US Online Gambling Ruling in the Caribbean Opposed by WTO - 02-04-07
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January 4 - The World Trade Organisation ruled against the United States regarding online gambling with the Caribbean island of Antigua and Barbuda. It is expected that organisation is to find the US guilty of breaking international trade rules.
The ruling has not been made public, but according to Reuters the WTO has found the US guilty of not observing a 2005 order in the case.
As compensation for their diminishing tourist revenue, Antigua and Barbuda had built up a lucrative online gambling industry and took the US to the WTO regarding entry to the American gaming market.
The panel found in Antigua's favour in 2003 and then rejected an appeal by the US in 2005. The WTO provided both parties with a report on its findings.
