Tag Archives: Linden Lab

Inkling Markets’ Advisory Board… which does not want to tell its name

Posted on June 23, 2008 by Chris F. Masse

Via Daniel Horowitz (Business and Technology Consultant) Inkling Markets’ Advisory Board (curiously named “Friends Of Inkling”): Bo Cowgill, Google Inc. — Product developer, expert on decision markets for Google; creator of Google’s prediction market and co-author of Using Prediction Markets … Continue reading →

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Linden Lab has chosen to restrict gambling in Second Life.

Posted on July 26, 2007 by Chris F. Masse

Via Niall O’Connor, the Official Linden Blog (Wagering In Second Life: New Policy)

Posted in Betting, Gambling, Regulations | Tagged Linden Blog, Linden Lab, Niall O'Connor, official | Leave a comment

The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 and Second Life

Posted on January 18, 2007 by Chris F. Masse

Jason “The Brain” Ruspini has posted an interesting blog post on the currency created by the firm owning Second Life (a virtual world) and the regulatory implications. He linked to a statement from the lawyer of Second Life (“Ginsu Linden” … Continue reading →

Posted in Regulations | Tagged Chris Masse, Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, law enforcement authorities, law enforcement authority, law enforcement investigation, lawyer, Linden Lab, qualified legal counsel, Second Life Residents, similar law, simulation, unlawful internet gambling, virtual world services | 1 Comment

The LindeX Currency Exchange

Posted on January 17, 2007 by Jason Ruspini

In the wake of the Neteller arrests this week, alternate currencies are unfortunately a bit less interesting. While the DOJ has not yet moved against gambling in virtual worlds such as Second Life, it is only a matter of time … Continue reading →

Posted in All Best Posts Ever, All Guest Authors's Posts, Analysis (Industry), Regulations, X Universes | Tagged eBay, lawyer, Linden Lab | 1 Comment

Inkling Markets: Try Before You Buy. – REDUX

Posted on December 18, 2006 by Chris F. Masse

Inkling CEO Adam Siegel, here, at Midas Oracle, last month: â€œTry before you buyâ€ is a long-used method of attracting people to a product and is useful for a potential customer to see what they are getting in to. Inkling … Continue reading →

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