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Bryan Breaks Draft Loose
13 May 1999
The 283-page draft report of the National Gambling Impact Study Commission, originally a private document, was shaken loose into the public domain this week after Sen. Richard Bryan of Nevada asked the General Services Administration to do so, and the GSA informed the commission that the report was a public document and should be released.»
'Internet Gambling Report III' Hits the Rack
13 May 1999
The 1999 edition of Anthony Cabot's "Internet Gambling Report," the authoritative guide for Internet industry, is now available for purchase. If you're in any way involved with the industry, you need to have a copy.»
Autotote and eLottery Pool Resources, Gear for Online Lottery Ticket Sales
13 May 1999
With exceptions to government-operated lotteries firmly embedded in the Internet Gambling Prohibition Act--which continues to gain momentum in the U.S. Senate--potential online distributors are jockeying to get an edge on the ensuing feeding frenzy. Autotote Corporation and eLottery, Inc. have strengthened their positions in this market by putting their resources together.»
Beta Time for Bingo.com
12 May 1999
Bingo.com, Inc., an Internet gaming company with plans of establishing an online bingo community, has begun beta testing its new bingo software.»
Softnet Acquires Software Rights from DCI
12 May 1999
Softnet Industries Inc. has entered into an agreement with DCI, an Alberta based software developer, to acquire the exclusive worldwide marketing and licensing rights for new Internet gaming software.»
Another Listed Online Sportsbook Down Under?
12 May 1999
Newly listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, Consolidated Gaming Corp (CCG) has reportedly entered "exclusive discussions" with Internet group LibertyOne, with the intention of forming a sports betting joint venture, and has secured a short-term option to acquire Northern Territory-based bookmaker SportsBet Australia.»
No Surprise
12 May 1999
This morning, the subcommittee Senator Jon Kyl (R-AZ) chairs in the Judiciary Committee adopted a new version of the Internet Gambling Prohibition Act (IGPA) and then reported it out of the subcommittee for consideration by the full Senate Judiciary Committee.»
Star City Update
11 May 1999
Casino Journal's "National Gaming Summary" newsletter reports that not all is well with the Tabcorp Holdings takeover talks at Star City Holdings. According to a story in the publication's May 10 issue, small shareholders told Star City's annual meeting that they don't think the takeover offer is good enough.»
Starnet Gets Fuzzy
11 May 1999
Ya didn't think you'd see golf legend Fuzzy Zoeller forming any marketing partnerships anytime soon didja? Wrong! Starnet's strategic partner, ISM Marketing Corp. has signed a deal with the legendary--but controversial--pro golfer. And in related news, Starnet is reportedly selling one of its casinos and has signed a few more licensees.»
An Entertaining Acquisition
11 May 1999
FirstEntertainment.Com has completed an agreement to acquire a controlling interest in "All That Media," a Ft. Lauderdale based media company that specializing in Intellectual Property development, Internet portal development, and internet advertising.»
An Ugly Break-up
10 May 1999
The relationship between online gaming software developer Interactive Gaming & Communications Corp. (IGC) and InterCapital Canada Ltd., the operator of "The Online Casino," came to an end on May 1, and the fallout isn't pretty. IGC, no stranger to legal clashes, issued a news release Friday stating that it has taken action against InterCapital, a subsidiary of Total Entertainment, Inc., for allegedly continuing to use software developed by IGC subsidiary Intersphere Communications Ltd., despite the termination of the relationship.»
David Rice on Internet Gaming
10 May 1999
IGN has obtained a copy of a speech delivered by David Rice, the newly appointed director of gaming for Australia's Northern Territory, where Lasseters Casino recently became the first traditional casino in the First World to launch an online casino. The speech, given at the 1999 Australasian Casino and Gaming Regulators' Conference, covers Rice's views on Internet gambling and the way it should be handled in Australia.»
Tie a Knot, Pitch a Tent, Roll the Bones
10 May 1999
Parents and members of the Victorian branch of Scouts Australia were a bit miffed when advertisements for U.S. Internet casinos and other gambling outlets began showing up recently on websites run by the Victorian scouting movement.»
GGNC Seals Deal to Purchase Post Time Sports
10 May 1999
GIC Global Intertainment Corporation (GGNC), an online gaming company located and licensed in the Commonwealth of Dominica, has made it official that it's buying Post Time Sports Book Ltd., the operator of Post Time Sports (PTS).»
Dr. Dobson Speaks
9 May 1999
In a newsletter sent to 2.4 million people in April, Focus on the Family President James Dobson, Ph.D., a member of the National Gambling Impact Study Commission, addresses the dangers that gambling poses to society. A follow-up to a January letter in which he warns about Las Vegas-style casino gambling, this one touches on state lotteries, Indian casinos and Internet wagering. IGN has obtained a copy for viewing.»
UWin! Provides Solutions for Irish National Lottery
7 May 1999
Web surfers in Ireland will soon be able to play that country’s national lottery online, and Rhode Island-based Uwin! Corporation will be making it possible.»
Huxley Joins the Club
7 May 1999
Borrowing some spotlight from the boys Down Under, London-based John Huxley Casino Equipment, Ltd. has established itself as the latest big-time gaming corporation to go cyber. The gaming equipment company jumped into the online gaming biz this week by signing a software distribution deal with Atlantic International Entertainment, Ltd.»
A Portal is Born
6 May 1999
If you build it, will they come? The marketers at Global Entertainment Holding/Equities, Inc. hope so. As competition heats up in the online gambling biz, it's becoming increasingly difficult to round up enough bettors to pay the bills. A popular answer is to build online communities and/or useful sites to attract potential online bettors and hopefully funnel them into the pay sites.»
Texas Bill (S.B. No. 1222)
6 May 1999
INTRODUCED 03/11/1999 S Referred to s/c on Tech & Business by Pres.
Relating to certain gambling by means of a computer or credit card; providing penalties.»
Don't Mess with Texas
6 May 1999
Something's cooking in the Lone Star State, and it ain't a big pot of five-alarm chili. State Senator Mike Moncrief has introduced a bill, SB 1222, that will enable the long arm to come after Internet service providers for not blocking content which enables online betting.»
Aussie Online Sportsbook to List
5 May 1999
Mark Read's sports betting agency, Darwin All Sports, is planning list on the Australian stock market in June this year. Morgan Stockbroking will underwrite the float and intends to lodge its prospectus with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission in late May.»
Intersphere Signs Deal with E-Casino Gaming
5 May 1999
Philadelphia based Intersphere Communications Ltd., a subsidiary of Interactive Gaming and Communications Corp., announced today that it has licensed its LiveAction Gaming PlatformTM, House Advantage Casino Management SystemTM and LineMaster Sports Wagering SystemTM to E-Casino Gaming.»
Say That Again, Frank?
5 May 1999
Flexible Frank Fahrenkopf Jr., the highly paid president and CEO of the American Gaming Association, apparently has a script for every country he visits. Frank is in Australia currently, and he talked to the press yesterday about the Internet. He has been a supporter of the Kyl bill in this country, but in Sydney he had this to say...»
Momentum in the Senate
4 May 1999
Don't be surprised if Senator Kyl's Internet Gambling Prohibition Act passes in the Senate by an even wider margin than last year's 90-10 landslide. Scheduled for mark-up on May 12, the 1999 cleaner, meaner version seems to have little or no opposition. After three more jumped on the wagon yesterday, the number of cosponsors has climbed to 21.»
Another Bingo Player
4 May 1999
Tropika International Limited officially joined the Internet bingo race this week with the launching of its latest webite, "Bingo Tops."»
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