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Nambling Notes - May 25, 2001
25 May 2001
In this week's Nambling Notes: betandwin sets its sights on the Italian sports betting market; discouraging news from the U.K. National Lottery; Coral Eurobet launches its mobile betting service; a William Hill exec denounces the Go Racing deal; the New South Wales TAB seeks to protect its interest in iTV wagering; and more.»
Legislators Consider Amendments to Virgin Islands Bil
24 May 2001
Legislators in the U.S. Virgin Islands have hit a pothole in their dash to legalize Internet gambling.»
Audits Can Evaluate ASP's Security Measures
24 May 2001
As an Internet attorney, I have many clients who outsource some of their company's technology-related tasks to application service providers, or ASPs. Often, their top concern is security--how much of it are they getting from their ASPs, and how do they know that their ASPs are really giving them the best security available?»
Progress in Isle of Man
24 May 2001
Isle of Man Minister for Home Affairs Allan Bell has signed four sets of regulations related to the operation of online gambling services, the next step in permitting Internet casinos to operate from the tiny island. The regulations will now be laid before Tynwald in June, whereupon the legislation and related regulations will be enacted.»
Tools of the Trade - May 24, 2001
24 May 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.»
Demmysportsbet.com Announces It's Moving to UK
23 May 2001
Just a week after the Government announced at the House of Assembly that demmysportsbet.com was amongst one of the betting companies holding a license in Gibraltar the company has announced that it will be moving its online service to the U.K.»
The IGN Data Hub - May 23, 2001
23 May 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.»
Forecasting the Internet Economy
23 May 2001
The technology hype is gone and the Internet craze has leveled off. What can we expect from the Internet/technology economy once the dust has settled?»
Progress for Net Betting in Nevada
22 May 2001
Online gambling took another step closer to becoming a reality in Nevada Monday with the state Senate Judiciary Committee passing an amended bill that would enable Nevada casino/resorts to offer their games over the Internet.»
Youbet.com, TVG Join Forces
22 May 2001
Hoping to save a sinking ship on the Nasdaq exchange, Youbet.com, Inc. announced a deal yesterday that resulted in its stock price skyrocketing. The move could ultimately save the company from a delisting.»
Churchill Downs Inks Account Wagering Dea
22 May 2001
Although it wasn't directly involved with a major deal that could have ramifications throughout the horseracing industry, Churchill Downs Incorporated had a busy weekend.»
Isle of Man Moves Forward
22 May 2001
The Isle of Man's Online Gambling Regulation Act, having received royal ascent May 15, is well on its way to enactment.»
Cyber Ramblings - May 22, 2001
22 May 2001
Every week, Interactive Gaming News churns through a roundup of important Internet and technology-related worldwide news. News from around the world grabs our headlines this week. U.K. players of PlaysStation 2 will soon be able to take advantage of wireless games while new Mexican President Vicente Fox has high hopes for his country's wireless network. Also this week news of Nevada legislatures computers being attacked by a porn virus grabbed our attention along with AOL raising its rates.»
Second Michigan Tribe Commits to Online Bingo
21 May 2001
Just a month after a related tribe got into the interactive bingo market, the Lac Vieux Desert Chippewa Tribe of Michigan is following suit.»
I-Gaming Investors Corner (May 14-18, 2001)
21 May 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.»
Q & A: James Caddy
19 May 2001
A number of leading online sports betting firms, including Ladbrokes, Littlewoods, Blue Square and Sports Internet Group (BSkyB), have achieved their Internet success using a betting platform developed by Orbis, a software development firm recently acquired by NDS Group plc. The Orbis betting platform, OpenBet, provides the backbone for bookmaking companies seeking to develop Internet, wireless and/or iTV betting services. Clients can use the product to offer sports betting, pools betting, financial betting, fantasy sports and lottery games. Casino games are in the works too.»
New Competition out of Great Britain
19 May 2001
British casino company Aspinalls is joining the dot-com craze through a reverse takeover bid to create Aspinalls Online.»
Nambling Notes - May 18, 2001
18 May 2001
In this week's Nambling Notes, Jon Kyl wonders out loud once again whether the window of opportunity for his Internet gambling prohibition bill has closed, Harrah's wins another IT award, the Alliance party seeks a Net betting ban in New Zealand, the Hong Kong Jockey Club struggles with offshore competitors and more.»
Chartwell Opens up Shop in Asia
17 May 2001
Chartwell Technology Inc. continues to take steps as a worldwide leader in the interactive gaming industry. Most recent is the decision to open a new office in Singapore, giving the company field offices in North America, Europe and Asia.»
Improve Your Negotiating Skills
17 May 2001
As a tech lawyer, the thing that I do more than anything else is negotiate. Almost every time I take a phone call or meet with somebody, I'm negotiating something. Most people are so unskilled at it that sometimes it feels like taking candy from a baby.»
Tools of the Trade - May 17, 2001
17 May 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.»
Forrester to Sports Websites: Look to Advertising, Not Wagering
17 May 2001
Like many Internet businesses, sports content websites in the United Kingdom are searching for guaranteed revenue streams. Today most are relying on advertising, which generates around £40 million or 64 percent of their total income, according to a newly released study from Forrester Research. An additional 10 percent of income comes from syndication, while other revenue streams generate another 10 percent in revenues. Yet, only 13 percent of the sites Forrester interviewed for the report, "The Online Sports Survival Guide," are considered profitable.»
A Clear and Present Danger
16 May 2001
The Amateur Sports Integrity Act (S.718), introduced by senators John McCain of Arizona and Sam Brownback of Kansas, may at first glance seem of little interest to racing, concerning as it does a proposed ban on betting on Olympic, college and scholastic sports. The American Horse Council points out, however, that the Senate Commerce Committee, in marking up the bill, added a credit-prohibition provision introduced by senator John Breaux of Louisiana, which clearly affects racing.»
A New Spin on P2P Wagering
16 May 2001
A Dutch company called Zootec Group this week introduced a new fold into the person-to-person wagering concept through the launch of its flagship product, "Zoogi."»
The IGN Data Hub - May 16, 2001
16 May 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.»
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