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Starnet Launches Chinese Site
4 June 1999
Starnet took a significant stride in the race for dominance in the Asian market this week by debuting "Joyluck Casino," a live wagering site entirely translated into Chinese. The cyber casino is operated by the company's Antigua-based subsidiary, World Gaming Services Inc.»
Where does the AGA Stand?
4 June 1999
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has had some interesting things to say about Internet gambling. Although it supports prohibition in the U.S., comments by its president, Frank Fahrenkopf, during a recent trip to Australia have raised some eyebrows. (See "Say That Again, Frank?".) An article in the AGA's May newsletter reiterates the fact that the association isn't quite on the same page with Arizona Senator Jon Kyl.»
Public Company Acquires Operator of Casino Grande
3 June 1999
Essex Resource Corporation, a publicly held mineral exploration company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, has acquired a 100 percent interest in Universal Internet Marketing Ltd. (UMI), the owner of Casino Grande.com. The interest will be acquired through Essex's wholly-owned Barbados subsidiary.»
What Would Hubert Think?
3 June 1999
In the past, folks in the interactive gaming industry thought of Minnesota and Attorney General Hubert Humphrey III (or HHH 3.0, as Mr. Nambling named him) and his aggressive stance against Internet gaming.

But, now those Minnesotans have again begun to exhibit their more characteristic open-mindedness. That open-minded tone has been set by Governor Jesse Ventura (who coincidentally surprised everyone by beating HHH 3.0 for the governorship) Now, the Legislature is expressing their own independence by exploring options as it relates to Internet gaming.»

Nevada Senators Downplay NGISC
2 June 1999
As the gaming industry in the U.S. awaits the final report from the National Gambling Impact Study Commission (NGISC) with apprehensions with an all-around crack down on gambling, the two senators perhaps most concerned with the Commission, Harry Reid and Richard Bryan of Nevada, are openly questioning its potential effectiveness. Both have had some very interesting things to say.»
Australia Addresses Future of E-Commerce
2 June 1999
The Australian Federal Government published a paper Monday listing its objectives for e-commerce along with proposed plans for ensuring effective consumer protection. The exposure draft of "A Policy Framework for Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce," outlines scam prevention, privacy, global compliance and several other initiatives.»
The Name Game
1 June 1999
What's in a name? In the online gambling industry, just about everything. Credibility is scarce in the eyes of the consumer, so if you can establish positive name recognition, you're a giant step ahead of the pack. Inland Entertainment and Starnet Communications understand this, which is why both companies have engaged in the battle of the celebrity Internet casinos.»
Racal Introduces Highly Secure E-Commerce Solution
31 May 1999
Racal Security and Payments has introduced a new e-commerce solution, WebSentryTM, designed to offer system integrators an inexpensive way to provide the cryptographic functionality necessary to support the SETTM (Secure Electronic Transaction) standard for both merchant and acquirer bank (payment gateway) applications.»
More TV News Coverage for Internet Gaming
29 May 1999
CKCO, a television station in Kitchen, Ontario (about 60 miles west of Toronto) will air a three-part series on Internet gambling this week. »
American Wagering Teams with Inland
29 May 1999
American Wagering and Inland, two U.S. companies with interests in both traditional and interactive wagering, have whipped up a little marketing agreement in which Inland's subsidiary, Worldwide Media Holdings, will provide Internet marketing for Megasports, American Wagering's Australian sports betting service.»
A Profile of Global Netertainment
28 May 1999
Look for a new company called Global Netertainment to make a splash in the interactive gaming industry in coming months. Led by a couple of executives with several years experience in technology and marketing, the company has the rights to Internet software developed by a high-profile Canadian company and is already negotiating with a major online sports betting operation.»
Testimony of Mike Harris
28 May 1999
Michigan Family Forum Executive Director Mike Harris testifies before the Michigan State House Committee on Gaming and Casino Oversight regarding legislation to prohibit Internet gambling in that state.»
More from Michigan
28 May 1999
Now that we've got this Internet gambling prohibition legislation in Michigan out in the open, we can start having a look at what the bill's supporters have to say. First up to the plate was Michigan Family Forum Executive Director Mike Harris, who testified this week before the Michigan House Committee on Gaming and Casino Oversight.»
Germany to Stomp Net Gambling?
28 May 1999
According to an InternetNews.com report, Germany's Federal Ministry of the Interior, the Federal Office of IT Security, and the Federal Criminal Police Office will develop an Internet search engine designed to help law enforcement officials monitor online crime. Gambling has been listed among criminal activity to be focused.»
DoubleClick to Ride E-Commerce Wave
28 May 1999
DoubleClick, a giant in the banner advertising market, will soon unveil a strategy to establish itself in the e-commerce industry. The shopping and services program will offer e-commerce advertisers a targeted way to reach consumers through syndicated programs across the DoubleClick Network.»
Knock, Knock
27 May 1999
Wednesday, May 12 started out a typical day at the Sunnyvale, California offices of Handa Lopez, an online gaming software supplier which has been in operation since 1995. Their claim to fame has been offering casino games on a "contest model" with the ability to gain online gaming currency through mail-in offers. Their premier site that they started and spun off was Casino Royale (funscape.com). But, before long, they were visited by 30 stenciled-jacketed law enforcement agents with guns drawn and battering rams in hand.»
NGISC Recommendations
27 May 1999
The National Gambling Impact Study Commission presented its final list of recommendations for gambling-related policy last week, including recommendations for the prohibition of Internet Gaming. A synopses was published in Interactive Gaming News. Since then we've gotten our hands on the official recommendations as they'll be presented in the Commission's final report next month.»
Spam and Privacy
27 May 1999
What is spam? Who's behind it? Is it legal? Can it be stopped? Internet Law Attorney Mark Grossman has the answers.»
British Government Decides Against E-Commerce Legislation
27 May 1999
The British government has scrapped its plans for introducing an outline for e-commerce legislation this coming Tuesday. Prime Minister Tony Blair said the government will instead take a hands-off approach toward regulating e-commerce.»
AIE 2B OGS ASAP
26 May 1999
Gaming software developer Atlantic International Entertainment, Ltd. (AIE) announced today plans to change its name to "On-Line Gaming Systems, Inc."»
Downstream on the Internet
26 May 1999
Downstream Incorporated, a publicly traded financial consulting company, has officially entered the Internet gaming arena this week by acquiring a German software developer called Q-Seven Systems GmbH. In coming weeks, Downstream will change its name to Q-Seven Systems, Inc. and apply for a new trading symbol.»
Michigan House Bill No. 4689 (5/18/99)
26 May 1999
A bill to prohibit Internet gambling in Michigan.»
An Analysis of Michigan House Bill 4689 (5/25/99)
26 May 1999
Analysis of a Michigan bill that seeks to prohibit Internet gambling in that state.»
Michigan Joins the Fun
26 May 1999
Gambling has been a huge issue in Michigan for the past few years. Since overcoming repeated attempts by a coalition of anti-gambling groups to thwart its efforts, the state has pushed to convert Detroit into a major destination city for casino gaming and seems intent on generating one heck of a lot of gaming revenue. It has zero tolerance, however, for Internet wagering, and a new bill introduced to the State House of Representatives last week could shut the door.»
Kansas Attorney General Opinion 96-31
25 May 1999
An opinion, written by Kansas Attorney General, on the Kansas laws as they apply to Internet betting.»
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