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Make Way for Another Floater
3 May 2000
Go Bet Limited, a consultant to operators of several real-money wagering sites, has thrust itself into the ever expanding list of publicly held Net betting companies. The group announced this week its initial public offering of 15 million shares of its common stock at $0.20 per share on the Australian Stock Exchange.»
Prodigy Decision Bodes Well for ISPs
2 May 2000
One of the gazillion issues clouding the increasingly complex debate over the proposed federal ban on Internet gambling in the United States is ISP liability. Some legislators in favor of prohibition would love to achieve the coveted yet seemingly unreachable goal of legitimate enforceability by allowing authorities to toss the blame lasso over such an easy target, but that notion--for obvious reasons--isn't flying among the many legislators who benefit from having the ISPs on their sides. In terms of legal precedence, there aren't too many decisions out there to sway the liability issue one way or the other, but IGN has uncovered a case that should raise a few eyebrows.»
Are You Adequately Protecting Yourself?
1 May 2000
Predators may be lurking in your site, sifting through customers' accounts and stealing vital information. If you don't believe you're at risk, a recent study about information security in the U.K., might have you thinking twice.»
For Traffic Overload, It's Akamai to the Rescue
1 May 2000
Periodic surges of unusually high-volume traffic, for Web content providers, fall into that category of "nice problems to have," yet they can pose an unwelcome dilemma nonetheless. Celebration is in order when hordes of visitors flock to your site to partake in your offerings for special events and/or promotions, but before breaking out the champagne and practicing your end zone dance, you'd better make sure traffic jams caused by user overload don't rain on your parade. Amid such a predicament, a company called Akamai Technologies wants to be your right-hand man.»
Correction: Louisiana Account Wagering Bill Goes Unsigned
28 April 2000
A spokesman from Louisiana Governor M.J. "Mike" Foster's office informed IGN yesterday that the Governor intended to veto House Bill 85, a measure that legalizes account wagering on races at Fair Grounds Race Course. We've since learned that the bill went unsigned and will become a law this summer.»
Nambling Notes - Apr 28, 2000
28 April 2000
News is falling from the sky like rain and the editorial department at IGN is running around with buckets collected a tidbits, blips and blurbs for your reading pleasure. Here are a few morsels of industry news to keep that ferocious appetite satisfied. In this week's Nambling Notes: An online race wagering site is launched in France, Tennessee inches closer to prohibition, Hong Kong Jockey Club marches along to the wireless revolution, bookmakers flock to Malta and more.»
Credit Card Companies Are Playing Hard Ball over Chargebacks
27 April 2000
Should online gaming site operators be worried about the future of credit card payments? Probably so, says Chuck Crawford of Crown Management Services and Interactive Gaming Council board member. In case you haven't heard, MasterCard implemented new chargeback standards effective March 1, 2000.»
Negotiating for Tech Goods & Services
27 April 2000
Businesses buy technology-related goods and services all the time. Just to name a few examples, they buy the services needed to create a sophisticated e-commerce website, custom develop software and generally provide technology solutions for their business. The way the parties usually handle the paperwork is that the vendor gives the customer their form and the customer signs it. After all, the form is printed so it can't be changed. Wrong!»
Tools of the Trade - Apr 27, 2000
27 April 2000
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 be help you strengthen your e-business.»
A New Player Rises in the Far East
26 April 2000
Waterfront Promotions, Ltd., one of the largest private hotel and casino operators in the Philippines, announced today that it has hired InterContinental Casino Ltd. to help it establish a "substantial gaming presence on the Internet." »
The IGN Data Hub - Apr 26, 2000
26 April 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.»
Lasseters Hits IPO Roadblock
24 April 2000
Lasseters Holdings Ltd., the operator of Australia's only licensed online casino, has hit a roadblock in its $A40 million initial public offering. Thanks to a volatile stock market, underwriter Macquarie Equity Capital Markets Ltd. has been "relieved of its obligations under the current underwriting agreements," Lasseters announced.»
More on the States' Revolt in Oz
24 April 2000
An attempt by the federal government of Australia to overrule the nation's six states and one territory on the issue of Internet gambling apparently has failed after a revolt by the states against Prime Minister John Howard. Howard said last week the federal government would go ahead with its push for a one-year moratorium on Internet betting despite the fact that five state and territorial officials opposed that move, with only New South Wales supporting it and Western Australia offering only qualified backing.»
A Few Slices of Bacon for the SA Board
22 April 2000
During last weekend's South African National Gambling Conference, a variety of gambling issues were discussed, including a push for legalizing Internet gambling. Sun International's Peter Bacon is a strong advocate for legalization and made his voice heard through a speech delivered by Operations Director Stuart Shaw. IGN has obtained a copy of the speech for you reading pleasure.»
Are You Bugging Your Customers?
22 April 2000
Hidden spies are keeping tabs on unsuspecting Internet explorers. These spies are invisible tags (also called Web bugs or clear GIFs) that operate similarly to the way cookies operate. Like cookies, Web bugs provide information about Web site users, including the user's IP address, type of browser used for viewing, time of viewing, and a previously set cookie value, explained Web Bug FAQ author Richard Smith.»
America Boldly Outlaws (And Quietly Legalizes) Internet Gambling
21 April 2000
Governments around the world are responding in different ways to the explosion of gambling on the Internet...»
Nambling Notes - Apr 21, 2000
21 April 2000
News is falling from the sky like rain and the editorial department at IGN is running around with buckets collected a tidbits, blips and blurbs for your reading pleasure. Here are a few morsels of industry news to keep that ferocious appetite satisfied. In this week's Nambling Notes: The Aussie federal government gets down to business, Youbet.com accumulates more tracks, Playboy throws its eggs into the Internet basket and more.»
A Closer Look at the Michigan Ads
20 April 2000
The Michigan Department of Community Health has produced a series of anti-gambling television advertisements in an effort to protect Michigan citizens--particularly teenagers--from the dangers of gambling. Four of the six original spots, which hit the airways in late February, focus on Internet gambling.»
The Tug of War Continues Down Under
20 April 2000
The tension between Australian Prime Minister John Howard and most of the Australian state and territorial governments has escalated to a new level. Howard was reportedly infuriated yesterday when all but two of the Australian states formally announced their opposition to his proposed moratorium on the issuing of new Internet gaming licenses.»
Tools of the Trade - Apr 20, 2000
20 April 2000
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 be help you strengthen your e-business. This week's column features an assortment of wireless communication tidbits.»
Getting to the VCs with Money
20 April 2000
So, you want to find money to fund your great idea for a technology startup. You've even prepared a great business plan. The big issue is how do you get anybody with money to read it.»
Measuring Your Site's Navigability
19 April 2000
Is your website as profitable as you'd like it to be? Are you looking for new ways to increase revenue? Perhaps it's time to take a look closer at home. Have you considered whether visitors are fleeing because your site is too difficult to navigate?»
Alberta Mulls Internet Lottery
19 April 2000
The Canadian province of Alberta is considering the use of Internet lottery revenues to save its two National Hockey League teams from financial ruin.»
Australian States Resist Moratorium
19 April 2000
The Australian federal government formally proposed to the states and territories today its recommendation for a one-year moratorium on Internet gaming. The states rejected the plan, and now the federal government is threatening to pull out the big guns.»
South African Gambling Board Discusses Online Gambling
19 April 2000
South Africa could be a step closer to joining the ranks of governments licensing Internet gaming. Last weekend, the National Gambling Board held a conference for the entire gambling industry, including Net betting proponents, and the outlook for Internet gambling is favorable.»
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