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Mark Balestra Gaming Guru - Page 14Nambling Notes - Oct 20, 200020 October 2000
Tidbits from the US -- Reports from Capitol Hill indicate that U.S. Congress could remain in session into November, buying Sen. Jon Kyl and Rep. Bob Goodlatte more time to get Internet gambling prohibited in America. Even if it doesn't happen, however, many experts believe the two will pick up where they left off in 2001. ... (read more)
Nambling Notes - Oct 13, 200013 October 2000
Tidbits from the US -- It appears that MGM Mirage may no longer be Las Vegas's only big-time casino corporation with a play-for-fun Internet casino. With its recent purchase of a stake in massive free-play games provider Iwin.com and its highly acclaimed player-tracking database, Harrah's Entertainment for weeks has been our choice as the company most likely to take the plunge next. ... (read more)
Nambling Notes - Oct 6, 20006 October 2000
Tidbits from the US -- With Congress extending the session by another week, is HR 3125, the Goodlatte House version of the Kyl bill, alive and breathing or dead for the session? It depends on whom you ask. One report says Goodlatte claims that he has obtained written commitments from 40 Democrats--a ... (read more)
Nambling Notes - Sep 29, 200029 September 2000
Makin' Deals -- PlayandWin Inc. and Penn National Gaming Inc. have announced the signing of an agreement under which Penn National will act as a wagering hub for all hosting and interface services for Racingo in the United States. Racingo is a pari-mutuel, bingo-type game with the outcome based on a series ... (read more)
Nambling Notes - Sep 22, 200022 September 2000
Word from the House -- With midnight closing in quickly, Rep. Bob Goodlatte has begun his final push to get the Internet Gambling Prohibition Act brought up for another vote. According to National Journal's Technology Daily, Goodlatte and House Rules Chairman David Dreier have engaged in discussions regarding concerns about the bill's ISP provisions. ... (read more)
Nambling Notes - Sep 15, 200015 September 2000
Tidbits from the US -- As time runs out on Rep. Bob Goodlatte's drive to pass the Internet Gambling Prohibition Act, it should be very interesting to see how he and Senator Kyl approach climbing the mountain. They haven't revealed their strategy yet, but it's clear that it doesn't entail the concealing of desperation. ... (read more)
A New, Improved Moratorium?31 August 2000
Australian Democrats Deputy Leader Senator Natasha Stott Despoja has informed the handful of online gambling license holders in Australia who've spent the last few days packing their bags for the likes of Vanuatu, Kahnawake and Malta that they might want to put their relocation plans on hold.
During the ... (read more)
Nambling Notes - Aug 18, 200018 August 2000
On the Legal Front -- Starnet Communications International Inc. reported this week that Canadian authorities have concluded their investigation into allegations that the company distributed prohibited pornographic images of adults and children over the Internet. No charges will be issued against Starnet or members of the company's management. ... (read more)
Australia Inches Closer to a Ban16 August 2000
As the U.S. House of Representatives spends the month of August preparing for the 2000 elections, policy makers in Australia are busy trying to stop Internet gambling. Reports indicate that legislation could be introduced to parliament as early as tomorrow.
The new law would enforce a one-year ... (read more)
Nambling Notes - Jul 21, 200021 July 2000
New Stuff -- Starnet Communications International Inc. has announced the scheduled rollout of its new suite of I-gaming software: Beyond2000. The new package includes multi-player bingo; instant play and downloadable casino and lottery games; pari-mutuel wagering; and sports betting. Starnet President and ... (read more)
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