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The Next Generation of Games
15 January 2001
For Next Generation Gaming, an independent online game developer, what has become a catch phrase in the technology world is a way of life. And the company is proving that it can continue to develop, design and produce the "next generation" of video slot machines.»
Victorian Government: 'Don't Get Smart with Us'
15 January 2001
Fallout from the moratorium on Internet gambling continues to be felt in Australia. There have been several Internet casino casualties since the moratorium was imposed, but last week a state government went a step further by pulling the carpet out from underneath a company that distributes smart cards.»
I-Gaming Investors Corner (Jan 8 - 12)
15 January 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 previous week into a nifty little package just for you.»
Couch Potatoes Rejoice!
13 January 2001
There's a new, powerful tool in the arsenal of home bettors. Luxury armchair maker La-Z-Boy Inc. and software giant Microsoft Corp. this week officially launched a living room throne for the Internet age, complete with computer jacks and equipment for surfing the Web on a television set.»
Bring the Boys Back Home
13 January 2001
United Kingdom Chancellor Gordon Brown is planning to scrap taxes on betting in the U.K. in an effort to prevent the loss of millions of pounds in revenue to online and offshore bookmakers.»
Responsible Gaming: Stepping up to the Plate
12 January 2001
From the ancient Chinese dynasties to the Roman Empire to America's colonial days to virtual wagering on the Internet, gaming has brought complex and thorny issues to the cultures that have harnessed it. Throughout history, gaming's bright promise to generate important economic benefits has always been shadowed by its potential for societal problems. The most frequently cited are problem and underage gambling.»
Q & A: Darold Parken
12 January 2001
As competition heats up in the online gambling industry, the trend for gaming software technology providers has been to increase flexibility and capture new markets through diversification. Chartwell Technology of Calgary, however, is taking a different approach: They're sticking with what they know.»
Progress Report for Costa Rica
12 January 2001
A new association for gaming operators in Costa Rica is gaining slow and steady support, and its founder is still sending out the call to other operators.»
Prohibition a Long Shot in Indiana
12 January 2001
Indiana State Representative Jerry Denbo keeps introducing legislation to prohibit Internet gambling in his state, but it seems only a few hardy souls are listening. Last week Denbo introduced House Bill 1042, which received its first reading before passing on to the Committee on Public Policy, Ethics and Veterans Affairs, where it's likely to languish before eventually fading into oblivion. Denbo authored the bill, which was introduced on January 8, with the support of Rep. Charlie Brown and Rep. William Crawford.»
Nambling Notes - Jan 12, 2001
12 January 2001
In this week's Nambling Notes: Prohibition efforts in the U.S. remain silent; Gala eyes sports betting firms, Boss media swipes a Starnet licensee, the latest book on Internet gambling hits the shelves and more.»
Copyright Laws on the Internet
11 January 2001
Why is it that intelligent and well-educated people believe that copyright law doesn't apply to the Net? It might be because copying is so easy to do. Maybe it goes back to the almost utopian and noncommercial origins of the Net. Whatever the reason, it's a myth.»
Fate of Philippine E-Casino Remains a Mystery
11 January 2001
Politics and gambling have long been strange bedfellows; nonetheless the two are frequently intertwined. Such is the case in the Philippines where that nation's president has been impeached and is undergoing trial by the Senate for allegedly accepting bribes related to illegal gambling operations. This highly charged atmosphere has caused problems for most legal gambling operations in the Philippines, and threatens the continued operation of SageCasino, the country's only legally licensed e-casino.»
Sportingbet.com Prepares to Float
11 January 2001
Hoping to raise £30 million, Sportingbet.com Plc of Alderney is preparing its initial public offering later this month on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) of the London Stock Exchange, making it the first British IPO for 2001. The company sent out its prospectus on January 10, naming January 23 for its pricing date and January 30 for shares to go on sale. »
Tools of the Trade - Jan 11, 2000
11 January 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.»
The Buck Stops. . . Where?
10 January 2001
Who is ultimately responsible for guaranteeing the security of consumer information and for assuring the integrity of credit card transaction data presented during the processing of an online sale?»
The IGN Data Hub - Jan 10, 2001
10 January 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 Incogno E-commerce Alternative
10 January 2001
While many Net betting operators are flush with American bettors regularly visiting their sites, an insidious problem is decimating those customers' ability to pay and play. The problem involves using credit cards to pay for anything, including gambling, over the Internet. First, credit card companies and card issuing banks have told customers that they cannot use their credit cards to gamble online. Further, many customers are leery of using their credit cards for any online purchases for fear they'll be the victims of fraud. As a result, e-betting merchants face the loss of many customers, unless something can be done.»
Multiple Channels Challenge Marketing
10 January 2001
In the past several years, the adoption of the Web created the challenge of ensuring brand consistency through the synchronization of online messages with traditional marketing messages disseminated via radio, print and TV. Unless the Nasdaq correction has caused you to take cover underneath a rock, you've probably noticed that Internet evangelists are now spouting off about anytime, anywhere Internet access via mobile devices, interactive TV, kiosks, and even devices such as game consoles and vending machines.»
Make Way for the World's 'Largest Online Lottery'
9 January 2001
Netherlands Antilles-based Lottery International has launched what it is calling the world's largest online lottery at www.lotteryint.com. »
Casinos As Spies For The Federal Government
9 January 2001
The following Notice has not been approved by any government official. (In fact, some of them would probably be unhappy to see this warning published.)»
Net Betting Machines' Legality Questioned
9 January 2001
South Carolina legislators thought they had rid the state of video poker and gaming machines when they passed a law banning their use last July. But new Internet gambling machines started appearing in some parts of the state and Attorney General Charlie Condon feels the devices are in violation of the newly passed law.»
Cyber Ramblings - Jan 9, 2001
9 January 2001
Every week, Interactive Gaming News churns through a roundup of important Internet and technology-related worldwide news. Hackers, on various fronts, have made the list this week, along with Yahoo! banning Nazi goods on its auction site. China continues to try and separate itself from the Internet as well as the United States Congress addressing tech issues all are touched on this week.»
Neilander Gets Nod
9 January 2001
All eyes in the gaming industry will be on Dennis Neilander who, after serving on the Nevada Gaming Control Board since 1998, has been named as the board’s newest chairman by Gov. Kenny Guinn.»
The Next Step toward Internet Lotteries in the US?
8 January 2001
Although selling lottery tickets over the Internet has yet to be considered legal within the United States, several states are offering virtual second or third chance games. The New Jersey, Kentucky and Indiana state lotteries will launch separate Internet-based promotions with MDI Entertainment.»
Paris Ritz Launching Online Casino
8 January 2001
Following through on its vow late last year to increase its international presence through various high profile partnerships, Gaming Internet Plc has signed another such deal. Its subsidiary, Fortuna Universal Jeugos Globales SA (FUJG), will operate a new Internet casino for the Paris Ritz hotel as part of an agreement with Sporting Resorts SA, a subsidiary of Harrods Online Limited.»
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