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Nambling Notes - June 29, 2001
29 June 2001
In this week's Nambling Notes: Nevada moves into the next phase in legalizing online gambling, TVG's wagering hub in Oregon receives approval, Hong Kong, Britain's Gambling Review Body completes its report on reforming the country's gambling laws, change good be in store for the U.K. National Lottery, World Gaming introduces implements fraud detection software, betandwin.com acquires Simon Bold and more.»
Australian Policy Makers Grapple with Amendments
28 June 2001
The Australian Senate is expected to vote on the future of Internet gambling today. The vote is due after weeks of public debate and policy changes to the Internet gambling bill. Some amendments to the bill were dropped this week; others were added.»
EGET, Access Target Norwegian Market
28 June 2001
Residents of Norway could soon be saying velkommen to two new online gambling opportunities, yet so far only one of them has the state's blessing.»
Aussie Senate Gets It Done
28 June 2001
After today's marathon debate and weeks of political compromise and intense public argument, the Australian Senate today passed the Interactive Gambling Bill by a vote of 33-28.»
Tropika Ordeal Comes to a Head
28 June 2001
Months of customer complaints have led to software supplier Microgaming Systems cutting nearly all its ties with its licensee, Tropika.»
Tools of the Trade - June 28, 2001
28 June 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.»
US Law Roundup - 27 June 2001
27 June 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 the governor of each state has signed his name to legislation dealing with Internet gambling, although one state is legalizing casinos to go online while the other state is making cybergambling an illegal activity.»
A Closer look at the New Jersey Complaints
27 June 2001
New Jersey Attorney General John J. Farmer has taken three online casinos to court for violating New Jersey laws. The defendants--associated with Alohacasino.com, 7sultans.com and Royalclubcasino.com--are accused of violating New Jersey law by accepting wagers over the Internet from New Jersey residents, advertising illegal practices in New Jersey and accepting wagers from underage gamblers in New Jersey. IGN has obtained copies of the complaints for your reading pleasure.»
GamblingSoftware.com Reloads with New Software
27 June 2001
Software companies in the interactive gaming business have struggled for a while to compete with the likes of Boss Media, Microgaming, CryptoLogic and World Gaming (Starnet), but a small island off the coast of Venezuela is proving to be a good location for GamblingSoftware.com to do its best in giving the big four a run for their money.»
The IGN Data Hub - June 27, 2001
27 June 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.»
Q & A: Tony Impreveduto
26 June 2001
Before the conception of legislation to permit land-based casinos in Nevada to offer online versions of their games, New Jersey Assemblyman Anthony Impreveduto paved the way for regulation by introducing a similar bill in his state.»
Online Sports Content Sites
26 June 2001
Sports content and the internet had seemed a marriage made in heaven. Loyal sports fans would, we were told, flock to the Internet because of its convenience, its 24-hour accessibility and the fact that content could be customised to their needs.»
Cyber Ramblings - June 26, 2001
26 June 2001
Every week, Interactive Gaming News churns through a roundup of important Internet and technology-related worldwide news. This week Microsoft announces that it's dropping another free service and trying to wean users to a paid service. URLs and TLDs are in the news as well and ISP giant AOL has hit the 30 million-subscriber mark.»
A New Avenue for 'Good Corporate Citizens'
25 June 2001
The North American Training Institute (NATI), which has worked extensively in helping land-based gaming companies by developing responsible gaming programs, has just launched a similar program for cyber casinos. The NATI designed its "Web-Based Responsible Gaming Solutions" so that online operators can incorporate the institute's responsible gaming programs into their websites.»
Nevada Congressmen Contest Basis of Washington Post Article
25 June 2001
Last month when debate over Sen. John McCain's amateur sports betting bill was heating up, the Washington Post published an editorial that supported McCain's cause. Nevada senators John Ensign adn Harry Reid responded with the following opinion letter.»
I-Gaming Investors Corner (June 18-22)
25 June 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.»
Tools of the Trade - Jun 22, 2001
22 June 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.»
Starnet Settles with Investors
22 June 2001
Troubled by a number of longstanding legal issues, Starnet Communications International took a major step toward getting back on track yesterday by settling a handful of class action lawsuits that had been filed against the company and some of its former executives.»
Antigua Moves Forward with Gambling Regs
22 June 2001
Antigua, home to 87 interactive gambling license holders, has introduced new regulations and policies for the online gaming industry. The regulations were made possible under new legislation passed June 1, although they're retroactive to May 22, 2001.»
Nambling Notes - June 22, 2001
22 June 2001
In this week's Nambling Notes: An executive with DrHo.com criticizes Hong Kong's approach toward Internet gambling policy, Richard Farmer says Canbet may still be on the move, American Wagering seeks to extend its deadline for selling MegaSports, an account wagering measure progresses in New Jersey, two new gaming-related cybersquatting lawsuits surface and more.»
What's in Store for New Jersey?
21 June 2001
Is the state of New Jersey ready to establish legal precedence or has it taken on a losing battle? That depends on whom you ask.»
More on the Art of Negotiation
21 June 2001
A few weeks ago, I promised occasional columns on the art of negotiation. My e-mails tell me that the first one was well-received, so here's the second installment.»
IIA, Gartner Warn against Prohibition Down Under
21 June 2001
The Australian federal government seems content to disregard what the Internet Industry Association (IIA) of Australia feels is a compelling and thought-out argument against permanently banning online gaming.»
Business as Usual for Lasseters
21 June 2001
Lasseters Online, Australia's only operational, regulated online casino, pledges to stay put in Alice Springs and continue offering international online gambling despite Australia's threat to ban it.»
Go Racing Deal Looks to Be Salvaged
21 June 2001
Last minute negotiations have proven successful for Britain's Go Racing consortium, which announced earlier today that a deal has been reached with the British Horseracing Board regarding pre-race data licensing rights.»