Delays In WTO Dispute

The United States has successfully had the decision delayed on claims made against them for implementing legislation that cut profits by the billions for many online gaming companies. Many of those companies taking drastic losses from the United States market. The dispute going on at the World Trade Organization (WTO), has affected a large number of gaming companies which also include operators of free bingo online sites.

After Antigua joined in on the dispute against the US, to gain access to the market in accordance with WTO agreements, where they suffered defeat, then the United States withdrew their obligations they had with the WTO. Following this withdraw, many countries and especially those in the European Union, have decided to file compensation claims.

Companies such as PartyGaming, Bwin, Sportinbet and 888.com are becoming increasingly impatient by the delay of being put off until December 14. on what compensation will arrive at.

After successfully getting the decision stalled, EU trade chief Peter Mandelson is being pressured by online gaming companies to go directly to the U.S. Congress with the issue in November.

"The European Commission continues to strive for the best possible compensation deal for European service providers," a Mandelson spokesperson said.