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Netcetera - Jan. 15, 2002
15 January 2002
It's IGN's weekly medley of Internet and technology-related worldwide news relating to the products, services and events that affect your business.»
Protect Your Licence - Internal Control Requirements
14 January 2002
The technology and the operating environment are not mutually exclusive. Indeed, many areas of technological risk can quite often be effectively and simply mitigated to an acceptable level through the use of appropriate procedures. Compensating controls to mitigate business risk and reduce total reliance on technology is yet another reason why a practical and comprehensive system of internal controls and operating procedures is essential.»
Investors Corner (Oct 8-12)
14 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.»
No Compromise for TVG, Magna in California
11 January 2002
IGN has learned that Magna Entertainment and the TVG Network, unwilling to reach a compromise, will go their separate ways in infiltrating the new account wagering system in California.»
MGM Mirage to Launch Sports Betting Site
11 January 2002
MGM Mirage Online hasn't yet gone live with its Isle of Man-licensed Internet casino, but the company is already going ahead with plans for a sports book tie-in.»
William Hill to Pull Plug on US Bettors
11 January 2002
With little fanfare, one of the "Big Three" bookmakers in Europe sent a loud and resounding message to the Interactive betting industry.»
Nambling Notes - Jan. 11, 2001
11 January 2002
In this week’s Nambling Notes: Potential Macau licensees try to sweeten the deal; scientists warn aftershocks may rock Vanuatu, home of Crown Casino’s just-launched online wagering site; shakeups at Publishing and Broadcasting; and the South Carolina Lottery site finally becomes master of its domain.»
Advancing Responsible Gaming: It's the Right Thing To Do
10 January 2002
What do the Caribbean, the Far East, Australasia, Africa, Central America, Europe, Russia, and South America have in common?»
Q & A: Ron Luniewski, Youbet.com
10 January 2002
After nearly getting de-listed from the Nasdaq, things are starting to look up for Internet betting service provider Youbet.com.»
Earth Fund to Have Its Day in Court
10 January 2002
The fate of the Earth Fund lottery's effort to raise money for the environment via the online sale of lottery tickets will be decided in two weeks by the Prince Edward Island Court of Appeal.»
Camelot Site Signs Deal for New Content Suite
9 January 2002
A leading provider of Web site content infrastructure is slowly making inroads with the interactive gaming industry.»
I-Lottery Update - January 2002
9 January 2002
As one of the world's most popular forms of gambling, lotteries have successfully made the shift to the interactive arena. Once a month, IGN's I-Lottery Update delivers an international roundup of the latest news from this burgeoning sector of the industry.»
Betting on Sammy
9 January 2002
At a time when American pop culture is clamoring for the days of the Rat Pack, the image and likeness of one of the 1950s' most popular entertainers will soon grace an Internet casino.»
The IGN Data Hub - Jan. 9, 2002
9 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.»
Bingo Group Gets Top Financial Ranking from USA Today
8 January 2002
Gordon Graves' company was named the fastest growing public company listed on the Nasdaq in 2001 by USA Today, but he seems to be taking the success in stride.»
Netcetera - Jan. 8, 2002
8 January 2002
As a leader in an Internet-driven industry, you've got to stay informed about the latest products, technologies and services available to thriving e-businesses. Every week IGN publishes a new medley of blips and blurbs of important Internet and technology-related worldwide news, products, services and events that could help you strengthen your e-business.»
Gambling Web Site a Tool in Youth's Investment Scam
8 January 2002
While his classmates worried about finding a date to the prom, getting the coolest stereo and driving the nicest car, 17-year-old Cole A. Bartiromo was busy making nearly $1 million.»
Investors Corner (Dec. 31-Jan. 4)
7 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.»
Why Disney Won't Take Bets From Vermont
7 January 2002
The Los Angeles Times broke the story at the end of May 2001: The Walt Disney Co. is backing a pay-to-play online gaming venture.»
Earthquake Amplifies 'Quiet Launch' for Crown
4 January 2002
It was in typical Kerry Packer fashion. The earth shook when Australia's grandest media titan stomped his way into the online casino business. Following slight delays caused by an earthquake in Vanuatu, the gaming arm of Packer's Publishing and Broadcasting Ltd. (PBL), launched its very highly anticipated first online casino Wednesday.»
Sun Goes Live in Isle of Man
4 January 2002
After delays with the Isle of Man government the island nation has finally seen its first licensed online casino go live.»
Las Vegas for Sale?
4 January 2002
The Las Vegas City Council on Wednesday voted to approve further investigation by city staff of the feasibility of Las Vegas furnishing its name and city seal to an online casino, but the plan is not without its detractors.»
Nambling Notes - 4 January 2002
4 January 2002
In this week's Nambling Notes: English bookmakers lose out over a white Christmas, the Las Vegas City Council votes to look into using the city's name and seal on an online casino, Station Casinos files a cybersquatting suit and Dennis Rodman joins the industry.»
Clients Beware: Lawyers Tell Jokes Too
3 January 2002
We've all heard our share of lawyer jokes over the years. I'll tell you a secret. Lawyers tell client jokes.»
Q & A: Glyn Williams, attheraces
3 January 2002
Glyn Williams is the commercial director of attheraces, the eagerly awaited betting consortium sponsored by Arena Leisure, BskyB and Channel 4. The betting site launched on Dec. 12 and features streaming video of horse races from 49 U.K. racecourses. Williams spoke with IGN this week about his goals for the betting site as well as broader issues in the interactive gaming industry, including U.S. laws, online payment solutions and the effects of the decrease in U.K. betting taxes.»