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Contempt Charges against Texas AG Are Thrown out of Court
12 September 2000
Contempt charges against Texas state Attorney General John Cornyn and two members of his staff were overturned Friday by the 1st Court of Appeals. The charges stem from an ongoing investigation of MonetizeMedia.com, whose offices were raided in late June during an investigation of the company's business dealings with Internet gambling sites.»
The 'Norms' of IT Contracting
12 September 2000
The world of computers and information technology (IT) has developed some unusual norms in warranties and allocating risk. In other industries, they might seem absurd, but not in IT. As long as you understand the significance of the way IT contracts are done, you can come to a fair deal.»
Cyber Ramblings - Sep 12, 2000
12 September 2000
Every week, Interactive Gaming News churns through a roundup of important Internet and technology-related worldwide news. This week's batch covers a voice e-mail service, troubles for Net advertising-reliant firms, high-tech refrigerators, interactive TV, e-commerce for mobile phones and hand-held planners, Australia's network investments, secure debit cards and an Internet standards roundtable.»
Taking the Audit Trai
11 September 2000
Although Internet gambling keeps growing, some issues that scare away even more customers are yet to be resolved. The customers' main concerns: Are Net gambling sites safe? Honest? Reliable? Are the odds fair? To address such apprehensions, gaming site operators need to reassure players that their sites are legitimate, that the play is honest and that payouts are handled in a timely manner. Among the ways an online gaming site can establish credibility is by having its software tested or audited.»
I-Gaming Investors Corner (Sep 4-8)
11 September 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 the previous week into a nifty little package just for you.»
Future of UK Lottery Remains a Mystery
8 September 2000
Camelot and The People's Lottery, the two finalists for rights to run the U.K. National Lottery, can both attest to the believe that "getting there is half the battle." A number of problems have hindered the two companies in their continued fight to win the coveted licensing rights.»
Clout in Washington
8 September 2000
It's a long way from Civics 101 to reality in how this country is governed, but fortunately there is a daily refresher course: the United States Congress. Yesterday was a prime example. The majority leader of the Senate, Trent Lott, tried to schedule a debate on the lingering legislation to ban Las Vegas from betting on college sports. Supported by the NCAA and the two principal backers of such legislation, senators Sam Brownback of Kansas and John McCain of Arizona, Lott proposed two hours of debate starting on Sept. 26.»
Nambling Notes - Sep 8, 2000
8 September 2000
In this week's Nambling Notes: The future for Harrah's in the online gambling business looks pretty darn good, a new promoter for Larry Holmes, Starnet foresees an end to the war with LV Casinos in the near future, speculation on World Cup 2002 wagering and more.»
California Says No to Prohibition, Yes to Account Wagering
7 September 2000
The California sun is shining brightly on Internet gambling. State legislators recently voted on two measures that would affect the industry, and both turned up roses.»
Tools of the Trade - Sept 7, 2000
7 September 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.»
Cybertips -- A Domain Name Scam
6 September 2000
It starts with an ominous notice in the mail. It's an "Urgent Notice" telling you that someone is about to register a domain name that's identical to yours. It comes to people who've registered the "com" version of a name, but not the "net" or "org" versions. »
The IGN Data Hub - Sept 6, 2000
6 September 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.»
Aussie Senate Releases Report On Moratorium
5 September 2000
It's out and it's not positive. The Australian Senate Committee Report on Moratorium Bill was released yesterday, and the committee's conclusion is that the Interactive Gambling (Moratorium) Bill should proceed. The report also includes a minority report from the ALP Senators (the Labor party) who say a ban on interactive gambling is not technically feasible or necessary. Their stance was echoed in a dissenting report from Australian Democrats, also included in the Committee's report.»
GTECH Gets Stung
5 September 2000
The past few months have been unkind to lottery firm GTECH. Last month, the National Lottery Commission dropped Camelot's bid to run the National Lottery, mainly due to concerns over its technical supplier, GTECH. The company followed that news with an announcement last week of a series of changes to both its business structure and focus after taking a thorough value assessment of its operations. Those changes included staff reductions, office closings, and numerous efforts to reduce costs. Further bad news followed. »
Cyber Ramblings - Sept 5, 2000
5 September 2000
Every week, Interactive Gaming News churns through a roundup of important Internet and technology-related worldwide news. This week's batch covers a coalition developing cross-service chat technology, AOL goes wireless, plus more.»
I-Gaming Investors Corner (Aug 28-Sept 1)
4 September 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.»
Foreign Domains
1 September 2000
In the beginning, there was dot-com, and it was good. It was so blissfully simple. If you were a company setting up shop on the Net, you had but one choice for a generic top level domains (gTLD), the almighty ".com." »
Nambling Notes - Sept 1, 2000
1 September 2000
In this week's Nambling Notes: Starnet launches the first phase of Beyond2000; MDI Entertainment and The Lottery Channel decide against merger; fluxx.com AG is in a deal to develop interactive wagering services in South Korea; eight new members were elected to the Interactive Gaming Council Board of Directors and more.»
Harrah's Buys Stake in Iwin.com
1 September 2000
That loud whooshing sound you're hearing comes from the Las Vegas casino executives rushing to develop Internet play-for-free sites. When MGM Mirage announced plans August 23 for a new free-play online gaming site that would be used to eventually offer real-money wagering when and where legal, it was a sure bet that other casinos would follow suit. The next Las Vegas entrant for free-play Internet games and gambling is Harrah's Entertainment, which yesterday announced the purchase of a minority stake in iwin.com, a leading online games-for-prizes and lottery company.»
A New, Improved Moratorium?
31 August 2000
Australian Democrats Deputy Leader Senator Natasha Stott Despoja has informed the handful of online gambling license holders in Australia who've spent the last few days packing their bags for the likes of Vanuatu, Kahnawake and Malta that they might want to put their relocation plans on hold because the Democrats are throwing their support behind the industry.»
WWWagering Submits Views to Aussie Government
31 August 2000
While the debate over a 12-month moratorium on new interactive gaming licenses in Australia gains momentum, the federal government has been accepting submissions for its own examination of the topic. One such submission came from World Wide Wagering & Gaming Consultants, which IGN has obtained.»
Tools of the Trade - Aug 31, 2000
31 August 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.»
Cohen Appeals Sentence
30 August 2000
Jay Cohen, sentenced in a New York federal court August 9 for conspiracy and violating the Wire Act, is fighting the judge's decision. Cohen was sentenced to 21 months in prison and fined $5000, despite the government's push for stiffer penalties. »
The IGN Data Hub - Aug 30, 2000
30 August 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.»
Australia Chews on 'Plan B'
30 August 2000
You can toss the planned track(s) for this week's On-Line Gaming Forum in Melbourne out the window; the prevailing issue, regardless of the specified topics, has been the Australian federal government's retroactive 12-month moratorium on the issuing of new online gambling licenses. The centerpiece of the yesterday's debate was a mid-afternoon announcement that the Internet Industry Association was trying to bring a compromise calling for a three-month moratorium brought to the table.»
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