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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.»
Penn National and Pocono Downs Sign with Youbet
18 May 1999
Youbet.com has added Penn National Race Course and Pocono Downs to its closed loop, at-home horse betting network. The signings signify Youbet's 27th and 28th partnerships.»
AIE Adds a New E-Commerce Option
18 May 1999
Software licensees of Atlantic International Entertainment, Ltd. have a new alternative when it comes to selecting a financial service provider. The company introduced BCE Emergis today as the fifth e-commerce supplier for its Internet gaming operator client base.»
Disaster Recovery
17 May 1999
Fire, earthquake, hurricane, flood, terrorism and sabotage are just a few of the ways that you could lose your entire computer operation almost instantly. Is your business prepared for these possibilities?»
First Entertainment Hires Former Starnet Exec
17 May 1999
Former Starnet Vice President of Corporate Development Grant Johnson has joined First Entertainment.com (a licensee of Starnet) as a consultant to the company's Internet gaming division.»
Go Bet Introduces Japanese, English Casino
17 May 1999
East meets west online at a new Internet casino by Go Bet, a Los Angeles-based interactive marketing, entertainment and consulting company. The new site, Akira Casino, utilizes software by both Boss Media and Starnet and offers bets in English and Japanese.»
Recap on NGISC
17 May 1999
The National Gambling Impact Study Commission (NGISC) is winding up their recommendations phase as they begin the final report. IGN is gathering more details on the recommendations related to internet gaming which were adopted today.»
A New Venture in the Works Down Under?
16 May 1999
The latest from Oz is that two publicly traded Australian companies--LibertyOne and Consolidated Gaming Corporation Ltd.--are in discussions to jointly acquire Northern Territory gaming company Sportsbet Australia.»
VGTA Finds Another Channe
16 May 1999
First Asia, now Europe. Days after announcing a marketing deal with Yahoo!/Hong Kong, Virtual Gaming Technologies subsidiary VGTA reports that the company has also worked out an agreement with Capital Interactive, a division of Capital Radio Plc, London.»
S 692 Internet - The Internet Gambling Prohibition Act (5/12/99, continued)
14 May 1999
Interactive Gaming News has obtained a copy of the latest version of the Kyl Bill, which squirted through subcommittee Wednesday. The most notable changes regard the accountability of ISPs. California Senator Dianne Feinstein is planning at least one amendment in order to "keep Internet service providers free of liability."»
S 692 Internet - The Internet Gambling Prohibition Act (5/12/99)
14 May 1999
Interactive Gaming News has obtained a copy of the latest version of the Kyl Bill, which squirted through subcommittee Wednesday. The most notable changes regard the accountability of ISPs. California Senator Dianne Feinstein is planning at least one amendment in order to "keep Internet service providers free of liability."»
VGTA Takes a Crack at the Asian Market
14 May 1999
Online casino operators salivate over the prospect of advertising at Yahoo.com, the Web's most popular search engine, but its all for naught because the company doesn't accept ads for sites that offer online wagering. Some of its foreign divisions, however, do accept such ads and companies like Virtual Gaming Technologies are exploring what kind of mileage they can get out of them.»
Australian Tax Rates - Table 1
14 May 1999
Gaming tax laws for Australian states.»
Australian Tax Rates - Table 2
14 May 1999
Gaming tax laws for Australian states.»
Australian Tax Rates - Table 3
14 May 1999
Gaming tax laws for Australian states.»
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