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Nambling Notes - May 7, 2004
7 May 2004
Nambling Notes: AOL rolls out premium games, a P2P alliance on the horizon, a chilling sumo prediction from David Carruthers and more.»
Digital Record Keeping
7 May 2004
Much of what you do every day is recorded some place on some computer somewhere. Whom you called on the telephone, your e-mails, your ATM withdrawals, what toll booth you passed through, when you turned your office alarm on and off and so on are all logged somewhere. Where there's a record, there is always a risk that somebody will use the information against you. If that makes you feel a bit paranoid, your fears may not be irrational.»
British Racing - The New Media Landscape Is Taking Shape
6 May 2004
The on-again/off-again relationship between live racing and British television appears to be back on as two groups are gearing to launch new services over the summer.»
Are Unauthorized Lottery Resellers Outlaws? Depends on Who You Ask
6 May 2004
A number of companies offer customers the opportunity to purchase tickets for various U.S. state lotteries online, even customers who don't live in the state where the lottery is located. The operators of these services visit officially licensed state lottery vendors to purchase tickets for their customers who cannot do it themselves. Federal and state lottery officials declare these services illegal, but the companies say otherwise.»
Nambling Notes - March 6, 2004
6 May 2004
In today's Nambling Notes: a Czech football scandal, Tribeca Tables signs a deal with Platinum Poker and more.»
Nambling Notes - May 5, 2004
5 May 2004
In today's Nambling Notes: I-gaming ads are still among Google's sponsored links, Gaming Corp acquires online media planning and buying agency Eyeconomy and more.»
I-Lottery Update - May 2004
5 May 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.»
The Funding Prohibition Debate Again Rears Its Head in Australia
4 May 2004
The Australian federal government is nearing completion of its yearlong review of the Interactive Gambling Act (IGA), and despite a recent flurry of media attention in the Australian press, the Australian Bankers' Association (ABA) hasn't changed its stance: Under no circumstances does it support a ban on the funding of online gambling.»
The Top 10s
4 May 2004
It's the Hitwise Top 10 "Entertainment - Gambling" sites for the week ending May 1. This week:

Hong Kong
1. The Hong Kong Jockey Club
2. HKJC Football
3. Asia Casino Guide
4. . . .
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Market Briefs - April 26-30, 2004
4 May 2004
Dozens of publicly held interactive gaming companies are reporting, acquiring, floating, spinning off, merging, de-listing, rising and falling in stock markets all over the world. Every Monday IGN wraps the financial happenings of the Net betting biz from the previous week into a nifty little package just for you.»
Nambling Notes - May 4, 2004
4 May 2004
In today's Nambling Notes: New Jersey's Assembly debates legalizing sports betting, Victor Chandler eyes the Irish betting market and more.»
Q & A: Martin Arendts
3 May 2004
Martin Arendts, a partner with German law firm Arendts Anwaelte and an expert in gaming law, feels that the developments in the next six months to a year in Germany could have far reaching implications for the rest of Europe.»
A Boost for the Dogs
3 May 2004
Florida-based Rosnet Racing International wants to boost business by offering Internet-based services to greyhound bettors. The company in March launched a new interface on its Web site that permits users with an account at an Oregon-based wagering hub to view live streaming video.»
AusTOTE Goes Live under Fire
3 May 2004
Amid legal threats from Australian racing interests, Australia's newest TAB is calling its launch a major success. AusTOTE opened up for business Wednesday in Norfolk Island, becoming the first new Australian TAB in decades.»
Nambling Notes - May 3, 2004
3 May 2004
In today's Nambling Notes: The Sasser worm infects the Web, Phantom Fiber and IQ-Ludorum launch another wireless betting service, the WTO issues final report in favor of Antigua and more.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
3 May 2004
A review of news briefs for the week of April 26-30.»
NETeller Distances Itself from Touts
30 April 2004
Officials with NETeller have confirmed reports that the alternative payment solution provider is no longer accepting new business from U.S.-based sports handicapping services.»
Pushing the Interactive Button
30 April 2004
British consumers are growing more and more comfortable with interactive television betting services, and all of the country's national digital broadcasters--BBC, Channel4, ITV and Sky--are involved in one way or another with betting ventures. Clearly, iTV betting has arrived and is hear to stay.»
Nambling Notes - April 30, 2004
30 April 2004
In today's Nambling Notes: Cricket Australia signs an MOU with Betfair, the Association of Remote Gaming Operators presents evidence for Computer Misuse Act inquiry and more.»
Youbet.com Preps for Derby Weekend
30 April 2004
With no clear cut favorite in the 130th running of the Kentucky Derby, interactive bookmakers are gearing up for what could be a huge weekend.»
Gamedek Flies Solo
29 April 2004
Looking to take advantage of the growing popularity of online games among women, Arkadium Inc. this week launched the official Web site for its Gamedek games system.»
Nambling Notes - April 29, 2004
29 April 2004
In today's Nambling Notes: Microgaming adds five new games to its casino suite, UK betting exchanges consider forming a trade association, 10 more countries sign the good neighbor policy and more.»
The Bombay Manifesto
28 April 2004
As mentioned in previous articles I have written, I started what became the BoDog.com group of companies in the early 1990s. At this time the world was just feeling its way through the thorny issue of what a Web site really is. Hyperlinks were a fringe concept restricted to a few abstract thinkers and sci-fi writers. I, however, was convinced that the Internet and more specifically the Web in the case of this article would be significant forces in a global societal change that was already under way.»
Casino Watch - May 2004
28 April 2004
A monthly review of news from the land-based and online casino industries.»
Nambling Notes - April 28, 2004
28 April 2004
In today's Nambling Notes: More British tracks ally with the Horse Racing Channel, CasinoFortune.com holds a U.S. presidential poll and vows to donate $1 million to the winner's campaign and more.»