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Kevin Smith Gaming Guru - Page 18New Vodafone Policy Protects Mobile Minors from Adult Content16 July 2004
Vodafone has announced new requirements making it tougher for minors to access gambling and adult-themed content through mobile phones. Only customers who pre-register with proof of identity can access mobile content containing pornography, violence, gambling, online dating and other adult material. ... (read more)
Opposing Views and Australia's Inaction14 July 2004
Australia's federal government announced this week that it will leave policy decisions regarding betting exchanges in the hands of the states and territories, and the voices for and against exchanges are making themselves heard.
The government had been reviewing the Interactive Gambling Act of 2001 for ... (read more)
Gaming Kiosks Create a Stir in London12 July 2004
A company supplying Internet kiosks at a London arcade has found itself in a standoff with the U.K. Gaming Board.
The kiosks enable users to transfer money into "e-cash" accounts, and the problem arose when one of the units was used fund an account at an offshore gambling site.
Cliff Young, who is in ... (read more)
Aussie Government Completes IGA Review - No Changes to Be Made12 July 2004
Australia's federal government ended weeks of rumors today by making it official: No changes will be made to the 2001 Interactive Gambling Act (IGA).
"I call on the states and territories to recognize their responsibilities and investigate opportunities to strengthen their licensing regimes ... (read more)
A Virgin Online Gambling Endeavor8 July 2004
Virgin Group launched an online gaming sites last week with hopes of attracting casual gamblers with its powerful brand. The launch of its games division, "Virgin Games," is its first foray into gambling since an ill-fated bid in 2000 to run the U.K. National Lottery.
"We see ourselves as an ... (read more)
I-Gaming Meets Canadian Hospitality7 July 2004
Canadian hotel operator Westmont Hospitality is testing an in-room gaming system that could bring online casino and sports betting to hotel rooms throughout the country.
The system is the product of a partnership between Westmont and Superclick Ink, with online gambling software provider Playtech providing technology as well. ... (read more)
A Match Made in Heaven?6 July 2004
Looking to capitalize on two of the leading growth areas of online wagering, Cantor Sport officially launched a spread betting exchange over the weekend.
Spreadfair.com, believed to be the first site of it kind, was available to a limited number of customers during the recently concluded Euro 2004 football championships. ... (read more)
Australian Sports Leagues Lobby for TV Betting2 July 2004
The Australian Soccer Association joined forces with cricket and Aussie rules football representatives this week to lobby the government for the lifting of a ban on digital TV betting. The leagues are asking the government to extend an exemption for horse racing to also include sports betting.
Australian ... (read more)
Is It Time to Embrace P2P Down Under?29 June 2004
The die appears to have been cast in Australia's review of the interactive gaming industry.
An unnamed government source told various media outlets last week that the Howard government will allow the licensing and regulation of online betting exchanges. It will do so by leaving the Interactive Gambling ... (read more)
Kansas Legislators Question Legality of New E-Lottery28 June 2004
A first-of-its-kind Internet-enhanced lottery game launched May 3 by the Kansas Lottery has caught the ire of legislators in that state.
Designed to appeal to a younger, more tech-savvy consumer base, "eScratch" combines computer-generated tickets with the excitement of playing games ... (read more)
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