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Leach Bill Resurfaces
14 February 2001
While the interactive gaming world awaited news of whether it would be Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., or Rep. Bob Goodlatte, R-Virg., behind this year's first push for outlawing Internet gambling, Rep. James Leach of Iowa took the spotlight by reintroducing his funding bill.»
The IGN Data Hub - Feb 14, 2001
14 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.»
Prohibition 2001
13 February 2001
Efforts to prohibit Internet gambling in the United States have risen again on Capitol Hill. U.S. Rep. James Leach, R-Iowa, yesterday reintroduced the Internet Gambling Funding Prohibition Bill. The congressman cosponsored the same bill last year, although it died in committee. Many industry experts say that, out of all the I-gaming prohibition bills to receive consideration in Congress, the Leach bill presents the biggest threat to online gambling businesses because it seeks to cut of the lifeblood of interactive gambling--the transfer of funds. IGN will deliver the details on the new bill in coming hours.»
Betachance - Much Ado About Nothing?
13 February 2001
The main lesson to be learnt from the "Betachance" saga, is that a fancy website and a fancy domain name is no guarantee of success in cyberspace. Much like the man who built the world's first mouse trap and expected the world to come and line up at his door, many of those who have set up online betting sites have failed to embrace those business principles which still apply, whether one is online or not.»
Cyber Ramblings - Feb 13, 2001
13 February 2001
Every week, Interactive Gaming News churns through a roundup of important Internet and technology-related worldwide news. Our weekly hacker update covers the virus that captured the imagination and hopes of males everywhere, by promising a picture of tennis start Anna Kournikova. Plus, there are more troubles for the e-commerce business sector, eBay deals with yet another attempt to auction something that probably shouldn't auctioned and ICANN has to answer to Congress.»
Isle of Man Inches Closer to Casino Gambling
12 February 2001
Internet casino regulation is coming closer to reality for the Isle of Man government. The Online Gambling Regulation Bill recently went through its second reading and heads for the clauses (or third reading) stage tomorrow, two weeks ahead of schedule.»
British Court Rules against William Hill in Racing Data Case
12 February 2001
In a case the British press is calling "a watershed," Great Britain's High Court has ruled that the use of the British Horseracing Board's database of racing information without payment is unlawful. The decision’s immediate effect is to stop bookmaker William Hill from extracting such information, but it has implications for other information gatherers. »
No More Stakes for Firststake
12 February 2001
Upon its announcement last week that it was going into receivership, Firststake plc has become the second British online bookmaker in a month's time to fail.»
I-Gaming Investors Corner (Feb 5 - 9)
12 February 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.»
Internet Gambling Garners More Attention on Capitol Hill.
12 February 2001
Rep. Cliff Stearns, R-FL, Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee, brought up the industry as one in which he hopes the committee will address concerning the Internet.»
Lemonbox to Debut Exit Traffic Technology
9 February 2001
Lemonbox AB, a company peddling a breakthrough exit traffic technology program, inked a deal with a key partner this week upon signing an exclusive agreement with Casino.com.»
On-line Gambling Regulation: What We Now Do, Can Do and Should Do
9 February 2001
Hugh Monypenny, managing director for game testing firm BMM, delivers his views on the way Internet gambling should be regulated from a technology standpoint.»
Nambling Notes - Feb 9, 2001
9 February 2001
In this week's Nambling Notes: Holland Casino gets ready to go live; France is infested with Illegal online lotteries; efforts to prohibit online gambling in Hong Kong stumble; the U.K. National Lottery considers privatization; and more.»
Money for Start-ups
8 February 2001
If you want to turn your small e-business into a big e-business, you're going to need money, and lots of it. The big issue is how to find the money you'll need to get your e-business off the ground.»
Senate Report Addresses Money Laundering
8 February 2001
Results of a yearlong U.S. government study looking into the relationship between offshore banks and money laundering has drawn some interesting conclusions, some of which involve the online gaming industry.»
Possibility of Prohibition Lingers in Hong Kong
8 February 2001
Tomorrow morning the Hong Kong Legislative Council Bills Committee will start its morning deliberations by discussing the proposed Gambling (Amendment) Bill. Under the bill's terms, should it be enacted as written, it would become illegal to operate a bookmaking website and/or bet with an offshore bookmaking site.»
Play121's Spin on P2P Betting
8 February 2001
Play121, a fairly new U.K.-based person-to-person sports betting service, is making a splash in the online gambling business by offering a product that's based on "playing" instead of gambling.»
Tools of the Trade - Feb 8, 2001
8 February 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.»
FATF Links Net Betting to Money Laundering
7 February 2001
The Internet gaming industry has caught the ire of the Financial Action Task Force as being a leading avenue for illegal money laundering.»
Are British Bookmakers Homebound or Outcasts Forever?
7 February 2001
The English sector of the sports betting industry is anxiously awaiting the introduction of the Treasury's next budget announcement in March, in hopes that the betting duty in Great Britain will either be dropped or reduced significantly. But if Treasury comes through with good news, will all of the bookmakers return? It's suggested that a tax break will only be given if they all agree to come home, and it isn't clear yet whether that will happen.»
Upcoming Conference Promises to Bring Issues in Australia to Center Stage
7 February 2001
Gaming professionals from all over the world will gather in Queensland, Australia this month for the 9th Annual Gaming & Casinos Convention, the Asia/Pacific region's premier gambling industry event. Scheduled for February 19-21 in Gold Coast, the convention comes at perhaps the most crucial time ever for Internet gambling in Australia. »
The IGN Data Hub - Feb 7, 2001
7 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.»
RivTrend I-Gaming Index Performs Well in January
6 February 2001
The +11 percent January performance of the RivTrend Global I-Gaming Stock IndexTM increased its gain to +18.4 percent since its introduction in October 2000. »
ACA Submits Argument for Regulation
6 February 2001
In just a few short months the Australian moratorium on interactive gambling is scheduled to conclude, at which time it will be replaced by a permanent federal ban or stricter state regulatory systems and perhaps even new taxation schemes. »
Cyber Ramblings - Feb 6, 2001
6 February 2001
Every week, Interactive Gaming News churns through a roundup of important Internet and technology-related worldwide news. This week a new plan to lay broadband cable has generated a stir and state legislators move to block both pop-up advertisements and spam e-mail. Also making our list this week action taken by the European Commission and WIPO, and as always, our favorite hacker attack of the week.»
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