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The World Trade Organization handed down a landmark decision on Internet gambling today that online gambling supporters say could end up forcing the United States to allow gambling sites based in Antigua and Barbuda to accept bets from U.S. gamblers.

The small nation of Antigua and Barbuda could experience the proverbial 'David versus Goliath scenario' come April 7th when the World Trade Organization's (WTO) trade ruling is announced.

The U.S. appealed a World Trade Organization ruling that American legislation criminalizing online betting violates its own commitments to the WTO in a case that may shake up a global industry worth $6 billion.

News Brief: In a ruling that could open the United States to offshore Internet gambling, a World Trade Organization panel Wednesday said Washington should drop prohibitions on Americans placing bets in online casinos.Nw

News Brief: If the World Trade Organization rules in favor of Internet gambling in Antigua and Barbuda, the United States will probably appeal, according to an U.S. official.

News Brief: The United States and the tiny Caribbean state of Antigua and Barbuda have broken off talks to resolve a high stakes dispute over the U.S. ban on Internet gambling, a U.S. trade official said on Thursday.

International News Brief: Professional punters yesterday decided to have a flutter on Sportingbet on hearing that it is in advanced negotiations over the possible acquisition of a 'substantial' online poker business.

WagerOnSports.com has released odds on which current NFL head coach will be the first to be fired or resign from his position.

WagerOnSports.com has entered the Heisman Trophy debate by announcing its pre-season odds on who will be awarded college football's most prestigious award.

Intertops.com has the latest odds which Head Coach’s head will roll this NFL season.

World Gaming plc and its affiliates, a UK-based Internet-gaming software and e-business services group of companies, announce the restructuring of its relationship with its major customer Sportingbet PLC and its affiliates.

International News Brief: The United States and Antigua have suspended litigation over Internet gambling and want to resolve the World Trade Organization dispute through negotiations, an American official said on Tuesday.

International News Brief: Tiny Antigua and Barbuda have successfully challenged a U.S. ban on Internet gambling, diplomatic sources said on Friday, dealing the United States another setback at the World Trade Organization.

International News Brief: Antigua and Barbuda, the Caribbean island nation, has won a World Trade Organization ruling in a finding that U.S. legislation criminalizing online betting violates WTO commercial services accords.

Antigua says the U.S. Treasury Department informed its representative that the advisory was lifted Tuesday, due to the island’s reforms aimed at combating money laundering.