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FTC Concerned about Underage Online Gambling
23 April 2002
As part of its 2003 budget plan, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission requested funds from Congress to study the availability of Internet gambling to minors. The agency plans to launch a consumer education campaign in conjunction with industry representatives.»
Goodlatte Bill Still on Hold, Contrary to Media Reports
23 April 2002
Reports of a recent mark-up on the Goodlatte bill have been exaggerated.»
Spotlight: A Turnkey Solution by Access Gaming Systems
23 April 2002
Land-based gaming companies are steadily expanding their operations into the interactive arena, and many of them are trying to align themselves with gaming software developer Access Gaming Systems (AGS).»
'Middle Man' Smacked by Third Circuit
22 April 2002
A consortium of U.S.- and British-based betting services learned a hard lesson in U.S. district court, and other operators, according to one gaming law expert, should take heed.»
MasterCard's (Not So) New Policy
22 April 2002
A new policy by MasterCard doesn't mean the end of third-party payment processors as previously suggested in the press. Nor does it mean new headaches for the online gaming industry, according to a spokesman from third-party processor PayPal.»
Market Briefs (April 15-19)
22 April 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.»
CITE and River City Group Join Forces on Conference for Internet Professionals
21 April 2002
The fast-moving world of companies that provide online entertainment or gaming services will benefit from a new event produced by two veteran conference organizers. The Council for International Tax Education, Inc. (CITE) has joined forces with The River City Group LLC to provide a technical conference for professional staff and consultants of online gaming and entertainment companies. It will be held November 24-26, 2002 at the Caribe Hilton Hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico.»
MasterCard to End Service with PayPal?
19 April 2002
Third party payment providers such as PayPal and iBill could have major challenges ahead of them if MasterCard goes through with reported changes in its policies.»
Hong Kong to Crack Down on Offshore Betting
19 April 2002
Hong Kong could have a formal ban on offshore Internet betting by the time the World Cup begins in late May.»
Q&A: Norbert Teufelberger, CEO of betandwin
19 April 2002
Despite increased competition in recent months, executives with betandwin.com are optimistic about their future and are confident about the company's long-term outlook.»
Nambling Notes - April 19, 2002
19 April 2002
This week in Nambling Notes: The U.S. House Judiciary Committee will mark-up Rep. Bob Goodlatte's anti-Internet gambling bill sometime in the next few weeks, the U.S. government's response to Jay Cohen's petition for writ of certiorari from the Supreme Court is delayed one month, more changes in the Youbet.com management line-up and much more.»
Bookmakers Come to Terms with BHB
18 April 2002
British horseracing officials are heralding a recent agreement between the British Horseracing Board and leading bookmakers as progress, but some industry insiders aren't so sure.»
US State Department Assesses Online Gambling
17 April 2002
The United State's government's only published report addressing money laundering claims that interactive gaming is an area of concern.»
Leading British Homepage Debuts Betting Porta
17 April 2002
BTopenworld launched an online betting portal today with a who's who of operators, including ukbetting, Sun International Hotels, Station Casinos, Rank Group and OddsChecker.»
The IGN Data Hub - April 17, 2002
17 April 2002
In our zealous attempt to provide relief for potential information overload, we've condensed several industry-related surveys and research findings into a more digestible form for your reading pleasure.»
On Track - Apri
17 April 2002
Theories abound regarding the future of horse racing. Amid a tightening race for the entertainment dollar, no one's sure what the key to survival will be for the Sport of Kings, although most agree that forms of wagering will play a role. It is no doubt a time of transition for the industry, and pillars of the racing community are aligning themselves with interactive companies. To help keep you up to date with all the happenings in racing, IGN provides "On Track," a monthly wrap-up of important policy and business developments.»
Spotlight: RealCal
16 April 2002
The Broadcast Team has offered its RealCall service to land-based casinos and other industries for more than seven years and is now targeting interactive gaming.»
New Hope for Self Regulation?
16 April 2002
One of the world's leading content rating groups for Web sites is turning to the interactive gaming industry for help in spreading the depths of what could be an effective tool for parents and governments.»
Market Briefs (April 8-12)
15 April 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.»
Protect Your License - Establishing Strategic Direction
15 April 2002
Up to now my commentary has focused on regulatory issues. It may be both timely and appropriate, with the Global Interactive Gaming Expo and Conference on in Toronto next month, to turn attention toward the business issues. To this end, the next few months will focus on strategic direction, project planning, and related matters.»
Online Gambling and Addiction
12 April 2002
A new report attempts to shed light on the relationship between Internet gambling and the rate of addicted players.»
On Creating and Supporting Effective E-Gaming Web Sites
12 April 2002
The e-gaming business has the dubious distinction of being the biggest online money-spinner after pornography.»
Nambling Notes - April 12, 2002
12 April 2002
This week in Nambling Notes: Brazil gets a new online bingo game, MGM Mirage loses its court battle over alleged trademark infringement, casino win is up in Nevada and much more.»
Internet Gambling Blamed for Suicide
12 April 2002
Debt from compulsive gambling on Internet casinos led a British man to commit suicide in January. This week, U.K. newspapers are reporting that the man's son is asking the area's MP, Jack Staw, to do something to prevent others from facing similar situations.»
Web Site Development Agreements
11 April 2002
It's a nightmare scenario. You're in charge of your company's major Web site redesign project and the site sucks. Even your mother hates it. As you consider where to mail your resume, you might want to consider what you'd do differently next time.»
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