Did the Cyprus government really think that getting rid of online gambling on the island would be THAT simple? When the government decided to take its case to the European Commission and bring a stop to this pastime due to ‘increased crime’, many predicted that it wouldn’t be easy going. At first the Commission said that it would give input into the case before the end of the year, but it seems the guys at the EC are already enjoying their eggnog and couldn’t be bothered. As such, they declared that their input wouldn’t arrive before March, 2011. First they have to get back from Christmas holidays, then celebrate New Year, then return from New Year’s holidays, then get back into things real slow… In the meantime, Cypriot gamblers have been granted a reprieve and can continue wagering to their hearts’ content without looking over their shoulders.
Courtesy of ILoveIndia.com: “On New Year’s Eve, Daniel was in no shape to drive, so he sensibly left his van in the car park and walked home. As he was wobbling along, he was stopped by a policeman. ‘What are you doing out here at four o’clock in the morning?’ asked the police officer.
‘I’m on my way to a lecture,’ answered Roger.
‘And who on earth, in their right mind, is going to give a lecture at this time on New Year’s Eve?’ enquired the constable sarcastically.
‘My wife,’ slurred Daniel grimly.”
