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BetOnSports Aims for the AIM
10 October 2002
One of the largest sports books in the world, BetOnSports.com of Costa Rica, says it plans to go public as soon as international economic situations steady themselves.»
Nambling Notes - Oct. 10, 2002
10 October 2002
In today's Nambling Notes: Netgame Factory launches an SMS scratch-card lottery, a new skill-games site, Antigua and Barbuda lobbies against an Internet gambling prohibition in the United States and more.»
European Bookmakers Assess Hong Kong Situation
9 October 2002
The passage of a bill outlawing offshore, and therefore Internet, gambling in Hong Kong late last May may have driven some operators out of the market, but one thing seems for sure: the SAR is not done with I-gaming, and I-gaming is not done with it.»
Nambling Notes - Oct. 9, 2002
9 October 2002
In today's Nambling Notes: BetOnSports.com may go public, Jay Cohen comments on the Leach bill and more.»
Malta Seminar Will Focus on Small European Jurisdictions
9 October 2002
In light of regulatory and legislative directions being taken in the United States, many in the interactive gambling business agree that Europe is the hotspot for growth in their industry. But, often overlooked amid the hoopla surrounding Europe's gradual adoption of I-gaming, particularly in the United Kingdom, is the progress being made in Europe's smaller jurisdictions, where major casino corporations, such as MGM Mirage and Rank, are getting their feet wet in the I-gaming space.»
A Closer Look at the Leach Hearing
8 October 2002
An Internet gambling prohibition bill sponsored by Rep. James Leach, R-Iowa, was passed last week in the U.S. House under a suspension of the rules. IGN has obtained the transcript for the hearing preceding the vote.»
Human Bar Code - Monitoring Biometric Technologies in a Free Society
8 October 2002
Biometric technologies such as voice prints, retina and iris scanners, face-recognition cameras, digitized fingerprints, and even implantable chips containing personal information can benefit us. Such technologies will find their way into cell phones and mobile computers, car doors, doorknobs, and office keys. They can bolster online commerce, locate a missing child, and transmit medical information to doctors. They promise increased security by preventing identity theft.»
Nambling Notes - Oct. 8, 2002
8 October 2002
In today's Nambling Notes: eBet acquires the Turbo Bonus player loyalty program, attheraces gears up to launch its iTV betting service and more.»
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.»
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