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MGM Grand Opens Fire on Alleged Cybersquatters
16 May 2000
Hotel/casino giant MGM Grand Inc. is aggressively seeking cybersquatting relief. The company has filed several suits in U.S. District Court against individuals and/or companies that reportedly own 26 infringing domain names in violation of the Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act.»
Maine Says No to Account Wagering
15 May 2000
Maine Governor Angus King recently vetoed a bill that would have legalized telephone account wagering on harness races in the state of Maine. Whether the bill would have cleared the way for Internet wagering as well is questionable, however, such a debate is moot in light of the fact that legislators have sustained the veto. Still, we know you love to read legislative documents, so we've corralled a few just for you.»
HR 4419 IH
15 May 2000
To prevent the use of certain bank instruments for Internet gambling, and for other purposes.»
Details on HR 4419 IH
15 May 2000
U.S. representatives James Leach, John LaFalce and Richard Baker last week introduced a bill that serves as a companion to Rep. Goodlatte's Internet Gambling Prohibition Act. The new bill, HR 4419 IH (the Internet Gambling Funding Prohibition Act), prohibits the use of credit cards, debit cards, checks, bank drafts or electronic transfers to place bets, collect winnings or conduct gambling activities on the Internet.»
I-Gaming Investors Corner (May 8-12)
15 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.»
Make Way for Dr. Ho
15 May 2000
Macau casino mogul Stanley Ho has revealed plans of breaking into the online gaming business via a software deal with Canadian Internet company Eyeball.com. The partnership will develop an online casino that will allow players to communicate with real dealers via Eyeball.com's online face-to-face platform. The site, expected to launch this summer under an Antigua gaming license, will target punters in Asia and North America.»
An Analysis of HR 4419
15 May 2000
A Bill to prevent the use of certain bank instruments for Internet gambling, and for other purposes»
New Threats in Congress
12 May 2000
Another roadblock to Internet wagering was tossed into the hopper yesterday in Washington when congressmen James Leach of Iowa, John LaFalce of New York and Richard Baker of Louisiana introduced a bill to prohibit the use of credit cards, debit cards, checks, bank drafts or electronic transfers to place bets, collect winnings or conduct gambling activities on the Internet.»
AGS to Facilitate Online Sports Betting in Vietnam
12 May 2000
Applied Gaming Solutions (AGS) of Canada and Song Be Lottery Company (SBLC), the representative government authority for the 20southern lottery companies of Vietnam, have reached an agreement that could lead to a Vietnam-based government operated sportsbook.»
Nambling Notes - May 12, 2000
12 May 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: the state of Maine passes--and vetoes--a Net betting bill; big changes could be in store for Ireland's gaming policies; and tidbits from the Global Interactive Gaming Summit.»
Software and Intellectual Property
11 May 2000
The hottest commodity in Internet commerce today seems to be talented computer programmers. The Internet frenzy and dreams of striking it rich with stock options have made the talented ones switch jobs three and four times in less than a year.»
The IGN Data Hub - May 10, 2000
10 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.»
Interactive Race Wagering Thrives in France
10 May 2000
A new interactive horseracing service available on French digital satellite company CanalSatellite's Equidia began operation three weeks ago, and 12,000 betting accounts have already been opened. The service is available to all 1.4 million CanalSatellite subscribers, while betting services are handled by the PMU, one of the largest pari-mutuel operators in the world. »
Sportingbet.com Swallows Betmaker
9 May 2000
Sportingbet.com (UK) Plc, the first British based company to offer tax-free betting via the Internet, announced today that it has purchased Betmaker.com, a privately owned company based in Costa Rica with over 31,000 customers. »
Lasseters Restructures IPO
9 May 2000
The stock market's recent volatility has led to a restructuring of Australian online casino operator Lasseters' initial public offer. The amended submission will seek to raise up to $30 million, offering a maximum of 40 million new shares at 75 cents per share.»
Liberia Signs Bingo Deal with Multimedia Games
8 May 2000
Another piece has fallen into the puzzle for Liberia in its efforts to bring several government-operated gaming services to the Internet. Multimedia Games, a developer of networked bingo games, announced May 5 that it has been selected to provide high-speed interactive bingo over the Internet for the Liberia International Lottery.»
I-Gaming Investors Corner (May 1-5)
8 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.»
Encryption Regulation
5 May 2000
On January 14, 2000, the Bureau of Export Administration (the "BXA") published new regulations updating the U.S. export policy on encryption software. It was long overdue.»
Norwegian Lottery to Use Smart Card Technology
5 May 2000
The Norwegian Lottery, Norsk Tipping, will introduce a new electronic payment system this summer. Using Mondex electronic money on a smart card, players will soon be able to both purchase tickets and collect their winnings. Following a test with 6,000 players in June, the system will be available to all 1.8 million players next year.»
Nambling Notes - May 5, 2000
5 May 2000
In this week's Nambling Notes: more fussing over the Goodlatte bill's lottery carve-out, regulated Internet wagering is a possibility in Massachusetts, many new faces at Starnet; the legal battle between Lloyd's and Nasa heats up and much more.»
If Ya Can't Beat 'Em, Supercede 'Em
4 May 2000
The latest chapter in Australia's power struggle between the state and federal governments over which body should be empowered to legislate gambling matters has the Premier of New South Wales throwing his support in the corner of the federal government and calling on other states to do the same.»
Tools of the Trade - May 4, 2000
4 May 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.»
Psst... You're Secret Admirer Doesn't Really Love You
4 May 2000
Somebody's spreading a little love around the world, and it's not the healthy kind either. In case you haven't caught wind of today's mega-catastrophe, a new virus dubbed "the love bug" has managed to knock out or slow down corporate and government email systems worldwide. A few companies in the Net betting industry have confided that they've been bitten as well.»
Starnet Gets Busy Again
4 May 2000
After a long absence of new software deals, Starnet Communications International has announced the signing of three new licensees: Star Media Entertainment Inc., Yeteck Entertainment Inc., and Internet Empire Entertainment Ltd., all of Antigua. The three groups are Starnet's first licensees brought in under the company's stringent new licensing requirements.»
The IGN Data Hub - May 3, 2000
3 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.»
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