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Are British Bookmakers Homebound or Outcasts Forever?
7 February 2001
The English sector of the sports betting industry is anxiously awaiting the introduction of the Treasury's next budget announcement in March, in hopes that the betting duty in Great Britain will either be dropped or reduced significantly. But if Treasury comes through with good news, will all of the bookmakers return? It's suggested that a tax break will only be given if they all agree to come home, and it isn't clear yet whether that will happen.»
Upcoming Conference Promises to Bring Issues in Australia to Center Stage
7 February 2001
Gaming professionals from all over the world will gather in Queensland, Australia this month for the 9th Annual Gaming & Casinos Convention, the Asia/Pacific region's premier gambling industry event. Scheduled for February 19-21 in Gold Coast, the convention comes at perhaps the most crucial time ever for Internet gambling in Australia. »
The IGN Data Hub - Feb 7, 2001
7 February 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.»
RivTrend I-Gaming Index Performs Well in January
6 February 2001
The +11 percent January performance of the RivTrend Global I-Gaming Stock IndexTM increased its gain to +18.4 percent since its introduction in October 2000. »
ACA Submits Argument for Regulation
6 February 2001
In just a few short months the Australian moratorium on interactive gambling is scheduled to conclude, at which time it will be replaced by a permanent federal ban or stricter state regulatory systems and perhaps even new taxation schemes. »
Cyber Ramblings - Feb 6, 2001
6 February 2001
Every week, Interactive Gaming News churns through a roundup of important Internet and technology-related worldwide news. This week a new plan to lay broadband cable has generated a stir and state legislators move to block both pop-up advertisements and spam e-mail. Also making our list this week action taken by the European Commission and WIPO, and as always, our favorite hacker attack of the week.»
Britain's Smaller Betting Operations Gather to Discuss Change
5 February 2001
To many outsiders, trying to understand the system governing British bookmakers is akin to wandering about in a mist while bumping into objects that feel almost familiar. Bookmakers there have a Byzantine-like system of associations, organizations, groups, and offices that control, regulate, legislate or combat nearly every aspect of racing, betting and bookmaking activities. Last month one of the most vocal among these organizations, the British Betting Offices Association (BBOA), held its Industry Seminar 2001 in Claridge's Hotel, London.»
Cohen Prepares for Appea
5 February 2001
After a number of delays, the government has submitted its brief for World Sports Exchange President Jay Cohen's pending appeal before the United States 2nd District Court of Appeals. IGN has obtained a copy for your reading pleasure.»
Swedish Group Introduces Java-Based Texas Hold'em
5 February 2001
A Swedish software developing firm is looking to carve itself a niche in the online gambling business by offering the world’s first real-money Java-based Texas Hold’em poker game.»
I-Gaming Investors Corner (Jan 29 - Feb 2)
5 February 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 previous week into a nifty little package just for you.»
AWI Finds Buyer for Mega$ports
2 February 2001
After a 13-month legal and regulatory odyssey, American Wagering Inc. is nearly ready to sell off its Mega$ports subsidiary in Canberra, Australia.»
Q & A: David Harding
2 February 2001
What's it like to be one of the biggest bookmaking companies in the world? IGN seeks the answer through an interview with David Harding, William Hill's chief executive officer.»
XFL Bets are on at Vegas and Online Sportsbooks
2 February 2001
"Hitmen" and "Outlaws" may have a long and storied past in Las Vegas, but a new band of renegades has sportsbooks up and down the Strip talking.»
Iowa Contemplates Prohibition
2 February 2001
Barely a month into the new year, legislators in two U.S. states have introduced bills that would prohibit Internet gambling on a state level. IGN reported last month the surfacing of one of them in Indiana. A westward sweep across the Heartland reveals that another has emerged in Iowa.»
Iowa House Bill 13
2 February 2001
This bill prohibits a person from using the internet to conduct or participate in a lottery or in a game for any sum of money or property, to make a bet, to engage in bookmaking, or to deliver a wager for a fee. »
Nambling Notes - Feb 2, 2000
2 February 2001
In this week's Nambling Notes: MGM Mirage flips the switch at its play-for-fun site, Harrah's wins another award for its customer service database, Caribbean jurisdictions attempt to clean up their acts on the money laundering front, the SEC fails to shut down an online casino and more.»
Bookmakers Score Big for Super Bowl XXXV
1 February 2001
In a nutshell, the amount of money wagered over the Internet on the Super Bowl is rising sharply while the amount wagered at Las Vegas Sports Books continues to decline.»
Nevada Camp Prepares to Counter College Betting Bil
1 February 2001
The politician who once called gambling a "cancer on the soul of our nation" may turn out to be the Nevada gaming market's best friend in what is shaping up to be a very heated battle.»
Document Retention Policy
1 February 2001
Seemingly innocuous documents can haunt your company in a courtroom. The best defense is destroying documents. If you do it right, you're legal and safe. If you get it wrong, you may find a judge accusing you of destroying relevant evidence. The answer is a well-formulated document retention policy (DRP). »
Tools of the Trade - Feb 1, 2001
1 February 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. »
Viral Marketing to the Max
31 January 2001
webMillion.com, a play-for-fun games site has developed a unique way to spark customers' imaginations.»
New Jersey Assemblymen Launch Campaign to Legalize Online Gambling
31 January 2001
Efforts to legitimize online gaming in New Jersey took center stage today at a press conference in Trenton as Assemblymen Tony Impreveduto and Neil Cohen kicked off a campaign to build support for a bill that would establish regulations for Internet casinos.»
The IGN Data Hub - Jan 31, 2001
31 January 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.»
Q & A: Steve Toneguzzo
30 January 2001
In this, the last of three interviews with accredited independent testing agencies serving the interactive gaming industry, IGN speaks with Steve Toneguzzo, the president and CEO of GGS. Like its competitors, GGS is based out of Australia and has worked with various governments in developing regulatory requirements for Internet gaming. GGS is the newest entrant to this select club, but has swiftly earned an excellent reputation among government regulators, legislators and the various client companies that they've worked with.»
Net Betting Bill to Enter Spotlight in New Jersey
30 January 2001
New Jersey Assemblyman Anthony Impreveduto, who last week proposed legislation that would allow Atlantic City casinos to offer online versions of their games, is scheduled to promote his cause during a press conference tomorrow.»
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