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McCain's College Betting Bill Squeaks out of Committee
4 May 2001
For the second-straight year a bill that would put an end to betting on college sporting events has made it out of a Senate Committee.»
Both Sides of College Betting Issue Prepare for Battle
4 May 2001
Proponents of a bill that would outlaw betting on all amateur sporting events in Nevada, including college and Olympic events, have set their offense in motion and now wait to see if they can win.»
Kentucky Derby Still Lacks Draw for Online Bookies
4 May 2001
For the next six weeks horseracing will enter the mainstream of sports media in the United States.»
Proposed Ban Down Under Could Encompass Broadcasting Industry
4 May 2001
While the Australian parliament continues to mull over the future of Internet gambling, members of the TV industry are pressing the government to reconsider the wording of a proposed ban on interactive gaming.»
Nambling Notes - May 4, 2001
4 May 2001
In this week's Nambling Notes: The Go Racing Consortium wins broadcasting rights to U.K. horse racing , IG Index purchases William Hill's spread betting division, Australia's National Advisory Body on Gambling is born, AusVegas.com prepares to be re-launched, Jersey looks further into online gambling and more.»
Don't Accept Limits on the Other Party's Liability
3 May 2001
When clients come to me to consider suing because of a tech deal that has gone bad, the single worst lawsuit killer is often the "standard" limitation of liability clause. It never ceases to amaze me how people don't even pay attention to these clauses as they blithely sign-off on a one-sided agreement. It's just one little clause and yet it can cause so much damage.»
Tools of the Trade - May 3, 2001
3 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.»
The 11th Hour Has Arrived Down Under
3 May 2001
As the May 19 expiration of Australia's moratorium on Internet gambling expansion nears, and the federal government pushes for a bill that would prohibit online gambling Down Under, the Senate Committee on Environment, Communication, Information Technology and the Arts is once again accepting position papers from concerned parties. Verbal submissions are expected Friday, followed by the Senate's report to be issued May 23.»
Ireland to Nix Betting Duty?
3 May 2001
Off-course betting duty will be abolished under the terms of Ireland's Horse and Greyhound Racing Bill, which was published by the government yesterday. The bill would provide for the establishment of Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) to replace the Irish Horseracing Authority (IHA). This would establish permanent and guaranteed funding for the horse and greyhound industries and associated matters. In addition, the 0.3 percent turnover levy charged for off-course betting would be abolished.»
US Law Roundup - 2 May 2001
2 May 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. Starting today, IGN is featuring a semi-monthly update on U.S. state and federal legislation. Following is a rundown of bills that are living and breathing for the time being.»
The IGN Data Hub - May 2, 2001
2 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.»
Politics Continue in Great Britain
2 May 2001
An effort to block increased duty on spread betting in Britain has led to furious political in fighting among members of the British Parliament.»
Intertops.com Vows to WAP You
2 May 2001
Just weeks after US Off-Track became the first American-based firm to offer wireless application platform (WAP) betting, two more Net betting firms have announced plans of venturing into the WAP arena. IGN detailed a venture by Poker.com yesterday, and today our attention is turned to Intertops.com.»
A Splendid Week for Lawsuits Indeed
1 May 2001
Siblings Lisa and David Crocker filed a $1 billion lawsuit late Friday afternoon against several large corporations accused of law violations linked to the operation of wire communication-based gambling services.»
Cyber Ramblings - May 1, 2001
1 May 2001
Every week, Interactive Gaming News churns through a roundup of important Internet and technology-related worldwide news. Numerous court cases and issues are in our list this week. An adolescent hacked into a United States Air Force website while the United States joins forces to curb international fraud.»
Dominos Continue to Fall in US Wireless Gaming Market
1 May 2001
Just weeks after US Off-Track became the first American-based firm to offer wireless application platform (WAP) betting, two more Net betting firms, Intertops.com and Poker.com, have announced plans of venturing into the WAP arena.»
Investrend, River City Group Announce Performance of RivTrend Index
1 May 2001
Despite the persistence of bear markets throughout the world in recent months, I-gaming stocks have held their ground relatively well in 2001. The 15 companies that make up the RivTrend Global I-Gaming Stock IndexTM, as a whole, have done alright since the beginning of the year, particularly because April proved to be a bullish month in the I-gaming sector.»
Antigua Leading Way in Regulating Internet Gambling
30 April 2001
Internet gambling opponents frequently argue that online betting is impossible to regulate. Officials on the Caribbean island of Antigua, a haven of offshore gambling on the World Wide Web, beg to differ.»
Editorial: A Beautiful Day for Oregonian Bettors
30 April 2001
Online casinos take note: Your business may soon be considered legal in Oregon. Find out why.»
IGN Investors Corner (Apr 23-37)
30 April 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.»
Beijing Company Brings Wireless Lottery Sales to China
30 April 2001
A small Beijing wireless technology application development company is breaking new ground by creating a platform to distribute lottery tickets through wireless phones and has gotten a leg up in a highly competitive market.»
Gocorp Shareholders Approve Lasseters Purchase
28 April 2001
Shareholders of Gocorp Limited have voted in favor of a merger with Lasseters Casino Pty Limited, operator of Australia's first regulated online casino. The resulting company will be called Lasseters Corporation Limited. Thirteen of 15 resolutions presented during the April 24 extraordinary general meeting were passed, but two that would issue 500,000 stock options each to Gocorp Chairman Christopher Cullen and John Walton, a director in the company, failed.»
All Change in Hong Kong. . . Or is it?
27 April 2001
For years, Hong Kong has been subject to a strict legislative regime which allows gambling only on local horse racing and the Mark 6 Lottery through a monopoly operated by the Hong Kong Jockey Club. However, with legislation being reviewed on a number of fronts it appears that things are about to change. The difficulty at present is trying to predict the pace and extent of such changes.»
Nevada Bill Finally Clears Assembly
27 April 2001
History is starting to repeat itself in the western United States.»
NCAA Legislation: Intensity Seen in Bet Ban Debate
27 April 2001
The intensity of the debate over whether college sports betting should be banned in Nevada displayed itself before a packed congressional hearing Thursday.»
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