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Q & A: John Cargnello
4 January 2001
IGN takes an in-depth look at the services provided by accredited independent testing agencies with an interview of John Cargnello, CEO of Technical Systems Testing (TST). With offices in Australia and North America, the Australian firm has a long history of helping both land-based and Internet gaming and wagering companies meet various government regulatory requirements.»
Play-for-Free Sites in Nevada Have Been Warned
4 January 2001
While many of the traditional heavyweights in the gaming industry have been positioning themselves nicely in preparation of the legalization of Internet gambling in Nevada, the state's Attorney General has voiced opposition to such a plan.»
Tools of the Trade - Jan 4, 2000
4 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.»
New Jersey AG Consulted Racing Commission Privately
3 January 2001
The picture that is Internet and telephone wagering in New Jersey is starting to clear.»
The IGN Data Hub - Jan 3, 2001
3 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.»
New Jersey Turns on Account Wagering
2 January 2001
New Jersey's legislature last year passed an account wagering bill that could have set the stage for legalized Internet wagering on horse races in the Garden State. Governor Christie Whitman vetoed the bill, and the NJ Racing Commission, prompted by an attorney general's opinion, is reminding operators of gambling websites that offering their services to New Jersey bettors is prohibited.»
Cyber Ramblings - Jan 2, 2001
2 January 2001
Every week, Interactive Gaming News churns through a roundup of important Internet and technology-related worldwide news. This week: China continues its transition into the new world economy, computer hackers gather in Berlin, Internet companies bail on the Super Bowl and more.»
Interactive Gambling: 2000 and Beyond
31 December 2000
The Nambling Notes department is taking its traditional New Year's hiatus to make way for IGN's annual "year in review" column. At this time last year, we were stockpiling canned foods and shotgun shells in hopes of surviving the ensuing millennium bug catastrophe. Amazingly, the sky has yet to fall, and a year later, we're still plugging away. Following is a timeline of events in 2000 that had a significant impact on the online gambling industry as well as a glance at what to expect in 2001.»
A Look Back at 2000 (January - June)
31 December 2000
A look back. . .»
A Look Back at 2000 (July - December)
31 December 2000
A look back. . .»
A Glance at 2001
31 December 2000
Following is a rundown of important issues to keep an eye on in the coming year, as well as a few predictions.»
IRS Discovers Tax Gap in E-Commerce Sector
29 December 2000
The newly-reorganized Internet Revenue Service has a new electronic commerce department to manage and coordinate the tax compliance of e-commerce businesses in all of the IRS's operating divisions. One of the early initiatives undertaken by the department was to conduct a study of small Internet businesses. The study disclosed that there are tax compliance problems among this market sector, including some underreporting of income and a lack of proper registration. The companies chosen for the study were randomly picked by a computer from a group of 18,000 websites. The results of the study can be viewed here at Interactive Gaming News.»
Alston Mulls Ban Down Under
29 December 2000
Australia Communication Minister Senator Alston has revealed that if the banning of Interactive gambling in Australia proves unfeasible, then there will be a set of tough regulatory standards enacted for operators. In a leaked letter to a member of the Australian Democrats, however, he admitted that the federal government is "predisposed" to place a ban on interactive gaming.»
Legal Implications of Domain Names
28 December 2000
Before you register that domain name, you need to consider the legal implications of what you're about to do. If you don't, you could find yourself landing in a courtroom.»
Anyone's Guess
27 December 2000
Are traditional casino companies starting to dance on the grave of Internet gambling bans, or is the body still on life support?»
The IGN Data Hub - Dec 27, 2000
27 December 2000
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.»
Intranet Gaming in the Context of the Technical Requirements Imposed by Australasian Gaming Jurisdictions
26 December 2000
Gambling software testing agency BMM International Pty. Ltd. has released a white paper discussing the technical requirements of intranet gaming. The paper, "Intranet Gaming in the Context of the Technical Requirements Imposed by Australasian Gaming Jurisdictions," was written after BMM was approached by several Internet gaming system suppliers regarding the technical requirements of intranet gaming.»
Cyber Ramblings - Dec 26, 2000
26 December 2000
Every week, Interactive Gaming News churns through a roundup of important Internet and technology-related worldwide news. This week: Domain names and Internet content are the center of court battles, a leading site is hacked and a slough of companies announce partnerships and buyouts before the year's end.»
Understanding Customer Needs on B2B Sites
25 December 2000
I like keeping things simple. Very simple. This is because I am often put into the position of explaining to senior executives why Internet technology efforts cost so much. With all of the hype about e-commerce, the Internet still represents only 2.4 percent of online sales in 2000 according the U.S. Commerce Department. Over the long run, it is a cost-effective channel to handle simple customer orders, inquiries and customer service. But building a new channel for doing B2B transactions on the Internet involves understanding how a business customer thinks when looking for information and placing orders.»
I-Gaming Investors Corner (Dec 18 - 22)
25 December 2000
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.»
eBet Exits the Virtual Casino Biz
22 December 2000
Unlike most Australian e-casino operators eBet Ltd. didn't have to shut down its online casino to comply with that nation's newly implemented moratorium. Instead, the company decided to sell off its Internet casino subsidiary, eBet Casino, and casino website, www.casinoebet.com, to Cyprus Management Company N.V., operators of VIP Casino.»
A Holiday Feast for Magna
22 December 2000
Frank Stronach's picture of dominating the horseracing market is starting to get clearer with his Magna Entertainment Corp.'s (MEC) acquisition of U.K.-based Ladbroke Racing Group's Pennsylvania account wagering operations, The Meadows harness track, four off-track betting facilities and an interest in the Racing Network.»
Nambling Notes - Dec 22, 2000
22 December 2000
In this, the last edition of Nambling Notes for the year 2000: The moratorium Down Under officially begins today; a Nevada gaming regulator challenges the effort to legalize online gambling in the state; President Clinton comments on new race wagering legislation; President-elect Bush selects an attorney general; Camelot announces big plans for the National Lottery; and more.»
Major US Sports Leagues Band against Yahoo
21 December 2000
Although officials with one of the Internet's leading portals are remaining tightlipped, many of America's professional sports leagues are flexing their muscles. In the last month the NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB and the PGA have asked Yahoo.com to pull gambling-related advertisements from sections of its site.»
Web Hosting Agreements
21 December 2000
Once you've built your company's website, you have to deal with hosting it. You could have your in-house IT folks handle it, but many companies will choose to outsource hosting.»
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