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dot com Upgrades CyberBingo Software
11 June 1999
Online bingo software developer dot com Entertainment Group, Inc. announced today the release of version 4.5 of its CyberBingoTM software. Upgrades include a new four-card ticket format, a "three-tab" format, improved graphics and bigger jackpots.»
Prepared Remarks of Frank Miller, Esq (6/9/99)
10 June 1999
Frank Miller, Esq. testifies before the United States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.»
Written Testimony of Rick Hil
10 June 1999
Rick Hill testifies before the United States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.»
Testimonies of June 9
10 June 1999
IGN has amassed testimonies delivered at a hearing on June 9 before the Senate Indian Affairs Committee. The focus of the hearing was to determine the effect of the Internet Gambling Prohibition Act on Indian gaming operations.»
Will Congress Kill Horse Racing?
10 June 1999
The horse racing industry in the U.S. is no stranger to reshaping itself to adapt to competition from other gaming industries. But, could it survive Internet gambling prohibition? »
You bet.com Partners with Station Casinos
10 June 1999
The virtual and traditional gaming worlds gravitated even closer toward each other Wednesday as Station Casinos Inc. announced that it has signed a deal with You Bet.com Inc. to jointly bring in-home interactive race and sports wagering to Nevada residents. The venture will be owned on a 50/50 basis by the two companies. »
Testimony of Montie R. Deer
10 June 1999
Montie R. Deer testifies before the United States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.»
Testimony of Richard Williams
10 June 1999
Richard Williams testifies before the United States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.»
A Viable Alternative to Spamming
9 June 1999
It's now easier than ever to create and subscribe to electronic mailing lists. Through Topica (www.topica.com), an innovative service launched earlier this year, users can subscribe to one or more of thousands of topic-specific lists--lists which serve as valuable new venues for advertisers. »
Technical Hurdles Delay Interactive Horse Betting
9 June 1999
Technical problems are still delaying, but will not deter, wider distribution of racing news and betting through interactive telecommunications.»
Kyl's Effect on Indian Gaming Explored at Hearing
9 June 1999
The Senate Indian Affairs Committee held a hearing today to determine the effect of the Internet Gambling Prohibition Act on Indian gaming operations.»
GalaxiWorld Brings 'Real Money' Games to Web TV Users
9 June 1999
GalaxiWorld Limited, which announced last month its development of software that can bring Java-based casino games to Microsoft WebTV(R) users, has debuted live wagering through the new technology at GalaxiWorld, its real-money online casino.»
New Y2K Law in Florida
8 June 1999
The legal landscape for the Year 2000 computer problem is about to change in Florida. On April 30, the Florida House and Senate passed the "Commerce Protection Act." On May 21, the legislature presented the bill to the Governor for signature. He's expected to sign it. By the time you read this column, it may be law.»
Australia to Probe Net Gambling on a Federal Leve
8 June 1999
While the National Gambling Impact Study Committee prepares to recommend blowing Internet gaming to smithereens in the U.S., a select Senate committee in Australia, where the legislative approach toward technology and gambling falls within the realm of sanity, has resolved to conduct an inquiry into the industry.»
Another Credit Card Suit Emerges
8 June 1999
It appears that yet another lawsuit has been filed on behalf of players who lost money on online gaming sites. IGN is checking out the specifics but, according to our sources, an attorney has filed a class action suit against MasterCard and VISA on behalf of players who owe the credit card companies money that they subsequently lost gambling online.»
Another Passenger Boards the Bingo Train
7 June 1999
Softnet Industries announced today that an agreement in principle has been reached in which it will acquire all of the assets of Metrobingo for $2.5 million. The purchase includes proprietary software, graphics, 20 bingo domain names and the employment of all key personnel.»
Omicron Technologies, Inc. Purchases Starnet Package
7 June 1999
Another publicly held company shuffled onto the Internet wagering stage today. Miami, Florida-based Omicron Technologies, Inc. announced that it has completed an agreement to purchase an Internet casino access license through Global Interactive Ltd., a licensee of Starnet Communications.»
Further Progress in Australia
6 June 1999
It looks like Wrest Point Casino in Tasmania is poised to become the second land-based Australian casino to bring its casino gambling to the Internet. Trans-Global Interactive (TGL), previously a mining company called Trans-Global Resources N.L., will make it happen.»
Queensland Awards First Online Gaming License to GOGORP
4 June 1999
GOCORP, an Australian Internet technology company, announced today that it has received the first online gaming license to be awarded by the government of Queensland. The license was granted in accordance with the with the passing of the Interactive Gambling (Player Protection) Act 1998, which establishes a legal framework and licensing procedure for Internet wagering in Queensland, Australia.»
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.»
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