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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.»
Another Lottery for Branson?
8 January 2001
For Richard Branson the old adage, "If at first you don't succeed, try again", seems to be his guiding muse when it comes to operating a lottery. After having failed twice to get the opportunity to run the U.K. National Lottery, he's considering launching his own rival lottery.»
I-Gaming Investors Corner (Dec 25 - Jan 5)
8 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.»
RivTrend Global I-Gaming Stock Index Performance
5 January 2001
Since its launch on October 16, 2000, the RivTrend Global Index of the 15 leading I-Gaming companies rose 6.6 percent through the year-end to 106.6. The move contrasts for the same period with a decline of (24 percent) for the NASDAQ index and a decline in Q4 of (20.2 percent) for the Russell 2000 Growth Stock Index.»
Nambling Notes - Jan 5, 2001
5 January 2001
In this week's Nambling Notes: A new U.S. House bill could be a headache for the Net betting prohibition camp, two Internet lottery firms weave their way further into the U.S. lottery industry, an Australian broadcasting company becomes "a key player in a global interactive wagering system," Dominca passes a money laundering law and more.»
St. Kitts Ups the Ante
5 January 2001
Change continues to be the theme among governments that permit Net betting within their jurisdictional borders. Among the governments fine-tuning their regulations is that of St. Kitts/Nevis, a Caribbean island located just west of Puerto Rico.»
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.»
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