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An Email from Kansas Attorney General Carla J. Stovall to Operators of Online Gaming Websites (5/19/99)
25 May 1999
Dear _______________: It has come to my attention that _______________ operates an Internet website with an address of www._______________ . The purpose of the website is to allow consumers, inclu...»
A Roadblock in Kansas
25 May 1999
Remember the bulk-email warning that Indiana Attorney General Jeff Modisett sent to around 180 operators of websites that either conduct or condone online gambling? According to Modisett, it's illegal to offer Internet wagering to anyone within the boundaries of Indiana. Last Wednesday, Kansas Attorney General Carla J. Stovall joined the battle by whipping up a similar letter.»
Sport in Canada: Everybody's Business
25 May 1999
The following is Part V (Recommendations), Section 9 (Government Coordination, Collaboration and Programming), Subsection 4 (Horse Racing Industry) of report by Canadian Parliamentarian Dennis Mills, the Chair of the Sub-Committee on the Study of Sport in Canada. Among the recommendations, Dennis Mills suggests that the Minister of Justice amend Criminal Code paragraph 204(1)(c).»
Edwards/Giguère Testimony - 11/5/98 (Part 1)
25 May 1999
Racetracks of Canada's Stephen Edwards and Yvon Giguère brief the Subcommittee on the Study of Sport in Canada (11/5/98).»
Edwards/Giguère Testimony - 11/5/98 (Part 2)
25 May 1999
Racetracks of Canada's Stephen Edwards and Yvon Giguère brief the Subcommittee on the Study of Sport in Canada (11/5/98).»
Edwards/Giguère Testimony - 11/5/98 (Part 3)
25 May 1999
Racetracks of Canada's Stephen Edwards and Yvon Giguère brief the Subcommittee on the Study of Sport in Canada (11/5/98).»
Edwards/Giguère Testimony - 11/5/98 (Part 4)
25 May 1999
Racetracks of Canada's Stephen Edwards and Yvon Giguère brief the Subcommittee on the Study of Sport in Canada (11/5/98).»
Edwards/Giguère Testimony - 11/5/98 (Part 5)
25 May 1999
Racetracks of Canada's Stephen Edwards and Yvon Giguère brief the Subcommittee on the Study of Sport in Canada (11/5/98).»
Edwards/Giguère Testimony - 11/5/98 (Part 6)
25 May 1999
Racetracks of Canada's Stephen Edwards and Yvon Giguère brief the Subcommittee on the Study of Sport in Canada (11/5/98).»
More News of Progress in Canada
25 May 1999
While legislators in the U.S. remain intent on banishing all forms of Internet gambling that don't create revenue for the government or benefit elected officials, progress is being made north of the border. Last week, the Canadian Radio-Telephone and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced that it will not seek to regulate the Internet because it doesn't have the right to do so. Meanwhile, Racetracks of Canada Inc., is heading an effort to amend Canada's criminal code to clear the way for legal pari-mutuel wagering on the Internet.»
Employees, the Net, and Trouble
24 May 1999
If your company doesn't already know this, it will soon. Providing e-mail and Internet access for employees will be indispensable in the next century. As more companies edge forward into this new medium, potential liability may follow them in ways they can't imagine. What follows are some hints for staying out of trouble.»
Study Backs Superiority of E-Commerce
24 May 1999
Many of those who resist doing business on the Internet are still standing by the popular notion that e-commerce transactions leave a lot to be desired when it comes to customer service. A recent survey, however, suggests that times are changing.»
A Profile of First American Scientific
22 May 1999
First American Scientific Corp., a California developer of disintegration systems, diversified in a big way recently when it entered the online gaming industry ala a sublicensing agreement with Starnet licensee Global Interactive.»
Chartwell Introduces New Casino, Reveals Plans for Expansion
22 May 1999
Chartwell Technology Inc., an Internet based e-commerce, software technology and service company specializing in online gaming software and video conferencing, announced Thursday the addition of www.instacashcasino.com as its latest licensee to go live with its Java-based CasinoCasino Internet gaming software. »
GalaxiWorld Enters the WebTV Frontier
21 May 1999
Thanks to the increasingly popular "set-top box" platform, a market dominated by Microsoft's WebTV, hundreds of thousands of non-computer users were introduced to the World Wed Web in 1998. The trend of growth will continue, and interactive gambling businesses are dying to tap into the market, but most remain on the outside looking in because the platform cannot read Java and its users don't have the option of downloading hefty gaming software packages. GalaxiWorld Limited, however, has recently introduced new technology that bridges the gap.»
Scuttlebutt in Texas
21 May 1999
The well-publicized 1998 criminal case in Texas, in which four people were charged with money laundering and operating a sports betting operation, is back in the news. The Dallas Morning News published a story relating to the lawsuit on Monday, prompting several inquiries from IGN readers.»
Y2K and PCs
21 May 1999
Myth: Y2K is a mainframe problem only. Reality: A PC can have Y2K problems too. This fact can impact both your home and office PCs. This column will tell you what to do about it and what your warranty protections are if your PC has a Y2K problem.»
A Desktop Conference with Kevin O'Nei
21 May 1999
Hear IGN Publisher Sue Schneider interview Kevin O'Neill, the deputy director for the Council on Compulsive Gambling of NJ, Inc., about problem gambling and its presence on the Internet. You can listen to a preview at https://www.igamingnews.com/desktop/kevinoneillpreview.ram.

Details on the entire conference are at https://www.igamingnews.com/desktopconferences.cfm. »

The Grass Is Greener in Canada
20 May 1999
We're not sure that Canadians are smarter than Americans, but we're absolutely certain that some Canadians are smarter than some Americans, even some American senators. In a dramatic announcement that the Montreal Gazette called "a stunning decision," the Canadian Radio-Telephone and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced this week that it does not have the right or a reason to regulate the Internet, and said it will never attempt to place controls on the World Wide Web.»
Domain Names For Sale
20 May 1999
IGN has launched a new service, part of "Entrepreneur's Corner," which enables industry professionals to sell or buy interactive gaming-related domain names.»
Lasseters Experiences Early Success
20 May 1999
A month after making a huge splash by launching Australia's first regulated Internet casino, Lasseters Online reported Wednesday that it has surpassed the $1 million mark in wagers. »
MGMA to Supply Interactive Bingo to Ho-Chunk Nation
20 May 1999
The Internet is not the only medium playing host to the recent explosion of interactive bingo popularity, as evident in the progress of Multimedia Games, Inc. (MGAM). The company announced Tuesday that it has received an order from the Ho-Chunk Nation of Black Rivers Falls, Wisconsin for $1,076,000 worth of interactive bingo gaming equipment.»
Starnet Announces Two Additional Softec Licensing Agreements
19 May 1999
The list of Starnet Communications casino software licensees continues to grow. This week the company announced the signing of All Seasons Entertainment Inc. and Winning Ventures Inc.»
City Index Sticks to its Guns
19 May 1999
Despite London-based bookmaker Victor Chandler's recent decision to escape high U.K. tax rates by re-centralizing operations offshore in Gibraltar, English online spread betting firm City Index remains intent on staying put. The company made its views public Tuesday when it released a statement from Managing Director Martin Belsham.»
NGISC Preview
19 May 1999
The National Gambling Impact Study Commission presented dozens of recommendations Monday in preparation for its final draft, which is due in June. Five of the recommendations pertained to technology and the Internet. They won't officially released until Friday or Monday, although IGN managed to get a sneak peek at a draft.»
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