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Virtgame.com Vies for Nevada Market
25 January 2000
Virtgame.com has finalized an agreement with Coast Resorts, Inc. to provide an online closed-loop sportsbook system available exclusively to Nevada residents. The system is being sent to the Nevada Gaming Control Board in February for formal review.»
Cybersquatting
21 January 2000
If it ain't broke, fix it anyway. That's the approach that many people believe President Clinton took when he signed the new Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act ("Act") into law during the final moments of the 1999 Congressional session.»
Nambling Notes - Jan 21, 2000
21 January 2000
In this week's Nambling Notes: the ACT mulls lowering Net betting taxes, Totalbet looks to set up offshore, online gambling fosters crime in Malaysia and the birth of a new spread betting service.»
Magna Going Interactive?
20 January 2000
According to yesterday's Las Vegas Sun, the next step of MI Entertainment, the newly created racing empire of Frank Stronach, will be "the creation of an off-track, subscriber-based betting network encompassing telephones, interactive television and the Internet." »
Tools of the Trade - Jan. 20, 2000
20 January 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.»
An Assessment of Michigan Law
20 January 2000
What the heck does this new cybercrime law (Act 235) in Michigan actually mean? At a first, second, third or fourth glance it appears to prohibit online gambling, but after talking to people at several government offices in that state, it's fairly clear that that wasn't the bill's original intention.»
A $5 Million Camel
19 January 2000
It has been said that a camel is a horse designed by a committee. Then what are we to make of the National Gambling Impact Study Commission's Final Report?»
The IGN Data Hub - Jan 19, 2000
19 January 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.»
William Hill Appeals for Lower U.K. Betting Taxes
19 January 2000
A proposal made by William Hill's managing director John Brown at the British Betting Office Association's Industry seminar this week could be an incentive to keep British betting dollars in England.»
Michigan Penal Code Excerpts
18 January 2000
Following are excerpts from the Michigan Penal Code--sections 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 305a and 311--that were amended to include Internet transmission.»
Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act (Excerpt)
18 January 2000
A person is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 10 years or a fine of not more than $100,000.00, or both, and shall be barred from receiving or maintaining a license for doing any of the following:»
Michigan Act No. 235 (Enrolled Senate Bill No. 562)
18 January 2000
AN ACT to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "An act to revise, consolidate, codify and add to the statutes relating to crimes; to define crimes and prescribe the penalties therefor; to provide for restitution under certain circumstances; to provide for the competency of evidence at the trial of persons accused of crime; to provide immunity from prosecution for certain witnesses appearing at such trials; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act," by amending section 145d (MCL 750.145d), as added by 1999 PA 32.»
Michigan Passes Net Betting Act
18 January 2000
Last week, while you were trying to find something to do with that mountain of canned food you stockpiled for the catastrophic Y2K apocalypse, Michigan Governor John Engler was busy enacting a law that makes it illegal to offer online gambling to minors in that state.»
It's Officia
18 January 2000
Argentina's first state lottery has gone live at OfficialGames.com (JuegosOficiales.com). The site, currently being tested, allows users to sample games such as Loterie Chaquens (a pick-three virtual scratch card) and Virtual Bingo for fun. The official launch date is expected early this year, at which time Argentina residents will be able to purchase online scratch cards.»
eConnect Solidifies Its Presence in Dominican Republic
18 January 2000
eConnect has formed a new subsidiary, eConnect Dominican Republic SA, to provide credit card transaction access for online gaming companies. Additionally, the company will be offering Internet ATM transaction capabilities for transactions originating in the Dominican Republic.»
Charitable Online Gaming Takes the Stage in Finland
17 January 2000
If all goes as planned, Finnish residents will soon have access to legalized online sports betting, courtesy of a charitable gaming and lottery association based off the southwest coast of Finland in the Aland Islands.»
IGN Desktop Conference: A Glimpse at the Online Gambling Market
17 January 2000
If you've got RealAudio, you can listen to the latest IGN Desktop Conference for free at Interactive Gaming News. This week, gaming industry analyst Sebastian Sinclair and IGN Publisher Sue Schneider discuss the past, present and future of the online gambling market. Topics covered include an significant events in 1999, predictions for 2000, regulatory issues in the U.S., land-based casino companies' involvement in Net betting and an explanation of how experts measure the gambling market. Click here to listen. »
U.S Online Gambling Law
17 January 2000
Those trying to keep up with the increasingly complex legal environment of Net betting in the U.S. can save tons of research time at Interactive Gaming News by taking advantage of the website's newest subscribers-only section. The "U.S. Online Gaming Law" page is a library of state and federal legislation (passed and proposed), as well as lawsuits, state policies, investigations and AG opinions, regarding Internet gambling. If it's legal and it has to do with online gaming, you'll find it in this well organized, easily searchable index. From documentation of court settlements to search warrants to testimonies to legislation, it's all here! Click here to check out this new feature. »
Jamaica Update
14 January 2000
IGN caught up with Jamaican Lottery Company Ltd. (JLC) this week to get a progress report on the company's effort to take the lottery to the Internet. »
A $1.3 Million Education for Youbet.com
14 January 2000
Three months after an investigation into criminal activity, the Los Angeles County District Attorney and the Los Angeles Police Department have reached a settlement with Youbet.com. According to Youbet.com, no issues of law or fact were determined under the settlement, and both parties agreed that a "prompt and comprehensive civil resolution of the matter" was best.»
Nambling Notes - Jan 14, 2000
14 January 2000
In this week's Nambling Notes: the taxation battle rages on in the U.K., TrackPower and TRN continue to sign deals, Sportingbet.com erects a new chairman and a glimpse at some of Nevada's finest handicappers.»
Crypto Flips the Switch at William Hill Casino
14 January 2000
British bookmaker William Hill has officially entered the online casino business yesterday via the debut of William Hill Casino, the new online casino operated by William Hill Internet Ventures.»
Online Gambling Regulations for Alderney
13 January 2000
IGN has obtained the Alderney legislation for the licensing and regulation of "Electronic Betting Centre Control Systems." Included herein are both The Gambling (Betting) (Alderney) Ordinance, 1997 and The Gambling (Betting) (Amendment) (Alderney) Ordinance, 1999. The latest amendments became effective May 1, 1999.»
Making Smart Cards Smarter
12 January 2000
Europay International, MasterCard International and Visa have jointly developed a new specification outlining how EMV smart cards can be used for secure online payments.»
Time Stamping - A U.S. Perspective
12 January 2000
A new company, CertifiedTime, in San Jose, CA is targeting the gaming industry with what it calls the most accurate time stamping product available for electronic transactions. We spoke with Bruce Garofalo of CertifiedTime for an explanation of how "Certified Time" would benefit the gaming industry.»
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