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Opportunities in Dominica
10 August 1999
The Commonwealth of Dominica markets itself as an offshore haven with flexible legislation and tax-free income, hoping to bring international investors. Operating an Internet gaming site is among the opportunities Dominica offers, and to make things easier for prospective licensees, the Ministry of Finance has launched a new informative website. »
Gocorp Scandal Claims Another
9 August 1999
Queensland Parliament Deputy Speaker Bill D'Arcy, under heavy pressure from Premier Peter Beattie, has stepped down from his position pending an investigation by the Criminal Justice Commission (CJC). The Commission is conducting an inquiry into Parliament's decision to grant Gocorp Pty Ltd a license to operate an online casino.»
An IGN Q & A: Bryan Frost (Part 1)
9 August 1999
While chaos engulfs the political scene in Queensland, the forecast for interactive gambling throughout the rest of Australia continues to be bright. Lasseters Casino in Alice Springs continues to enjoy success as the country's first land-based casino to go cyber. Wrest Point Casino in Tasmania could be the second outfit to take the plunge. A major role in making it happen will be played by a company called Trans-Global Interactive (TGL), which owns 50 percent of Sydney-based Gaming & Entertainment Technology Systems, the software supplier for Wrest Point. IGN caught up with Bryan J. Frost, one of the directors at TGL, to discuss the future of his company in the online gaming industry.»
The 'Other' IGN Signs its First Licensee
8 August 1999
The redundantly redundantly named IGN Internet Global Network Inc. announced that it has agreed with Universe Holdings Inc. to jointly own and operate an online casino using IGN's Internet gaming software, Casinos of the World. Meanwhile, Universe is expected to be acquired soon by GNI Petrolium Inc.»
Ladies and Gentlemen… The Doors
8 August 1999
If "content is king," online gambling portals are wearing the crown. Offering free e-mail, chats, gambling news, links to online gaming sites and more, these portals are opening a whole new door to the world of Internet gambling.»
GIC Introduces New Lottery
8 August 1999
GIC Global Intertainment Corporation, a redundantly reduntantly named gaming software developer based in the Commonwealth of Dominica, announced this week the official launch of its Millennium Lottery 2000 website.»
Delaware Park Signs with You Bet
7 August 1999
Delaware Park has joined the online race and partnered with Youbet.com, Inc. The track becomes the 32nd race track to join the You Bet network. »
For Those Who Missed the Big Show…
7 August 1999
The Inaugural Global Interactive Gaming Summit & Expo '99 offered a wealth of information and networking opportunities for the industry when it took place in Vancouver in late June. Now, you can reclaim both the information as well as the presentations which took place at that premier event.»
PSGSC to Reconvene this Month
7 August 1999
The Public Sector Gaming Study Commission (PSGSC), a sane alternative to the National Gambling Impact Study Commission, has scheduled its next meeting for August 20-21 in Boston Massachusetts. One of the primary focuses of the agenda this time around is the lottery.»
A $150,000 Attraction
6 August 1999
Football season is a few weeks away and mammoth mounds of cash are drifting toward Caribbean Islands, but each year there are more bookmakers waiting at the shore to ride their portion of the tidal wave. As competition becomes more prominent, it's necessary for everyone to have a draw, and Sportsbook.com, an online sportsbook operated by Global Internet, has answered with a big-time promotion.»
Chartwell Eyes Chinese Market
6 August 1999
Chartwell Technology Inc. is attempting to break into the Asian market by releasing a Chinese language version of its Casino Casino Internet gaming software. This version is virtually identical to the English version, including all of the Java-based parlor games, video poker games and slots.»
WebTV Heads Down Under
6 August 1999
The WebTV market has always been in the sights of online casino businesses. Not too many have made the push to conquer it, however, because WebTV users are based in the U.S., where there is a strong push for Internet gambling prohibition. That could change soon.»
A Deteriorating Situation in Queensland
6 August 1999
The controversy surrounding the granting of an online gaming license in Queensland to Gocorp Pty Ltd is heating up and could reach a boil at any moment.»
More Shades of Prohibition
5 August 1999
Despite the overall awareness that imposing laws restricting Internet business is detrimental to the medium's growth, U.S. Congress continues to attempt laying down the law in cyber space. The House of Representatives continued the trend Tuesday by passing a bill that restricts online, cross-state alcohol sales. »
Protecting Your Company from Hackers
5 August 1999
Computer hacking has been a hot news item recently. Over the last few months, the press has reported attacks on the White House, FBI, BellSouth, Wichita State University and Coca-Cola. Your company or organization can be a victim too if you don't pay attention to this issue.»
Boss Media Expands Credit Card Processing Capabilities
5 August 1999
Webdollar, Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Boss Media AB, entered into a credit card processing agreement with Pure Commerce Pty., Ltd. The deal will ultimately enable Webdollar to offer Boss Media and its licensees a way to better process online credit card transactions.»
Starnet Fires Back
5 August 1999
The tiff between Starnet Communications and Las Vegas Casino Inc. is getting uglier by the minute. Starnet announced today that it is countering recent actions by Las Vegas Casino with a defamation lawsuit claiming damages for false and malicious statements on the Internet.»
Virtual Gaming Technologies Plays the Name Game
5 August 1999
The dot-com bandwagon is completely out of control. The latest public company in the online gaming industry to convert its name to one of the dot-com variety is San Diego-based Virtual Gaming Technologies.»
Quirkiness in Queensland
4 August 1999
The word from Australia is that the Queensland house is not in order. Not even close. Treasurer David Hamill announced Sunday that he's stepping aside from his ministerial duties amid a pending investigation into his decision to grant Gocorp Pty Ltd a license to operated an online casino.»
Opportunity Knocks off the Coast of Africa
4 August 1999
Known as the "pearl" of the Indian Ocean, the 164 square-mile Island nation of Anjouan has been a center of political unrest for decades. Fighting among political factions and a lack of opportunity have stood between the country and prosperity, but there are hopes that Internet gaming could bring new life to the economy as it has throughout the Caribbean.»
E-Vegas Changes Vendors
4 August 1999
Another online casino operator has had a falling out with casino software developer Intersphere Communications Ltd. E-Vegas.com Inc., which worked out a deal with Intersphere in March 1999, announced Tuesday that Gateway Technology Inc. will be its new software supplier.»
Trial Date Set for Jay Cohen
4 August 1999
After a year-and-a-half of stalling, the U.S. District Court has finally set a court date for Jay Cohen, one of the operators of World Sports Exchange, an online sportsbook based in Antigua.»
More Cyber Gaming Developments in Great Britain
3 August 1999
In a burst of common sense and logic, Great Britain's National Lottery Commission has decided to welcome Internet betting on its National Lottery. In another Internet development, Sportingbet.com, the first company to provide tax-free on-line betting to British residents, will launch a global horse racing Internet.»
IGC Responds to New York Court Decision
3 August 1999
The Interactive Gaming Council, a trade association of the interactive gaming industry, responded this week to the recent New York court decision enjoining World Interactive Gaming Corporation (WIGC) from offering its games to New York citizens.»
Starnet Bounces Back
3 August 1999
It didn't take long for Starnet Communications to bounce back from the solar plexus punch administered by its former largest licensee, Las VegasCasinos, which announced that it was suing Starnet for $1 billion, claiming -- among other charges -- that Starnet's software was defective. Starnet's stock, which dropped from $22 a share to $10 a share following the announcement, rebounded to just under $20 a share last week.»
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