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A New 'Organization and Culture' for Starnet
30 May 2001
Starnet Communications International Inc., one of the pacesetters in the online gaming business, yesterday relocated to the England and changed its name to World Gaming plc.»
North American I-Gaming Stocks on the Rise
29 May 2001
Led by CryptoLogic (NASDAQ: CRYP) and Scientific Games (AMEX: SGM), the North American I-Gaming Index market cap has risen $144 million, or 30 percent, since May 15.»
I-Gaming Investors Corner (May 21-25, 2001)
29 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.»
The Untold Costs for Australia
29 May 2001
While most of those who oppose banning online gambling in Australia have concentrated on how the state and territorial governments will lose tax dollars--resulting at the very least in decreased funding for problem gambling services--less attention has been paid to how the ban will cost the country in other ways.»
Dead?
29 May 2001
The creator of a bill that would legalize online gambling in Nevada sent out a warning today to industry insiders, and her message was very clear: "Don't believe everything you read," said Nevada Assemblywoman Merle Berman.»
Cyber Ramblings - May 29, 2001
29 May 2001
Every week, Interactive Gaming News churns through a roundup of important Internet and technology-related worldwide news. This week news that the U.S. government is out pacing traditional retailers with Web sales grabbed headlines while more layoffs in the technology sector were announced. Also this week ICANN is meeting and MSN going hard after AOL customers.»
AB 578 Amendments
26 May 2001
Nevada's Internet gambling bill, AB 578, will be discussed on the state Senate floor this morning, one of the last stops it will make before possibly being passed by the full Senate and sent to the governor. Some debate on the bill is expected as well as perhaps the introduction of another amendment that would increase the gross gaming tax on Internet gaming from 6.25 percent to 10 or 11 percent.»
Prohibition Effort Down Under Enters the Final Stretch
25 May 2001
A permanent ban on Internet gambling appears more and more likely to be passed by the Australian Parliament. Nearly a week after a one-year moratorium on the expansion of online gambling expired, an ongoing Senate inquiry into whether a federal ban would be desirable and/or conceivable has concluded with Democrats failing to come to a consensus on their views.»
AGA Falls Short of Taking a Stance
25 May 2001
The American Gaming Association (AGA) is officially not in favor of legalized Internet gambling. . . . Nor is it against it.»
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.»
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