New Jersey: A State Prepared to Study Internet Gaming?
New Jersey: A State Prepared to Study Internet Gaming?
By Frank Catania and Keith Furlong
Frank Catania is an attorney and principal in Catania Consulting Group, Inc. of New Jersey, a consulting firm with extensive experience in gaming issues. He is a former Assistant Attorney General and Director of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, the regulatory and enforcement agency responsible for maintaining integrity and trust in all Atlantic City gaming operation. He currently serves as Chair of the International Masters of Gaming Law, has previously served as chair and vice chair of the International Association of Gaming Regulators, and was a co-founder and past Chair of the Forum of American Casino Regulators.
Keith Furlong is the vice-president of the Catania Consulting Group, Inc. and serves as the deputy director of the Interactive Gaming Council, a non-profit trade association that promotes fair and honest online gaming. He is a former public information officer and legislative liaison with the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement.
Recent Developments Favor Regulated Internet Gaming - in the U.S.
Recent Developments Favor Regulated Internet Gaming - in the U.S.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 2, 2002 -- The licensing and regulation of Internet casinos, in the United States, is an issue that’s never been more ripe for discussion, thanks to developments in the last two weeks, according to the Interactive Gaming Council.
The IGC's Submission to the Nevada Gaming Commission
The IGC's Submission to the Nevada Gaming Commission
Ms Marilyn Epling Executive Secretary Nevada Gaming Commission November 20, 2002 Dear Ms Epling: The following is submitted on behalf of the Interactive Gaming Council (“IGC”) in response to the Nevada Gaming Commission accepting public input on:
The IGC is the main trade organization for the online gaming industry, comprising an international membership. As is the case in any industry, trade organizations help their members in dealing with common problems and educating both the members and the public about relevant issues and developments. A side benefit is that membership in a trade group often leads to new business, as members work with each other. They get to know the people behind the companies and learn more about the services they offer.
Our membership is diverse, including casino and sportsbook sites, software developers, consultants, law and accounting firms, marketing firms, suppliers of technical services such as fraud prevention and software testing, and some of the most commonly visited gaming portals.
The IGC's head office is located in Vancouver, Canada. However, while the U.S. presents immense challenges to our industry, I want to assure you that the scope of the IGC is just as global as the online industry itself.
This meeting will focus on Europe – we want to explain our strategy for the European community, and hear your concerns and questions. With the legal/regulatory progress under way in the UK, this is an especially exciting time for European companies to be involved in online gaming.
We’ve scheduled this session for the night before the start of the European Online Gaming 2002 conference, so it should be convenient if you will be in town for that purpose. Please let me know if you also have an interest in attending the conference.
I hope to see you in London. For further information please do not hesitate to contact Rick Smith at
, or via the Vancouver office on 1-604-732-3833
