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US Law Roundup - 15 May 2001
15 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. Following is a rundown of bills that are living and breathing for the time being.»
Sprint Introduces Wireless Casino Games
14 May 2001
A deal between Sprint and Digital Bridges, Ltd. will give Sprint PCS wireless Web customers access to a variety of casino-style games on their mobile phones.»
RealNetworks Debuts Online Arcade with Casino Games
14 May 2001
RealNetworks Inc., a powerful Internet software developer that made its name in developing its RealPlayer program popular for streaming video and audio over the Web, is throwing its hat into the gaming arena, but company officials insist they aren't looking to nudge its way into the online gaming sector.»
I-Gaming Investors Corner (May 7-11, 2001)
14 May 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.»
Arena Scores Big with Race Broadcasting Rights
11 May 2001
A new era is dawning with the sale of media rights to all horse racing events in the United Kingdom. The Go Racing consortium, comprised of Arena Leisure plc, British Sky Broadcasting and Channel 4, has signed a 10-year deal with 49 of Britain's 59 racecourses that creates global multi-platform development of the sport.»
Espial Has High Hopes for Its Multi-Platform Browser Technology
11 May 2001
Earlier this month Celerity Systems, Inc., a leading-edge company in the interactive video and high-speed Internet markets, announced that it will work with technology firm Espial to integrate Espial's Escape multi-platform browser features with Celerity's innovative T 6000 Digital Set Top Box.»
Would Legalized Net Betting in Nevada Fly in Washington?
11 May 2001
The Nevada Senate Judiciary Committee will meet Tuesday to discuss the future of a bill that could make online gambling a legal activity in that state. Most insiders believe that the Senate will pass the bill, although one of its subsections has some novice legal eagles shaking their heads.»
Nambling Notes - May 11, 2001
11 May 2001
In this week's Nambling Notes, Playboy.com officially enters the Internet gambling biz, Gaming Internet wins a 10-year Independent Television Commission license for its planned greyhound betting service, Tote Ireland announces a plan to increase its turnover from £28 million to £90, reports out of England suggest that the new U.K. tax-free betting laws could come into effect a few months early, Disney's new online games-of-skill service finds its way onto Jon Kyl's radar screen and more.»
Understanding the Law of Internet Gambling
10 May 2001
In the absence of up-to-date U.S. laws for new gambling technologies, attorney and professor I. Nelson Rose offers his interpretation of how old laws apply to the new phenomenon of Internet gambling.»
Tools of the Trade - May 10, 2001
10 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.»
Hope for Problem Gamblers
9 May 2001
Sunny Casinos, a company that operates online casinos, is doing its part in helping to fight the problem of addictive gamblers by putting a recovering addict to work at its casinos.»
Austrian Lottery Tries Casino Games on for Size
9 May 2001
Continuing to grow its online ventures, the Austrian Lottery has branched out once again by offering an online casino.»
The IGN Data Hub - May 9, 2001
9 May 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.»
New Sportsbook Is a First in South Africa
9 May 2001
The launch of an online sportsbook in South Africa is quietly breaking new ground for the gambling industry there. While online casino-type gambling is still only a "gleam" in its proponents' eyes, wagering site SportsBet.co.za has managed to legally launch under a license issued by the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board. It's the first such bookmaking site permitted to operate online in South Africa.»
Off to the Small-Cap Races
8 May 2001
What are the odds of an investor picking small-cap winners consistently in the stock market? The odds of out-performance may be unfavorable, but they can't be anywhere near as bad as the odds that one of the long shots in this year's Kentucky Derby faced.»
Actis Technology and Digital Fingerprinting
8 May 2001
As the U.K. government mobilizes a new National Hi-Tech Crime Unit, one firm is claiming to have a cutting edge weapon in helping regulate content on the Internet.»
Cyber Ramblings - May 8, 2001
8 May 2001
Every week, Interactive Gaming News churns through a roundup of important Internet and technology-related worldwide news. Hackers continue to target the Pentagon's computers while 3Com announced major cutbacks in its job force this week. One company makes our list this week as it attempts to help resolve TLD disputes while another is embarking on a project to bring the Internet to jet planes.»
South Africa's First Online Sportsbook Debuts
7 May 2001
Online sports betting has arrived in South Africa via a website called SportsBet. The service uses a new technology platform developed by LiveBet Online and is operated by bookmaker Atlantic SportsBet.»
Editorial: Only in America
7 May 2001
It's no secret that the political scene in Washington D.C. has changed dramatically from the time the founding fathers penned such historic and patriotic documents as the Bill of Rights and Declaration of Independence. No doubt the likes of Ben Franklin and Thomas Jefferson have been unable to rest in peace as they watch over the shenanigans of the modern-day United States Congress.»
I-Gaming Investors Corner (Apr 30 - May 4)
7 May 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.»
McCain's College Betting Bill Squeaks out of Committee
4 May 2001
For the second-straight year a bill that would put an end to betting on college sporting events has made it out of a Senate Committee.»
Both Sides of College Betting Issue Prepare for Battle
4 May 2001
Proponents of a bill that would outlaw betting on all amateur sporting events in Nevada, including college and Olympic events, have set their offense in motion and now wait to see if they can win.»
Kentucky Derby Still Lacks Draw for Online Bookies
4 May 2001
For the next six weeks horseracing will enter the mainstream of sports media in the United States.»
Proposed Ban Down Under Could Encompass Broadcasting Industry
4 May 2001
While the Australian parliament continues to mull over the future of Internet gambling, members of the TV industry are pressing the government to reconsider the wording of a proposed ban on interactive gaming.»
Nambling Notes - May 4, 2001
4 May 2001
In this week's Nambling Notes: The Go Racing Consortium wins broadcasting rights to U.K. horse racing , IG Index purchases William Hill's spread betting division, Australia's National Advisory Body on Gambling is born, AusVegas.com prepares to be re-launched, Jersey looks further into online gambling and more.»
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