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The Unintended Consequences of a Monetary Control Scheme
7 October 2002
With the recent passing of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Funding Prohibition Act in the U.S. House of Representatives, the potential banning of Internet gambling by way of blocking all payment mechanisms has become a hot topic once again. Gaming author and speaker, Mark D. Schopper, J.D., covered this issue in some detail in a recent issue of the Chapman Law Review. The article, "Internet Gambling, Electronic Cash & Money Laundering: The Unintended Consequences of a Monetary Control Scheme," discusses the unintended consequences of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Funding Prohibition Act and has already been cited to and referenced by numerous journals and publications.»
Nambling Notes: Oct. 7, 2002
7 October 2002
In today's Nambling Notes: eBay and PayPal tie the knot and more.»
Market Briefs (Sept. 30-Oct. 4, 2002)
7 October 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.»
Editorial: Smoke and Mirrors - the Betting Exchange Shell Game
4 October 2002
Three weeks ago I wrote in IGN about the flaws in the bet exchange business model. Now it's time to look at how the exchanges are wallpapering over the gaps, how they have everyone fooled and why it's a very good business if you can get away with it.»
Editorial: Smoke and Mirrors - the Betting Exchange Shell Game (Page 2)
4 October 2002
Three weeks ago I wrote in IGN about the flaws in the bet exchange business model. Now it's time to look at how the exchanges are wallpapering over the gaps, how they have everyone fooled and why it's a very good business if you can get away with it.»
Editorial: Smoke and Mirrors - the Betting Exchange Shell Game (Page 3)
4 October 2002
Three weeks ago I wrote in IGN about the flaws in the bet exchange business model. Now it's time to look at how the exchanges are wallpapering over the gaps, how they have everyone fooled and why it's a very good business if you can get away with it.»
Self Regulation and Responsible Gaming
4 October 2002
As a consequence of the perceived void of strong regulation, the Internet gaming industry has looked at alternatives for advancing the credibility of legitimate operators.»
Nambling Notes - Oct. 4, 2002
4 October 2002
In today's Notes: Littlewoods is sold, a call for online gamblers to contact their Senators, new guidelines from Visa for payment processors and more.»
The Future of I-Gaming in Nevada
4 October 2002
The future of intrastate gambling in Nevada is hazy, but Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman Dennis Neilander says two public hearings, slated for October and November, may paint a clearer picture.»
Casino Watch
3 October 2002
A monthly review of news from the land-based and online casino industries.»
Nambling Notes - Oct. 3, 2002
3 October 2002
In today's Nambling Notes: Sen. Kyl plans to back I-gaming prohibition in the U.S. Senate and more.»
ISPs Are Content with the Leach Bil
3 October 2002
The leading lobbying group for U.S.-based Internet service providers told IGN today it does not oppose U.S. Rep. James Leach's, R-Iowa, anti-Internet gambling bill, despite a recently added provision holding ISPs somewhat liable for the enforcement of the law.»
The Leach Bill - What the Readers Had to Say
2 October 2002
The U.S. House took a huge step toward banning Internet gambling by passing Rep. James Leach's, R-Iowa, prohibition bill. Following are reactions from IGN readers.»
Prohibition Bill Introduced in Senate
2 October 2002
The House of Representatives' passing of the Leach bill means the ball now rests with the Senate, but supporters will have to make room for a competing bill.»
A Closer Look at the Leach Bil
2 October 2002
IGN has obtained a copy of the Internet gambling prohibition measure passed yesterday in the U.S. House of Representatives.»
Merger Increases SureFire's European Presence
2 October 2002
SureFire Commerce today announced a merger agreement aimed at improving the alternative payment provider's global reach and increasing its penetration in the interactive gaming industry.»
Nambling Notes - Oct. 2, 2002
2 October 2002
In today's Nambling Notes: Schaffer of Harvard denies comparing Internet gambling to crack-cocaine, Poker.com contemplates privatization and more.»
HR 556 - The Industry Responds
2 October 2002
Leaders in the Internet gambling industry are expressing regret that the U.S. House of Representatives chose to pass a bill banning Internet gambling instead of focusing on regulating it.»
House Passes Leach Bil
1 October 2002
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill this afternoon that bans Internet gambling by way of blocking all payment mechanisms for it.»
Nambling Notes - Oct. 1, 2002
1 October 2002
In today's Notes: Researchers say bookmakers are often more accurate than pollsters, G2E reports significant growth and more.»
Understanding Mobile Gambling
30 September 2002
Alatto Technologies Limited, based in Dublin, is up to its ears in mobile gambling. The company, which built Europe's first wireless gambling site in 1999, recently published "Understanding Mobile Gambling," a consumer research study covering UMTS, SMS, WAP, 2.5G and 3G networks.»
Tomorrow Could Be the Day
30 September 2002
On Tuesday the U.S. House is expected to vote on--and pass--a bill that would ban Internet gambling in the United States.»
Nambling Notes - Sept. 30, 2002
30 September 2002
In today's Notes, Nevada examines intrastate gambling and more.»
Market Briefs (Sept. 23-27)
30 September 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.»
High Expectations for Orbis and WagerWorks
29 September 2002
Orbis and WagerWorks, who have long partnered to sell their respective sports book and casino software, each had announcements to make from their joint booth at the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas last week.»