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Tracks Support Torricelli
28 October 1999
Eleven Mid-Atlantic track members of the Thoroughbred Racing Association, meeting today at TRA headquarters in Fair Hill, MD, adopted a resolution expressing unanimous support of the Torricelli amendment to Senator Jon Kyl's Interstate Gambling Prohibition Act.»
Digital Documents and Lawsuits
28 October 1999
You may think that the fastest way for your computer to become your enemy is for it to freeze right before you save an important document. Well, that's the second fastest way. The fastest way, and the time you may learn to hate your computer even more, is the day you're sued. This column is a warning that you may have to share what's on your computer with the people who are suing you. It will also talk about strategies for minimizing the damage.»
House Resources Committee Seeks Jurisdiction Over Prohibition Legislation
28 October 1999
It was only a matter of time before Rep. Bob Goodlatte's recently introduced Internet gambling prohibition act ruffled a few feathers in the House of Representatives. One of the largest hurdles for Senator Kyl in getting his bill passed in the Senate has been the opposition of Indian gaming backers who want exemption. A similar opposition has surfaced in the House, as expressed through the following letter written by Don Young, chairman of the Committee on Resources, to Henry Hyde, chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary.»
The Law of Internet Gambling (Page 1)
28 October 1999
Attorney I. Nelson Rose has outlined known Internet gambling laws by US states, Indian tribes and nations around the world. He has highlighted legal definitions of gambling, legal ramifications for those found to be in defiance of laws and some considerations for anyone starting a site. This an excellent quick reference source for anyone in the Internet gaming biz.»
The Law of Internet Gambling (Page 2)
28 October 1999
Attorney I. Nelson Rose has outlined known Internet gambling laws by US states, Indian tribes and nations around the world. He has highlighted legal definitions of gambling, legal ramifications for those found to be in defiance of laws and some considerations for anyone starting a site. This an excellent quick reference source for anyone in the Internet gaming biz.»
The Law of Internet Gambling (Page 3)
28 October 1999
Attorney I. Nelson Rose has outlined known Internet gambling laws by US states, Indian tribes and nations around the world. He has highlighted legal definitions of gambling, legal ramifications for those found to be in defiance of laws and some considerations for anyone starting a site. This an excellent quick reference source for anyone in the Internet gaming biz.»
The Law of Internet Gambling (Page 4)
28 October 1999
Attorney I. Nelson Rose has outlined known Internet gambling laws by US states, Indian tribes and nations around the world. He has highlighted legal definitions of gambling, legal ramifications for those found to be in defiance of laws and some considerations for anyone starting a site. This an excellent quick reference source for anyone in the Internet gaming biz.»
The Law of Internet Gambling
28 October 1999
Attorney I. Nelson Rose has outlined known Internet gambling laws by US states, Indian tribes and nations around the world. He has highlighted legal definitions of gambling, legal ramifications for those found to be in defiance of laws and some considerations for anyone starting a site. This an excellent quick reference source for anyone in the Internet gaming biz.»
Big Changes at Starnet
27 October 1999
Starnet CEO Mark Dohlen has stepped down from his positions and has been replaced by former general counsel Meldon Ellis. One of Ellis' first announcements as the new CEO was the retention of Jones, Jensen & Company, LLC of Salt Lake City, Utah, as the company's auditor.»
eLottery to Provide Online Sales of Jamaica Lottery Tickets
27 October 1999
eLottery announced today that it will be handling online sales of Jamaica Lottery tickets starting in early 2000. The company will sell tickets for the lottery's "Lotto" and "Pick 3" games.»
The House Prohibition Bil
27 October 1999
Virginia Representative Bob Goodlatte last week introduced legislation in the house that would prohibit most forms of Internet gambling. The legislation, with a few exceptions, is a regurgitation of Senator Kyl's bill in the Senate. IGN has obtained a copy of the new House bill. »
Sportingbet.com, J-Craft Ltd. Plan Japanese Site for New Year
26 October 1999
Sportingbet.com (UK) Plc and J-Craft Ltd. have signed a joint venture deal that will launch a Japanese sports betting site, www.sportingbetjapan.com, by January 2000.»
Open the Hatch and Show Us Your Briefs
25 October 1999
Minnesota Attorney General Mike Hatch officially joined the increasingly popular Attorneys General Against Internet Wagering Club (founded by his predecessor, Hubert Humphrey III) when he told the Star Tribune last week that he intends to be a leader in the fight against online gambling. Following is the amicus brief he filed in June in support of AT&T in its court battle with the Coeur d'Alene Indians of Idaho.»
CyberTips - Copyright Registration
25 October 1999
One of the basic tasks that a computer lawyer faces is registering copyrights. Software and websites are just two examples of things that should be copyrighted.»
A Desktop Conference with Ira Rothken
25 October 1999
Attorney Ira Rothken discusses with IGN Publisher Sue Schneider the implications of the settlements between his client, Cynthia Haines, and MasterCard and Visa. How will the settlements affect the future of online gambling? How have they already affected the industry? Find out why and much more about this landmark court case. The RealAudio interview is free to IGN subscribers and costs $20 for non-subscribers.

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Nambling Notes - Oct. 22, 1999
22 October 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. This week: Ladbrokes goes offshore, a new credit card policy regarding Internet gambling, CasinoBuilders.com enters the celebrity casino biz and more.»
A Comprehensive Study of U.S. Internet Usage and Demographics
22 October 1999
A study of US Internet users and their Internet habits has been compiled by eMarketer. The "eUser & Usage Report" covers the total number of US Net users, as well as breaking them down by age, sex, and other demographics.»
Privacy Policies Online
21 October 1999
Business to consumer e-commerce is exploding. It would grow even faster if consumers weren't hearing things like, "Don't use your credit card online," "Don't give out your personal information when Web surfing," and "When you're online, you leave a data trail of personal information that websites collect and sell."»
New Goodlatte Bill Comes to Fruition
21 October 1999
The recently announced House version of the Internet Gambling Prohibition Act, sponsored by Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), was filed this morning. With a few exceptions, Goodlatte's bill resembles the Senate version drafted by Arizona Senator Jon Kyl.»
Brief of Amici Curiae in Support of AT&T Corporation and Affirmance (Part 2)
21 October 1999
Minnesota Attorney General Mike Hatch officially joined the increasingly popular Attorneys General Against Internet Wagering Club (founded by his predecessor, Hubert Humphrey III) when he told the Star Tribune last week that he intends to be a leader in the fight against online gambling. Following is Part 2 of the amicus brief he filed in June in support of AT&T in its court battle with the Coeur d'Alene Indians of Idaho.»
Brief of Amici Curiae in Support of AT&T Corporation and Affirmance (Part 1)
21 October 1999
Minnesota Attorney General Mike Hatch officially joined the increasingly popular Attorneys General Against Internet Wagering Club (founded by his predecessor, Hubert Humphrey III) when he told the Star Tribune last week that he intends to be a leader in the fight against online gambling. Following is the amicus brief he filed in June in support of AT&T in its court battle with the Coeur d'Alene Indians of Idaho.»
Brief of Amici Curiae in Support of AT&T Corporation and Affirmance (Part 3)
21 October 1999
Minnesota Attorney General Mike Hatch officially joined the increasingly popular Attorneys General Against Internet Wagering Club (founded by his predecessor, Hubert Humphrey III) when he told the Star Tribune last week that he intends to be a leader in the fight against online gambling. Following is Part 3 of the amicus brief he filed in June in support of AT&T in its court battle with the Coeur d'Alene Indians of Idaho.»
Will The Internet Gambling Prohibition Act Actually Prohibit Internet Gambling?
20 October 1999
The campaign to outlaw Internet gambling in the United States is inching toward victory. It was given a boost by the National Gambling Impact Study Commission's Final Report, which had nothing nice to say about at-home betting of any kind.»
Ladbrokes to Launch Gibraltar Phone Betting Service
20 October 1999
Ladbrokes launches its freephone betting service for United Kingdom customers tomorrow from Gibralter, imposing a 3 percent handling charge from that tax-free haven rather than the 9 percent charged in Great Britain.»
Bermuda Government Prohibits Internet Gaming
20 October 1999
Online casinos looking to call Bermuda home should look elsewhere.»