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Global Policy Review - March 2003
17 March 2003
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.»
Nambling Notes - March 17, 2003
17 March 2003
In today's Nambling Notes: Harrods Online returns, a lawyer that worked with Gold Medal Sports faces trial and more.»
Market Briefs (March 10-14, 2003)
17 March 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.»
Kyl Introduces Prohibition Bil
17 March 2003
Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., on Thursday introduced a bill that would ban Internet gambling. The bill, S. 627, is very similar to the bill proposed by Rep. James Leach, R-Iowa, in the U.S. House of Representatives.»
Editorial: The Implications of 'Jager-gate'
14 March 2003
News of Jaromir Jagr's Internet gambling problem is not exactly what the I-gaming industry needs at the moment.»
Nambling Notes - March 14, 2003
14 March 2003
In today's Nambling Notes: Jupiters talks about the potential sale of Centrebet and more.»
Weekly Nambling Notes
14 March 2003
A review of news briefs for the week of March 10-14.»
Financial Services Committee Moves Leach Bil
13 March 2003
The Financial Services Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives today approved a bill that would prohibit online gambling merchants from accepting credit cards, electronic money transfers and a variety of other bank instruments as means of payment from U.S. residents.»
Insights - The Leach Bill and Games of Skil
13 March 2003
Does the Leach bill outlaw games of skill?»
Nambling Notes - March 13, 2003
13 March 2003
In today's Nambling Notes: Connecticut says no to computer lottery game, a proposal from Stanley Ho and more.»
NHL Star Downplays Internet Gambling Scanda
13 March 2003
A day after news of his online gambling exploits made its way through the national media, NHL star winger Jaromir Jagr admitted to making mistakes, but took issue with what he felt were inaccurate claims made by his bookmaker.»
Australia's Call for Submissions
12 March 2003
The Australian government recently called for submissions in response to its policy review of the Interactive Gambling Act of 2001.»
Betfair Up to the Cheltenham Task
12 March 2003
Despite reported difficulties with its betting system, leading P2P wagering service Betfair.com appears to be handling high volumes of wagering without problems. On the first day of England's Cheltenham Festival, Betfair.com eclipsed its turnover numbers for last year's entire event.»
I-Lottery Update - March 2003
12 March 2003
IGN's monthly international review of recent news from the burgeoning lottery business.»
Sporting Odds & Ends - March 2003
12 March 2003
News on the latest developments, trends and issues facing the sports betting industry.»
NHL Superstar Faced Internet Gambling Debts
12 March 2003
If reports are accurate that National Hockey League star Jaromir Jagr racked up more than $500,000 in debt at an Internet sports book, the league isn't overly concerned.»
Another Round for Kyl and Conyers Bills
12 March 2003
U.S. Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., today introduced a bill that would create a U.S. commission to study the legalization of online gambling. Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., meanwhile, is planning to launch legislation either Thursday or Monday that would prohibit Internet gambling in the United States.»
Nambling Notes - March 12, 2003
12 March 2003
In today's Nambling Notes: Gambling companies will be allowed to list on the Hong Kong Exchange and Clearing and more.»
A World on the Brink of Unparalleled Devastation - Wanna' Bet?
11 March 2003
The fact that punters can bet online on the exact date a U.S. war against Iraq will start is a sign of both the limitless boundaries online bookmakers have and how bet-hungry consumers can be.»
From Government Security to Online Gambling
11 March 2003
SSP Gaming, a subsidiary of a company that got its start providing digital security for U.S. government agencies, is partnering with Las Vegas Sands Inc. as it prepares to launch an online gambling Web site.»
Nambling Notes - March 11, 2003
11 March 2003
In today's Notes: Easibet.net gets a license for a betting exchange shop, Malta joins the EU and more.»
Leach Markup Scheduled for Thursday
11 March 2003
The U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Committee will mark up HR 21, The Unlawful Internet Gambling Funding Prohibition Act of 2003, on Thursday at 10 a.m. EST.»
McPherson Update: Prosecutor Backs Off Comments
10 March 2003
The state attorney handling the betting scandal surrounding former Florida State University quarterback Adrian McPherson said today that comments he made over the weekend have been blown way out of proportion.»
Nambling Notes - March 10, 2003
10 March 2003
In today's Nambling Notes: Korea looks at banning betting and gaming from its PC rooms and Internet cafes and much more.»
Market Briefs (March 3-7, 2003)
10 March 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.»