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South African Gambling Board Discusses Online Gambling
19 April 2000
South Africa could be a step closer to joining the ranks of governments licensing Internet gaming. Last weekend, the National Gambling Board held a conference for the entire gambling industry, including Net betting proponents, and the outlook for Internet gambling is favorable.»
The IGN Data Hub - Apr 19, 2000
19 April 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.»
A Desktop Conference with John Crigler
18 April 2000
The rate at which Internet policies are cranked out in the U.S. makes keeping up with cyber law a monstrous task. In the gambling sector alone, at least five state laws have been passed, and at least 12 additional laws have been considered. Throw AG policies and case law into the mix and all you've got is a heaping mass of confusion. In 1998, Interactive Gaming News helped its readers make some sense of it all when it launched its RealAudio Desktop Conference series with an interview with attorney John Crigler. A year-and-a-half later, many more laws are in the books, and IGN welcomes Crigler back to do some more dissecting. Topics include analysis of federal and state legislation, the Jay Cohen case, the WIGC case, the Wire Act, credit card issues, the Granite Gate case and the IGCC case.

Click here to access the files. (Subscribers can access the RealAudio interview for free. Non-subscribers can purchase it for $20.) »

Tasmania Lowers Net Betting Tax Rates
18 April 2000
Australian Senate report be damned! The Senate's recent report suggesting a moratorium be placed on further Internet gambling licenses hasn't prevented some Aussie states from attracting potential licensees. One way to attract licensees, of course, is by making the taxes less taxing, and the state of Tasmania is doing just that.»
The Wireless Era Has Arrived
18 April 2000
Not too long ago, the Internet was considered cutting edge technology. Now, the next cutting edge technology is arguably wireless application technology, or WAP. Just this year, a number of online gaming companies, such as Lasseters, Littlewoods Leisure, Next Generation Gaming and Ladbrokes have announced plans to take their gaming beyond the Internet and onto WAP.»
U.S. Governors Back Lottery Exemption
17 April 2000
Another special interest group, this time the National Governors' Association, has written to the House Committee on the Judiciary proposing exemptions to the hotly contested Internet Gambling Prohibition Act introduced by Rep. Bob Goodlatte. The NGA proposes that state governments should decide individually whether lottery tickets should be sold over the Internet, without interference by the federal government.»
This Week in Plastic News...
17 April 2000
Are gambling debts unenforceable when gamblers lose their shirts while using their credit cards to bet online? That's the primary question behind a group of five lawsuits filed in New York and Alabama--all proposed as class actions--against VISA International, MasterCard International and issuing banks. Meanwhile, the case involving a California resident battling Net betting losses on his American Express and Discover cards, is still stuck in federal court.»
Online Gambling Regulations for Malta
17 April 2000
A new licensing jurisdiction, Malta, has opened its door to Internet betting sites.»
Casting on the Net
17 April 2000
New studies on online casinos suggest it may be time for the gaming industry's traditionalists to take them seriously.»
Nambling Notes - Apr. 15, 2000
15 April 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.»
Nevada Policy-makers Learn
14 April 2000
It was a standing room only crowd at the Nevada Gaming Commission meeting as they undertook a day of training on Internet gaming issues. It was a comprehensive review that started with definitions of a URL and browsers. »
Boss Media Signs Deal with Swedish Government
14 April 2000
Boss Media's newest client is a government run casino. The company yesterday announced that it is creating customized Internet casino software for Svenska Spel, a Swedish-government owned gaming company. The software will be used primarily to market four traditional casinos to be operated by Svekska Spel's subsidiary, Casino Cosmopol, company officials said.»
The IGN Data Hub - Apr 14, 2000
14 April 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.»
GOCORP Plans April Float
14 April 2000
GOCORP Ltd., which was awarded Queensland's first online casino license, announced that it is launching an A$20 million float, offering shares at $.50 each. Residents of Australia and New Zealand will be able to buy shares for one month beginning April 19, with an expected listing on the Australian Stock Exchange on May 29. »
They Do and They Wil
14 April 2000
The Nevada Gaming Commission got a crash course Thursday in an "Introduction to Internet Gambling," which featured various industry pundits explaining the who, what, how and why of Internet gambling. Eugene Christiansen's comments pointed out that people are going to gamble online, whether it's legal or not.»
Venture Capital and Business Plans
13 April 2000
You have a good idea for a start-up business. You've started to put together your management team. You've even convinced some friends and family to invest some money. »
Before an Alliance Sours, Seek Assistance
12 April 2000
Two companies interested in forming an alliance might think that they share mutual goals. Unfortunately, that's not always true, according to Larraine Segils, an international consultant specializing in strategic alliances. She found that 55 percent of all alliances failed within three years, while Anderson Consulting (AC) found that 61 percent of all alliances are either failing or under-performing. »
Curacao Offers New Dea
11 April 2000
Cyberluck Curacao, which is authorized to license Internet gaming operators in Curacao, is betting that a credit toward licensing fees, combined with new fiber optic connectivity, will bring numerous new licensees to the Netherlands Antilles island. Already, Kings Crown Casino has taken up the offer, said Anthony Dick, license administrator, who added that numerous operators are considering Cyberluck's promotional offer.»
AB 2179 - Amended
11 April 2000
An act to add Section 330d to the Penal Code, relating to gambling.»
A Legal Victory for Programmers
10 April 2000
A landmark decision, reached April 4, by the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, held that the First Amendment protects documents written in computer languages. The decision, Junger v. Daley, follows four years of litigation of a case filed in August 1996 by the Ohio American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of Professor of Law Peter Junger.»
Farewell to Bookies
10 April 2000
Eliminating the bookmaker has become the goal for several new websites, all of which promote giving betting control to the punters. Customers can bet on a wide range of subjects, from obscure sports to obscure entertainment, and more. In this way, the sites are hoping to attract a wider audience--including women and casual bettors--than traditional bookmakers.»
Smooth Sailing for HB 85
7 April 2000
Louisiana House Bill 85, a measure to that would enable Fair Grounds Race Course to offer pari-mutuel wagering over the Internet, has passed in both Houses and currently awaits the governor's signature.»
dot com Seeks Dominance in the Low Roller Market
7 April 2000
A relatively new bingo system from dot com Entertainment Group links bingo hall operators around the world, allowing players access to a larger pay-out than any one operator could provide. No matter what "bingo hall" players log onto, their money is commingled into one massive jackpot. Games run 120 times a day, 365 days a year.»
Nambling Notes - Apr. 7, 2000
7 April 2000
In this week's Nambling Notes: You Bet debuts new software, Ladbrokes mulls a TV deal, Canbet Limited hits the ASX, a broadcasting deal for Starnet and more.»
Time to Ban the Spam from Inboxes
6 April 2000
I received e-mails from my friend Linda and my buddy Joe today. Linda told me about her new get-rich-quick-business and Joe filled me in on the latest fantasy-football-instascore-service. However, I know neither Linda nor Joe. Online mass marketers disguised their identity to catch my attention and to avoid the delete key. Pending legislation targets e-mail marketing schemes and may soon result in federal regulations concerning the way that marketers can contact you online.»
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