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Global Policy Review - August 2004
28 July 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.»
Betfair Seeks Deal with Cricket Australia
28 July 2004
Wasting no time in laying the groundwork for doing business in Australia, Betfair is looking at the country's leading sports leagues as potential partners.»
Nambling Notes - July 28, 2004
28 July 2004
In today's Nambling Notes: William Hill responds to NCH's report on underage online gambling, Scientific Games and Cantor Index partner to offer new pari-mutuels and more.»
Market Briefs - July 19-23, 2004
27 July 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.»
The Top 10s
27 July 2004
It's the Hitwise Top 10 "Entertainment - Gambling" sites for the week ending July 24. This week:

United Kingdom
1. Singapore Pools
2. Limso.net
3. Asian Odds
4. . . .
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New Research Shows that Minors Have Easy Access to Online Gambling Services
27 July 2004
A study released Monday in the United Kingdom draws some unflatteringly conclusions for the interactive gaming industry and its ability to block minors from accessing services.»
Nambling Notes - July 27, 2004
27 July 2004
In today's Nambling Notes: Olympic Sports on trial in Jamaica, Playtech soft-launches iPoker, Nevada regulators to discuss intrastate Internet gambling and more.»
Visa Bails on Withdrawal Option
26 July 2004
Officials with Betfair have informed their Canadian and Australian customers that they can no longer use Visa cards to withdraw funds from their accounts.»
From the Editor's Chair - v17
26 July 2004
A few thoughts to mull while waiting for the echoes of the Betfair/PBL blast to fade.»
Ashcroft Responds to I-Gaming Freedom of Speech Complaint
26 July 2004
The legal attorneys for Attorney General John Ashcroft have filed a motion to have a case challenging that the Wire Act violates constitutional freedom of speech dismissed.»
Nambling Notes - July 26, 2004
26 July 2004
In today's Nambling Notes: A government-operated lottery in Canada, Gambling.com reinvents itself as a search engine, ten years of pokies in South Australia and more.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
24 July 2004
A review of news briefs for the week of July 19-23.»
Mega Deal Down Under: Betfair and PB
23 July 2004
Less than two weeks after the Australian government published its review of the 2001 Interactive Gaming Act, the first major deal involving a betting exchange has been struck. Just like that, Kerry Packer's media conglomerate is back in the Internet gambling business.»
On Track - August 2004
23 July 2004
A monthly review of events, business news and other happenings in the racing industry, particularly in the interactive space.»
Nambling Notes - July 23, 2004
23 July 2004
In today's Nambling Notes: New Zealand's TAB to take wagers on Olympic basketball, Jowell likely to reject Scrutiny Committee suggestions pertaining to unlimited payout slots and more.»
Germany's Second Online Casino Opens for Business
22 July 2004
Germany's second online casino, based in the state of Hessen, opened its doors for business last week, and it appears that the new site will enjoy a better fate then the country's first online gambling operation.»
Busted - British, Russian Authorities Nail DDoS Ring
22 July 2004
Britain's National Hi-Tech Crime Unit (NHTCU) and Russia's Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) yesterday announced they have arrested three men in Russia who are believed to have played a large role in the wave of distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks that have plagued online gambling operators for nearly a year.»
Nambling Notes - July 22, 2004
22 July 2004
In today's Nambling Notes: Golden Palace's Beckham campaign, a second report from Britain's Joint Scrutiny Committee and more.»
Centrebet Hit with Barrage of DDoS Attacks
22 July 2004
The seriousness of DDoS attacks on the interactive gambling sites is being felt in Australia, as one of the country's most popular sports betting sites was taken offline Thursday by a sophisticated group of hackers.»
New Jersey Three Months Away from Internet Race Betting
21 July 2004
Racetracks in New Jersey will likely be allowed to offer account wagering services over the Internet by as early as October. They also plan to implement telephone wagering and create several off-track betting sites.»
Nambling Notes - July 21, 2004
21 July 2004
In today's Nambling Notes: A possible marriage between PBL and Betfair, Getmintedpoker.com taps a soccer player-turned-actor to roughen up its image, plus more.»
The IGA Review - Beyond Betting Exchange Policy
21 July 2004
The P2P debate has stolen headlines in Australia since the federal government published its review of the Interactive Gambling Act of 2001, but the 108-page document covers a wide range of important issues.»
Market Briefs - July 12-16, 2004
20 July 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.»
P2P in the States' Hands Down Under
20 July 2004
A week after the Australian federal government's decision to allow states and territories to license betting exchanges, leading P2P betting operator Betfair is busy trying to find a jurisdiction willing to go for it. The door was opened when the Communications Ministry elected to keep the Interactive Gambling Act of 2001 in tact, but the future of betting exchanges in Australia remains a mystery.»
The Top 10s
20 July 2004
It's the Hitwise Top 10 "Entertainment - Gambling" sites for the week ending July 17. This week:

United Kingdom
1. Betfair
2. William Hill Sportsbook
3. RacingPost.co.uk
4. . . .
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