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US House Passes Bachus Prohibition Bil
10 June 2003
After nearly three hours of debate, the U.S. House of Representatives this afternoon passed HR 2143, the Unlawful Internet Gambling Funding Prohibition Act.»
Nambling Notes - June 9, 2003
9 June 2003
In today's Nambling Notes: HR 2143 makes it on the House schedule again and more.»
Market Briefs (June 2-6, 2003)
9 June 2003
Several dozen 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.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
8 June 2003
A review of news briefs for the week of June 2-6.»
Insights - Life After PlayMGM.com
6 June 2003
What message does the closure of MGM Mirage's online casino send to the online gaming industry?»
Coming of Age
6 June 2003
BskyB's Sky Digital television network has had interactive capabilities since its release in 1998, but until the recent launch of Sky Bet Vegas, no I-gaming services had been available. Now a whole slew of games have emerged and more are expected to follow.»
Signs of Life for US Racing
6 June 2003
With or without a historic win by Funny Cide at the Belmont Stakes Saturday, the horseracing industry will continue to see record growth in the Internet space, although the first Triple Crown victory since 1978 could certainly be a boost.»
Nambling Notes - June 6, 2003
6 June 2003
In today's Nambling Notes: Hong Kongers are in favor of soccer betting and much more.»
I-Lottery Update - June 2003
5 June 2003
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.»
No Dice in the House for Bachus Bill... Yet
5 June 2003
HR 2143 was pulled from the House of Representatives schedule again today before it could come to a vote.»
Nambling Notes - June 5, 2003
5 June 2003
In today's Nambling Notes: The Nevada Legislature fails to pass a problem gambling bill and more.»
ukbetting Launches New Poker Sites Using CryptoLogic Software
4 June 2003
CryptoLogic Inc., a leading software developer to the Internet gaming and e-commerce industries, announced today that another leading European customer has launched new online poker offerings that add to the increasingly large global player community enjoying live poker action powered by CryptoLogic-developed software.»
New Wireless Casino Solution Focuses on Security
4 June 2003
In late June, WinwardCasino.com will offer the world's first wireless interactive gaming network. Boasted as the world's first real-time, real-money, full-function wireless casino suite, the gaming network uses enhanced security features for wireless and handheld devices.»
Survivor - MGM Mirage Voted Off the Island
4 June 2003
MGM Mirage this morning announced it will shut down its Isle of Man-based online casino at the end of this month. Company officials said they based the decision on the "unclear political and legal climate" in Washington.»
Nambling Notes - June 4, 2003
4 June 2003
In today's Nambling Notes: ukbetting launches sites with Crypto's poker software and more.»
Nambling Notes - June 3, 2003
3 June 2003
In today's Nambling Notes: The McLaughlin Group addresses I-gaming and more.»
Senatorial Candidate Opposes Prohibition of Online Gambling
3 June 2003
Benjamin Jankowski, a 2004 candidate for one of Arizona's two seats in the U.S. Senate, stresses that Internet freedoms are a huge part of his agenda.»
Bachus I-Gaming Bill Put on Hold
3 June 2003
HR 2143, an Internet gambling bill, was pulled from the House of Representatives suspension calendar today by its sponsors.»
Breaking Apart UK Gambling Bill Could Get Racing Measures through This Session
2 June 2003
The future of the comprehensive gambling bill that would spur a massive overhaul of the industry in Britain remains murky, but racing officials said last week that parts of the bill could still be addressed in the 2003-04 parliamentary session, which will commence this in the fall.»
Nambling Notes - June 2, 2003
2 June 2003
In today's Nambling Notes: The horse racing industry comes out in support of HR 2143 and more.»
Market Briefs (May 26-30, 2003)
2 June 2003
Several dozen 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.»
Absolut Raises a Toast to Quova
2 June 2003
Quova, Inc. announced today that The Absolut Company has chosen Quova’s GeoPoint to provide vital geolocation services for its website at www.absolut.com.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
1 June 2003
A review of news briefs for the week of May 19-23.»
Nambling Notes - May 30, 2003
30 May 2003
In today's Nambling Notes: The Bachus bill will hit the full House and more.»
Q&A: Andrew Beveridge, eCOGRA
29 May 2003
Last month officials with gaming software provider Microgaming Software Systems Ltd. and Internet casino operator Virtual Holdings Ltd. announced the formation of eCOGRA. The group aims to give online gamblers a new standard of assurance for fair, honest and responsible gaming. Chairman Andrew Beveridge, recently discussed the group's "accepted standards and practices" initiative with Interactive Gaming News.»