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30 April 1999
Nevada Senator Richard Bryan charged yesterday that the National Gambling Impact Study Commission violated open meeting laws by discussing business behind closed doors twice this week. Chairwoman Kay James said that a 20-minute private session on Tuesday, and a 1-hour session Wednesday, were to discuss personnel and contracts, but that didn't mollify Bryan.»
Illinois Senate Bill 0004 Engrossed
30 April 1999
An amendment to the Criminal Code of 1961 that prohibits Internet gambling and establishes penalties.»
Illiniois Senate Amendment 001 (SB 0004)
30 April 1999
An amendment to Illinois Senate Bill 0004.»
Illinois Web Gaming Bill Cruises through House
30 April 1999
The Illinois State House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a Senate bill yesterday that prohibits Internet gaming in that state. It's now bound for the Governor's office for final approval.»
Illinois Senate Bill 0004 Introduced
30 April 1999
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Prohibits Internet gambling. Establishes penalties.»
A Future Site for Online Lottery Ticket Sales
29 April 1999
Among the many exceptions included in the leaner, meaner 1999 version the Kyl Bill is the allowance of states to sell lottery tickets online. If the bill is passed, a company called Group V Corporation could be poised to reap the benefits.»
Furor and Fury at NGISC
29 April 1999
News bulletin! The National Gambling Impact Study Commission is split in trying to come up with a final draft for its June 18 report. Anyone in the house who expected anything different?»
Twinkle Twinkle Online Star
28 April 1999
At the Sydney Star City annual general meeting held in Sydney April 28, CEO Neil Gamble gave the clearest signal yet that Star City was becoming more serious about starting an Internet casino business.»
Winchester Mining Debuts Its First Casino
28 April 1999
Winchester Mining Corp., one of many companies to announce a contract to operate online gaming websites using Softec software, went live this week with its first site, Hollywood Casino & Sportsbook. The company will operate the new casino as a sublicensee of Global Interactive.»
NJ Kid Runs up a $3.2 Million Tab on the Net
28 April 1999
So far, the great fear of children using their parents' credit cards to bet online hasn't materialized in a documented case. Still, the old "Click the mouse, lose the house," scenario is indeed a reality.»
Internet Gambling: A Legal Crapshoot or a Sure Thing? (Part 2)
27 April 1999
Chicago attorney Michael J. Wagner delivers a report on how current and future laws apply to Internet gambling. Discussed are the Kyl Bill, state legislation, jurisdictional issues and court cases. The report, originally published in October 1998, is slightly dated, but still touches on several key issues that remain pertinent.»
AIEE Purchases Excel Design
27 April 1999
Atlantic International Entertainment, Ltd., AIE (AIEE) remains active in the wheeling-and-dealing department. A week after selling online casinos to ImperiaMedia, the company announced that it has acquired 100 percent of Las Vegas based Excel Design, Inc, a developer of handheld portable and wireless gaming devices.»
Internet Gambling: A Legal Crapshoot or a Sure Thing?
27 April 1999
Chicago attorney Michael J. Wagner delivers a report on how current and future laws apply to Internet gambling. Discussed are the Kyl Bill, state legislation, jurisdictional issues and court cases. The report, originally published in October 1998, is slightly dated, but still touches on several key issues that remain pertinent.»
Netbet Goes Public
26 April 1999
NetBet (UK) Plc, the world's first British tax-free online betting service, began trading today on London's Ofex market. Daniel Stewart & Company, a London based corporate finance firm, has completed an IPO for the company.»
Excerpt From Star City's Testimony Before the Australian Gambling Inquiry
26 April 1999
Representing Star City:
Jim Hogget, General Manager Corporate Affairs
Peter Grimshaw, Media Director

Represending the Productivity Commission:
Mr. G. Banks, Presiding Commissioner
Mr. R. Fitzgeranld, Associate Commissioner»

Excerpt From Star City's Report to the Australian Gambling Inquiry
26 April 1999
Gaming operations in Australia could dramatically change in the coming years as new technological advances take effect. Clearly, these developments have the potential to create an exciting new era in gaming if handled correctly.»
Star City's Report and Testimony Before the Australian Gambling Inquiry
26 April 1999
The Productivity Commission, an independent commonwealth agency that serves as the Australian government's principal review and advisory body on microeconomic policy and regulation, has undertaken a national public inquiry into the country's gambling industries. From time to time, IGN will be posting documentation of Internet gaming-related testimonies and reports submitted to the inquiry. This week we look at the report and testimony of Star City Casino, which has gone on record as having an interest in operating an Internet casino.»
GalaxiWorld.com Launches New Games
24 April 1999
The seven new casino games announced by GalaxiWorld Limited last week went live Friday. All of the games, along with existing slot games on the site, incorporate the company's version 2.0 technology.»
Bingo.com Completes Payment Processing Dea
24 April 1999
As the great race for king of the online bingo hill continues, Bingo.com inches closer to achieving pay-for-play capabilities. Days after receiving an online gaming license in Antigua, the company announced that it has inked a commerce agreement with Global Payment Systems.»
Starnet Remains Aggressive
23 April 1999
Starnet subsidiary Softec Sytems Caribbean, less than a week after announcing licensing agreements with Storm Group Investments Inc. and Kodiak Enterprises Inc., announced this week that the company has landed two more licensees.»
eConnect Nears Three Sales
23 April 1999
eConnect announced this week that it's in the final stages of acquiring 777WINS.com, eSportsbet.com, and Rogel Technologies. The three divisions will play intricate roles in the implementation of eConnect's PERFECT (Personal Encrypted Remote Financial Card Transactions) wagering system.»
Players Sportsbook Dishes $1 Millions for 'Wallstreet.com'
23 April 1999
The domain game is serious business. Just ask Ehud Gavron, who just sold "wallstreet.com" to Players Sportsbook and Casino for US$1.03 million.»
An Interview That Can't Be Missed
22 April 1999
The 'Must-Hear' Desktop Conference between Janus Merritt Group Principal David Safavian and Interactive Gaming News Publisher Sue Schneider is being made available "on the house" by Interactive Gaming News. Featured is a discussion about the effects that the Kyl bill, if passed, would have on the future of the Internet.

We reviewed the content and decided it must be heard by all so we're waiving the $50 registration fee and making it our complimentary offering to you as an industry leader. We also invite you to join the follow-up, real-time chat sessions on Friday, April 23 at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Each chat sessions is limited to the first 100 visitors that log in to the site.

All the information you need is at http://www.rivercitygroup.com/desktop/kylbill/handouts.cfm. The chat room will be accessed through this URL as well.

This is a one time opportunity. Don't miss it!»

Competition Heats up on the Bingo Scene
22 April 1999
First Entertainment and Global Games Corp. are putting together a 50/50 joint venture to acquire ownership of bingo software developed by a Canadian company called CBI Systems Integrators. Meanwhile, Bingo.com, Inc. has announced that it's wholly owned Antigua subsidiary has been granted an Internet gaming license.»
The State of E-Commerce in Europe
21 April 1999
E-commerce will be on the agendaThursday when the European Union holds its regular "Permanent Committee" meeting of members in Luxembourg. The legal status of authenticated e-mail as well as cryptography and authenticity of look-up information will be discussed.»
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