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DOJ Denounces 3125
17 July 2000
The clock is ticking before a final vote on H.R. 3125, which is likely to be voted upon this evening in the House of Representatives, following debate this afternoon.»
The Internet, P.O. & Latvia
17 July 2000
That's the order of business for the House of Representatives tonight, as H.R. 3125, the Internet Gambling Prohibition Act, comes up for a vote under suspension of the rules. »
Department of Justice Letter
17 July 2000
Dear Mr. Speaker:
The Department understands that H.R. 3125, the "Internet Gambling Prohibition Act of 2000," may be considered on the House floor as early as Monday, July 17, 2000. We would like to take this opportunity once again to present our views on the bill.»
A Thumbs-Down from the White House Too
17 July 2000
It's no secret that the White House does not support the House's Internet Gambling Prohibition Act. Solidifying its stance, the Administration released a statement today about the bill, which is slotted to be voted on this evening.»
AWI Stipulation
17 July 2000
STIPULATION FOR SETTLEMENT AND ORDER...»
AWI Must Sell Megasports
17 July 2000
The other shoe has finally dropped for American Wagering Inc., the Nevada gaming company that owns Australian-licensed Internet betting company Megasports Pty, Ltd. A complaint filed last year against the company for accepting Internet wagers from Nevada bettors finally resulted last week in the company agreeing to pay a fine and sell off the Net betting subsidiary.»
Ding Dong, the Witch is Dead... For the Moment
17 July 2000
The United States House of Representatives voted 245-159 in favor of passing Rep. Bob Goodlatte's Internet Gambling Prohibition Act. That would have been great for Goodlatte had he not needed two-thirds of the vote to pass the bill. It fell short by 24 votes, only garnering 61 percent.»
Attempted Robbery by Lawsuit
14 July 2000
Professor I. Nelson Rose takes a look at yet another case of a "victimized" gambler taking a casino operator for a ride. »
Last Hope -- The Senate
14 July 2000
Stories around the nation today are announcing that racing has lost its exemptions in the House version of the Internet Gambling Prohibition Act. The American Horse Council does not agree.»
NATI Takes on Compulsive Gambling
13 July 2000
"Dedicated to the education, awareness, research and treatment of compulsive gambling issues," the North American Training Institute offers several programs designed to help compulsive gamblers and is developing curriculum that specifically assesses the online gambling industry.»
Tools of the Trade - July 13, 2000
13 July 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.»
Victor Chandler Unveils Plans for an Online Casino
13 July 2000
A Gibraltar-based bookmaker is sailing into new territory. Victor Chandler, "The Gentleman's Bookmaker," has made a big splash by announcing that it will cross over into new territory in August with the launching of an online casino.»
Goodlatte Opts to Pass Pari-mutuel Ordeal to the Courts
12 July 2000
It was bound to happen. Congressmen Bob Goodlatte and Bill Tauzin have reached an agreement that could have Goodlatte's Internet Gambling Prohibition Act (HR 3125) coming up for a vote as early as next week.»
Get Ready for SAGE
12 July 2000
IGN reported last week that the Philippine government has given Sports and Games Entertainment Corp. (SAGE) the green light to operate an online casino legally in the Philippines. We've since caught up with SAGE and collected a few more details.»
Texas Raid Could Spell Trouble for Portals and Info Sites
12 July 2000
Links on a Texas-based website to offshore Internet gambling sites have prompted a massive legal battle in Texas. A group of law enforcement officers, under the instruction of the Attorney General, raided MonetizeMedia.com for allegedly promoting Internet gambling illegally. Further research reveals that presidential candidate George W. Bush may have been the man who made it all happen.»
The IGN Data Hub - July 12, 2000
12 July 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.»
Starnet Announces Legal Victory over Longtime Foe
11 July 2000
The tide may have turned for Starnet Communications International in its legal battle against the publisher of two Internet publications that have allegedly defamed the company and its officers. The company announced yesterday the placement of a judgement against Claude Levy and two websites, Gambling Magazine and Starnet News, that Levy allegedly operates.»
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back in NJ?
11 July 2000
The New Jersey State Commission of Investigation and the Office of the Attorney General last week released a hefty joint evaluation of computer-related crimes which includes a close examination of Internet gambling. The Computer Crime report includes a recommendation to prohibit Net gambling under state laws should federal legislation prohibiting Internet gambling not pass.»
Cyber Ramblings - July 11, 2000
11 July 2000
Every week, Interactive Gaming News churns through a roundup of important Internet and technology-related worldwide news. This week's batch covers an anti-spam law biting the dust, an effort to set standards for wireless advertising, a potential squabble among domain name registrars, a victory for a cybersquatter and a clash between communism and the free-press mentality of a wired society.»
Pursuit of Internet Liberty
10 July 2000
"Give me liberty or give me death!" cried American revolutionary Patrick Henry, just before being put to death for his revolutionary fervor. Although protesting the Kyl/Goodlatte Internet Gambling Prohibition Act might be considered revolutionary on some fronts, it shouldn't end in any death sentences. Thus, a new site to fight "this terrible threat to our civil rights" helped launched Internet Liberty, which petitions Congress not to pass these bills.»
A Common Link by Online Commerce
10 July 2000
Online Commerce, an operator of 12 casinos Internet casinos, has developed a system that enables players to access twelve different online casinos through one account and use a uniform toll-free number to get customer assistance.»
I-Gaming Investors Corner (July 3-7)
10 July 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.»
Digital Economy 2000
7 July 2000
The ever-expanding Internet has impacted the U.S. economy by providing large influxes of both capital and technology. Innovations in technology, new products and new services have resulted, as many more people are using the Internet daily. Even the number of Web pages has grown tremendously--up to one billion pages--since the Web first began. »
Nambling Notes - July 7, 2000
7 July 2000
News is falling from the sky like rain and the editorial department at IGN is running around with buckets collected a tidbits, blips and blurbs for your reading pleasure. Here are a few morsels of industry news to keep that ferocious appetite satisfied. In this week's Nambling Notes: Australia's federal government acts and then thinks; Australian gaming companies form a lobbying group; Starnet unveils spiffy new transaction software; and more.»
Mobile Betting Goes to the Dogs
6 July 2000
Spending the day at the dog track now includes mobile betting on the doggies while eating, drinking, socializing and wandering around the stadium. Mobile betting is possible thanks to a new deal between A2000 Distribution and Data Tote (UK) Ltd.»
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