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New Task Force Will Eye Offshore Race Betting
8 June 2000
Offshore bookmakers are making a few members of the American horse racing industry nervous. Perturbed by the formation of offshore closed-loop gambling services, the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) is forming an Internet/offshore betting task force to address the issue. »
London Clubs Stays out of the Game... For Now
8 June 2000
Despite rumors to the contrary, venerable casino operator London Clubs International plc (LCI) appears to be intent on keeping its distance from the Internet gambling industry. Perhaps in light of the company's ownership interest in the soon-to-open Aladdin property on the Las Vegas Strip, Chairman Alan Goodenough said this week that he was unwilling to "compromise LCI's long-established international reputation" and endanger the company's licensed status in various nations by precipitously launching an Internet betting site.»
The IGN Data Hub - Jun 7, 2000
7 June 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.»
betinternet Poises to Cash in on Euro 2000
6 June 2000
Tiny Isle of Man is home to at least one aggressive Internet bookmaker--betinternet.com plc--proving the old adage that big things can come from small packages (or islands!). The company announced today the signing of two marketing deals for Euro 2000, along with the launching of a new informational site targeting the Hong Kong market.»
A 'Smarter' Alternative to Credit Cards?
6 June 2000
Are credit cards likely to be replaced as the preferred method of payment for Internet transactions? Many e-betting operators are hoping so, and they could be bumped by smart cards, such as the one being used for the Hong Kong Jockey Club's (HKJC) new mobile betting service.»
IQ Corp Introduces WAP Betting Service
5 June 2000
A Tasmania-licensed interactive gaming company called IQ Corporation is hoping to conquer the European WAP market by becoming the only wagering site operator to offer a WAP-only betting service. Unlike its few competitors, IQ Corp has no land-based or Internet betting services. The new site launched over the weekend. »
I-Gaming Investors Corner (May 30-June 2)
5 June 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.»
Submission by AIGR to the Productivity Commission
3 June 2000
From time to time, IGN digs up and publishes archived submissions and testimonies from the Australian Productivity Commission's recent in-depth study of the country's gambling industry. Among those who testified before the Commission was Jan McMillen, executive director of the Australian Institute for Gambling Research (AIGR).»
Sportingbet.com Initiates Interactive TV Betting
2 June 2000
Sportingbet.com Plc yesterday became the first company to take bets via interactive television. The new service, part of a three-year deal, enables 1.6 million Telewest subscribers to place bets from their sofa with the click of their television remote by subscribing to Active Digital.»
Nambling Notes - June 2, 2000
2 June 2000
In this week's Nambling Notes: California's prohibition bill moves in the Assembly; The Internet Gambling Funding Prohibition Act is scheduled for markup; William Hill bails out of Isle of Man; Poland discusses Internet gambling legislation; new casinos from Boss Media; Gaming Internet backs out of its bid for Consolidated Gaming Corp Ltd.; and more.»
Caribbean Conference Will Focus on Net Betting
2 June 2000
Internet gaming is again a hot issue in the Caribbean, home to a majority of an estimated 850-plus gaming sites worldwide. Net betting will be spotlighted during this month's Caribbean Gaming & Tourism Conference 2000.»
New Jersey Legislators Learn about Internet Gambling
1 June 2000
In an all day training session similar to that which the Nevada Gaming Commission recently had, members of the New Jersey Assembly Commerce, Tourism, Gaming and Military and Veterans Affairs Committee learned the ins and outs of internet gaming.»
Tools of the Trade - June 1, 2000
1 June 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.»
New Players Emerge from Chaos
1 June 2000
More than a year after Lasseters of the Northern Territory launched the first Australian government-licensed online casino, competition Down Under has finally arrived. Both GoCorp's AusVegas portal and betting site and Federal Hotels' Wrest Point Casinos launched this week despite the Australian federal government's hurry to prevent additional interactive gaming licenses from being issued.»
Biometrics: The Future of Online Gaming?
1 June 2000
What if there was a way to reliably identify that the players at your Web site are who they say they are--a way that would weed out underage bettors or protect against credit card fraud? Biometrics might provide this solution, according to Trevor Walker, acting VP for BioNetrix, a company that develops biometrics software.»
Using Competitive Intelligence to Gain an Edge
31 May 2000
Being nosy is a distinct business advantage. Only, it's more properly (and politely) called competitive knowledge or competitive intelligence. »
The IGN Data Hub - May 31, 2000
31 May 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.»
Is Your Haven Fit to Do Business?
31 May 2000
The governments of a few offshore licensing jurisdictions are unlikely to be pleased with their rankings as determined by the Working Group on Offshore Financial Centres. A report released in April and endorsed in March by the Financial Stability Forum grouped jurisdictions considered to have significant financial offshore activities into three categories reflecting their perceived quality of supervision and perceived degree of cooperation.»
Ladbrokes Partners with Microsoft
30 May 2000
U.S. software giant Microsoft Corporation is once more dipping its toes into the U.K. interactive gaming waters.»
The MatchLogic Solution to Customer Retention
30 May 2000
Acquiring a new customer isn't cheap. Unfortunately, if that player doesn't stick around, then the money spent attracting him or her is lost too. One way to plug that money drain is through the use of customer relationship management (CRM) tools.»
Incubators and Venture Capita
30 May 2000
"Incubators" are one of the hot ways of getting dot com startups going. They've appeared in increasing numbers over the last couple of years to fill a niche left open by venture capital firms. If you're contemplating working with an incubator, you have to understand what they are, their history and how they can help start your startup.»
I-Gaming Investors Corner (May 22-26)
30 May 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.»
A New Account Wagering Bill Surfaces in New Jersey
26 May 2000
What's certain is that a bill titled the "Off-Track and Account Wagering Act" has been introduced in the New Jersey state Senate committee on Economic Growth, Agriculture and Tourism. The bill, S. 1343, is sponsored by republican senators Martha Bark and Robert Singer and was introduced on Monday.»
e-lingo Builds Bridges to International Markets
26 May 2000
The multitude of languages and dialects used around the world can make surfing the Internet a frustrating experience. And thanks to the predominance of English on the Web, many people who don't speak it are left out in the cold. Gaming sites and portals have been attempting to meet the needs of their burgeoning international clientele by translating their offerings, but not every site has achieved an outstanding translation. Many operators just haven't been able to keep up with the many language demands, and most don't employ a large staff of linguists, so they have to seek outside help.»
Eurobet Initiates WAP Betting
26 May 2000
The mad dash to mobile betting has begun, and among the first to launch is online bookmaker Eurobet. The Gibraltar-licensed company unveiled its new WAP-enabled betting service today.»
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