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Nambling Notes - Nov 3, 2000
3 November 2000
In this week's Nambling Notes: Moratorium efforts continue to bubble in Australia; Paddy Power goes on TV; a Japanese bank will sell lottery tickets via the Internet; Las Vegas city officials continue to ponder a licensing deal with Vegasone.com; and much, much more.»
What's the Deal with Fair Disclosure?
2 November 2000
For two weeks now individual investors in the United States have found themselves on a level playing field when trying to acquire information on a potential company or stock. And that is just what the government was hoping for.»
Hacker Kid
2 November 2000
You remember Jonathan James? He made national news a couple of weeks ago. You know, he's that nice 16-year old young man sentenced to juvenile detention for hacking into computers at the Pentagon, NASA, BellSouth, the Miami-Dade school system and many other places. That's pretty funny. Right?»
Tools of the Trade - Nov 2, 2000
2 November 2000
As a leader in an Internet-driven industry, you've got to stay informed about the 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 be help you strengthen your e-business.»
Is GPS Technology Ready to Take on Virtual Gambling?
2 November 2000
Thanks to the wide range of legislation regarding Internet gaming and wagering around the world, reliable border control technology for blocking bettors in certain locations is in high demand. For example, interactive gaming regulations in jurisdictions like Malta, Belize and a few Australian states and territories prohibit licensees from accepting residents as customers. In response, Virtgame.com and several other companies have been hard at work developing strong, user-friendly border control technology. While Virtgame is close to receiving full approval for its eBorder Control technology from the Nevada Gaming Board, another company is adapting a previously available technology for Internet gaming purposes.»
And this Year's Award for Spookiest Halloween Story Goes To. . .
1 November 2000
Harness Tracks of America! And it's one for the ages. The association's daily newsletter reports that Republican presidential candidate George W. Bush, if elected, may consider a certain senator from Arizona as a potential cabinet member.»
IRS Probes Offshore Accounts
1 November 2000
American taxpayers with MasterCard and American Express accounts held in the Bahamas, the Cayman Islands and Antigua/Barbuda may get checked out by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as part of a tax-evasion probe okayed by a U.S. district judge.»
The IGN Data Hub - Nov 1, 2000
1 November 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.»
UniCache Seeks to Negate Credit Card Fraud
31 October 2000
Online payment solutions are popping up all over the place, a result of the many problems dogging e-commerce transactions. One of the biggest problems, of course, is fraudulent transactions, especially with credit cards. Fraudulent credit card transactions are the bane of the online gambling industry, as its operators would prefer a credit card-type payment system without the problems attached to credit cards. »
Cyber Ramblings - Oct 31, 2000
31 October 2000
Every week, Interactive Gaming News churns through a roundup of important Internet and technology-related worldwide news.»
Aegis: A Biometric Security Solution
31 October 2000
Inventors often struggle to develop an effective tool only to find that the simplest one works best. The same premise applies to Internet security tools, such as a new biometric tool developed by Inroad Solutions, a Canadian Internet security and e-learning firm. In its quest to ensure that the right student was taking a test online, the company created a simple yet effective solution: Aegis.»
A Battle Erupts in the Philippines
30 October 2000
A Philippine court has prevented the closing of Sage Casino, an online casino operated by Sport and Games Entertainment Corp. under license from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (the government gambling regulatory body), despite President Joseph Estrada's order to shut it down.»
The Regulatory Approach Toward Internet Gambling in Finland
30 October 2000
While Australian and Caribbean gaming regulators make their cases regarding effective ways to regulate Internet gambling, the philosophies shared by their counterparts in Europe have received a relatively minimal amount of consideration. Among several European countries to establish an intra-national Internet gambling regulatory infrastructure, Finland has established a productive climate for operating virtual gambling services. We were fortunate enough to catch up with Jouni Laiho, a legislative counselor with the Ministry of the Interior, who provide us with an overview of the approach in his country. »
I-Gaming Investors Corner (Oct 23-27)
30 October 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.»
Reprisal for Reggie?
28 October 2000
Ah, it's October again, and as the Yanks bask in the glory of their 7,564th consecutive World Series title, an old alum, Mr. October himself (that’s Reggie Jackson, for those who don’t live in the U.S. and/or missed the 70s), is swinging his ferocious bat at online casino proprietors who have allegedly hijacked his identity.»
Saskatchewan Indians Eye Future in Net Betting
27 October 2000
A group of File Hills Indian bands (or First Nations people, as they're known in Canada) is preparing to offer interactive gambling services from their treaty lands in Saskatchewan. Five member bands from the Treaty Four Bands group began researching and developing the necessary by-laws for setting up an online casino as well as the prospect of offering an international license for the operation of an online gaming site to outside groups.»
Virtual Poker Room Operator Seeks Payment from Processor
27 October 2000
Less than six months into their run in the online gaming sector, officials with PSI Corp. have learned a valuable lesson. And they learned it the hard way. The company, which owns and operates Pokerspot.com, an interactive real-time site which features poker tournaments and poker tables, is out over $160,000 after problems with its credit card processor.»
Wind River/Lambus Partnership Sets Stage for Wireless Gaming Advancements
27 October 2000
A recent marriage of Wind River Systems, Inc. and Lambus Enterprises, Inc. could open the door for gaming options on hand held and wireless units.»
And Now for Something Completely the Same
27 October 2000
The Australian federal government is once again considering a temporary ban on Internet gaming, although sports and race wagering sites would probably not be included in the latest moratorium efforts. A previous effort at enforcing a moratorium on interactive gambling failed following a tie vote October 9 in the Australian Senate. Many feared the 10-month efforts would eventually lead to an outright ban of interactive gambling Down Under.»
Nambling Notes - Oct 27, 2000
27 October 2000
In this week's Nambling Notes: Antigua prepares for stricter regulations, the U.K. Lottery Commission comes close to making a decision on setting a date for the big decision, a Canadian charity lottery fights for the right to sell tickets online, the Hong Kong Jockey Club readies to go live with online wagering and more.»
The Past, Present and Future of Wireless Interactive Gambling
26 October 2000
IGN's Sue Schneider discusses today's most exciting medium for e-commerce with Ed Dale of IQ Corporation. Find out why wagering via wireless, hand-held devices will be as big as--if not bigger than--gambling over the wired Internet. It's no longer a technology of the future.

The interview, an IGN Desktop Conference, is available in RealAudio. IGN subscribers have complimentary access. Non subscribers can purchase the 42-minute session for $20.

Click here to access the "The Past, Present and Future Wireless Interactive Gambling."
Click here for a free preview.»

Amazon and Privacy
26 October 2000
If you own an e-commerce or other type of online business, one of your most valuable assets is the information that you've collected about your customers. Like any business asset, you should use it to help you turn a profit. Caution is in order though unless you're willing to risk having the press mercilessly attacking you. Amazon.com just learned this lesson.»
Tools of the Trade - Oct 26, 2000
26 October 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 be help you strengthen your e-business.»
Harrah's Makes It Officia
26 October 2000
One of the traditional "big boys" in the casino industry has ventured into the virtual casino world ever so slightly. Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. recently launched a "play for fun" section on its newly revamped website at www.harrahs.com. Today, the company officially announced the free-play casino's launching as well as the identity of the site's software provider.»
GTECH Enters Interactive TV Market
25 October 2000
W. Bruce Turner, the new chairman of GTECH Holding corporation, told shareholders at yesterday's annual meeting that the company hopes to bring its expertise in processing lottery sales to the new field of interactive television.»
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