua’s WTO actions have forced the US to reconsider its gambling legislation – who says the little people cant win against the Big Boys!

Let’s face it, the battle has been keenly watched by online bingo operators and observers of the online bingo industry, who have been following developments between the two nations with keen interest due to the implications with relation to access to the huge US market.

Adding to the interest of course is the fact that Antigua is base to a number of online bingo hall operations and constitutes one of the major offshore gambling jurisdictions in the world.

The article pointed out that Antigua has already faced the US down twice in the WTO and we all know how the US hates to lose!

National Bingo News

Bingo Liner’s “X” Pattern – Each week three lucky Bingo Liner players win a hamper full of tasty treats – lucky things.  This week every bingo on the X pattern, over the course of Wednesday, received one entry into the prize draw.

By the end of the day three fortunate players were awaiting delivery of a luxury hamper – containing wine, coffee, mints and other delicacies.

I’ve put on weight just thinking about it!

Party Gaming – has confirmed it has actually signed up on a deal to administer online gaming products on ITV’s web sites.

Just in case you don’t know, a number of Party Gaming’s administered games, including Emmerdale Bingo, have gone live on ITV’s web site this week.

ITV had previously worked with Sportech to provide gaming products via its interactive service but discontinued the venture in January 2006 due to its losses.