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Nambling Notes - Jan. 25, 2001
25 January 2002
In this week's Nambling Notes: Station Casinos files trademark infringement lawsuits over the "fiesta" domain name; new faces at Park Place, CryptoLogic and the Alderney Gambling Control Commission; U.K. bookmakers abandon SMS betting and much more.»
Slovenia's Loterija Slovenija the First to Use MEP
24 January 2002
The Slovenia Loterija Slovenija is the first lottery operator using a new technology called MEP--Mobile Entertainment Platform, a multi-channel gaming platform for mobile phones.»
UK Government, Gaming Group Share Goa
24 January 2002
Interactive gaming interests in England are gearing up for what they hope is a future of regulated gaming on the Internet.»
World Gaming Debuts I-Gambling Kiosk
24 January 2002
World Gaming plc, one of the leading software suppliers in the interactive gaming industry, released its prototype gaming kiosk this week and is hoping to carve a niche with the machine.»
Q & A: Mark Bradley, Players Network
24 January 2002
Mark Bradley is the CEO of Players Network, a company positioning itself to become the premier gaming channel on interactive television and the Internet.»
Five Down, Seven to Go
23 January 2002
The Isle of Man issued two new online casino licenses on Tuesday, bringing the total number a few steps closer to fulfilling Tynwald's promise of an eventual 12 Internet casinos calling the island home.»
On Track - January 2002
23 January 2002
Theories abound regarding the future of the horse racing industry. No one's sure what will be the key for the Sport of Kings to survive in a tightening market for the entertainment dollar. The industry no doubt is in an important time and many companies and tracks are aligning themselves with interactive-based companies. To help keep you up to date with all the happenings in the horse racing industry IGN provides its monthly look at events, business news and other happenings in racing with "On Track."»
The IGN Data Hub - Jan. 23, 2002
23 January 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.»
Interactive Television: Will 2002 Be the Year?
23 January 2002
As part of its year-end business coverage The New York Times (Dec. 31, 2001) asked the question: Will 2002 be the year interactive television (ITV) happens in the United States? Don't hold your breath.»
Rank to Go Online in Isle of Man
22 January 2002
Rank Interactive Gaming (IOM) Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Rank Group plc, announced today that has been given an online gaming license by the Isle of Man.»
Interactive Betting Ads Could Hit British TV
22 January 2002
Operators of interactive betting in the United Kingdom may soon be able to advertise their services on television.»
Netcetera - Jan. 22, 2001
22 January 2002
It's IGN's weekly medley of worldwide Internet and technology news relating to the products, services and events that affect your business.»
The Way Ahead
21 January 2002
How will new technology ultimately effect the racing industry? Tim Ryan, a member of the Australian Registered Bookmakers Advisory Council, says the industry can both maximize the opportunity and minimize the threat.»
Appeals Court Decision on Casino Markers
21 January 2002
In November the 9th U.S. Court of Appeals rendered a decision on the use of casino markers. The court ruled that casino markers are more akin to checks than credit card loans, and therefore gamblers must pay their marker debts or face criminal charges.»
Investors Corner (Jan. 14-18)
21 January 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.»
Nambling Notes - Jan. 18, 2001
18 January 2002
This week in Nambling Notes: EGET releases a new online lottery game, Magna changes Call-A-Bet to XpressBet, Micki Oster leaves Sunny Group, Macau releases a short list of potential licensees and Sungold Entertainment launches a new virtual horse race wagering game.»
Software Developer Initiates Code of Conduct
17 January 2002
One of the leading providers of software solutions and turnkey services for the online gaming industry has introduced a new program that it hopes will boast consumer confidence with casinos and raise the standards for operators.»
Wireless Gaming Presents New Security Challenges
17 January 2002
It's old news in interactive gaming circles that the next generation of casino games and sports betting will take the form of wireless gambling. Several I-gaming companies have already developed products aimed at this new type of gaming. While increasing consumer access to games will inevitably be good for business, with it comes a range of new security concerns. In the words of one expert, security risk increases as technology becomes more complex.»
California Legalizes Internet Gambling
16 January 2002
Professor I. Nelson Rose: "California Gov. Gray Davis recently authorized what may be the second largest expansion of legal gambling in the history of the United States."»
The IGN Data Hub - 16 January 2002
16 January 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.»
Editorial: The Best and Worst of 2001
16 January 2002
It was a year of ups and downs, a year to remember, the year I-gaming turned the corner, a year that will define this industry. . . Aw heck let's give the cliché machine a rest and get to the point. Following is the IGN editorial staff's rendition of the best and worst of interactive gambling in 2001. . .»
Crown/AGT Deal Brings another Big Player into the Mix
16 January 2002
Traditionally a land-based slot machine manufacturer, Ainsworth Game Technology announced Wednesday that it has agreed to provide Kerry Packer's new online casino with a suite of casino games.»
CryptoLogic Sued by Licensee
15 January 2002
Gaming software developer CryptoLogic is the target of a lawsuit filed by one of its licensees, Casino Monte Carlo N.V., and its operator, Claude Levy, the gaming software company said late last week.»
Online Casino Ad Yanked from British Site
15 January 2002
A wagering site called 888 Casino has been ordered by the U.K. Advertising Standards Authority to remove an Internet ad that the agency has deemed misleading to consumers.»
CasinoAOL's Spin on P2P Gambling
15 January 2002
It may not be exactly like the system that caught headlines and international attention in the music industry, but the person-to-person craze that was spurred by Napster has spread to the interactive gaming industry.»