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Isle of Man to Name Online Casino Licensees
11 July 2001
The Isle of Man government is inching closer to enacting the Online Gambling Regulations Bill that it passed earlier this year.»
EssNet to Provide ELOS e-channelsT to Hamburg Lottery
11 July 2001
EssNet of Sweden recently announced that it will provide its ELOS e-channelsT gaming software to Nordwest Lotto und Toto Hamburg.»
The IGN Data Hub - July 11, 2001
11 July 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.»
US Law Roundup - 10 July 2001
10 July 2001
Staying on top of interactive gambling bills as they move through the United States' federal and state legislatures no longer entails hours of research, thanks to this biweekly update on U.S. state and federal legislation. The hot news this week on the U.S. law front comes from Nevada and Oregon, where both states' governors have signed legislation dealing with Internet gambling. One state has legalized online casinos, while the other has made cyber gambling an illegal activity.»
Cyber Ramblings - Jul 10, 2001
10 July 2001
Every week, Interactive Gaming News churns through a roundup of important Internet and technology-related worldwide news. This week the European Union is busy once again dealing with computer-related issues. Across the pond in the States, a new study has found some interesting results regarding the habits of employees watching how their workforce uses the Web. Harrods, the popular English department store won the right to a boatload of domain names while a British game developer releases a suite of wireless games.»
Online Bookmakers Find Value in Trivial Bets
10 July 2001
One of the most popular "trivial" bets at U.K.-based Flutter.com is something that its head of business development isn't quite willing to brand as trivial.»
Scandinavian Gambling Files: Norway
9 July 2001
The "Scandinavian Gambling Files," a five parts series, will provide information on the operators and the main supporting companies of the North European countries: Norway, Finland (including Arland), Sweden, Denmark and Iceland.»
A Closer Look at the Cyber-crime Convention
9 July 2001
After years of debate and nearly 30 revisions, the European Committee on Crime Problems (CDPC) has passed its final draft of a Convention on cyber-crime.»
RivTrend I-Gaming Index Gets Boost in Second Quarter
9 July 2001
Gains in the North America sub index of the RivTrend Global I-Gaming Stock Index factored into what amounted to a surge in the second quarter of 2001.»
I-Gaming Investors Corner (July 2-6)
9 July 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.»
Aussie Senator Could Lose Position over Net Betting Vote
6 July 2001
The effects are already being felt by the Australian Senate's passing of the Interactive Gambling Bill.»
Australia's 'List'
6 July 2001
The Australian government's effort to ban interactive gambling came full circle last week with the official passing of the Interactive Gambling Bill. Now that experts have been able to sit back and analyze the full law, many questions concerning the practicality of the measure are arising.»
Nambling Notes - Aug 6, 2001
6 July 2001
In this week's Nambling Notes: Nevada prepares to further explore Internet gambling, Great Britain's Gambling Review Body finalizes its long awaited report on U.K. gambling policy, DrHo.com finds itself in a trademark infringement lawsuit, a wireless online casino flips the switch and more.»
Desktop Conference: Elizabeth George
5 July 2001
As the interactive gaming industry grows, more of its businesses are realizing that it's sensible to protect customers when their gambling activity gets out of hand. Proactive operators are implementing player protection measures, regardless of whether it's required by law where they operate. As land-based gaming companies have already discovered, problem gambling programs protect players, promote good business practices and provide excellent public relations. In this RealAudio interview with IGN Publisher Sue Schneider, North American Training Institute Director Elizabeth George outlines the steps that online gaming companies are taking to implement such programs. The interview is accessible to visitors as well as subscribers.

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FATF Releases Money Laundering Report
5 July 2001
The Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering (FATF) has published its 12th annual report on the state of money laundering around the world.»
A Closer Look at Australia's Online Gambling Bil
5 July 2001
For your viewing pleasure, IGN has obtained a copy of Australia's Interactive Gambling Bill 2001 as well as the explanatory memorandum. The bill, passed June 28 in the Senate, prevents Australia-licensed online casinos from providing their services to Australian bettors as well as bettors located in any country with a similar prohibition policy in place.»
Tools of the Trade - Jul 5, 2001
5 July 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.»
Decisions Awaited in Hong Kong
4 July 2001
New gambling policy is up for discussion in Hong Kong as citizens and lawmakers enter a three-month window in which to review a recently released government report.»
The ClearPay Answer to Payment Processing
3 July 2001
If you attended last month's Global Interactive Gaming Summit & Expo in Toronto, you might have noticed heavy traffic at the booths of companies offering alternative payment solutions. This is because establishing a reliable form of payment processing is perhaps the industry's most pressing issue, and operators plagued with credit card-related headaches are in search of the answer. Among the exhibitors who claimed to hold that key was Houston-based ClearPay, Inc., a one-and-a-half-year-old firm that delivers a variety of wares.»
Cyber Ramblings - July 3, 2001
3 July 2001
Every week, Interactive Gaming News churns through a roundup of important Internet and technology-related worldwide news. This week news that another teenage hacker has been accused of taping into NASA computers makes our list, along with Eli Lilly taking scientific problems to the Web for public consumption. Also making the list is news that two of the more famous job seeking websites are merging operations while eBay got itself into hot water once again with one of its auctions.»
Virgin Islands Bill Is on the Move
2 July 2001
The U.S. Virgin Islands has moved a step closer to regulating online gambling. The Senate Committee on Economic Development, Agriculture and Consumer Protection passed amendments Friday to legislation that would legalize online gaming and gambling in addition to commercial bingo and charitable gaming.»
Editorial: Fumble Down Under
2 July 2001
Our friends in Australia are at it again, and the fun may only be starting.»
I-Gaming Investors Corner (June 25-29)
2 July 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.»
Desktop Conference: JP Suarez
29 June 2001
Considering the longtime fractured relationship between New Jersey and Nevada when it comes to gambling issues, it's no surprise that regulators in the two states hold very different views on Internet gambling. While Nevada has passed enabling legislation with the cooperation of the casino industry in that region, New Jersey's attempts to pass a similar bill have stagnated. And while Nevada regulators are looking to learn more about cyber casinos with an eye on legalization, New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement Director J.P. Suarez is looking for ways to stop them from offering their services to gamblers in his state. In this far-ranging RealAudio interview with IGN publisher Sue Schneider, Suarez covers these topics and explains why the state has pursued legal action against the operators of three online casinos.

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Does Visa Hold the Answer to Chargebacks?
29 June 2001
IGN has learned that Visa International is close to launching a secured e-payment solution that could change the way transactions are done on the Internet.»
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