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Another Vote on 3125?
24 July 2000
The Internet Gambling Prohibition Act (H.R. 3125) failed last Monday to receive enough votes for its passage in the House of Representatives, a sore point that is now spurring its supporters to press for yet another vote. »
Electronic Signatures
21 July 2000
For too long, people doing business online have been making it up as they go along. Often, even as a computer lawyer, I'm not sure what the online rules are. Now that we have e-commerce, it's time to make up the rules governing it.»
A Gander at the VC Decision
21 July 2000
On February 29, the British Court of Appeals won a reversal of the High Court's decision that permitted offshore bookmakers to advertise betting services via teletext. Promotion or advertising of overseas bookmakers in the U.K. is prohibited under Section 9 of the 1981 Betting and Gaming Duties Act. For your reading pleasure, we've since managed to get our hands on a copy of the decision.»
Nambling Notes - Jul 21, 2000
21 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: new gaming software suites galore, Crypto solidifies its presence in Australia, Virtgame.com offers a new accommodation for state lotteries and more.»
Ontario Studies Online Gambling
20 July 2000
Joining the likes of Australia's Senate Inquiry and Productivity Commission, the U.K. Gambling Review Body and the U.S. Public Sector Gaming Study Commission, the Ontario government announced this week that it's conducting a study into the pros and cons of regulating Internet gambling. »
Australia Studies Prohibition
20 July 2000
The Australian federal government is investing its interest in a new study that will examine the effectiveness of banning Internet gambling. The inquiry will explore whether a ban could be implemented as well as what the technical, social and economic consequences would be.»
Tools of the Trade - Jul 20, 2000
20 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.»
More on the New Jersey Hearing
19 July 2000
Whither regulation? The New Jersey Assembly Commerce, Tourism, Gaming and Military and Veterans Affairs Committee learned the ins and outs of Internet gaming during a public meeting May 31. The transcripts are available here at IGN.»
Lloyd's v Nasa
19 July 2000
The Corporation of Lloyd's was incorporated in 1871 by Act of Parliament of the United Kingdom. "Lloyd's of London" constitutes a collective mark registered on May 15, 1979 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Plaintiffs are among the Underwriters at Lloyd's entitled to use the "Lloyd's of London" collective mark. Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. ยง 1127 the term "collective mark" means a trade or service mark.»
NASA International Continues to Squabble with Lloyd's
19 July 2000
The lawsuit brought against NASA International by dpMann, a group of underwriters from Lloyd's of London, continues to lumber through the courts in the U.S. Southern District of New York. Most recently, NASA attorneys filed a motion on June 17 to dismiss the case, which a NASA spokesperson expects will be ruled on by mid-August.»
'Bush' Letter Spurs Controversy
19 July 2000
The House vote on the Internet Gambling Prohibition Act has consumed headlines in publications throughout the world for the better part of a week. Not to be overlooked, however, several smaller stories--the Tauzan/Goodlatte pact, a bold statement made by the Administration and the Justice Department's stance, to name a few--have filled a lot of holes nicely as well. Depending how things pan out, a controversial, allegedly forged letter with Florida Governor Jeb Bush's signature on it could be taking center stage.»
The IGN Data Hub - Jul 19, 2000
19 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.»
I-Gaming Investors Corner (July 10-14)
18 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.»
Birth of a Lobby?
18 July 2000
Members of the casino industry (both online and offline) have united to form a new group with a mission, according to Chief Executive Vicki Flannery, of providing better services to a "gambling nation." »
What's Next for 3125?
18 July 2000
Hundreds of American professionals in the online gambling industry celebrated last night when the U.S. House fell short of passing Rep. Bob Goodlatte's Internet Gambling Prohibition Act. Does the surprising vote represent a turning point in a battle previously dominated by those in favor of prohibiting Net betting or is it just a bump in the road for the bill's supporters?»
Cyber Ramblings - July 18, 2000
18 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.»
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.
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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.»