iGaming News Page 877

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.»
US Law Roundup - 15 January 2002
15 January 2002
Staying on top of interactive gambling bills as they move through the United States' federal and state legislatures no longer entails hours of research, thanks to this biweekly update on U.S. state and federal legislation. The first session of the 107th U.S. Congress adjourned on Dec. 21, and the second session will convene at noon EST on Jan. 23. Legislatures on the state level have been quiet for the last two weeks as well.»
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?»