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McCain Reintroduces College Sports Betting Ban
5 April 2001
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., reintroduced his bill Thursday to prohibit Nevada sports books from taking bets on college games, and he plans a fast track to get the legislation to final Senate votes within a month.»
A Progress Report on SB 755
5 April 2001
While Nevada legislators are close to legalizing Internet gambling in the Silver State, their Oregonian counterparts are taking the alternative path. An amended version of Senate Bill 755, a bill that aims to prohibit online gambling, was passed in the Oregon Senate and is headed to the House. The bill's author, Sen. Rick Metsger, says the success of the bill, depends on which committee the bill lands in.»
Tools of the Trade - Apr 5, 2001
5 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.»
ACA Offers Advice for Aussie Gamblers Left out in the Cold
4 April 2001
In what may very well be a last ditch effort to pursued the Australian Government to forgo a permanent ban on Internet Gambling, casino operators have launched a checklist for sage online gaming.»
More Fallout Down Under as D-Day Arrives
4 April 2001
The Australian Legislature is entering its last sitting day before a six-week break and the body has the full attention of the Internet gaming industry.»
Tech Firm Introduces Wireless Blackjack
4 April 2001
Software developer AC&G Software Ltd. last week launched what the company is calling the first global wireless blackjack tournament, and participants are vying for a $10,000 grand prize.»
US Policymakers Attempt to Climb Mountain of Spam (Part 2)
4 April 2001
In the near future, U.S. Congress will likely pass legislation that addresses the sending of unsolicited email (spamming), although the exact terms of the bill are yet to be decided. The hottest issue is the debate over whether the senders of unsolicited email be required to offer an opt-out option or an opt-in option.»
The IGN Data Hub - Apr 4, 2001
4 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.»
An E-Payment Pal for BetandChat
3 April 2001
BetandChat, a popular Internet casino portal site, has signed a deal with the leading Internet pay system PayPal that will enable BetandChat users to make payments and deposits on the site through a PayPal account.»
McCain Expected to Introduce NCAA Betting Bil
3 April 2001
Fresh from a victory this week with Senate passage of his campaign finance reform bill, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., now is turning his attention to another pet issue, gambling on college athletics.»
US Policymakers Attempt to Climb Mountain of Spam (Part 1)
3 April 2001
In the first article of a two-part series, IGN's Kevin Smith examines the challenges faced by U.S. Congress in its efforts to move spam legislation.»
Cyber Ramblings - April 3, 2001
3 April 2001
Every week, Interactive Gaming News churns through a roundup of important Internet and technology-related worldwide news. MarchFirst is the subject of this week’s cutback while some music industry giants have aligned themselves with RealNetworks. Meanwhile, Microsoft has announced a flaw in its Web browser and a former IBM exec is sentenced to jail.»
Nevada Group to Establish Guidelines for E-Gaming
2 April 2001
As the state of Nevada enters uncharted territory regarding interactive gambling regulation, one agency has stepped forward to offer assistance to companies interested in entering the industry.»
Q & A: Vince Monical, Flutter.com
2 April 2001
Prior to launching their person-to-person betting site and online community, Vince Monical and Josh Hannah worked at the management consulting firm Bain & Co. As their friendship grew, it became obvious that they also shared a love of betting. The only problem was figuring out how to connect their love of betting with the ideal business plan. Then inspiration struck.»
I-Gaming Investors Corner (Mar 26 - 30)
2 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.»
One for the Birds
1 April 2001
After nearly seven hours of negotiating on Friday, the Intercontinental Bookmaking Organization and the 2004 Olympic Sports Ethics Commission have come to terms on what presence wagering will have at the upcoming Summer Games. In exchange for the IBO agreeing to withdraw its commercial presence from anywhere within 1,000 meters of all facilities that host Olympic events, the Commission has agreed to include cockfighting--a sport geared specifically for wagering--as an exhibition sport. A 39-pound rooster named "Señor Peck-a-lot" has already been penciled in as the favorite at 5-2 odds.»
Sportingbet.com Vies for World Domination
30 March 2001
Although Sportingbet.com has yet to become the world's largest Internet bookmaker, the company has a good chance of achieving that status within the next few years. Even if it doesn't (it's likely, after all, that one or two competitors will fiercely guard their top spots from Sportingbet), the once tiny betting firm will at least have the satisfaction of gaining international recognition among gamblers in numerous nations and joining the big boys by becoming a publicly reporting company.»
Internet Gaming Ads Permitted at Colleges
30 March 2001
Student newspapers at all 65 universities that qualified for this year's NCAA men's basketball tournament either take or would publish advertising for Internet gambling, the American Gaming Association said Thursday.»
Progress Shown at AB 296 Hearing, but not without Friction
30 March 2001
Legalized Internet gambling took a step closer to becoming a reality today in Nevada as the state Assembly Judiciary Committee held a hearing to discuss the future of a bill that would enable Nevada casino/resorts to offer their games online for real money. How big of a step depends on whose point of view you get.»
Nambling Notes - Mar 30, 2001
30 March 2001
In this week's Nambling Notes: CBS.Sportsline.com is on the hot seat again for its ties to gambling, the flow of bookmakers leaving London is reversed, Youbet.com releases server-side software, Israel's national lottery jockeys for position in the online market and more.»
Regulating E-Business Breeds Confidence
29 March 2001
Since long before there was an Internet, the Federal Trade Commission has had broad authority to protect consumers by regulating "unfair or deceptive acts or practices." The FTC now takes the common-sense position that consumer protection laws apply online as well.»
NOIE Report Available Online
29 March 2001
Never let it be said that the Australian government has jumped before looking when it comes to interactive gambling issues. Over the past few years, a number of studies have been conducted, examining the industry from various angles. The most recent study is now available from the National Office for the Information Economy, although news of its availability may surprise some who have been watching the events unfold Down Under. Previous indications were that the report would not be made publicly available, even after one news publication had obtained a copy of the "draft" report two weeks ago.»
Tools of the Trade - Mar 29, 2001
29 March 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.»
Highly Anticipated Fallout Down Under
28 March 2001
Ever since Australian Prime Minister John Howard announced earlier this week his intention to seek a permanent ban on interactive gambling services, a hue and cry of protest has broken out across the Australian continent. The proposed law would make it illegal for Australian operators to take bets from Australian residents, but it would enable them to continue operating using a customer base of players located outside Australia.»
The IGN Data Hub - Mar 28, 2001
28 March 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.»
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