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Interactive Gambling: 1999 and Beyond
30 December 1999
The IGN Nambling Notes is taking the final week of the millennium off to make way for this special yearend round-up. Following is a timeline of events in 1999 that had an impact on the online gambling industry as well as a brief glance at what to expect in 2000.»
Next in Line: IGT
29 December 1999
The Nevada State Gaming Control Board has made its position on Internet gambling clear to Nevada-licensed operators of Net betting services based in Australia: Involvement in Net betting won't be tolerated. Sportsbook operator American Wagering Inc. (AWI) was on the receiving end of the first punch thrown by the Board which came in the form of a complaint filed with the Gaming Commission. The latest company to come under fire is International Game Technology (IGT).»
Business is Booming on the Web
29 December 1999
Online business-to-business purchases may reach $2.8 trillion by 2003 predicts Boston Consulting Group, in a report released this week. Of that amount, $780 billion will come from traditional electronic data interchange vendors using private networks, according to analyst Andy Blackburn. Their share will shrink over time, however, said Blackburn.»
The Evilest of E-Commerce Foes
28 December 1999
It's a sad fact of life that most online gaming operators are hit with chargebacks somewhere along the road. More and more criminals are using random number generators to obtain credit card numbers and hackers are stealing numbers. Some customers, dissatisfied with service or payouts, dispute charges they made at the site. Some site operators lack stringent back office controls. The end result of all these scenarios is chargebacks.»
Carley and Others at Starnet Resign
28 December 1999
Starnet CEO and Chairman Meldon Ellis has been nominated as chairman-elect for the company's board of directors following resignations of several board members. Tendering their resignations were Jack Carley, chairman of the board, director and chief financial officer for Starnet. C. Frank Schoop and Gary Robert Lechte, both board of director members, also resigned.»
PlayStar Debuts New Software
28 December 1999
PlayStar Wyoming Holding Corp. announced Friday the release of BOOST, its new casino "Back Office, Operating Systems Technologies" package. The new software provides a fully integrated and scaleable casino system that dramatically reduces labor and associated overhead costs and provides a turnkey casino solution, according to the company.»
A Look Back at 1999 (January - June)
28 December 1999
The year 1999 in review.»
A Look Back at 1999 (July - December)
28 December 1999
The year 1999 in review»
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.»
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