iGaming News Page 906

Fair Grounds, Autotote to Launch Net Betting Service
23 March 2001
Last year Louisiana became one of the first American states to legalize Internet gambling. This week, Fair Grounds Race Course's plan to accept wagers on the Internet under the provisions of that law came to fruition.»
Nambling Notes - March 23, 2001
23 March 2001
In this week's Nambling Notes: Sportingbet.com continues its quest to take over the world, Boss Media introduces a new online casino for women, British bookmakers form an alliance, California's lottery adds free-play games to its website and more.»
Michigan Band to Take another Stab at Online Bingo
22 March 2001
An agreement this week between the Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians (LVD Chippewas), and dot com Entertainment Group Inc. has the potential to change the way Indian gaming is conducted in the United States.»
Nevada Company Launches Pay-to-Play Chess in US
22 March 2001
Through the arrival of pay-to-play games of skill, the ever-evolving arena that is Internet gaming has taken another step in the evolutionary chain. The most recent such site to surface is www.onlinechess.com»
NCAA Brings the War against Gambling to Internet Sportsbooks
22 March 2001
The "madness" of March has been exacerbated for a few sportsbook operators and their associates. BBF International, SBG Global, Inovasis, Inc., Jeffrey Postal and Richard Mendelson have been slapped with trademark infringement suits by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) for unauthorized use of NCAA trademarks, including the phrase "March Madness" on their sites or as part of a domain name.»
Tools of the Trade - March 22, 2001
22 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.»
Is it a Safe Bet?
21 March 2001
Kate O'Connell of Olswang examines U.K. legal and regulatory issues for online and interactive betting.»
Interactive Race Wagering Business Targeted in Michigan
21 March 2001
Michigan Attorney General Jennifer M. Granholm has been an outspoken critic of Internet gambling, and the state’s highest ranking criminal justice officer has another ally in her fight against the business.»
The IGN Data Hub - Mar 21, 2001
21 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.»
College Bet Ban Bill Introduced in House while MGM Mirage Exec Blasts NCAA
20 March 2001
Two House members introduced their long-awaited bill Tuesday to prohibit Nevada sports books from taking bets on college games.»
Cyber Ramblings - March 20, 2001
20 March 2001
Every week, Interactive Gaming News churns through a roundup of important Internet and technology-related worldwide news. This week, a 32-year-old high school dropout-turned-busboy is the Hacker Hit of the Week while AOL and Microsoft made the list with technology news. Also this week Internet addiction is getting out of control in Asia and some privacy issues have arisen around the popular instant message application ICQ.»
A Sweepstakes Site with a New Twist
19 March 2001
Those annoying slips of paper that seem to serve no purpose but to clutter glove compartments, pockets of trousers and counter tops are turning out to be the key to financial windfall.»
South Australia's Take on Internet Gambling
19 March 2001
In March 1999, seeing the ever-increasing number of Australians gambling over the Internet, the Legislative Council of South Australia appointed a Select Committee to inquire into and report on Internet and interactive gambling within the state. Based upon its findings, the committee was also to provide information upon the desirability and feasibility of either regulating or prohibiting such activities.»
I-Gaming Investors Corner (Mar 12-16)
19 March 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.»
PubNet Reaches outside the Web
16 March 2001
For the multitudes of U.K. residents that lack access to the Internet at home or at work, PubNet has created an easy way to hop online and participate with the WWW community. The Internet access kiosks are found in a variety of places around the U.K., including local pubs, where consumers can bet on football matches, check their e-mail and quaff a pint or two.»
NCAA Betting Saga Continues
16 March 2001
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., doesn’t want to have to choose between two of his pet issues--campaign finance reform and legislation to ban college sports gambling at Nevada casinos.»
Nambling Notes - March 16, 2001
16 March 2001
In this week's Nambling Notes, Europe's offshore locales prepare for the possibility of U.K. betting operations packing up shop and going home, a Caribbean online sportsbook signs a sponsorship deal with a professional golfer, Sportingbet.com acquires an Australian sports betting company, Island Sports' Al Ross finally receives his sentence and more.»
Senator May Add Betting Ban to Campaign Finance Bil
15 March 2001
Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kansas, may add a bill that would ban college sports betting in Nevada to campaign finance reform legislation that is scheduled for debate next week in the Senate, sources said Wednesday.»
Exit Strategies
15 March 2001
If you're with a technology company, you may be feeling the pain of the economic downturn more than most. While there are lots of lessons to glean from current events, one of the best is the importance of locating the exit door.»
First Cocks, Then Stocks
15 March 2001
Inspired by the vision of chickens fighting, a new webiste offers the same excitement found in cock fighting arenas but instead of betting on which gamecock will win, punters put their money down on their favorite stock of the day.»
Tools of the Trade - March 15, 2001
15 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.»
NCAA Bet Bill Expected to Be Introduced in House
15 March 2001
Deciding not to wait for action in the Senate, two members of the House said Thursday they will offer a bill early next week, probably Tuesday, to prohibit Nevada casinos from taking bets on college games.»
NOIE Says a Ban Down Under Is Possible
14 March 2001
Australia's federal government has made the latest move in the political chess match surrounding the yearlong moratorium on Internet gambling.»
The IGN Data Hub - Mar 14, 2001
14 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.»
California Reenters the Prohibition Club
14 March 2001
This week has seen prohibition efforts go into overdrive, with California being the latest to join the Net betting prohibition club. Assembly Bill 1229, introduced on February 23 by Assembly Member Dario Frommer (D-Glendale), however, is an even more expansive bill than those introduced recently in the Oregon legislature. The California bill targets operators of gambling sites, as well as their players, whereas the Oregon bills mainly focuses on payment methods used for online gambling.»