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Kevin Smith Gaming Guru - Page 41HGN Seeks Depositions, Documents from DrHo.com21 October 2002
Anyone trying to get a feel for the direction of a patent infringement lawsuit between Asian-based casino operator DrHo.com and U.S.-based Home Gambling Network would be hard pressed to pick a favorite after talking to both sides.
An official with HGN told Interactive Gaming News on Friday that a recent ... (read more)
MGM Mirage Makes Official Announcement of I-Gaming Site17 October 2002
Three weeks to the day after a quiet soft-launch, MGM Mirage and its partners are actively promoting the first virtual casino operators by a Las Vegas strip property.
PlayMGMMirage.com began accepting real-money betting on virtual casino games on Sept. 26 but did so with little fanfare regarding the launch. ... (read more)
Panama: The Next Hot Spot?15 October 2002
If all goes according to plan, a new online gaming jurisdiction could emerge by month's end and become a major player in the industry, one industry source said.
Government officials are scheduled to sign off on new interactive gaming regulations for Panama. The Central American country, with its ... (read more)
Malta Seminar Will Focus on Small European Jurisdictions9 October 2002
In light of regulatory and legislative directions being taken in the United States, many in the interactive gambling business agree that Europe is the hotspot for growth in their industry. But, often overlooked amid the hoopla surrounding Europe's gradual adoption of I-gaming, particularly in the United ... (read more)
The Future of I-Gaming in Nevada4 October 2002
The future of intrastate gambling in Nevada is hazy, but Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman Dennis Neilander says two public hearings, slated for October and November, may paint a clearer picture.
Neilander said he's seen mixed views from industry insiders and the general public on what regulators should do now that the U.S. ... (read more)
ISPs Are Content with the Leach Bil3 October 2002
The leading lobbying group for U.S.-based Internet service providers told IGN today it does not oppose U.S. Rep. James Leach's, R-Iowa, anti-Internet gambling bill, despite a recently added provision holding ISPs somewhat liable for the enforcement of the law.
Dave McClure, president and CEO of the United ... (read more)
Prohibition Bill Introduced in Senate2 October 2002
The House of Representatives' passing of the Leach bill means the ball now rests with the Senate, but supporters will have to make room for a competing bill.
Sen. Tim Johnson, D-S.D., proposed a bill last week aimed at expanding the U.S Wire Act of 1961 to prohibit Internet gambling. Currently, the Wire Act bars the use of telephones to place bets across state lines. ... (read more)
Gateway to Latin America18 September 2002
Manuel Elcorobarrutia is hoping to fill a void in the growing Latin American gaming sector by bridging the gap between operators and Latino players.
Elcorobarrutia has combined more than two years of experience in the Internet gaming business with legal expertise in the Peruvian land-based casino and ... (read more)
Smacked Again17 September 2002
A pair of lawsuits could hinder the future merger between PayPal Inc. and online auction giant eBay.
In a Securities & Exchange Commission filing last week, PayPal reiterated it was fighting a class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of shareholders who believe the merger price of PayPal stock is undervalued and should be increased before a final deal is closed. ... (read more)
Bet, Then Bid16 September 2002
Most online gaming operators will tell you that next to getting new customers, the hardest part of managing their businesses is keeping the users they already have.
This will change, though, if NetProspect Loyalty Auctions accomplishes what it's set out to do. The company is trying to turn customer ... (read more)
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