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Nambling Notes – Dec. 4, 2002
4 December 2002
In today's Nambling Notes: Add a class action lawsuit to the to Pick 6 debacle, the AGA elects a new chairman and much more.»
The Future of International Interactive Wagering: One Developing Scenario
4 December 2002
This article is based upon a presentation given in September 2002 at the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas, as part of a panel on pari-mutuel wagering titled "The Next Threshold: Telephone and Internet Wagering." I was asked to provide a "snapshot" of some of the highlights, concerning interactive wagering, with regard to what has been going on outside the United States in a constantly changing landscape, and I took the opportunity to relate these international activities to the counterpart developments on this side of the pond.»
Poker's Pulse Is Strong
3 December 2002
Five months of observing and charting online multiplayer poker activity has given Dennis Boyko a unique perspective on one of the fastest growing sectors of the interactive gaming industry.»
Online Poker's Measuring Stick
3 December 2002
Oddly enough Dennis Boyko isn't much of a poker player. Nevertheless, his new service could become a valuable tool to players across the world looking for a high-stakes game or a big tournament online.»
Nambling Notes - Dec. 3, 2002
3 December 2002
In today's Notes: the U.S. General Accounting Office releases its final report on Internet gambling, Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada says he wants online gambling banned and much more.»
I-Gaming No Longer in the Picture for Akamai
3 December 2002
Cambridge, Mass.-based Akamai Technologies Inc. last week called for a halt to carrying Internet gambling-related advertising.»
Harrods Will Re-Launch in January
3 December 2002
Harrods Online Casino is pairing up with Kismet Studios for operation of its gaming Web site. For almost one month, said Andrew Tottenham, the Harrods gaming site has been dormant following the exit of its former operator and software supplier, Gaming Insight.»
Advancing Responsible Gaming - You Heard It Here First
2 December 2002
An interview by Elizabeth George with IGC Executive Director Rick Smith.»
Nambling Notes - Dec. 2, 2002
2 December 2002
In today's Nambling Notes: Casino-On-Net begins offering paybox as a payment option, a Massachusetts commission takes a look at Internet gambling and more.»
Nevada to Decide on Interactive Gaming
2 December 2002
With the public-comment period over, the Nevada Gaming Commission will likely soon decide whether it should regulate intrastate interactive gaming.»
Market Briefs (Nov. 25-29, 2002)
2 December 2002
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.»
Online Bingo - The Next Big Thing in Internet Gaming?
29 November 2002
The latest reports state that there are now over 1,800 online casinos on the internet. Online sports books proliferate and there seems to be a new online poker site launching every day. One aspect of online gambling that doesn't grab the headlines, but is becoming a vibrant, growing and commercially important market, is online bingo.»
Nambling Notes - Nov. 25-27
29 November 2002
In this week's Nambling Notes: Akamai shuts the door on I-gaming ads, Hong Kong legalizes soccer betting and more.»
Digital Sports Network Debuts in England
28 November 2002
BT Openworld, British Telecom's mass-market Internet division, joined forces last week with ukbetting plc, Sportev Ltd and InTheBox Media to launch England's first broadband sports digital network, Sportal OnDemand.»
A Big Step for I-Gaming in the Virgin Islands
27 November 2002
The U.S. Virgin Islands passed Internet gambling regulations Monday. The territory legalized online gaming by a vote of the legislature in August 2001.»
Nambling Notes - Nov. 27, 2002
27 November 2002
In today's Nambling Notes: Akamai says it will no longer carry online gambling advertisements, CryptoLogic applauds the Conyers bill and more.»
Boss Media's 'Most Important Contract'
26 November 2002
AB Svenska Spel, Scandinavia's biggest gaming company with receipts in 2001 of US$1.726 billion, is tightening its cooperation with gaming system supplier Boss Media.»
Nambling Notes - Nov. 26, 2002
26 November 2002
In today's Nambling Notes: Hong Kong legalizes soccer betting and more.»
Your New Pal?
25 November 2002
Seeing an opening in the marketplace, Payment-Zone Inc. has introduced a new payment system plan designed for the online gaming industry that it's bolding billing "your new pal."»
Insights - Visa, MasterCard and Credit Card Debts
25 November 2002
Will the upholding of the Duval ruling have any bearing on how Visa and MasterCard will approach I-gaming?»
Nambling Notes - Nov. 25, 2002
25 November 2002
In today's Nambling Notes: American Wagering's new sports betting kiosk is approved by the Nevada Gaming Commission and more.»
Market Briefs (Nov. 28-22)
25 November 2002
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 - Nov. 18-22, 2002
24 November 2002
In this week's Nambling Notes: Boss Media launches its new gaming terminals, the AGA scratches its head over whether it should support the Conyers bill and much, much more.»
US Appeals Court Upholds Duval Ruling
22 November 2002
The United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit on Wednesday upheld the dismissal of two Internet gaming-related cases involving MasterCard International Inc. and the Visa International Service Association as defendants.»
New Territories for Victor Chandler
22 November 2002
Victor Chandler Worldwide has unveiled an aggressive strategy through which high-traffic, mainstream Web sites will play a vital role in boosting and maintaining the company's already large customer base.»