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Tools of the Trade - Mar 8, 2001
8 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.»
Investrend Analysis: eLOT
8 March 2001
Investrend Research's I-gaming research team has released its initial report on eLOT, Inc., the Nasdaq-traded Internet lottery retail and marketing services supplier. In the report, analysts John Dutton and Gerald LaKarnafeaux, CFA, detailed their "speculative buy" rating and price target.»
NCAA Rep Meets With Bet Ban Foes
7 March 2001
The top lobbyist for the National Collegiate Athletic Association showed up Tuesday at a meeting of House members opposed to the NCAA's effort to ban legalized college sports betting in Nevada.»
Go Time in Nevada
7 March 2001
The anxiously anticipated bill that would legalize online gambling in Nevada was introduced today in the State Assembly, and the outlook so far is pretty good.»
Brown Makes It Official
7 March 2001
British bookmakers are celebrating Chancellor Gordon Brown's budget announcement today, which includes plans for scrapping betting duty.»
Progress in Antigua
7 March 2001
A new age is dawning in Antigua and Barbuda, where a large portion of online gaming and wagering sites call home. Gaming regulators there took a huge step forward last week in their efforts to create stricter regulations under the nation's 1994 Free Trade and Processing Zone Act, which permits the establishment of licensing for virtual casinos and sportsbooks on the Caribbean island.»
The IGN Data Hub - Mar 7, 2001
7 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.»
What's Inside Jay Cohen's Briefs?
6 March 2001
It's been a year since World Sports Exchange President Jay Cohen was found guilty of violating the federal Interstate Wire Act, and his appeal process is well under way. Cohen was sentenced August 9 to spend 21 months in prison and fined $5,000, and his challenge began a few weeks lager. A brief for an appeal was filed November 1 and the government filed its response January 15. On Friday, attorney Mark Baker filed Cohen's final brief, the last necessary step before a hearing date is to be set.»
Indian Nations and Internet Gambling
6 March 2001
Cutting edge developments in gambling law are coming from North America's oldest cultures and the world's newest technologies.»
Cyber Ramblings - Mar 6, 2001
6 March 2001
Every week, Interactive Gaming News churns through a roundup of important Internet and technology-related worldwide news. This week the Amazon.com makes a move that may salvage its future. Egghead.com makes our list with the cutbacks of the week and our hacker hit of the week goes to a new virus enticing photos of naked wives. But hackers did take a blow this week as no one was able to claim the top prize in one of the industry’s top hacking contests.»
Q & A: Andy Clifton
5 March 2001
As one of the world’s largest betting companies, Hilton Group plc’s Ladbrokes betting division has taken its business to the Internet seemingly without losing a step. Considering that the group has successfully brought its sports betting brand to new customers online, expanded its horizons by launching an Internet casino and, most recently, formed a heavyweight partnership with Playboy Online, the new world of e-business and virtual betting for Ladbrokes appears to be a walk in the park. Andy Clifton, who heads the company’s eGaming division, admits, however, that the transition presented a number of challenges. IGN recently caught up with Clifton to discuss some of these challenges as well as his views on trends shaping the British gaming industry and a number of other e-gaming issues.»
I-Gaming Investors Corner (Feb 26 - Mar 2)
5 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 previous week into a nifty little package just for you.»
Hong Kong's Online Punters Face Uncertain Future
5 March 2001
Change is on the horizon in Hong Kong. First, the government indicated that it would undertake a full review of soccer betting in the territory (which is currently illegal). Then, at the end of last year, the government published the Gambling (Amendment) bill focusing largely on offshore gambling as it relates to Hong Kong.»
Prison Time for Frankie
2 March 2001
Maybe infamous bookie Frank Masterana is getting the last laugh, after all.»
Arkansas Considers Online Betting
2 March 2001
A bill recently passed out of committee in Arkansas could allow the southern state become the next to allow Internet and phone betting on horse and greyhound races.»
Nambling Notes - Mar 2, 2001
2 March 2001
In this week's Nambling Notes: Troubles hit the British horseracing industry; Hard Rock casino may soon be featured online; Internet domain name lawsuits make the news again; and more.»
Tools of the Trade - Mar 1, 2001
1 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. »
WorldWinner Makes Its Mark Offering Skill-Based Gaming
28 February 2001
A new skilled-based gaming site recently launched in the United States labels itself as the "first legal alternative to online gambling for U.S. Internet users." Based out of Newton, Mass., WorldWinner.com lets players enter various skill-based games tournaments after contributing a stake ranging from 60 cents to $9. The winners of each tournament collect cash prizes ranging from $2 up to a potentially unlimited daily progressive, base on the number of entrants. WorldWinner, meanwhile, collects a percentage of the entry fees.»
New Zealand Considers I-Gaming
28 February 2001
The initial steps have been made to legalize online gaming in New Zealand.»
The IGN Data Hub – Feb 28, 2001
28 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.»
U.K. Horse Racing Temporarily Halted
27 February 2001
It's hard to offer odds on racing when there are no races being run. That's the conundrum facing British bookmakers following today's decision by the British Horseracing Board in conjunction with the stewards from the Jockey Club.»
NSW TAB Introduces Flexi-betting System
27 February 2001
Trying to get a leg up on the increasingly tight betting market in Australia, the New South Wales TAB is hoping its latest option for bettors will give it a leg up on the competition, namely Tabcorp.»
Cyber Ramblings - Feb 27, 2001
27 February 2001
Every week, Interactive Gaming News churns through a roundup of important Internet and technology-related worldwide news. This week's list paints a rather gloomy picture on e-commerce as many companies continue to layoff large chunks of their workforce while another one is closing down all together. Things are looking up for EDS and Blockbuster, while the NFL has signed a deal to bring a new wave of technology at its games. Plus, our hacker hit of the week comes to us from the University of Indiana.»
A Glimmer of Light for Starnet
26 February 2001
Although Starnet still hasn't regained control of its frozen bank accounts, the end to the company's long legal nightmare may be in sight.»
Canada Addresses Money Laundering Late in Game
26 February 2001
The Canadian government certainly isn’t the first to address money laundering, in fact, it is one of the last, but new regulations published last week have many commerce experts feeling that Canada may have written some of the best such regulations around.»
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