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Winstreak Strives to Acquire Licensees
25 October 2000
Officials at IGN Internet Global Network, who have operated its flagship gaming site, Casinos of the World, since 1997, seem to be following the old maxim that you should stick with what you know. This was more evident than ever in late July, when the company's Winstreak subsidiary debuted its complete turnkey licensing program featuring Casinos of the World software version 3.0.»
The IGN Data Hub - Oct 25, 2000
25 October 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.»
Costa 'Mas' Rica?
25 October 2000
Operators of Internet gambling services based in Costa Rica may be facing a completely new licensing structure that is much more rigid than the virtually unregulated system currently in place. Legislation that would create a licensing and taxation structure for Net betting has been proposed, a scenario that could earn the government an estimated $4 million to $5 million annually. An online sportsbook license could cost as much as $150,000.»
GamblingSoftware.com Rolls out New Games
24 October 2000
Sitting still is never an option for successful gaming software suppliers. Thanks to the growing popularity of both the Internet and e-gambling, game developers are constantly forced to come up with newer, faster, snazzier and better games. Because of this, a handful of Net betting companies have debuted new software products in the last month or two, and among them is GamblingSoftware.com, a Java game developer with more than 40 licensees. The company recently released several new games, including multi-player pai gow, Spanish 21, pull-tabs and multi-player Texas hold 'em. »
Cybers Ramblings - Oct 24, 2000
24 October 2000
Every week, Interactive Gaming News churns through a roundup of important Internet and technology-related worldwide news. This week's batch covers a U.S. proposal for fair competition among international e-commerce-driven businesses, a lawsuit against Network Solutions, a court order against a spammer and more.»
Status of Gaming Enabling Laws
24 October 2000
Professor I. Nelson Rose of Whittier Law School periodically published a report that updates the status of American gaming laws on a state-by-state basis. Following is the latest edition. . .»
Status of Gaming Enabling Laws (Continued)
24 October 2000
Professor I. Nelson Rose of Whittier Law School periodically published a report that updates the status of American gaming laws on a state-by-state basis. Following is Part 2 of the latest edition. . .»
IGN Q & A: Rick Smith
23 October 2000
In February 2000, former New Zealand gaming regulator Rick Smith was named the executive director for the Interactive Gaming Council, a trade association that seeks to establish fair business practices throughout the burgeoning online gaming industry. The ensuing eight months saw a lot of activity, with the IGC taking on several new members, implementing its seal of approval program and fielding a ton of criticism regarding complaints about a few of its members. IGN recently caught up with Smith for a brief chat about the Council's progress and his role at the helm.»
Player Protection Policy for Tasmania
23 October 2000
The Tasmanian government in August developed a draft set of player protection measures for online gambling and wagering, which was circulated to the various federal, state and territorial government bodies, as well as several political parties and all Tasmanian gaming license holders. The standards are intended to provide player protections and harm minimization measures in relation to interactive gaming and wagering. "Once it has been finalized it is hoped that the standards can be used in developing national uniform standards," said Paul Lennon, Tasmania's deputy premier and minister for racing and gaming.»
I-Gaming Investors Corner (Oct 16-20, 2000)
23 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.»
Starnet Plans British Invasion
20 October 2000
Starnet Communications International has announced the planning of a reorganization that will result in the company becoming a subsidiary of a parent company, World Gaming, Plc, incorporated in England and Wales. Starnet has filed a preliminary proxy statement/prospectus with the SEC to solicit shareholder approval for the change.»
Nambling Notes - Oct 20, 2000
20 October 2000
In this week's Nambling Notes: a long shot for a new threat in Congress, resolution to the Jeb Bush/HB 3125 controversy, Iowa debuts an interactive lottery game, a grim outlook for Net betting in the Philippines, Golden Palace debuts new software, an Australian game auditor plants roots in South Africa Gibraltar faces an adverse future and more.»
Business Plans
19 October 2000
If you're seeking investors for your business, writing a business plan is one of those daunting tasks you'll have to face. Whether you choose to hire a professional business plan writer to help or you to do it yourself, you'll need to be the chief architect of the ideas that will lead to success. Here are some tips to help you through the process.»
Tools of the Trade - Oct 19, 2000
19 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 help you strengthen your e-business.»
Ladbrokes Launches Virtual Casino
19 October 2000
Hilton Gaming's Ladbrokes subsidiary opened the doors to its highly anticipated online casino yesterday at www.ladbrokescasino.com per what the company terms as a "launch in preparation for full-blown push in early December."»
A 'Real' Las Vegas Online Casino?
19 October 2000
The city of Las Vegas is considering a plan that would see city government joining an Australian-based Internet gambling website in licensing the city's name and official seals to vegasone.com, a new Internet business that claims to be in pursuit of an online gaming license in Australia. »
Poker.com Teams with Starnet
18 October 2000
Hoping to become the industry leader in gaming software licensing, Poker.com is teaming with Starnet Systems International in an agreement which will have Starnet providing a sportsbook and full suite of casino games to Poker.com.»
The IGN Data Hub - Oct 18, 2000
18 October 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.»
Making Your Website too Good Can Get You into Trouble
17 October 2000
Can you be dragged across the country, or the world, forced to defend yourself in a foreign courtroom merely because you have a site on the World Wide Web?»
Cyber Ramblings - Oct 17, 2000
17 October 2000
Every week, Interactive Gaming News churns through a roundup of important Internet and technology-related worldwide news. This week's batch covers the introduction of a wireless gateway, Australia's introduction to Bluetooth, the nixing of free access in Brazil and more.»
River City Group, Investrend Research Launch I-Gaming Global Stock Index
16 October 2000
Investrend Research and The River City Group today launched the RivTrend Global I-Gaming Stock IndexTM, a US $5.7 billion capitalization index that tracks Internet gaming through the stocks of the industry's 15 leading public companies. The stocks of these companies trade on major markets in North America, London, Stockholm and Australia. The worldwide growth of interactive gaming is reflected by these companies, and is the fastest growing sector of gaming. Two regional sub-indices--the North America Index and the EuroAustralia index--will be computed as well.»
I-Gaming Investors Corner (Oct 9-13)
16 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.»
Tattersalls Goes Live, Others to Follow
13 October 2000
Shortly after news of the Australian Senate's failure to pass legislation implementing a year-long moratorium on new interactive gaming sites broke, licensing jurisdictions and gaming businesses rushed headlong into implementing plans that had been put on hold for the duration. One company, however, didn't let a possible moratorium frighten it off. Tattersall's launched its tatts.com online casino, licensed by the ACT Gambling and Racing Commission, prior to the Senate vote.»
Nevada Approves Virtgame.com's Online Sports Wagering System
13 October 2000
It's an exciting day for California-based Virtgame.com. Late yesterday afternoon the company received word that its online gaming system technology had received approval from the Nevada Gaming Control Board. With the Board's approval in hand, Virtgame can launch its Las Vegas-based online sportsbook to accept wagers from Nevada residents. Approval for Virtgame's software is pending, and likely to occur within a week followed by a 30-day field trial for full approval, according to Dennis Neilander of the Nevada Gaming Control Board.»
Nambling Notes - Oct 13, 2000
13 October 2000
In this week's Nambling Notes: Harrah's debuts online play-for-free games, Goodlatte says he's close to bringing his bill back up for a vote, Nevada offers a compromise to save wagering on college sports, Starnet launches its online pari-mutuel betting service, a major new venture could keep Arena Leisure in the hunt for the U.K.'s racing broadcasting and betting rights and a new chairman is appointed to the U.K. National Lottery Commission.»
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