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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.»
Another Net Marketing/E-Commerce Marriage
12 June 1999
Cydoor Technologies Inc., a leader in Internet ad management technology, has signed a deal CyberCash Inc. that will allow Cydoor to provide Internet payment solutions through its register OnSoftwareTM service.»
Testimony of Kevin DiGregory
11 June 1999
Kevin DiGregory testifies before the United States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.»
Testimony of Ernest L. Stensgar
11 June 1999
Ernest L. Stensgar testifies before the United States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.»
Chairman Campbell's Opening Statement
11 June 1999
United States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Chairman Ben Nighthorse Campbell opens discussions about the Kyl bill and its effects on Indian gaming.»
Another Asian Casino for Starnet
11 June 1999
Starnet Licensees are penetrating the Asian online gaming market. Last week, the company's Antigua subsidiary, World Gaming, launched Joyluck Casino, a cyber casino completely translated in Chinese. This week, Omicron Technologies, a recently announced Starnet licensee, says it will launch a similar site.»
TRW Delivers E-Commerce Designed for Large-scale, High-Volume Transactions
11 June 1999
TRW Inc., a provider of high-technology products and services to automotive, aerospace, defense and information technology markets worldwide, has formed a new consulting and systems integration practice devoted to building large-scale, mission-critical e-commerce systems for customers worldwide. The new practice, which will be based in Reston, Va., will provide a comprehensive set of services for building and enhancing e-commerce systems for businesses that depend on large-scale, high-volume Internet transactions.»
dot com Upgrades CyberBingo Software
11 June 1999
Online bingo software developer dot com Entertainment Group, Inc. announced today the release of version 4.5 of its CyberBingoTM software. Upgrades include a new four-card ticket format, a "three-tab" format, improved graphics and bigger jackpots.»
Prepared Remarks of Frank Miller, Esq (6/9/99)
10 June 1999
Frank Miller, Esq. testifies before the United States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.»
Written Testimony of Rick Hil
10 June 1999
Rick Hill testifies before the United States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.»
Testimonies of June 9
10 June 1999
IGN has amassed testimonies delivered at a hearing on June 9 before the Senate Indian Affairs Committee. The focus of the hearing was to determine the effect of the Internet Gambling Prohibition Act on Indian gaming operations.»
Will Congress Kill Horse Racing?
10 June 1999
The horse racing industry in the U.S. is no stranger to reshaping itself to adapt to competition from other gaming industries. But, could it survive Internet gambling prohibition? »
You bet.com Partners with Station Casinos
10 June 1999
The virtual and traditional gaming worlds gravitated even closer toward each other Wednesday as Station Casinos Inc. announced that it has signed a deal with You Bet.com Inc. to jointly bring in-home interactive race and sports wagering to Nevada residents. The venture will be owned on a 50/50 basis by the two companies. »
Testimony of Montie R. Deer
10 June 1999
Montie R. Deer testifies before the United States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.»
Testimony of Richard Williams
10 June 1999
Richard Williams testifies before the United States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.»
A Viable Alternative to Spamming
9 June 1999
It's now easier than ever to create and subscribe to electronic mailing lists. Through Topica (www.topica.com), an innovative service launched earlier this year, users can subscribe to one or more of thousands of topic-specific lists--lists which serve as valuable new venues for advertisers. »
Technical Hurdles Delay Interactive Horse Betting
9 June 1999
Technical problems are still delaying, but will not deter, wider distribution of racing news and betting through interactive telecommunications.»
Kyl's Effect on Indian Gaming Explored at Hearing
9 June 1999
The Senate Indian Affairs Committee held a hearing today to determine the effect of the Internet Gambling Prohibition Act on Indian gaming operations.»
GalaxiWorld Brings 'Real Money' Games to Web TV Users
9 June 1999
GalaxiWorld Limited, which announced last month its development of software that can bring Java-based casino games to Microsoft WebTV(R) users, has debuted live wagering through the new technology at GalaxiWorld, its real-money online casino.»
New Y2K Law in Florida
8 June 1999
The legal landscape for the Year 2000 computer problem is about to change in Florida. On April 30, the Florida House and Senate passed the "Commerce Protection Act." On May 21, the legislature presented the bill to the Governor for signature. He's expected to sign it. By the time you read this column, it may be law.»
Australia to Probe Net Gambling on a Federal Leve
8 June 1999
While the National Gambling Impact Study Committee prepares to recommend blowing Internet gaming to smithereens in the U.S., a select Senate committee in Australia, where the legislative approach toward technology and gambling falls within the realm of sanity, has resolved to conduct an inquiry into the industry.»
Another Credit Card Suit Emerges
8 June 1999
It appears that yet another lawsuit has been filed on behalf of players who lost money on online gaming sites. IGN is checking out the specifics but, according to our sources, an attorney has filed a class action suit against MasterCard and VISA on behalf of players who owe the credit card companies money that they subsequently lost gambling online.»
Another Passenger Boards the Bingo Train
7 June 1999
Softnet Industries announced today that an agreement in principle has been reached in which it will acquire all of the assets of Metrobingo for $2.5 million. The purchase includes proprietary software, graphics, 20 bingo domain names and the employment of all key personnel.»
Omicron Technologies, Inc. Purchases Starnet Package
7 June 1999
Another publicly held company shuffled onto the Internet wagering stage today. Miami, Florida-based Omicron Technologies, Inc. announced that it has completed an agreement to purchase an Internet casino access license through Global Interactive Ltd., a licensee of Starnet Communications.»
Further Progress in Australia
6 June 1999
It looks like Wrest Point Casino in Tasmania is poised to become the second land-based Australian casino to bring its casino gambling to the Internet. Trans-Global Interactive (TGL), previously a mining company called Trans-Global Resources N.L., will make it happen.»