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Tools of the Trade - June 1, 2000
1 June 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 Players Emerge from Chaos
1 June 2000
More than a year after Lasseters of the Northern Territory launched the first Australian government-licensed online casino, competition Down Under has finally arrived. Both GoCorp's AusVegas portal and betting site and Federal Hotels' Wrest Point Casinos launched this week despite the Australian federal government's hurry to prevent additional interactive gaming licenses from being issued.»
Biometrics: The Future of Online Gaming?
1 June 2000
What if there was a way to reliably identify that the players at your Web site are who they say they are--a way that would weed out underage bettors or protect against credit card fraud? Biometrics might provide this solution, according to Trevor Walker, acting VP for BioNetrix, a company that develops biometrics software.»
Using Competitive Intelligence to Gain an Edge
31 May 2000
Being nosy is a distinct business advantage. Only, it's more properly (and politely) called competitive knowledge or competitive intelligence. »
The IGN Data Hub - May 31, 2000
31 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.»
Is Your Haven Fit to Do Business?
31 May 2000
The governments of a few offshore licensing jurisdictions are unlikely to be pleased with their rankings as determined by the Working Group on Offshore Financial Centres. A report released in April and endorsed in March by the Financial Stability Forum grouped jurisdictions considered to have significant financial offshore activities into three categories reflecting their perceived quality of supervision and perceived degree of cooperation.»
Ladbrokes Partners with Microsoft
30 May 2000
U.S. software giant Microsoft Corporation is once more dipping its toes into the U.K. interactive gaming waters.»
The MatchLogic Solution to Customer Retention
30 May 2000
Acquiring a new customer isn't cheap. Unfortunately, if that player doesn't stick around, then the money spent attracting him or her is lost too. One way to plug that money drain is through the use of customer relationship management (CRM) tools.»
Incubators and Venture Capita
30 May 2000
"Incubators" are one of the hot ways of getting dot com startups going. They've appeared in increasing numbers over the last couple of years to fill a niche left open by venture capital firms. If you're contemplating working with an incubator, you have to understand what they are, their history and how they can help start your startup.»
I-Gaming Investors Corner (May 22-26)
30 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.»
A New Account Wagering Bill Surfaces in New Jersey
26 May 2000
What's certain is that a bill titled the "Off-Track and Account Wagering Act" has been introduced in the New Jersey state Senate committee on Economic Growth, Agriculture and Tourism. The bill, S. 1343, is sponsored by republican senators Martha Bark and Robert Singer and was introduced on Monday.»
e-lingo Builds Bridges to International Markets
26 May 2000
The multitude of languages and dialects used around the world can make surfing the Internet a frustrating experience. And thanks to the predominance of English on the Web, many people who don't speak it are left out in the cold. Gaming sites and portals have been attempting to meet the needs of their burgeoning international clientele by translating their offerings, but not every site has achieved an outstanding translation. Many operators just haven't been able to keep up with the many language demands, and most don't employ a large staff of linguists, so they have to seek outside help.»
Eurobet Initiates WAP Betting
26 May 2000
The mad dash to mobile betting has begun, and among the first to launch is online bookmaker Eurobet. The Gibraltar-licensed company unveiled its new WAP-enabled betting service today.»
Nambling Notes - May 26, 2000
26 May 2000
In this week's Nambling Notes: The Goodlatte bill could be hopping committees, Senator Kyl introduces a new Tech Bill, the same old story continues in Oz and more.»
Tools of the Trade - May 25, 2000
25 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.»
Indiqu Bridges the Net/WAP Gap
25 May 2000
In these fast moving times, e-businesses must always look for new ways to attract customers. One option that numerous Internet gaming operators are now considering is expanding their services to mobile telephones, and a San Diego company called Indiqu is ready to help them adapt their Internet-based games for mobile betting.»
GOCORP Reports IPO Success
24 May 2000
Amid the ongoing chaos Down Under, at least one interactive gaming company has good news to report. Despite threats by the federal government to ban any new licenses from being issued, GOCORP Limited ended its A$20 million IPO oversubscribed.»
PLUSLotto Delivers WAP-Enabled Games
24 May 2000
PLUSLotto.com, the world's first government-licensed global Internet lottery, recently entered the fledgling WAP (wireless application protocol) arena by making two of its games--"Mega Bucks" and "Alpine Cash"--accessible to players via wireless devices. Both games are available on the PLUSLotto site. »
The IGN Data Hub - May 24, 2000
24 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.»
An Update from the House
23 May 2000
The House Judiciary Committee has drafted a report on the Internet Gambling Prohibition Act, however, the report won't be filed until the House decides whether it will allow the Judiciary Committee to maintain jurisdiction over the bill. »
Trade Secrets in a Dot Com World
23 May 2000
In a world where dot com start-ups proliferate, everybody has a secret. Many of these start-ups see "first to market" and some proprietary idea as keys to their success. Protecting trade secrets can be their lifeblood.»
News from the Interactive Racing Front
23 May 2000
The Association of Racing Commissioners International announced at its meeting in Puerto Rico 10 days ago that it was forming an Internet/Off-Shore Betting Task Force. Meanwhile, Youbet.com amid its efforts to have its anti-competition legislation, isn't faring well on the market.»
New Gambling Software by Gambling Software
22 May 2000
Among several companies that specialize in Java-based Internet casino games, GamblingSoftware.com Inc. claims to be the first to successfully use the technology for a multi-player game. The company introduced its multi-player Pai Gow game, along with two new single-player games, May 10-12 at the Global Interactive Gaming Summit & Expo in Montreal.»
I-Gaming Investors Corner (May 15-19)
22 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.»
Defiant Aussie States Issue More Licenses
22 May 2000
With a federal moratorium on the issuing of new interactive gaming licenses looming in Australia, a few of the states and territories seem to be eager to hand out as many as possible while they still can. In particular, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territories have issued several licenses in the past two weeks.»
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