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European Powwow Examines Net Betting
10 June 2000
A recent meeting of the Gaming Regulators European Forum (GREF), comprised of gaming regulators from throughout Europe, covered Internet gaming issues and European Union developments. Fifty-two representatives from 20 European nations attended the May 12 meeting in Ljubljana.»
Another Weapon in the War Against Poor Customer Service
10 June 2000
Good customer service isn't the online gaming business' strongest point. Some operators genuinely work at it and have developed a good reputation among players. Hindering the development of good customer care for many sites, however, is that their customer base is largely American, while the customer service representatives are not. Many sites employ residents from their idyllic island locales who aren't prepared to deal with the demands of American players.»
More Cyber 'Anti-Bookies' Sprout in the U.K.
9 June 2000
Bookmakers continue to be excluded from the newest wave of interactive betting sites coming out of the U.K. The latest two to announce the launching of new person-to-person wagering services are Betfair.com and Betmart.com. Both will go live with their sites this month. Plus, a new site from bookmaker Firststake plc will offer punters the ability to propose a bet, but not the odds.»
Nambling Notes - June 9, 2000
9 June 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: Interactive lotteries are taking over the world, new mobile betting sites come onto the scene, the House schedules hearings for both Net betting bills and more.»
The Latest from the House
8 June 2000
On Wednesday, four leading "pro-family" leaders continued behind-the-scenes efforts on Capitol Hill to gain support for the Internet Gambling Prohibition Act, H.R. 3125, by circulating a group letter calling for immediate action to pass the bill, which is the House version of the Kyl bill. Meanwhile, the U.S. House of Representatives Banking Committee has postponed its scheduled markup of the Internet Gambling Funding Prohibition Act (H.R. 4419).»
May 17 Letter to Speaker Hastert
8 June 2000
Dear Speaker Hastert:
We urge you to support H.R. 3125, the Internet Gambling Prohibition Act, and bring it to the House floor for immediate consideration. This legislation would make it illegal for gambling businesses to place a bet or knowingly assist someone in placing a bet over the Internet. H.R. 3125, as written, would clarify existing Federal law and prohibit wagering on the more than 700 current gambling sites that are already available over the Internet.»
Pass the Pepto to Bob
8 June 2000
Thanks to an assortment of special-interest-related carve-outs throughout the U.S. House's Internet Gambling Prohibition Act, a number of Internet gambling foes have been lashing out at the bill. During a press conference yesterday, both Representative Chris Cannon, a member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Reverend Lou Sheldon, Chairman of the Traditional Values Coalition denounced the bill.»
New Task Force Will Eye Offshore Race Betting
8 June 2000
Offshore bookmakers are making a few members of the American horse racing industry nervous. Perturbed by the formation of offshore closed-loop gambling services, the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) is forming an Internet/offshore betting task force to address the issue. »
London Clubs Stays out of the Game... For Now
8 June 2000
Despite rumors to the contrary, venerable casino operator London Clubs International plc (LCI) appears to be intent on keeping its distance from the Internet gambling industry. Perhaps in light of the company's ownership interest in the soon-to-open Aladdin property on the Las Vegas Strip, Chairman Alan Goodenough said this week that he was unwilling to "compromise LCI's long-established international reputation" and endanger the company's licensed status in various nations by precipitously launching an Internet betting site.»
The IGN Data Hub - Jun 7, 2000
7 June 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.»
betinternet Poises to Cash in on Euro 2000
6 June 2000
Tiny Isle of Man is home to at least one aggressive Internet bookmaker--betinternet.com plc--proving the old adage that big things can come from small packages (or islands!). The company announced today the signing of two marketing deals for Euro 2000, along with the launching of a new informational site targeting the Hong Kong market.»
A 'Smarter' Alternative to Credit Cards?
6 June 2000
Are credit cards likely to be replaced as the preferred method of payment for Internet transactions? Many e-betting operators are hoping so, and they could be bumped by smart cards, such as the one being used for the Hong Kong Jockey Club's (HKJC) new mobile betting service.»
IQ Corp Introduces WAP Betting Service
5 June 2000
A Tasmania-licensed interactive gaming company called IQ Corporation is hoping to conquer the European WAP market by becoming the only wagering site operator to offer a WAP-only betting service. Unlike its few competitors, IQ Corp has no land-based or Internet betting services. The new site launched over the weekend. »
I-Gaming Investors Corner (May 30-June 2)
5 June 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 the previous week into a nifty little package just for you.»
Submission by AIGR to the Productivity Commission
3 June 2000
From time to time, IGN digs up and publishes archived submissions and testimonies from the Australian Productivity Commission's recent in-depth study of the country's gambling industry. Among those who testified before the Commission was Jan McMillen, executive director of the Australian Institute for Gambling Research (AIGR).»
Sportingbet.com Initiates Interactive TV Betting
2 June 2000
Sportingbet.com Plc yesterday became the first company to take bets via interactive television. The new service, part of a three-year deal, enables 1.6 million Telewest subscribers to place bets from their sofa with the click of their television remote by subscribing to Active Digital.»
Nambling Notes - June 2, 2000
2 June 2000
In this week's Nambling Notes: California's prohibition bill moves in the Assembly; The Internet Gambling Funding Prohibition Act is scheduled for markup; William Hill bails out of Isle of Man; Poland discusses Internet gambling legislation; new casinos from Boss Media; Gaming Internet backs out of its bid for Consolidated Gaming Corp Ltd.; and more.»
Caribbean Conference Will Focus on Net Betting
2 June 2000
Internet gaming is again a hot issue in the Caribbean, home to a majority of an estimated 850-plus gaming sites worldwide. Net betting will be spotlighted during this month's Caribbean Gaming & Tourism Conference 2000.»
New Jersey Legislators Learn about Internet Gambling
1 June 2000
In an all day training session similar to that which the Nevada Gaming Commission recently had, members of the New Jersey Assembly Commerce, Tourism, Gaming and Military and Veterans Affairs Committee learned the ins and outs of internet gaming.»
Tools of the Trade - June 1, 2000
1 June 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.»
New Players Emerge from Chaos
1 June 2000
More than a year after Lasseters of the Northern Territory launched the first Australian government-licensed online casino, competition Down Under has finally arrived. Both GoCorp's AusVegas portal and betting site and Federal Hotels' Wrest Point Casinos launched this week despite the Australian federal government's hurry to prevent additional interactive gaming licenses from being issued.»
Biometrics: The Future of Online Gaming?
1 June 2000
What if there was a way to reliably identify that the players at your Web site are who they say they are--a way that would weed out underage bettors or protect against credit card fraud? Biometrics might provide this solution, according to Trevor Walker, acting VP for BioNetrix, a company that develops biometrics software.»
Using Competitive Intelligence to Gain an Edge
31 May 2000
Being nosy is a distinct business advantage. Only, it's more properly (and politely) called competitive knowledge or competitive intelligence. »
The IGN Data Hub - May 31, 2000
31 May 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.»
Is Your Haven Fit to Do Business?
31 May 2000
The governments of a few offshore licensing jurisdictions are unlikely to be pleased with their rankings as determined by the Working Group on Offshore Financial Centres. A report released in April and endorsed in March by the Financial Stability Forum grouped jurisdictions considered to have significant financial offshore activities into three categories reflecting their perceived quality of supervision and perceived degree of cooperation.»
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