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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.»
Cyber Ramblings - June 12, 2001
12 June 2001
Every week, Interactive Gaming News churns through a roundup of important Internet and technology-related worldwide news. More dot-coms are closing up shop; the newest defunct companies include a pair of leading online magazines. Hackers hit Microsoft with some porn while another college hacker had his day in court. Cisco is teaming up with RealNetworks while Earthlink is dealing with server problems.»
An 'Alternative Progression to Internet Gaming'
11 June 2001
It hasn't taken long for some of the big Nevada-based operators to make waves in the interactive gaming market. Various land-based properties were represented last week at the Global Interactive Gaming Summit and Expo, where Station Casinos, Inc., one of Vegas's largest property groups, announced the formation of an interactive spin-off to focus on remote play.»
I-Gaming Investors Corner (May 28 - June 11, 2001)
11 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.»
Nambling Notes - June 11, 2001
11 June 2001
In this week's belated Monday edition of Nambling Notes, Interactive Gambling News reflects on highlights from last week's Interactive Gaming Summit & Expo in Toronto. And yes, there are a few scattered morsels of industry news happening outside Toronto as well.»
A Position Statement on E-Gaming
8 June 2001
Through a recently released white paper, the European Federation of Coin Machine Associations (EUROMAT) has called for equal treatment of all Internet gaming activity, regardless of whether prizes are awarded.»
International Business on the Web
7 June 2001
If you want to be big, you have to think big. You say that you want to make your online business truly international, that's great. The Net is a wonderful tool to get you there. Just don't forget that once you, your products, or your website leave the United States, you've become a citizen of the world--possibly subject to the law of places your feet have never touched.»
Tools of the Trade - June 7, 2001
7 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.»
Nevada Players Are Ready to Go
6 June 2001
A collective buzz has come over the interactive gaming industry on the heels of the Nevada Legislature passing a bill that will legalize online gaming.»
The IGN Data Hub - June 6, 2001
6 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.»
Nevada Senate Passes Net Betting Bil
5 June 2001
Left for dead less than a week ago, a bill allowing Internet gambling in Nevada passed through the state legislature on Monday.»
Cyber Ramblings - June 5, 2001
5 June 2001
Every week, Interactive Gaming News churns through a roundup of important Internet and technology-related worldwide news. URLs and TDLs are a hot topic this week along with Palm announcing that it's going to cut back its work force. The FBI opts not to investigate an Internet hoax and hackers of all varieties are targeting University computer systems.»
Nevada AG Finds Free Internet Gambling Is Still Gambling
4 June 2001
Nevada is the only state in the United States, and probably the only government in the world, to conclude that players are making wagers -- when they are not making wagers.»
'Moosed' in Hawaii
1 June 2001
A gambler in Hawaii who won $176,688 playing progressive Caribbean poker last week at InterCasino has found himself in legal trouble.»
A Resurrection in the Desert
1 June 2001
Anyone who spoke to Nevada Assemblywoman Merle Berman in the last couple of days knew that she had something up her sleeve, but she wasn't about to reveal her hand. With just three days left in the legislative schedule, the Berman and others who support a bill that would legalize online gambling showed what they hope is their trump card.»
MasterCard to Acquire Remaining Shares of Mondex
1 June 2001
Smart card developer Mondex International is about to get gobbled by MasterCard International. During the next few weeks MasterCard, which already owns 51 percent of the London-based firm, is expected to buy shares from the other owners until it gains total ownership of the company.»
Aspiring Bingo Monarch Shoots for the Stars
1 June 2001
Wayne Townsend has a simple goal: "I want to be the king of bingo." To achieve this goal, he's looking to reshape the way online bingo is played around the world. His concept is unique and if it works could give him claim to the reign of bingo that he seeks.»
Nambling Notes - June 1, 2001
1 June 2001
In this week's Nambling Notes: A $2 million advertising campaign for DrHo.com raises questions about Hong Kong's gambling laws, prohibition looms in Oregon, the U.S. casino industry anticipates a bright future with the recent promotion of Nevada Sen. Harry Reid to majority whip, Access Gaming Systems unveils its mobile betting platform, CryptoLogic introduces multiplayer poker software and more.»
The First Amendment and Internet Broadcasting
31 May 2001
Have you heard the one about the company that wants to broadcast Timothy McVeigh's execution over the Internet? If it sounds to you like a perverse and surreal joke, the problem is that it isn't. If you want to know the name of the company, you're not going to find it here. Its obscene publicity stunt isn't going to get its name in print here. I'll just call it the "webcaster."»
US Court Reverses GalaxiWorld Ruling
31 May 2001
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second District has reversed a lower court decision that ordered GalaxiWorld.com to pay $22 million for defaulting in a shareholder class-action lawsuit. According to the court's May 10 ruling, federal Judge Robert P. Patterson Jr. of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York abused his discretion in finding the company in default.»
Tools of the Trade - May 31, 2001
31 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.»
US Law Roundup - 31 May 2001
31 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, 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 California, where the state's efforts to stop Internet gambling have advanced.»
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