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Playboy Gets (Even More) Racy
16 April 2001
Playboy Enterprises, one of the most widely recognized brands in the world, continues to position itself within the online gaming industry. Coming off the heels of an announcement in February that it was launching an online sportsbook, www.PlayboySportsBook.com, the company's Playboy.com subsidiary announced today it will launch an online pari-mutuel wagering site in the third quarter of this year.»
AB 296 Moved out of Committee by Unanimous Vote
16 April 2001
Today saw the Nevada Assembly, through AB 2906, step closer toward legalizing Internet casino gambling within the borders of the United States. The state Assembly Judiciary Committee this afternoon spent nearly an hour discussing two amendments to the bill before unanimously voting to accept both.»
I-Gaming Investors Corner (Apr 9 - 13)
16 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.»
Progress in Isle of Man
13 April 2001
Another step toward the legalization of online casinos in Isle of Man has been taken. The Manx government sent the Online Gambling Regulation Bill for royal ascent after it completed passage through both the House of Keys and the Legislative Council. Officials expect the bill to be enacted by June or July of this year.»
BUZZTIME Thrives in the Wireless Gaming Market
13 April 2001
Getting customers to give up a few minutes of their busy lives can be quite a challenge for interactive entertainment companies. BUZZTIME, an interactive TV and wireless game developer has attempted to surmount this problem by offering its products to Sprint PCS mobile phone users.»
Employee Surfing Strategies
12 April 2001
In the last five years, Internet access at the office went from rare to ubiquitous. With it came new problems for corporate managers to manage--such as employees using the corporate network to visit adult websites, download pirated software and waste corporate bandwidth and time to recreationally surf.»
Nevada Assembly Committee Postpones Net Betting Work Session
12 April 2001
The Nevada Assembly Judiciary Committee yesterday postponed action on AB296, a bill that would enable Nevada casinos to offer Internet gambling services. The bill was originally scheduled for discussion during yesterday's "work session," but was unexpectedly dropped from the schedule.»
The 'Wirelezz' Solution
12 April 2001
Stepping up to the wireless plate isn't easy for most gambling site operators. There are a few barriers to reaching large quantities of mobile consumers in one fell swoop, namely the lack of any consistent standard among carriers and mobile phone manufacturers around the world. That's where Bwirelezz steps in with its Bwirelezz Mobile Application Platform (BMAP).»
Oregon Case is a Hard Blow to I-Gaming Industry
12 April 2001
IGN reported April 10 on another lawsuit filed by an online casino player who claims she doesn’t how the over $350,000 in debt she racked up online. The complaint, which was filed in Oregon Circuit Court, claims that online casino operators, software companies and billing companies created a racketeering empire in violation of that state's laws. The suit also claims that credit card companies should take some of the blame.»
North Dakota Lays Foundation for Online Race Betting
12 April 2001
Could Internet wagering on horse and dog racing be available soon in North Dakota? The Legislative Assembly there recently passed a bill that amends state law to legalize account wagering. Included in the bill is language that could make wagering via electronic means possible.»
Tools of the Trade - Apr 12, 2001
12 April 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.»
Youbet Debuts Browser-Based Software
11 April 2001
For Internet gaming companies, speed online seems to be a key factor in attracting new clientele to, or so it seems. It's easy to draw that conclusion after checking out Youbet.com's new Youbet Express Web-based wagering product.»
A New Level of Fantasy Betting?
11 April 2001
Simply wagering on horses isn’t enough for some race bettors, and those who are always looking to get closer to the action can find it on the Web. Thanks a new betting site, Digiturf.com, bettors can do more than just wager; they can actually train and buy their own horses. . . sort of.»
The IGN Data Hub - Apr 11, 2001
11 April 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.»
A Closer Look at the New Australian National I-Gaming Mode
10 April 2001
In response to the Australian federal government’s proposed ban on Internet gambling, the Northern Territory Department of Industries and Business released a revised version of "Australia: Uniformed Standards for the Regulation of Interactive Gaming" (the AUS Model), in early April.»
Net Bettor in Oregon Vies to Take down 'Racketeering Enterprise'
10 April 2001
Despite earlier precedent being set last month against the trend at the federal level, a lawsuit claiming that credit card companies cannot collect on gambling debts because they were incurred by means of an illegal activity has been filed in Oregon. Further, the suit contends that the numerous online casino operators, software providers and financial institutions named as defendants should compensate for more than just the money lost.»
Cyber Ramblings - Apr 10, 2001
10 April 2001
Every week, Interactive Gaming News churns through a roundup of important Internet and technology-related worldwide news. The layoff of the week comes from U.K. tech company Marconi, while Disney is selling one of its Internet holdings and NBC is closing down its Internet branch. Domain name issues are a hot topic this week, with new disputes arising and others finally coming to a close, and a key agreement is being made by which some TLDs which weren’t picked by ICANN recently could still be functional.»
Q & A: Steve Saferin, MDI Entertainment
9 April 2001
Lottery operators looking to add a little pizzazz to their gaming mix often look to MDI Entertainment for assistance. The company, founded in 1986, specializes in creating, marketing and implementing entertainment-based promotions for the worldwide lottery industry.»
Australia's Interactive Gambling Bill of 2001
9 April 2001
On Thursday, as expected, a bill that would prohibit Australian gaming companies from accepting wagers from Aussie bettors was formally introduced in Parliament. Since then, we've managed to track down a copy of the bill for your reading pleasure.»
I-Gaming Investors Corner (Apr 2 - 6)
9 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.»
Prohibition Bill Officially Introduced Down Under
6 April 2001
Under a spotlight cast by the many industries with an interest at stake in online gambling, Australia's federal legislature adjourned yesterday without passing a prohibition bill. The day did, however, see the legislation formally introduced. Parliament will reconvene in six weeks, just in time to address the fate of Internet gambling before the one-year moratorium on expansion of the industry, which expires May 19.»
Baldwin Releases National 'Re'-Mode
6 April 2001
While Australia's federal government saw the tabling of a bill that would prohibit Internet gambling, the Northern Territory's racing and gaming minister, Tim Baldwin, made public a revised version of the Australian Uniform Standards for the Regulation of Interactive Gambling.»
Will Tomorrow Be a Grand Day?
6 April 2001
Arguably the world's largest horseracing event, the Grand National running in Aintree tomorrow is expected to bring in two-thirds of all betting turnover in the U.K. this year. Add to that amount the betting on this summer's Derby and together these two events will represent at least 75 percent of all betting turnover in the U.K., according to Steve Donoughue with The Gambling Consultancy.»
AGA Puts Heat on NCAA
5 April 2001
The NCAA is adamantly insistent on maintaining a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to wagering in any facet on college sports. But, are the schools belonging to the NCAA on the same page?»
Slow Economy Will Increase Litigation
5 April 2001
One of the inevitable consequences of a down economy is that you'll notice an increase in litigation. Money gets tighter, tempers fray and the legalized warfare begins.»
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