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Tech Vocabulary
5 November 2004
The vocabulary of the tech world is ever evolving and there's always something new to learn. Writing a column like this in the mid '90s, I can remember defining the "Internet" and "bandwidth." ("Bandwidth" is the thing I lack when my kids call me at the office with a homework question.) Now we have new words and maybe we need to create some new crimes to go with them.»
I-Lottery Update - November 2004
5 November 2004
As one of the world's most popular forms of gambling, lotteries have successfully made the shift to the interactive arena. Once a month, IGN's I-Lottery Update delivers an international roundup of the latest news from this burgeoning sector of the industry.»
Nambling Notes - Nov. 5, 2004
5 November 2004
In today's Nambling Notes: EGET launches mobile platform, 32Red begins taking bets from U.S. customers, plus more.»
Playtech, HGN Sign License Agreement
4 November 2004
Playtech has signed a master license agreement with Home Gambling Network for use of HGN's patented live gaming technology. »
Swedish Ruling Favors Gambling Monopolies
4 November 2004
A recent high court ruling in Sweden could bode well for the country's gambling monopolies.»
Nambling Notes - Nov. 4, 2004
4 November 2004
In today's Nambling Notes: The U.K. National Lottery celebrates its 10th birthday, Thailand blocks access to foreign I-gaming sites and more.»
Market Briefs - Oct. 25-29, 2004
3 November 2004
Dozens of publicly held interactive gambling companies are reporting, acquiring, floating, spinning off, merging, de-listing, rising and falling in stock markets all over the world. To keep you up to date on investment news, IGN delivers "Market Briefs," a weekly wrap-up of financial happenings in the Internet gambling industry.»
Post-Election Thoughts
3 November 2004
Now that we know what the political voice of Americans said on Nov. 2, what does it mean for the I-gaming industry?»
Insights - The Outlook for I-Gaming in South Africa
3 November 2004
What implications does South Africa's National Gambling Act 2004 have for online gambling? And what, if any, actions are being taken by the government to study the possibility of adopting regulations for online gambling?»
Nambling Notes - Nov. 3, 2004
3 November 2004
In today's Nambling Notes: Sweden's Supreme Administrative Court upholds Svenska Spel's gaming monopoly, Irish airline Ryanair plans to offer gambling over international waters, a new study reveals statistics for gambling in Ontario and more.»
Global Policy Review - November 2004
2 November 2004
Each month IGN delivers the latest in international policy developments that could affect the I-gaming business. From dealings between nations to actions taken by international organizations, it's a digest of the latest in global policy.»
The Top 10s
2 November 2004
It's the Hitwise Top 10 "Entertainment - Gambling" sites for the week ending Oct. 30. This week:

Singapore
1. Singapore Pools
2. Limso.net
3. Singapore Turf Club
4. . . .
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Weekly Nambling Notes
2 November 2004
A review of news briefs for the week of Oct. 26-29.»
Another Important Step for the UK Gambling Bil
2 November 2004
After a heated debate in Parliament, British MPs voted 286-212 Monday to back the Gambling Bill, a law that would overhaul British gambling policy. It was the second reading of the bill in the House of Commons.»
Nambling Notes - Nov. 2, 2004
2 November 2004
In today's Nambling Notes: iGGBA welcomes its 50th member, the Melbourne Cup brings in record numbers for the Tabs and more.»
Sportingbet to Challenge French Monopolies
1 November 2004
Add Sportingbet to the list of European gambling operators challenging the legality of state-run monopolies throughout the continent.»
US Government Responds to Casino City
1 November 2004
The United States Department of Justice on Friday filed a motion to dismiss a case in which an Internet portal site has asked the court to protect what it believes is its constitutional right to carry advertisements for online gambling services.»
Nambling Notes - Nov. 1, 2004
1 November 2004
In today's Nambling Notes: Tessa Jowell softening her stance on Gambling Bill, Orbis reveals innovative payment processing plan, Gameboy Advance gets a Hold 'Em game, plus more.»
Betfair Takes on Dutch Government
29 October 2004
The Dutch Ministry of Justice has chosen to maintain a monopoly on gaming and betting by renewing the operating license of De Lotto (which is set to expire in mid December), and U.K.-based betting exchange operator Betfair will respond by filing a law suit within the next two weeks.»
Sportingbet Acquires Paradise Poker
29 October 2004
Citing a long-term desire to enter the online poker space, Sportingbet Plc yesterday announced the acquisition of the world's third largest poker site, Paradise Poker.com, in a deal reportedly worth US$297.5 million.»
Finland Supports Its Gambling Monopoly
29 October 2004
Finland's state lottery says its monopoly status should not be affected by the European Court of Justice's ruling in the Gambelli case, and the Finnish government agrees.»
Nambling Notes - Oct. 29, 2004
29 October 2004
In today's Nambling Notes: details from this summer's DDoS bust, progress for Racing UK, a new financial betting exchange and more.»
Casino Watch - November 2004
28 October 2004
A monthly review of news from the land-based and online casino industries.»
Nambling Notes - Oct. 28, 2004
28 October 2004
In today's Nambling Notes: A BACTA-commissioned survey reveals public opinion on the introduction of super casinos in Britain, a new U.S. law removes the 30 percent tax on horse racing bets from foreign soil and more.»
UK Policymakers Express Concerns over Gambling Bil
27 October 2004
A few weeks ago it looked like only formalities stood in the way of a plan to overhaul England's gambling laws. But now, just days after the publishing of the full U.K. Gambling Bill, MPs from all parties are voicing concerns.»