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Did Jay Cohen Receive a Fair Trial?
1 March 2000
Now that that the grueling two-year first round of Jay Cohen's battle for justice is over, we can finally step back, take a breath and examine what happened. Thanks to the Government's marathon presentation of phone bills, wire transfer records, contracts and other various uncontested exhibits that probably cost the world three or four acres of forest and a whole lot of tax payers' money to print, I was able to get a head start on the thought process without worrying about missing anything important. By midway through the first week, the verdict was as predictable as the sun rising. In fact, I wrote this editorial as the chopped beef that is Jay Cohen was forced through the meat grinder that is the U.S. justice system, and I finished before the jury deliberated.»
The IGN Data Hub - Mar 1, 2000
1 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. This week, MSNBC and CNEWS solicits Web surfers' views on Internet gambling.»
A Push for Legalization
1 March 2000
Advocates for the annihilation of online gambling in the United States are always welcomed to voice their sentiments loudly and clearly through both federal and state legislatures. It's not often that those in favor of regulation rather than prohibition get a word in, but a Caribbean company held by American businessmen is trying to do just that. »
To Bet or not to Bet in Hong Kong
29 February 2000
Is online gambling legal in Hong Kong? The Hong Kong Jockey Club hopes it is. The club is considering offering online betting on horse races, and the legal climate is sure to be a major factor in their decision-making process.»
Net Betting Is 0-2 on the Week
29 February 2000
Online gambling isn't doing well in court this week. Yesterday, a New York jury found Jay Cohen guilty of violating the Interstate Wire Act of 1961. Today, the Court of Appeals overturned a previous High Court decision, which allowed Victor Chandler and other U.K. bookmakers to advertise their offshore betting services on electronic media such as teletext.»
AB 2179
28 February 2000
An act to add Section 330d to the Penal Code, relating to gambling.»
Wesson Introduces Legislation Banning Internet Gambling
28 February 2000
Assembly member Herb J. Wesson, Jr. (D-Culver City/Los Angeles) announced today the introduction of AB 2179, legislation banning Internet gambling.»
Prohibition Lurks Again in California
28 February 2000
If U.S. states continue pushing for online gambling prohibition as they have been, a federal bill may no longer be necessary. The latest state to join the club is California, where a Net betting bill surfaced last week. If passed as it's written now, the bill will enable the long arm of the long state to go after operators, advertisers and casual bettors.»
South Dakota - HB 1110 (Enrolled)
28 February 2000
ENTITLED, An Act to prohibit the use of the internet for certain gambling activities.»
South Dakota Moves Quickly
28 February 2000
Can you imagine where the U.S. would be if all legislative measures squirted through congress in a month? That's how long it took an Internet gambling prohibition bill to pass through both houses in South Dakota.»
Guilty
28 February 2000
At 3:50 p.m. (EST) today, a jury found World Sports Exchange President Jay Cohen guilty, on all counts and all causes, of violating the Interstate Wire Act of 1961 in the United States Southern District of New York.»
Letter to the Court - Feb 23
26 February 2000
Dear Chief Judge Griesa:
In response to this Court's inquiry yesterday afternoon concerning legal interpretations of the phrase "information assisting in the placing of bets or wagers" in Section 1084, enclosed please find the opinion of the Legislative Counsel of California dated June 21, 1999.»
The Jay Cohen Trial - Day Nine
25 February 2000
After deliberating for five hours, the jury called it a week without reaching a verdict. Not too much action today, but the lack of action in itself was intriguing, if not encouraging, for the defense.»
Nambling Notes - Feb. 25, 2000
25 February 2000
In this week's Nambling Notes: Another credit card issuing bank says no to online gambling, a Net betting billboard irks Michigan law enforcement and more.»
Irish Bookmakers Go Cyber
24 February 2000
British bookmakers are inspiring nearby competitors to offer online betting services. Irish bookmakers Paddy Power and Raymond Farrell are hitting the Internet with their own betting sites, according to The Irish Times.»
Landmark European Cases on Internet Gaming
24 February 2000
Given the global nature of the Internet, the case law of most significance has been that which deals with the inevitable questions of jurisdiction. In Europe, there is not only the question of the competing laws of nation states but also the interaction between the law of individual states and European Union Law. »
The Jay Cohen Trial - Day Eight
24 February 2000
The attorneys for both sides have delivered their summations, and Judge Griesa has instructed the jury. It looks like the verdict that Jay Cohen has awaited for two years will come tomorrow.»
What's that Aussie Senate up To?
23 February 2000
The Australian Senate has been conducting an inquiry into the Internet gaming industry since June of 1999. Its latest hearing, held this week in Canberra, featured testimony from Gary Banks, Productivity Commission Chairman; Dr. Ralph Lattimore, Assistant Commissioner, Productivity Commission; and Dr. Aziz Gregory Melick of the National Crime Authority.»
The IGN Data Hub - Feb 23, 2000
23 February 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.»
Letter to the Court - Feb. 22, 2000
23 February 2000
Dear Chief Judge Griesa:
This letter is respectfully submitted in response to the Government's letter to this Court dated February 21, 2000. Specifically, this letter addresses what constitutes 'transmission' of a 'bet' within the meaning of Section 1084, as well as the legality In New York of placing a bet. In addition, this letter responds to the Government's request for a Pinkerton charge, which Mr. Cohen maintains is inappropriate given the facts of this case.»
The Jay Cohen Trial - Day Seven
23 February 2000
The defense rested today after the completion of Jay Cohen's testimony. Summations will come tomorrow, along with Judge Griesa's instruction to the jury. Barring a change of plans, it looks like the verdict will come Friday.»
William Hill Threatens to Abandon Ship
23 February 2000
The battle rages on between the U.K. bookmaking industry and the Treasury, as they heatedly squabble over the General Betting Duty , currently 6.75 percent, charged on each bet placed by UK punters. The latest bomb was dropped by William Hill.»
Ladbroke Kicks off with a Bang
22 February 2000
England's newspapers have been full of Ladbroke stories in recent days, as the United Kingdom's largest betting shop chain dived into Internet betting with a vengeance, seeking a 25 percent share of the U.K.'s online betting market it now shares with William Hill and Coral. »
Wisconsin Tribe Sues Owner of Net Betting Domains
22 February 2000
Another Internet gaming site house found itself amid a cybersquatting squabble. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported last week that the Menominee Indian tribe in Wisconsin, operator of Menominee Casino, Bingo & Hotel, has filed a cybersquatting is suing a several entities for alleged trademark cyberpiracy, false advertising, misappropriation, and interference with business relationships, conspiracy and restraint of trade.»
A New State Joins an Old Club
22 February 2000
Another state is drafting a Net betting ban. Tennessee has bills before both the state Senate and House that would make it illegal to either gamble on the Internet or be engaged in the operation of an Internet gambling business.»
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