iGaming News Page 878

Protect Your License - Regulated Risk Management
15 October 2001
There are many risks associated with gambling regulation (social, financial, political, technical, operational, and so on), and a well-structured system of regulation seeks to identify and set down guidelines to mitigate the risk but not be so restrictive as to suffocate the business.»
Investors Corner (Oct. 8-12)
15 October 2001
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.»
I-Gaming's New Millennium
15 October 2001
A new software company is making waves in the interactive gaming market thanks in large part to a very familiar face.»
Scandinavian Gambling Files: Denmark
12 October 2001
The "Scandinavian Gambling Files" is a five-part series providing information on the operators and the main supporting companies of the North European countries: Norway, Finland (including the autonomous Ă…land Islands), Sweden, Denmark and Iceland. This is the fourth edition to the series.»
Money Laundering Legislation on Hold for Now
12 October 2001
An anti-money laundering bill passed by a U.S. House of Representatives committee yesterday was dropped last night from anti-terrorism legislation considered by both the House and the U.S. Senate.»
Nambling Notes - Oct 12, 2001
12 October 2001
In this week's Nambling Notes, the AGA speaks out against the Leach bill , Suberbet.com introduces wireless blackjack and sports betting, Virtgame.com looks to do business in Ontario and more.»
Communicating with 'Asian' Customers: It's A Matter of Context
11 October 2001
Cross-cultural communication is without doubt the biggest ordeal for executives in today's global environment. Dealing effectively with individuals from diverse cultures challenges the deepest core of one's conditioning. It involves trying to decipher unconscious embedded meanings, the very things we take for granted when communicating intra-culturally.»
World Gaming Throws Hat into Wireless Gaming Ring
11 October 2001
If there was any doubt where the future is headed for interactive gaming, it was answered last week at the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas.»
Microgaming Endures Two More Defections
11 October 2001
The parties involved aren't saying much, but IGN has confirmed through sources that King Solomon's and English Harbor Internet casinos have severed their ties with software supplier Microgaming.»
Q & A: Povl Dalsgaard, Conax
11 October 2001
Conax is a Norwegian information security firm connected with Telenor, Norway's government-owned telecommunications company. The company focuses on pay TV systems, IP streaming, online betting and electronic payment methods.»
House Committee Passes Money Laundering Measure
11 October 2001
A committee of the U.S. House of Representatives today approved an anti-money laundering bill that aims to ban Internet gambling.»
The IGN Data Hub - Oct 10, 2001
10 October 2001
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.»
The Threat of Financial Restraints within the Internet Gaming Industry
10 October 2001
Are credit card companies prepared to be the Internet police?»
Novamedia Inks Deal with Canadian Environmental Lottery
9 October 2001
Novamedia, the operator of Dutch National Postcode Lottery and Sponsor Bingo Lottery, has become a strategic partner of the Earth Future Lottery of Canada. The Earth Future Lottery will be operated to generate money for the Earth Fund, a well known Canadian fund canvassing organization for human rights, nature and the environment.»
E-Gaming Industry Downplays the Money Laundering Scare
9 October 2001
The Net betting industry is outraged at a U.S. House bill that lumps Internet gambling into a group of activities involved with money laundering. Most agree that several safeguards, namely betting limits, can be put in place.»
Boss Signs Casino Deal with Victor Chandler
9 October 2001
Finding a great deal of success with its online sportsbook, U.K. bookmaker Victor Chandler Group is spreading its wings in the online gaming market.»
Crypto Exec Attempts to Extinguish Fire Lit by Canadian Press
9 October 2001
CryptoLogic Inc. President and CEO Jean Noelting expressed to analysts and members of the press this morning during a conference call that the Toronto-based gaming software developer is in good shape despite a recent report claiming that the company could be headed for legal troubles.»
Netcetera - Oct 9, 2001
9 October 2001
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.»
Macau Joins the E-Betting World
8 October 2001
For 30 years Macau has allowed its gambling industry to be controlled under a monopoly headed by Dr. Stanley Ho, a well-known figure in the Asian business world. That's set to change with new legislation that will offer land-based gaming licenses to other firms and also gives online gaming a toehold in the lucrative Asian gaming market.»
Britain's 'New Era' of Sports Betting Commences
8 October 2001
The long-awaited abolishment of Great Britain's 9 percent betting duty, which came into effect Saturday, has been met by British bookmakers with great enthusiasm.»
Skill-Based Bingo?
8 October 2001
How do you turn a game of chance into a game of skill? Bingo.com has an answer to that question, and it's due to hit the Web any day now.»
Investors Corner (Oct 1-5)
8 October 2001
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 - Oct 5, 2001
5 October 2001
This week in Nambling Notes: Major Las Vegas casino leaders comment on Internet gambling, U.K. bookmakers get angry over the suggested levy on racing turnover from the British Horseracing Board, Ladbrokes gears up for the end of the British betting tax and much more.»
Industry Reaction to Money Laundering Bil
5 October 2001
The inclusion of provisions against Internet gambling in an anti-terrorism bill introduced in U.S. Congress this week has many in the I-gaming industry fearing that their business is suddenly linked to the activities of terrorists.»
Auditing Helps Sites Maintain Integrity
5 October 2001
In an industry where customer trust often correlates with the bottom line, one of the leading auditing companies for the gaming business is letting operators know they are on the lookout for fraudulent operators.»