BECKY QUICK, CNBC ANCHOR: The online gaming industry is no child`s play. In fact, it is big business. PCs are the most popular gaming platform, but online play continues to grow and gain traction. One company that is trying to cash in on...
By Rod Smith, Las Vegas Review-Journal Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Oct. 29--Online gaming is being crimped by congressional inaction into the shadiest corridors of international commerce, according to casino industry analysts and attorneys. "When you force legitimate businesses to...
IBM Corp. (Quote, Chart) and Shepherdstown, W.V.-based Butterfly.net Inc. are aiming to revolutionize online video gaming by moving it to a grid, which can support any connected device, from PCs and handhelds to dedicated video game consoles. This article focuses on the advent of grid computing in the online gaming...
STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- TeliaSonera International Carrier, leading provider of services to the online gaming industry, game developer SimBin and Sweden's leading broadcaster TV4 have teamed up to launch Virtual Grand Prix, a world first in online gaming programming.
Business Editors ADVISORY... --BUSINESS WIRE--Dec. 23, 1999 TOPIC: The online gaming industry is thriving as the Internet expands, according to an article in today's Washington Post. The electronic game software market reportedly brings in an annual $6 billion in sales, and some experts predict online gaming will...
By Teresa M. McAleavy, The Record, Hackensack, N.J. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Aug. 5--Is it legal? Is it reputable? Should it be regulated in the United States? For all the controversy fueling the debate over online gaming,...
Business Editors ESCONDIDO, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--Dec. 26, 2000 Virtual Gaming Enterprises, Inc. (OTCBB:VGAM) today announced it has engaged an outside firm for the design of an enhanced corporate investor relations site that will include a flash intro as well as utilizing the latest web-development technologies available to put Virtual...
Quantech Electronics Corp. (PINKSHEETS: QTCE), software developer for marketing communications, announced today Quantech's successful launch of its new product line focusing on technological developments for the online gaming industry. Quantech, developer of cutting-edge web-based communication technologies, has decided to leverage its experience in the development of technologies and tools...
At least 16 investment banks, law and accountancy firms have been subpoenaed by the US Department of Justice DoJ to hand over any documentation connected with the online gaming industry. City sources said it is clear the DoJ is trying to build a case against individuals who...
Boston Media announced today its featured speakers scheduled to present at iGamingWord 2002. Bill Hornbuckle, President and COO of MGM MIRAGE Online and Marc Falcone, Managing Director at Bear Stearns will individually address iGamingWorld attendees about the future impact of marketing to the online gaming industry.MGM MIRAGE is...
As part of the rapid growth of the online gaming industry -- forecasted to hit $13 billion by 2011 according to DFC Intelligence http://www.dfcint.com/ -- Irvine, Calif.-based online game publisher K2 Network Inc. http://www.k2network.net has closed As part of the rapid growth of the online...
INDIANAPOLIS--BUSINESS WIRE--April 5, 1999--ISM Holding Corp. (OTCBB:ISMH), announced today that the Company has signed an agreement with Softec Systems Caribbean Inc. ("Softec") a wholly owned subsidiary of Starnet Communications International Inc. (OTCBB:SNMM) to license its turn-key Internet gaming technology. ISM's operations range from athlete management services for several professional...
LONDON -- In light of recent betting scandals and actions in the U.S. Congress, leading online sports betting firm BETonSPORTS plc (LSE: BSS) renewed its commitment as a strong advocate for regulation of the online gaming industry in the U.S. and remains vehemently opposed to any prohibition attempts in Congress....
By D.C. Denison, The Boston Globe Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Nov. 3--Are you on the grid or off the grid? That's a question you may soon have to answer, particularly if you're involved with a start-up business, because the idea of...
NEW YORK--BUSINESS WIRE--Sept. 3, 1999-- In response to shareholder inquiries, Go Call Inc. (OTC BB:GOCA) Friday stated that it does not operate any adult entertainment Web sites. Go Call Inc.'s wholly owned Go Cash subsidiary processes transactions for the online gaming industry, including GoCasino.com and ImperialDragonCasino.com. Go...