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Crackdown in Italy
17 September 2001
Italian police on Thursday shut down five sports Web sites allegedly linked to illegal betting. The sites reportedly hosted betting services for a prominent British bookmaking firm and handled several millions of dollars in illegal bets in doing so.»
Tragedy Could Affect Market Share for Land-Based and Online Gaming
17 September 2001
In the wake of the horrific terrorist attack levied against the United States last week it may seem cold and callous to predict which industries or industry sectors will be hurt more in the aftermath, but it's only natural to take an analytical look at various situations.»
Investors Corner (Sept. 10-14)
17 September 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.»
Site Escapes Legal Woes by Moving to Oregon
17 September 2001
A legal battle about whether Winticket.com, an online race wagering service, could legally accept bets via the Internet ended with a whimper today.»
I-Lottery Update - September 2001
14 September 2001
As one of the world's most popular forms of gambling, lotteries have successfully made the shift to the interactive arena. I-lotteries are consequently playing a key role in attracting more players to the interactive gambling industry and bringing the industry into the public eye. Each month I-Lottery Update will deliver an international roundup of the latest news from this burgeoning industry sector.»
Desktop Conference: Tyrone Lam
14 September 2001
Once gamblers could only bet in person or through their telephones, but new technology has created new channels of access to betting and gambling activities. What does this mean for Net betting companies? It's no longer possible to ignore the wide range of access devices punters are using to play on interactive gaming sites. People can log on and gamble through their PCs, wireless telephones, television sets and even their PDAs. Is your company prepared to venture beyond land-based and online offerings? What do you need to know before going wireless or offering interactive TV services? IGN publisher Sue Schneider seeks the answers to these questions and more in a two-part desktop interview with Tyrone Lam, president of BUZZTIME, a company that develops interactive TV and wireless games.»
Boss Signs Third Land-Based Casino
14 September 2001
Swedish gaming software company Boss Media announced today that it has signed a license agreement with a third land-based casino company. The name of the new clicks-and-bricks casino operator remains confidential for now.»
Nambling Notes -- Sep 14
14 September 2001
This week in Nambling Notes: New leadership is announced at EGET, while Scientific Games hooks up with NCR Corp to develop technology for pari-mutuel racing in Australia and Hong Kong. The parent company of British spread betting firm Cantor Index begins accounting for some of its personnel feared lost in bombing of the World Trade Center in New York. In addition, the Isle of Man government inches closer to naming its first three e-casino license holders, plus much more.»
I-Gaming Industry Responds To WTC Attacks
13 September 2001
Effects from the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York are rippling through the online gambling business, as they are through almost every industry.»
Biometric Mouse Verifies Identity Through Thumbprint
13 September 2001
At a recent public hearing before the Nevada Gaming Commission, a technology security expert said an ideal safety device would be one that could combine geographical location tools with some form of age-verifying biometric device.»
For Sports Books, Profit Loss Pales Next to Human Tragedy
13 September 2001
In the wake of terrorist attacks in the United States, a slew of sporting events around the globe have been canceled, sending online sports books reeling during a time when they normally make a great deal of their profit.»
Q & A: Scott White, dot com Entertainment
13 September 2001
Scott White is president of dot com Entertainment Group, an Internet software development company. Dot com creates bingo and casino games as well as provides related services to the I-gaming industry.»
Tools of the Trade - Sep 13
13 September 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. Instead of sitting on your lead, broaden the distance between you and the rest of the pack by equipping yourself with the tools necessary to get it done. Every week IGN publishes a new medley of blips and blurbs about products, services and events that could help you strengthen your e-business.»
New Betting Site Aims For High-End Clientele
12 September 2001
A new online betting exchange launched Friday. The site, Betdaq, is targeted to the upper end of international sports betting and is backed by Irish financier Dermot Desmond.»
British I-Gaming Companies Form Trade Association
12 September 2001
Based on recommendations included in the Gambling Review Body's recently released report, five British gaming companies have joined forces to form the Interactive Gambling, Gaming and Betting Association (iGGBA) for U.K.-registered companies related to the interactive gaming industry.»
The IGN Data Hub - Sep 12, 2001
12 September 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.»
Cyber Ramblings - Sep 11, 2001
11 September 2001
Every week, Interactive Gaming News churns through a roundup of important Internet and technology-related worldwide news. ICANN provided us with the majority of items for this week's list, with a slew of different actions and items discussed at its quarterly meeting. Elsewhere, it is believed that longtime hermit and chess great Bobby Fischer may be playing again through the Internet. Other items this week include news regarding computer software hackers getting their day in court and estimates of the cost impact of the much-hyped Code Red virus.»
List of Nations with Inadequate Money Laundering Laws Updated
11 September 2001
The Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering on Friday announced its latest list of "non-cooperative" jurisdictions. Last week's announcement is an update from the FATF's second report on non-cooperative countries and territories that was released in June.»
Crypto Site Hacked
10 September 2001
One of the major players in developing software for the online gaming business fell prey to a recent hacker attack, and some e-security experts feel that the incident was not an isolated attack on the industry.»
Investors Corner (Sept. 3-7)
10 September 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.»
Two British Digital TV Companies to Launch Interactive Betting
10 September 2001
A major player in the interactive TV arena has taken another step in broadening its products and offerings.»
State in India Gets Online Lottery
7 September 2001
The Indian state of Karnataka is about to enter the I-gaming world through the creation of an Internet lottery.»
Gaming Plays with Gerald F. LaKarnafeaux, CFA
7 September 2001
What are the opportunities and challenges of the gaming industry? What trends should investors be aware of, and what companies are poised to capitalize on these trends? Investment research firm J.M. Dutton & Associates talks about these topics and more with Gerald F. LaKarnafeaux, one of its senior gaming analysts and a 40-year veteran of the industry.»
Nambling Notes - Sep 7, 2001
7 September 2001
This week in Nambling Notes: The British Horseracing Board's proposal to up its take for providing British racing content raises the ire of at least one bookmaker; the Isle of Man prepares to announce its first three e-casino recipients; World Gaming introduces its new wireless betting product and much more.»
Environmental Lottery Provokes IPLC's Ire
6 September 2001
A legal battle is being waged by the Earth Fund Lottery, an Internet lottery based in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island, and the Interprovincial Lottery Corp.»
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