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Internet Gambling : French & Belgian Laws
25 January 1999
Thibault Verbiest, Attorney at the Bar of Brussels, shares with IGN his legal interpretation of gambling as addressed by France and Belgium. »
Online Software Developers Link Up
25 January 1999
Interactive Gaming & Wagering (IGW), a wholly owned subsidiary of Global Entertainment Holdings/Equities, Inc. announced a joint venture with Gateway Technology, Inc. (GTI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Chartwell Technology Inc. The agreement teams a proven sportsbook software developer with an industry leader in online casino software.»
Ex-Lieutenant Governor of Texas Joins Multimedia Games, Inc. Board
22 January 1999
Multimedia Games, Inc. of Austin, Texas announced that Bob Bullock, retiring Lieutenant governor of Texas and President of the Senate has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors of MGAM. »
FTC Settlement on Credit Cards Noted
22 January 1999
Interesting news keeps coming out on gaming-related credit card suits. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has announced landmark settlements with two companies accused of bilking U.S. credit card holders.»
Nevada RAVEs
22 January 1999
Bally Gaming has been developing a system which allows for the extension of intrastate sports wagering to online computers in Nevada. In a move which allows for the first in-home sportsbetting system to get regulatory approval in the U.S., that approval was finalized Jan. 22, 1999 when the RAVE system was approved for use in Nevada by the Gaming Control Board.»
Sporting Bet Offers News on Progress
21 January 1999
Mark Blandford, Managing Director NetBet (U.K.) PLC, recently gave IGN an update on news from their Alderney-based sportsbook. "We're now about to begin full scale beta testing of our US sports software," he said.»
Another Corner Heard From
21 January 1999
While we're waiting for Senator Kyl to gear up his federal prohibition act after the impeachment hearings are over, things are heating up in Illinois. Dick Klemm, a state legislator from Chicago area suburb, Crystal Lake, has introduced a bill outlawing internet gaming (as well as a host of other broadly defined activities). This law has sanctions aimed at the "casual bettor" with the first offense being a misdemeanor and the second, a felony.»
Not a Trace
20 January 1999
IGN's Glenn Barry is a great conspiracy theorist. One of his favorite pastimes is tracking down URLs to see where online gaming are really located.»
Delta Downs Signs on with You Bet!
20 January 1999
You Bet International, Inc., a Los Angeles-based interactive technology company and Delta Downs horse racing track in Louisiana have announced a relationship whereby Delta Downs' live racing and wagering will be offered through the You Bet Network. The addition of Delta Downs results in all four tracks in Louisiana now offering online wagering.»
How Many Players Can You Stuff into an Internet Bingo Hall? Hint: 2,849
20 January 1999
The folks at nineCo, Inc., have a great freeplay site that is such an incredible success that the numbers of registered players continue to boggle the mind. Now they proudly note that the technology on their website is also an award winner. »
Gambling Ads Won't Get Hearing
19 January 1999
In a case that will bring compulsive gamblers to the forefront, the U.S. Supreme Court has refused to grant fast-track review to a federal law that would protect compulsive gamblers from the lure of casinos and games of chance.»
Atlantic International's ICE Announces Three Licensees
19 January 1999
Atlantic International Entertainment, Ltd., announced the installation of the new Version 2.1 of ICE(TM), Interactive Casino Extension(TM) in three new casinos, Emerald Palms Casino, PitBoss Casino, and Ocean Casino.»
Winners Network's First Client
18 January 1999
There have been news releases before on the new licensees of this group but perhaps this one will really kickstart this concept. David C. Skinner, Jr., President and CEO of Winners Internet Network, Inc. has announced that the Sale Agent Agreement signed with Vaudeville Holdings has delivered its first signed licensed Sportsbook.»
New Multi-Player Software to Hit the Market
18 January 1999
Software Gaming Corp. has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Internet Gaming Corp is in Beta testing of its new version of CyberSpades Casino software. »
Interactive Gaming Council Establishes Canadian Office
16 January 1999
The Interactive Gaming Council (IGC) opened its Canadian office to serve as the international centre for the online gaming industry’s trade association. »
Dutch Government into Online Gaming
15 January 1999
Just before the Christmas holidays, the Dutch State Secretary of Justice, Mr. Cohen, announced that he will consider allowing online gaming in Holland. There have been some rumors going around the Internet about this decision and, as ever, it's always difficult to determine what's really been said. Being closely involved with this issue, Arjan van't Veer checks in with more detailed information about what's going on in the Dutch nambling scene.»
GalaxiWorld Announces Solid Beginning
15 January 1999
It was a bit of a rough start with a flash flood in St.Kitts that cut off access for almost two weeks. But the online casino GalaxiWorld (www.galaxiworld.com) announced that a total of $3,135,000 was wagered on its GalaxiWorld Internet casino in the month of December 1998.»
A View from the Chair
15 January 1999
With the US National Gambling Impact Study Commission (NGISC) gearing up to begin deliberations on their recommendations, Chairman Kay Cole James spoke at the American Gaming Summit. »
Norfolk Island To Be Cybergambling Base
13 January 1999
Some 1,500 miles off the coast of Eastern Australia is a tiny Island called Norfolk Island with a population of around 2,000 people and not much beyond a little tourism. However, this 'external territory' of Australia has enough autonomy to pursue its own economic agenda which includes the power to make its own gambling and company laws.»
American Wagering, Inc. Opens Internet Sites in Australia
13 January 1999
American Wagering, Inc. (Nasdaq: BETM) announced today the opening of their sports betting office and internet wagering site in Canberra, Australia. With the opening of the office, the company began accepting sports betting wagers in connection with their interactive wagering site.»
Court Won't Act Fast on Gambling Advertising Issue
13 January 1999
The Supreme Court today refused to grant fast-track review to a federal law that would protect compulsive gamblers from the lure of casinos and games of chance.»
Casino.Com Portal Opens Live Chat Forum
12 January 1999
Casino.com (www.casino.com) expands its portal for Net gamblers with a new design and live chat forum, CasinoTalk. »
Virtual Gaming Technologies Now Accepting Partners and Agents
11 January 1999
Virtual Gaming Technologies, Inc. has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Virtual Gaming Technologies (Antigua) Ltd., is now accepting partnership and agent applications through its web site as part of a new agent recruitment program to put agents in the field to focus on attracting more Internet gaming and sports-betting customers. »
Another "Big Boy" May Join the Fray
11 January 1999
First, Hilton's 20% ownership interest in Australia's Jupiter Casino (and that company's purchase of the Centrebet online sportsbook) put Hilton in the online gaming biz. Now, US-based Harrah's Entertainment group may soon be on the internet, according to press reports from Australia. »
Missouri AG Keeps Coeur d'Alene Issue on Agenda
9 January 1999
The anti-gambling state attorney general Jay Nixon of Missouri has been trying for two years to keep the Coeur d'Alene Indians' national lottery out of the reach of Missouri citizens. In 1997, a federal judge ruled the tribe holds immunity from Missouri because of sovereignty of Indian tribes. On January 6, 1999, a panel of the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals remanded the case to a lower court judge to determine whether the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act protects online games from state regulation even though the law refers only to gambling conducted on Indian land. Interactive Gaming News has obtained a copy of the judgment for our subscribers.»
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