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A Glance at 2000
28 December 1999
The year 1999 was the biggest yet for interactive gaming (as was '98, as was '97, and so on) and 2000 promises to be even bigger. Following is a regional rundown of stuff to look forward to in the coming year, as well as a few pathetic predictions.»
A Glance at Advertising Objectives
24 December 1999
Believe it or not, it still happens on occasion: An operator launches a virtual casino or sportsbook positive that the customers are going to come flocking to the site. After a few weeks or months, reality sets in (the customers haven't exactly flocked) and the operators decide it's time to advertise. But where do you start?»
Nambling Notes - Dec. 24, 1999
24 December 1999
In this week's Nambling Notes: another online British betting service looks to greener pastures, Australia's clubs look into Net betting, commentary on prohibition Down Under, bad news for Nevada sportsbooks, new faces in the industry and more.»
General Information Concerning Online Gaming/Gambling
23 December 1999
Information on operating an online gambling business in Curacao.»
Online Gambling Regulations for Curacao
23 December 1999
In our endless pursuit of information, we recently got our hands on the regulations for operating an online gambling website in Curacao. The law is written in Dutch, but it's complemented with an informative summarization in English.»
Details from the Victor Chandler Case
23 December 1999
A recent court decision in the U.K. upheld Victor Chandler International's ability to advertise on the teletext for customers. In light of the recent proposal by the U.K. Treasury to adopt legislation that would nullify the ruling, we figured you might want to take a look at the court documents.»
Protecting Your Intellectual Property
22 December 1999
Attorney Mark Grossman offers advice for protecting copyrights and trademarks on the Internet in this "Computer Law Tip of the Week." »
AGS Seeks a Provider
22 December 1999
Applied Gaming Solutions of Canada (AGS), which recently announced the signing of a contract to develop Vietnam's Internet lottery, has issued an international "Request for Information" to suppliers interested in providing the necessary technology.»
What's Next for Teletext?
22 December 1999
Reports coming from the U.K. indicate that the government is looking into regulating electronic gambling advertising. According to a recent Lowtax.net article, the U.K. Treasury wants to ban gambling-related teletext advertising despite a high court victory for Victor Chandler International that upheld the sports betting firm's right to advertise using this medium.»
The ACT Perspective on the AWI Investigation
22 December 1999
IGN recently caught up with Australian Capital Territory Gambling and Racing Commission Chief Executive Des McKee to get the ACT's position on the Nevada State Gaming Control Board's recent investigation of and complaint against American Wagering Inc.»
Will Credit Betting Survive?
21 December 1999
What's in the future for credit betting in the online gambling business? Are we heading for a universal ban supported by all credit card companies, issuing banks, and acquiring banks? If so, will e-commerce merchants be able to finagle there way into disguising online gambling transactions? Questions are abound and answers scarce. Don't look now, but the bubble could be getting ready to burst.»
Starnet Bids Farewell to Porn Days
21 December 1999
Starnet executives can give a big sigh of relief now that they've finally signed a deal selling their adult entertainment division. The buyer, TITBCD Incorporated, a Bahamian company, is paying Starnet $3.6 million over a four-and-one-half year period for the division.»
Far Beyond Ridiculous
21 December 1999
The following article is an editorial perspective on the complaint filed last week by the Nevada State Gaming Control Board against American Wagering Inc. In short, the stance against online gambling in the United States has simply gone too far.»
Trouble for AWI
20 December 1999
American Wagering, Inc. (AWI) announced Friday that it has been served with a complaint for disciplinary action by the Nevada State Gaming Control Board for taking wagers from U.S. bettors.»
State Gaming Control Board Complaint v. American Wagering
20 December 1999
Complainant, the STATE GAMING CONTROL BOARD (BOARD), by and through its legal counsel FRANKIE SUE DEL PAPA, Attorney General, and DEREK HARMER, Deputy Attorney General, hereby files this Complaint for Disciplinary Action against the above-named Respondent pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 463.310 (2) and 463.312, and alleges follows:»
Brits Prepare to Study Online Gambling
20 December 1999
With an eye on lost tax revenues, the U.K. Home Office announced this month that an independent review body will be formed to design a new regulatory structure for the gambling industry, with a close look at online gambling issues.»
The Ugly Details Behind the AWI 'Sting'
20 December 1999
The Nevada State Gaming Control Board filed a complaint November 16 with the Gaming Commission against American Wagering for allegedly accepting Internet wagers from a bettor located in Nevada. We've gotten our hands on a copy of the complaint, and you won't believe what transpired.»
An Internet Lottery in Cambodia
19 December 1999
Global Net Entertainment Corporation has entered into an agreement with the Royal Group and Gamex Inc. to form a joint venture for operating lotteries in the Kingdom of Cambodia. The Royal Group, a licensed lottery operator based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, is authorizing the exclusive perpetual to the new venture for 22 years or the life of the license, whichever is longest.»
Tropika, Arlequin Settle Lawsuit
19 December 1999
Tropika International executives are probably questioning why they ever went south. After the company's subsidiary, Playwave On-Line, purchased Venezuela-based Arlequin in 1998, it attempted to develop a land-based lottery initiative deal that never got off the ground.»
The Productivity Commission Delivers
17 December 1999
Australia's Productivity Commission released its final report to the public today, and not surprisingly, it isn't short on words. Despite Prime Minister John Howard's recommendations for a ban on Internet gambling based on the Commission's findings, the report is fairly balanced in terms of weighing the pros and cons of Net betting. It should be noted, however, that some of the Commission's sources are questionable. Following is a summary of the chapter covering online gambling as well as a downloadable version of the chapter in PDF format.»
SportsXction Gets the Nod
17 December 1999
Closed circuit remote wagering on sports has finally been approved in Las Vegas. The State of Nevada Gaming Control Board granted International Sports Wagering Inc. (ISWI) approval for SportXction, a PC wagering system for placing sports wagers over telephone lines throughout the state of Nevada. The company has already tested SportXction with several sportsbooks in Las Vegas and Reno. They can now pursue relationships with other Nevada sportsbooks to attract home and casino customers.»
An IGN Desktop Conference: Online Gambling in South Africa
17 December 1999
If the government of South Africa passes legislation to legalize and regulate online gambling, Attorney Grant Kaplan says that the country would probably be "one of the premier destinations--if not the premier destination--for Internet operators to become licensed." Find out why by catching an exclusive RealAudio Desktop Conference between Kaplan and IGN Publisher Sue Schneider. The two discuss the recent report released by the South African National Gambling Board, what's transpired since the report, how the South African plan compares to established worldwide regulations, the country's approach toward taxation, when to expect the first license to be issued and the prospect of an international approach to regulation and revenue sharing. The interview is free to IGN subscribers and $20 for guests.

Click here to listen to this conference.
Click here for a free sample clip.»

Nambling Notes - Dec. 17, 1999
17 December 1999
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. In this week's Nambling Notes: An e-commerce lawsuit, commentary on the proposed ban on Net betting Down Under, Starnet hires a new investment banking firm, a plethora of new industry players, and more.»
Move over Jon, Here Comes John
16 December 1999
Remember the days when Australia was looked upon as the perfect model for the regulation and cultivation of online gambling? Not so fast, says Prime Minister John Howard. Based on the findings of the Productivity Commission's report for the Inquiry into the Australian Gambling Industry, Prime Minister Howard has recommended a ban on Internet gambling.»
Progress in Argentina
16 December 1999
Virtgame.com announced details today for its planned excursion into providing online instant lottery games based in Argentina. The product of the company's recent agreement with the province of Chaco will be "OfficialGames.com" (a.k.a. JuegosOficiales.com), the first official, government-endorsed website for online instant lottery games in Argentina.»
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