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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.»
I-Gaming Investors Corner (Dec 4 - 8)
11 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.»
Irish Bookmakers Could Be the Next Wave to Go Offshore
11 December 2000
The Irish government, to the dismay of its bookmakers, has failed to get a tax cut on the betting duty required of Irish punters. There's still hope that it will be dropped through the Finance Act, which will be finalized in 2001, but will it come soon enough to keep the countries biggest bookmaker from moving offshore?»
A Closer Look at the Interactive Gambling (Moratorium) Bill 2000
8 December 2000
This week may very well have been the first ring of the Australian online gambling industry's death knell. After nearly a year of debate, pleas and more, the Interactive Gambling (Moratorium) Bill finally received enough votes for passage in both houses of the Australian parliament. For your reading pleasure, Interactive Gaming News has obtained copies of the final version of the bill as well as the explanatory memorandum.»
GCA Offers Self-Exclusion Option for Problem Gamblers
8 December 2000
Problem gamblers who find themselves withdrawing money from ATMs with their credit or debit cards at casinos, only to regret the move later, have a new method in controlling their habits. Global Cash Access (GCA), a supplier of cash access, financial management and customer relationship marketing technologies to the gaming industry, has enhanced its STEP "self-exclusion" option for problem gamblers to ATMs it now operates.»
Costa Rica: On the Verge of a New Era?
8 December 2000
If gaming industry insiders have their way in Costa Rica, online gaming operators will soon have an ally to their cause. A newly formed association of gaming operators has come out in favor of Internet gambling regulations there.»
Nambling Notes - Dec 8, 2000
8 December 2000
In this week's Nambling Notes: continued moratorium fallout in Australia, offshore jurisdictions try to clean up their images, the sale of a gaming software supplier and more.»
Virtgame.com Licenses Technology to eLOT
7 December 2000
One of the leaders in Web-based retailing of services to governmental lotteries is teaming up with a software firm to increase efforts in battling with multi border laws and regulations. Under the agreement, eLOT, Inc. will implement Virtgame.com Corp.'s Macro abrader Control technology into its offerings for state and national lotteries.»
Carnivore Fights Online Crime
7 December 2000
Recently, the FBI rolled out its newest technological weapon in the fight against criminals who use the Internet to commit crimes. It's called Carnivore, and saying that it's controversial is an understatement. »
NSW TAB Announces Plans for Online Fixed-Odds Wagering
7 December 2000
While some online gambling companies in Australia have been sent reeling with the news that a 12-month moratorium on online passed the senate, one operator in the island continent is busy promoting its expanded services.»
Tools of the Trade - Dec 7, 2000
7 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.»
A Change of Heart for the AGA?
7 December 2000
In light of the fact that America's terrestrial casinos appear to be warming up to Internet gambling, many wonder whether the casino industry's trade association, the American Gaming Association, will soon withdraw its support of the Internet Gambling Prohibition Act. The association met yesterday, and although an agenda was not announced, a few members indicated that Net betting would be on the agenda. »
Race and Sports Wagering Amendment Does the Trick
6 December 2000
The Australian moratorium was finally passed yesterday in the Senate by a 33-26 vote. A bid in October ended in a tie vote, however, significant changes to the bill were successful in swaying enough votes to get it done. Proponents of the policy looked to Green Senator Bob Brown to throw his support their way. The turning factor in winning his support was an amendment clearing the way for sports wagering in Victoria and Tasmania. IGN has obtained a copy of the amendment debates, as well as the amendment itself, for your reading pleasure.»
Goodlatte Commends Australian Senate, Looks ahead to 2001
6 December 2000
While gaming interests in Australia assemble the necessary weaponry for doing battle with the federal government over this moratorium thing, one has to wonder what kind of effect, if any, the development will have on policy making in the U.S. According to a spokesperson for Rep. Bob Goodlatte, the sponsor of the Internet Gambling Prohibition Act, it certainly can't hurt his cause.»
Australian Operators Respond to Moratorium Bil
6 December 2000
Yesterday's passing of the Australian Internet gambling moratorium has left the entire online gaming community Down Under shaken and angry. Once considered a legal activity, operating a licensed interactive casino has now been outlawed for many, say the Australian online casino operators caught in its snare. The yearlong moratorium, which is retrospective back to May 19 is likely to affect at least six online casino operators that launched sites after that date, as well as numerous other companies that have invested substantial funds obtaining a license and building future e-casinos.»
Hong Kong Faces Prohibition Bil
6 December 2000
One of the hottest markets Net betting operators are targeting is in Asia, where a growing Internet gambling audience exists. Thanks to new legislation being considered by the Hong Kong Legislative Council, betting on an Internet site could result in stiff fines and even imprisonment.»
The IGN Data Hub - Dec 6, 2000
6 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.»
Effort to Ban Online Gaming Down Under Rears Its Head. . . Again
5 December 2000
As the Australian parliament counts down the last few days of its current sitting, a frenzied effort to get the Internet gambling moratorium bill passed ensues. The results of this week's efforts could be imperative to both the moratorium's future as well as that of interactive gambling.»
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