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A Smarter Smart Card?
31 January 2000
A smart card system currently being developed will enable punters to place bets using remote devices such as personal computers, cellular phones and palm organizers. The system is called Kaosc, which stands for "killer applications on smart cards" and is being developed with the gambling industry in mind.»
Net Jurisdiction
31 January 2000
It seems like a simple enough question: "If my company has a website, and a dispute arises from something having to do with that website, in what courts may my company be expected to defend itself if it's sued?"»
An IGN Q & A: Michael Jackson
30 January 2000
Poker.com came onto the scene last summer as a burgeoning gambling software supplier with a lot of promise. Six months later, the company is well on its way to fulfilling that promise. Thanks to two successfully implemented software licensing schemes, a solid marketing plan and a highly trafficked online portal, CEO Michael Jackson projects they'll be the largest software provider on the Internet within the next four or five months.»
Nambling Notes - Jan. 30, 2000
30 January 2000
In this week's Nambling Notes: More controversy in Queensland, an opportunity for webmasters courtesty of Casino.com, Poker.com remains of the move and NASA gets in the mood for giving.»
Denver Group to Offer Worldwide Lottery
27 January 2000
A Denver-based corporation called International Financial Group Holdings, Inc. (IFGH) has received permission by the government of St. Kitts-Nevis to develop an international lottery. The company is currently engaged in obtaining the necessary hardware, software and business licenses.»
William Hill Offshore Launches
27 January 2000
British bookmaker William Hill yesterday launched its new offshore telephone account betting service by giving away free mobile phones to the first 10,000 people to place bets with the new service. And the bookmaking firm's customers will pay a mandatory deduction of just three percent to cover administrative charges, rather than the current standard nine percent betting tax in English betting shops or over the telephone. »
The IGN Data Hub - Jan 27, 2000
27 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.»
A One-stop Sin City?
26 January 2000
Penthouse, the famous adult entertainment publication, is teaming up with gaming industry veteran Ed Fishman and software developer Gaming & Entertainment Technology (GET Group) to launch a new online casino in Australia.»
Malaysia Cracks Down
26 January 2000
Another nation is taking a stance against online gambling. Police in the largely Muslim nation of Malaysia have been cracking down on cybercafe owners who promote Net betting. In fact, the national police chief reportedly is calling for a stronger response, suggesting that the busted cybercafe owners who are convicted should be banished to remote provinces.»
California v. Youbet.com
26 January 2000
Youbet.com recently reached an agreement with the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office following the investigation of its operations by various California law enforcement agencies. Although the original search warrant that was issued in the beginning of this case has been sealed, the actual judgment is public record, and IGN has obtained a copy.»
William Hill Again Eyes Float
25 January 2000
Heavyweight U.K. bookmaker William Hill has begun the new year with a pretty big bang. Last week the company announced the launching of a duty-free betting service based in Antigua. This week the company is reportedly considering another stock market float.»
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.»
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