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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.»
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.»
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