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A Bad Week for the Prohibition Camp
20 December 2000
Support for Internet gambling prohibition in the U.S. is waning as the year 2000 winds to a close. During the past few days two blows have been dealt to the anti-Net betting cause.»
What's Next for Camelot?
20 December 2000
While you can't quite call it the dawning of a new age, current and future U.K. National Lottery operator Camelot has indicated that change is in store for the world's most famous lottery. Among ideas being thrown around is selling tickets via new media outlets by 2002, a spokesperson for Camelot has confirmed.»
The IGN Data Hub - Dec 20, 2000
20 December 2000
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.»
Virtual Casinos Bound for Isle of Man
19 December 2000
Internet gambling regulation took a step forward today with the announcement that the Isle of Man government is well on its way toward regulating e-gambling. The Online Gambling Regulation Bill was approved by the Manx Council of Ministers last Thursday, and is headed to the House of Keys. The legislation is slated for fast track approval, and is likely to receive royal ascent by March, according to Julian Lalor-Smith, the administrator for the Manx Department of Affairs.»
Camelot Gets the Nod
19 December 2000
The National Lottery Commission has chosen Camelot to operate the U.K. National Lottery for the next seven years. After finally making a decision months past the original deadline, the commissioners will probably be forced to defend their choice before a judge.»
Cyber Ramblings - Dec 19, 2000
19 December 2000
Every week, Interactive Gaming News churns through a roundup of important Internet and technology-related worldwide news. Tops on our list this week is news that the NCAA has failed to win control of 12 Internet domains that appear to offer gambling information on college sports. Also this week we take a look at new policy regarding cross-jurisdictional litigation among European Union countries, the results of the first ever libel suit brought through the Internet, cyber-crime initiatives and much more.»
US Prohibition Effort Fails Again in 2000
18 December 2000
All efforts to federally ban online gaming in the United States, for now, are dead. The 106th Congress adjourned Friday without any of the bills that would have targeted the industry being passed.»
I-Gaming Investors Corner (Dec 11 - 15)
18 December 2000
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.»
Border Detection the InfoSplit Way
15 December 2000
Knowing where a customer is located is a necessity for many potential gaming site operators, and obtaining such information reliably is difficult. New York-based InfoSplit Core Technology is among a handful of companies to develop technology for helping an site operators pinpoint their customers' location--a solution that Net betting businesses badly need.»
Nambling Notes - Dec 15, 2000
15 December 2000
In this week's Nambling Notes: The U.K. National Lottery prepares to pluck a winner, appropriations are completed in Congress without the inclusion of the Kyl bill, World Sports Exchange's Jay Cohen goes primetime, Antigua barks back at the United Kingdom, Wells Fargo advises against Net betting and more.»
Has Your Company Implemented a Problem Gambling Program?
15 December 2000
Although gaming operators--both land-based and Internet-based--may be sensitive to charges that their industry causes terrible problems for people, there are some who say that nearly every industry out there has some type of problem associated with it. Surprisingly enough though, even some responsible gaming advocates say that gambling isn't pure evil.»
Yahoo! Ditches Gambling-Related Ads
14 December 2000
With sagging sales revenues, Yahoo! Inc. decided to take a gamble with online bookmakers and wound up losing.»
Singapore Authorities Bust Palm-Top Bookies
14 December 2000
Singapore police discovered that illegal gambling operations there are going high-tech by using palm-top computers to record bets and gambling information. Law enforcement officers seized two of the devices, along with $11,000 during a raid, and arrested two men who served as runners for a local gambling syndicate.»
Tools of the Trade - Dec 14, 2000
14 December 2000
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.»
Gocorp Shuts down Ausvegas
13 December 2000
Although it was widely known that the recently passed moratorium on Interactive Gaming in Australia would stop any new operators from opening up show Down Under, some current operators are deciding it is easier to cease operations than worry about complying with the new legislation. One such operator, Queensland's Gocorp Limited, has decided to shut down its online casino, Ausvegas.»
Nevada Ups the Ante
13 December 2000
Internet gambling appears to be gaining support among New Jersey and Nevada legislators, and you might even say that the race is on. Last month word got out that a New Jersey assemblyman is planning to introduce a regulatory bill. This week, we've learned that something's cooking in Nevada as well. »
Nicaragua Welcomes Internet Gambling
13 December 2000
Belize and Costa Rica are no longer the only Internet gambling jurisdictions in Central America. On November 1, the country of Nicaragua became the latest government to issue licenses, with three companies having relocated to the Latin American nation since then.»
The IGN DataHub - Dec 13, 2000
13 December 2000
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. »
Do Parents Have a Duty to Keep Their Kids out of Casinos?
12 December 2000
When a gaming operator loses its license because parents let their underage children gamble, can the operator sue the parents?»
'Old' Jersey Mulls Net Betting
12 December 2000
Is the tiny British Channel island of Jersey set to join the 50-plus Internet gambling jurisdictions around the world? According to the island's gambling controller, it's a distinct possibility.»
Hong Kong Gambling Ordinance 148
12 December 2000
This Ordinance may be cited as the Gambling Ordinance. . . »
Hong Kong Gambling Ordinance - Chapter 148
12 December 2000
Last week Interactive Gaming News reported the introduction of an amendment to Honk Kong's gambling ordinance that, if passed, would make both bookmaking and betting with a bookmaker a criminal offense, even when such activity occurs through an offshore site. For your reading pleasure we've also obtained a copy of the entire chapter.»
Cyber Ramblings - Dec 12, 2000
12 December 2000
Every week, Interactive Gaming News churns through a roundup of important Internet and technology-related worldwide news. Tops on our list this week is news that the NCAA has failed to win control of 12 Internet domains that appear to offer gambling information on college sports. Also this week we take a look at new policy regarding cross-jurisdictional litigation among European Union countries, the results of the first ever libel suit brought through the Internet, cyber-crime initiatives and much more.»
Okay Australia, Now What?
11 December 2000
One can expect that Australian states in coming weeks will put forth an effort have the federal government's moratorium on Internet gambling lifted. If they are unsuccessful, however, and the moratorium sticks, by what means will the federal government formulate a long term policy beyond its May 18, 2001 deadline?»
A New Twist on an Old Payment System
11 December 2000
What easily could be considered the oldest monetary unit known to mankind is also the newest payment option to hit the Internet. If history does indeed repeat itself, and a Canadian company has its way, soon Internet transactions of all kinds won't be paid with US dollars or British pounds; instead they'll be paid with gold.»
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