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Intertops Cashes in on the Bizarre
20 June 1999
Intertops, one of the Web's longest running sports betting services, has made a name for itself, in part, by delivering ample opportunities to make unusual wagers. Its latest exotic offering, for instance, is a bet on whether Michael Jordan will rejoin the NBA.»
AGTOA Dogs Commission
18 June 1999
In the great spirit of the "last-but-not-least" mentality, officials of the American Greyhound Track Operators Association (AGTOA) urged members of Congress on Wednesday to reject the report of the National Gambling Impact Study Commission (NGISC), which is due to be delivered today.»
Licensing of Let It Ride for Internet Use Explored
18 June 1999
The creator of "Let It Ride," is no longer going to let it slide. Shufflemaster, which has patented the popular casino game, wants cyber casinos that feature the game to be required to purchase the rights.»
NGISC Delivers Final Report
18 June 1999
The National Gambling Impact Study Commission issued its final report today. As expected, the panel recommended the complete prohibition of Internet gambling.»
Star City Accepts Second Tabcorp Offer
18 June 1999
Since having its takeover bid rejected by Sydney, Australia-based Star Casino, Tabcorp Holdings has rebounded with a new offer, worth $30 million more than the original, that has reportedly been accepted.»
E-business Highlighted at San Jose Conference
17 June 1999
More than 50 e-business practitioners congregated in San Jose June 8-10 to discuss how companies can increase productivity, enhance customer service, reduce supplier costs and empower employees at the eBusiness Conference and Expo.»
Two Cyber Casinos Arrive, Four on the Way
17 June 1999
It's been a big week for new faces and places on the Internet gaming scene. Software developers Starnet Communications and Chartwell Technologies each introduced two new licensees while cyber casino operator Tropika International launched two new casinos.»
Kyl Bill Reported Out of Judiciary Committee
17 June 1999
The Internet Gambling Prohibition Act (Kyl bill) was reported out of the full Senate Judiciary Committee this morning, but not unscathed. A number of concerns were voiced by some of the Committee members.»
Youbet Plunges after Offer
17 June 1999
The price of Youbet.com stock dropped sharply in heavy trading Wednesday after the company announced it was offering 3.5 million shares at $14 a share. The stock had closed at 16 1/4 on Monday, but fell to 12 5/8 Wednesday.»
Defamation and Copyright Infringement Online
16 June 1999
Every day, people use the Internet to post information and opinions about virtually anything to newsgroups, bulletin boards and chat rooms. Sometimes they post things that are defamatory, wrong, or outright illegal.»
Self-proclaimed Porn Mogul Bids for Caesars
16 June 1999
A few years ago, a British businessman had the foresight, and luck, to get dibs on the incredibly lucrative domain name, "sex.com." Now he's disgustingly rich and he says that he wants to buy all eight of the Caesars casino/resort properties. Considering the many parallels between online porn and online gambling, such a sale would certainly accelerate the inevitable depolarization process of the Internet and traditional gaming industries. But don't hold your breath.»
Interactive Gaming (Player Protection) Act 1999
16 June 1999
The Victorian legislative model for Internet gambling law.»
Interactive Gaming (Player Protection) Act 1999 (part 2)
16 June 1999
The Victorian legislative model for Internet gambling law.»
Interactive Gaming (Player Protection) Act 1999 (part 3)
16 June 1999
The Victorian legislative model for Internet gambling law.»
Interactive Gaming (Player Protection) Act 1999 - Status Report
16 June 1999
The Victorian legislative model for Internet gambling law.»
Victoria Passes Interactive Gaming Legislation
16 June 1999
When Queensland passed its Player Protection Act last year it was speculated that other Australian states would follow suit. A similar act was passed June 8 in Victoria, and IGN has obtained a copy of the bill.»
Kill Aims To Kill Internet Gambling
15 June 1999
The "Washington Pest," an online satirical rag that "bugs the best," recently put its persistent condemn-Al Gore-athon on hold for a week and shifted its focus to the Kyl bill. Be advised that the writer's tongue was nearly piercing a hole in his cheek while writing this story.»
Internet Casino Group Appoints Land-Based Casino Exec
15 June 1999
Shaun McCamley, 45, has over 22 years experience in the casino business and has just been named vice president, general manager international operations of online casino operator InterContinental Casinos. He will be responsible for opening up new markets and for forging links with land-based casino groups keen to get an early foothold in the online market.»
Supreme Court Kills Ad Ban
15 June 1999
In a unanimous 9-0 vote, the United States Supreme Court struck down on Monday a 65-year-old ban on radio and television advertising for casino gambling, declaring it a violation of the First Amendment. While the traditional casino gaming industry froths and scurries to initiate multi-zillion-dollar ad campaigns, Internet gaming experts are scratching their chins and wondering how the decision might affect the online gambling industry.»
Case No: 99CO256S
14 June 1999
NOW COMES Plaintiff, Ari Jubelirer (hereinafter "Plaintiff') on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated, by and through his undersigned attorneys, and for his Complaint against Defendants MasterCard International, Inc. and MBNA America Bank, National Association (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Defendants", or "MBNA", or "MasterCard") states and alleges as follows:»
Case No: 99CO256S (part 2)
14 June 1999
NOW COMES Plaintiff, Ari Jubelirer (hereinafter "Plaintiff') on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated, by and through his undersigned attorneys, and for his Complaint against Defendants MasterCard International, Inc. and MBNA America Bank, National Association (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Defendants", or "MBNA", or "MasterCard") states and alleges as follows:»
From the Files of U.S. District Court
14 June 1999
Is that wicked stench permeating western Wisconsin the smell of spoiled cheese or is it the rotting of the United States' justice system? Could be both, but we've at least uncovered some evidence of the latter.»
Boss IPO Attracts Major Interest
14 June 1999
Sweden-based gaming software developer Boss Media reports that its filing of an IPO last month was a big success. Public and private investors in Sweden purchased all 1.8 million common shares (18 percent of total company shares) at 39 SKr. (approx. $4.60 USD) each.»
California Court Delivers Jurisdictional Ruling
14 June 1999
A three-judge panel from the California Court of Appeal for the Second District ruled last week that California courts don't have jurisdiction over servers not located in the Golden State.»
Campus Gambling 101
12 June 1999
IGN is delighted to introduce online gaming marketing specialist David A. Freemon as a new contributing writer. His debut article, "Campus Gambling 101," is the first of a three-part series on Internet sports betting at college campuses.»
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