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Denmark Considers Internet Gambling
20 June 2001
Denmark recently took a long, hard look at its future in online gambling. In December 1999 the Danish Minister for Taxation established an interministerial working group to prepare for the modernization and unification of existing gambling legislation in Denmark. The group was also charged with assessing the possibility of maintaining national control of the Danish Internet gambling market.»
Q & A: Michael Aymong
20 June 2001
Is World Gaming plc's star back on the rise? The corporation, once known as Starnet Communications, was recently reincorporated as a U.K. company, and along the way Michael Aymong was appointed chief executive officer. Under his leadership, World Gaming is going through a metamorphosis with high hopes for returning to its golden days.»
The IGN Data Hub - June 20, 2001
20 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.»
IQ Ludorum: The Brains Behind the Games
19 June 2001
Among a handful of leading gambling software companies, IQ-Ludorum of Great Britain has an impressive resume. Of the 10 largest online sportsbooks, nine are operating with IQ software, according to the firm. Plus the company has recently further diversified itself breaking into the online casino business.»
Desktop Conference: Warwick Bartlett
19 June 2001
The British betting industry and the British racing industry are so deeply intertwined that it's hard to distinguish where one sector ends and the other begins. For those not intimately involved with the two industries, it can be difficult to grasp who does what and why. Understanding who the players are can be an important key for understanding the nuances to the most recent events in the United Kingdom, where important changes have been made to taxation policy and a sweeping new media rights agreement has been signed by British race tracks. IGN publisher Sue Schneider recently spoke with Warwick Bartlett, the chairman of the British Betting Office Association, a trade group representing independent betting office proprietors in Great Britain. In this interview, available for free in RealAudio format, Bartlett explains the purpose of the various betting and racing trade groups and how these two tightly connected industries, among other things, are dealing with funding issues and potential changes to the England's outdated gambling legislation.

The interview is part of IGN's series of Desktop Conferences. Click here to listen.»

New Jersey Cases Could Deliver Long Awaited Answers
19 June 2001
A civil suit filed yesterday against three Internet casinos by the New Jersey divisions of Gaming Enforcement and Consumer Affairs could supply answers to a few very important questions that have dogged U.S. legal authorities and I-gaming operators for years: Where do gambling transactions take place and should interactive gambling activities be regulated or banned?»
Cyber Ramblings - June 19, 2001
19 June 2001
Every week, Interactive Gaming News churns through a roundup of important Internet and technology-related worldwide news. The U.S. Government was busy recently busting various types of Internet schemes while a pastry has some in Wisconsin fighting over URLs. Also this week Microsoft has released a warning regarding some of its software and Compaq makes up ground in the handheld market on Pilot.»
Internet Gambling Takes Center Stage Down Under
19 June 2001
The Australian Federal government has opened a can of worms as the Senate prepares to debate a permanent ban on Internet gambling this week.»
New Jersey AG Drops Hammer on Net Betting Firms
18 June 2001
The fan blades of the interactive gambling industry were soiled today through an announcement from the New Jersey Justice Department. The state's attorney general, John J. Farmer, said at a press conference that civil complaints have been filed against three online casinos.»
Upscale British Casino Group Makes a Splash Online
18 June 2001
Aspinalls.com debuted two online casinos Monday: the London Casino and the Caribbean Casino.»
I-Gaming Investors Corner (June 11-15, 2001)
18 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.»
California Businessman Accused of Defrauding I-Gaming Investors
15 June 2001
A Northern California grand jury indicted Robert Robb, through his alleged association with two online gambling sites, on May 29 on 10 counts of wire fraud and one count of extortion.»
Instant Lottery Games Go Live in France
15 June 2001
After several weeks of testing, the French national lottery (La Française des Jeux) has launched live cash Internet gaming for residents of France and its overseas territories.»
Desktop Conference: Brian Sandova
15 June 2001
Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn has signed a bill that sets up the framework for regulating Internet gambling in that state, but don't expect Nevada casinos to be launching real-money online casinos anytime soon. The future of Net betting in Nevada now lies in the hands of the Nevada Gaming Commission, and before the Commission can establish a regulatory system--a process that would likely take several months--it must first determine whether online gambling in Nevada is a violation of federal law. In this RealAudio interview, IGN Publisher Sue Schneider speaks with Commission Chairman Brian Sandoval about the Commission's perspective on the issue and what needs to happen for Net betting in Nevada to become a reality.

The interview is part of IGN's series of Desktop Conferences. Click here to listen.»

Nambling Notes - June 15, 2001
15 June 2001
In this week's Nambling Notes: cybersquatters invade Las Vegas casinos; Taiwan and Singapore make attempts to curb online gambling; the battle over pre-race data continues in Great Britain; International Thunderbird sells its way out of the Net betting business; and Nevada's governor signs the AB 466.»
Dot-biz: The Next Big Thing in Web Names?
14 June 2001
Hold on to your seats. After years of speculation, it looks like .biz will be joining .com, .net and .org as an Internet extension or generic Top Level Domain (gTLD). The old New Economy race was to get a prized dot-com. Now, the next prize in the new New New Economy may be a catchy dot-biz like "business.biz" or "YourCompanyName.biz." While dot-biz may be the next big catch, in November 2000, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) actually approved seven new TLDs.»
Q & A: Darold Parken
14 June 2001
Chartwell Technologies, one of the leading software developers for the online gaming industry, demonstrated its newest line of casino games at last week's Global Interactive Gaming Summit and Expo in Toronto. IGN got a special preview of the suite of games from Chartwell CEO Darold Parken. After a quick tour of the new games, Parken talked to IGN about recent developments within the company and its new line of products.»
Tools of the Trade
14 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.»
Isle of Man to Move Forward with Online Casinos
13 June 2001
Last week, the Isle of Man released the necessary applications and regulations that will allow interested firms to get in line for the first three Manx online gambling licenses (for virtual casinos) to be awarded.»
Access Achieves Survival through Diversification
13 June 2001
Australian gaming companies are treading water as they wait for the other shoe to fall with the federal government. Some have already closed up shop while others have merged business with other companies. One company, Access Gaming Systems (AGS), has used the moratorium to spread its wings into other markets around the world and has found a great deal of success.»
The IGN Data Hub - June 13, 2001
13 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.»
US Law Roundup - 13 June 2001
13 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, where the state has passed legislation to permit online casinos to operate from within its borders and from Oregon, where prohibition is now a signature away from being reality.»
A Closer Look at AB 466
12 June 2001
A decisive victory for Internet gambling was won June 4 in Nevada when the state legislature passed a bill that paves the way for legalized Internet gambling in the state. The legislation, AB 466, empowers the state Gaming Commission and the Gaming Control Board to determine the appropriate regulatory framework for the operation of Internet gambling sites. For those who couldn't be part of the state legislature's 11th-hour discussions on AB 466, IGN has obtained a copy of the bill for your reading pleasure.»
MSN Partners with Gaming Internet
12 June 2001
Through a deal that marries two leaders in their respective U.K. Internet markets, MSN.co.uk has formed a partnership with Gaming Internet plc's Harrods Online Casino subsidiary.»
Movement against Nevada Bill Rears Its Head
12 June 2001
One of the more outspoken opponents of the gambling industry is once again voicing his concerns about developments in Nevada. Proponents of the recently passed bill that will legalize Internet gambling in the state, however, aren't sweating too much about Tom Grey.»
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