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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.»
Victor Chandler Takes a Shot at Sports Market Betting
6 July 2000
Considering that gambling's been around almost as long as the human race, developing a unique new gambling product can be pretty difficult. Most new games are thus the result of developers twisting older games into a new form. Such is the case with the new Pokerschool.com site being developed by bookmaker Victor Chandler.»
Tools of the Trade - July 6, 2000
6 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.»
Report Indicates Philippines Will License Online Casino
5 July 2000
According to an article published today in the Straits Times Interactive, online gamblers could be saddling up to virtual tables at an Internet Casino based in the Philippines within the next month.»
Federal's Online Casino Officially Sets Sai
5 July 2000
The Federal Group, Australia's first casino operators, announced today the official launching of its government-licensed online casino.»
The IGN Data Hub - Jul 5, 2000
5 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.»
Musings from the Hil
4 July 2000
While most of America spent this national holiday drinking beer and playing with explosives in the name of freedom under the sweltering mid-summer sun, the editorial staff at IGN was digging up material to appease its information-hungry readership on an otherwise news-less day. For your reading pleasure, we bring you the House Judiciary Committee's June report on the Internet Gambling Prohibition Act.»
Cyber Ramblings - Jul 4, 2000
4 July 2000
Every week, Interactive Gaming News churns through a roundup of important Internet and technology-related worldwide news. This week's batch features a pair of important ISP-related court rulings in the U.S.; anti-monopoly rulings in both the U.S. and Europe; and a glimpse into the future of banking.»
Loto-Quebec Sets the Stage for Mass Distribution of Interactive Lottery Games
4 July 2000
A lone figure riding a camel wends his way through blowing sand. Suddenly a magical castle appears before him, and the traveler rides into the castle courtyard. A kindly man greets the traveler and explains that the traveler must enter the castle to find great treasure within. Thus begins the new interactive lottery game, Tresors de la Tour (Treasure Tower), from Loto-Quebec.»
The New TrackPower
3 July 2000
TrackPower Inc. has revised the terms of its interactive race wagering agreement with Penn National Gaming inc. and eBet Limited to create an entity, "The New TrackPower," under which TrackPower will consolidate various operations.»