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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.»
Movement in the House
6 April 2000
The U.S. House Internet Gambling Prohibition Act, HR 3125, was moved today from the Committee on the Judiciary to the full House by a 21-8 vote. The legislation is the companion piece for Senator Kyl's prohibition bill, which passed in November 1999.»
Tools of the Trade - Apr 6, 2000
6 April 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 Jersey Account Wagering Bill Encompasses Net Betting
5 April 2000
Last month, Interactive Gaming News reported that Louisiana, through a proposed pari-mutuel account wagering bill, became the first U.S. state to move toward legalizing Internet gambling. Since then, we've learned that New Jersey actually beat Louisiana to a punch, through a similar piece of legislation.»
The IGN Data Hub - Apr 5, 2000
5 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 Radical Idea in New Jersey
5 April 2000
Atlantic City has played second fiddle to Las Vegas for years with no signs of catching up, but that could change if a notion by a New Jersey legislator results in regulated Internet casinos based in New Jersey. Assemblyman Joseph Azzolina R-Monmouth revealed Tuesday that he's examining the pros and cons of legislation that would enable Atlantic City Casinos to offer their games over the Internet.»
Goodlatte Bill Remains in Committee
5 April 2000
This morning, the House Judiciary Committee began marking up H.R. 3125, The Internet Gambling Prohibition Act of 1999.»
The PSGSC Speaks
3 April 2000
U.S. states with legal gaming responded on Friday to a federal commission's report on the dangers of expanding legalized gaming in the United States. The Public Sector Gaming Study Commission (PSGSC), composed of public officials from several states, issued a report titled "Gambling Policy and the Role of the State" downplaying the threats from legalized gaming and emphasizing states' abilities to regulate the industry.»
The Sting Is On in Michigan
3 April 2000
Michigan punters beware: The Internet Crimes Task Force (ICTF), a unit of the Wayne County Sheriff's Department, is setting up a bogus website to snare illegal bets made by Michigan residents during tonight's NCAA game between Michigan State and Florida.»
A New Database Solution
3 April 2000
The database blues got you down? Several options have hit the market of late from Oracle and IBM. Plus, a new product, Clustra Parallel Data Server 3, just came out in March and promises the "five nines" of high availability--meaning it's available 99.999 percent of the time.»
Will the Vatican Get in on the Action?
1 April 2000
In what can strongly be considered the most globally significant interactive gaming development to date, the Vatican is expected to announce this week plans for becoming the newest online gambling jurisdiction. An unnamed source told IGN that the sovereign jurisdiction will soon be playing host to a closed-loop bingo game reaching players located at more than 1,000 networked churches across the world. »
Internet Gaming 101
31 March 2000
Are Las Vegas casinos Internet bound? If so, the Nevada Gaming Commission's Internet Gaming Informational Seminar on April 13, dubbed by some as "Internet Gaming 101," could signify the first step in the education process. »
A Desktop Conference with Frank Catania
31 March 2000
How should Internet gambling be regulated? Should we model them after land-based gambling regulations? What new challenges does regulating gaming websites present and how to we take on these challenges? Interactive Gaming News Publisher Sue Schneider and gaming consultant Frank Catania, a former assistant attorney general and director of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, address these questions and additional global regulatory issues in the latest of IGN's series of RealAudio Desktop Conferences.
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    • Nambling Notes - Mar 31, 2000
    31 March 2000
    In this week's Nambling Notes: The PSGSC releases its final report, the Goodlatte bill is slated for markup... again, the Nevada Gaming Control Board takes a kinder, gentler approach toward keeping the land-based operators in check, another software provider goes public, Boss Media shakes up its executive lineup and more.»
    Interactive Race Wagering in North America - Starnet
    30 March 2000
    With capable technology and a workable regulatory scheme within reach, the North American interactive horseracing market is one of the most exciting sectors of the online gaming industry. Four companies--Youbet.com, TrackPower, Television Games Network and the Racing Network--are vying for dominance, and a few more heavyweights are also looking to get in on the action. To get you up to speed on how far the market has come, IGN is publishing a four-part series that profiles each of the four major players. The fifth installment features Starnet Communications International.»
    Tools of the Trade - Mar. 30, 2000
    30 March 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 e-business solutions that could be useful to you. »
    The Great NCAA Wagering Debate Continues
    30 March 2000
    The great debate over the proposed banning of wagering on NCAA sporting events rages on in Congress. Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. took the stand yesterday, assuring the Senate that "Nevada will survive" either way. Meanwhile, the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey Inc. says the NCAA's anti-gambling campaign is tainted.»
    The IGN Data Hub - Mar 29, 2000
    29 March 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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