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SureFire Announces Layoffs
1 April 2002
Due to what it called a "slowdown" in the alternative payment solutions industry, payment processing company SureFire Commerce will lay off 120 of its employees over the next four months.»
Market Briefs (March 25-29)
1 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.»
Europay Addresses I-Gaming Fraud
29 March 2002
The European arm of MasterCard said Thursday that one-fifth of all money lost to fraud online was committed through Internet gambling. The group is proposing new security measures, for both online gaming operators and consumers, to cut down on increasing fraud conducted through Internet casinos and sports books.»
Nambling Notes - March 29, 2001
29 March 2002
In this week's Nambling Notes: Reactions to the U.K. government's response to the Budd gambling report, Rank.com launches a million-pound jackpot, new faces at World Gaming, Ladbrokes licenses Balls and much more.»
Advance Deposit Wagering Doing Well in California
29 March 2002
Any fears that the introduction of account wagering in California would cut into profits in the horse racing industry were temporarily put to rest on Thursday.»
Is I-Gaming within Biting Distance of the PATRIOT Act?
28 March 2002
The USA PATRIOT Act could present trouble for online gambling companies seeking licenses in Curacao.»
A Different Kind of March Madness
28 March 2002
Feuds between operators and software suppliers, the shutting down of two sports books and continued problems with credit card processing made March one of the darkest months for the online gaming industry in recent memory.»
Fine Print Needs Careful Review
28 March 2002
Advertising circa 2002 can be so technically squeaky clean that it crosses the line into a bad joke. As I was reading my recent issue of PC Magazine, I was struck by a Dell ad. It had five neat columns with computer systems for sale. The sixth column was the fine print. Imagine that one-sixth of the ad is fine, and I mean fine-little-itty-bitty print. Let's look at the fine print and translate it into English.»
Leach Bill Gains Support
27 March 2002
The Christian Coalition on Monday endorsed the federal U.S. anti-Internet gambling bill put forth by Rep. James Leach, R-Iowa.»
A Not-so-Sunny Day for Microgaming
27 March 2002
Tensions were high today after the six-year relationship between Casino Fortune, an online casino owned by Sunny Casinos, and Microgaming Systems Ltd., the casino's software supplier, came to an ugly end.»
The IGN Data Hub - March 27, 2002
27 March 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.»
Global Policy Review - March 2002
27 March 2002
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.»
DCMS Proposes Changes in United Kingdom
26 March 2002
The British government is half-way home in the long process of regulating and legalizing Internet gaming.»
Spotlight: Advanced Betting Platform
26 March 2002
One of the leading IT solution providers in London, Laverock von Schoultz, has developed new betting software for Internet sports books. The company's "Advanced Betting Platform" offers automated bet settlement and live-feed integration as its biggest selling points.»
The Feasibility of Serving Court Documents Electronically
26 March 2002
Almost one week after the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals handed down a ruling that allows legal documents to be served via e-mail, gaming lawyers are expressing differing opinions about whether the judgment will result in an explosion of lawsuits against offshore I-gaming companies.»
Internal Marketing: An Unbeatable Deal!
25 March 2002
We have all heard of companies making pronouncements to the effect that their people are their most important assets, that they truly care about their employees, or that they put people first. Yet, looking at the HR and management policies and practices in most industries, one is led to conclude that this people-talk is little more than lip service.»
Market Briefs (March 18-22)
25 March 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.»
What's Next for Coeur D'Alene?
25 March 2002
The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals last week reversed a U.S. district court's ruling that AT&T was not obligated to provide toll-free phone numbers to the Coeur d'Alene Tribe of Idaho for the purpose of operating a telephone-based lottery.»
How Will the Coeur D'Alene Reversal Affect Internet Gambling?
25 March 2002
This case deals with jurisdiction: jurisdiction of the tribal courts, U.S. district courts, state attorneys generals and federal governmental agencies.»
Nambling Notes - March 22, 2002
22 March 2002
In this week's Nambling Notes: Frank Fahrenkopf comments on Sen. John McCain's dying effort to ban college sports wagering in Nevada, online bookmakers are triumphant at Cheltenham, Sportingbet launches into the Scandinavian market and much more.»
A Bridge from Nevada to Washington D.C.
22 March 2002
For the first time, an open dialogue between the U.S. Department of Justice and the Nevada gaming regulators on the future of Internet gambling in the Silver State is underway.»
Editorial: Victoria Has the Right Ideas for Bookmaking Reforms
21 March 2002
Last week Victorian Racing Minister Rob Hulls announced both the release of Bookmaking Reforms Working Party's final report and the government's acceptance of its six recommendations.»
Custom Software Development
21 March 2002
Last week, I started the discussion of custom software development agreements. Undoubtedly, they're one of the most difficult types of contracts for computer lawyers to write. This week, I'll complete the discussion with some additional items that you should consider in your agreements.»
New Jersey Assembly Discusses Online Gambling
21 March 2002
The New Jersey Assembly's Tourism and Gaming Committee got an education on Internet gambling on Monday.»
Q & A: Eric Semel, ukbetting plc
21 March 2002
ukbetting plc this week released its first batch of financial results since it floated on the AIM in August. The United Kingdom-based company is posting total turnover of £7.15 million and gross profits of £88,000. IGN spoke with Eric Semel, ukbetting's chief executive, about the group's progress.»
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