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The Jay Cohen Trial - Day Three
16 February 2000
IGN's Mark Balestra is covering the Jay Cohen trial in New York and reporting daily on the proceedings. The big item of the day: The defense formally requests a mistrial.»
The IGN Data Hub - Feb 16, 2000
16 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.»
Ohio Recommendations Due in March
16 February 2000
The Ohio Lottery Profits Review Commission, a joint legislative and governor-appointed body studying the state lottery, will meet for the first time next week to discuss its findings and recommendations after hearing testimony from various groups. One such recommendation could be for the implementation of a state-run Internet lottery. »
Net Bets in Ohio?
15 February 2000
The chairman of the Ohio Lottery Profits Review Committee last week told the Ohio Lottery Commission that Ohioans should be able to bet on the state lottery over the Internet. »
Jupiters Names Crypto as Software Provider
15 February 2000
Toronto-based gaming software provider CryptoLogic, through its wholly owned subsidiary Intertainet Overseas Licensing Limited, has signed an agreement to provide Internet gaming software and support services for Jupiters Limited of Australia, a land-based casino/hotel and online sportsbook operator.»
The Jay Cohen Trial - Day Two
15 February 2000
IGN's Mark Balestra is covering the Jay Cohen trial in New York and reporting daily on the proceedings.»
An IGN Q & A: Tony McAuslan (Part 1)
14 February 2000
Next Generation Gaming, Australia's newest online casino game designer, appears to have all the necessary ingredients for success in the gaming software business. The company has equipped itself with the right personnel--including a pair of longtime game development execs and a staff of elite programmers--and has implemented a new approach toward designing Internet casino games that perhaps signifies the arrival of the "next generation" of online gaming. Cofounder Tony McAauslan recently shared the company's game plan as well their new philosophies with Interactive Gaming News.»
Nambling Notes - Feb. 11, 2000
11 February 2000
In this week's Nambling Notes: a great week for Turkish punters, online gaming stocks get a boost, eConnect vies to make it happen in Ireland, Australia mulls Olympic betting and more.»
Privacy Continues to be Big News
11 February 2000
Consumer online privacy protection has been a hot topic for a while, and several recent events have turned the heat up a few notches.»
PSGSC Pulls the Prohibitory Cat out of the Bag
11 February 2000
Another slap in the face for Net betting is on the way. The Public Sector Gaming Study Commission, a non-partisan group of U.S. state officials assembled to address issues involving gaming in the U.S., just released a draft version of its final report, which is due to come out in weeks. Members debated whether Internet gambling should be regulated or made illegal. Alas, the Commission found Internet gambling to be illegal and recommended that regulations be written to prevent advertising of online gambling sites via TV, radio and the Internet.»
Starnet Restructures
11 February 2000
Starnet Communications International, Inc., the online provider of interactive media and information systems has announced a restructuring that separates Starnet's operations in accordance with their business functions. According to a press release, the reorganization is designed to ensure legal compliance and establish a secure platform for rapid growth. »
Tools of the Trade - Feb. 10, 2000
10 February 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 will publish a new medley of blips and blurbs about e-business solutions that could be useful to you.»
The I-Gaming Market is Booming
9 February 2000
The I-gaming stock market has grown at an explosive rate in the last few months. According to data from www.streetdice.com, the market capitalization for the entire I-gaming industry grew from US$2.13 billion on January 10 to $3.95 billion as of February 8--an amazing 85 percent increase.»
The IGN Data Hub - Feb 9, 2000
9 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.»
TTLN Has the 'Total' Package
9 February 2000
It's been a busy year so far for gaming software licensor Total Entertainment Group (TTLN). In a span of a week, the company received a master gaming license from the Dominican Republic and signed an e-commerce hosting agreement with Caribbean Entertainment International, S.A. (CEI).»
New Partnerships for Autotote
9 February 2000
A Feb. 8 Reuters' news article reports that Autotote Corporation has signed with British racecourse owner Arena Leisure Plc to operate an online horserace betting service. Meanwhile, the company has also formed a partnership with the owner of the Racingo(R) wagering game.»
Here Comes Microsoft
8 February 2000
Microsoft is teaming with Virgin Airlines in Virgin's bid to run the U.K. national lottery. Microsoft founder Bill Gates recently joined Richard Branson, Virgin's CEO in discussing their mutual plans for the People's Lottery in a BBC interview, "Breakfast With Frost."»
The Hunt Is on in South Dakota
8 February 2000
An Internet gambling prohibition bill has surfaced in the South Dakota House of Representatives. Introduced by House Speaker Roger Hunt, HB 1110 charged out of committee yesterday by a 13-0 vote.»
South Dakota - HB 1110 (Introduced)
8 February 2000
An Act to prohibit the use of the internet for certain gambling activities.»
A Victory against Cybersquatters
7 February 2000
A federal magistrate judge swung a heavy bat against cybersquatters last week by handing over the ownership of 20 domain names to Bell Atlantic Corp. The decision marks the first time in which a trademark holder successfully used the "in rem" provision found in the recently passed anticybersquatting act. »
The Major Internet Gambling Case That Isn't
7 February 2000
A recent decision by Manhattan Judge Charles Edward Ramos of the Supreme Court of New York has created a minor panic in the Internet gaming community. There are a few reasons, however, not to be overly concerned.»
The Big Game and the Big Picture
7 February 2000
This story started out as a look at how the mainstream media generally ignores online gambling until the big games come around, like last week's Super Bowl. It's considered the biggest one-day betting event of the year, whether customers are betting virtually or with a Vegas bookie. The real story, however, is how well online sportsbooks are doing in comparison to their bricks-and-mortar counterparts.»
Enough is Enough, Says NY Comptroller
7 February 2000
The state of New York hasn't taken too kindly to Internet gambling. Consider the 21 offshore sportsbooks stung in '98, the ruling against World Interactive Gaming Corp. in '99 and the numerous prohibitory bills introduced in both the House and the Senate, and the preceding fact becomes a colossal understatement. But wait, there's more. New York State Comptroller H. Carl McCall issued a 60-page report Friday calling for a moratorium on the expansion of gambling in the Empire State. Naturally, Internet gambling was among his biggest concerns.»
Dealing with Insecurity
6 February 2000
Internet experts recently detected a Web security hole that works across virtually all Web servers and browsers. Dubbed "cross-site scripting", the glaring hole has brought together the federally funded Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) Coordination Center at Carnegie Mellon University, as well as numerous Web server and browser vendors, in an effort to quickly disperse information and solve the problem.»
The Most Common Mistakes Found in Business Plans
6 February 2000
Is your company's business plan all that it needs to be? There are loads of sub-par plans out there for which a number of consistent shortcomings can be blamed. Most of the common pitfalls can be easily avoided. Daniel M. McGilvery of the Business Planning Institute explains how.»
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