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Cyberbetz Reports Casino Revenues Up 250% Over Previous Month
7 January 1999
GIC Global Intertainment Corporation, a high technology Internet, entertainment and marketing company, stated that the wagering revenues placed through their Cyberbetz on-line sportsbook and casino for the month of December 1998 totaled U.S. $5,341,284.00.»
A Dutch Christmas Gift
6 January 1999
The Dutch Government and Department of Justice are confronting the reality that interactive gaming exists. A representative of the Dutch State Lottery SENS confirmed that online operators will be allowed to establish sites within Holland.»
Internet Gaming Software Licensed by New Discoveries to Australian Group
6 January 1999
New Discoveries, which produces internet gaming software, has selected Australian Media Company Pty Ltd (AMC) for a licensed version of their software. An exclusive agreement with the government of Norfolk Island will allow home gambling by the Australian company. »
Website Legal Audits
4 January 1999
An improperly created Web site can breed lawsuits. It's not the place to test the limits of the law. Once you put information out on the Net, it's there for anybody to see; it's the ultimate in unrestricted access. As with almost everything with the Net, the precise legal standards for Web sites aren't easy to define as the law is in its infancy. The global availability of the Net and all the differing legal systems throughout the world has exacerbated the problem of establishing the applicable legal standard.»
MGAM to Launch Internet Gaming Product
30 December 1998
Multimedia Games, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGAM), by popular demand, will soon be offering its interactive, high-stakes bingo games to off-shore bingo players through the Internet.»
1-800-JUSTICE?
28 December 1998
More than a year after being ordered by a tribal court to provide an 800 service for the Coeur d’ Alene Indians’ lottery, AT&T has been given permission to pull the plug.»
First For European State Lottery
28 December 1998
In a first for the established European state lotteries, the Austrian Lotteries (Osterreichische Lotterien GesmbH), have commenced live cash gaming on the Internet using a software package from a new lottery technology supplier, Access Systems of Sydney Australia.»
U.S. Lottery Shut Down by Court Ruling
26 December 1998
Veteran industry observers know that the Coeur d'Alene Indian tribe of Idaho has been fighting the good fight in court to maintain their ability to offer internet lottery services off of tribal land. On December 17, 1998, the US District Court slapped them with a memorandum decision and order to cease operations.»
A Noticeable Omission on the Agenda
24 December 1998
When Congress gears up in early 1999, the Senate will be moving forward with a variety of internet related bills. Judiciary Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) has enumerated his list of "E-Commerce" priorities which include issues related to privacy and database protection, Y2K and First Amendment rights. They'll also consider internet sales of alcohol. Guess what's missing? Noticeably absent is any mention of Senator Kyl's Internet Gambling Prohibition bill. »
Think it Doesn't Matter?
24 December 1998
At the recent Racing Symposium in Tucson, Senator Jon Kyl tried to peddle the idea that his bill to prohibit wagering on the Internet was a service to racing. Bloomberg News presented a slightly different take on the matter.»
NGISC Indian Gambling Subcommittee to Meet in Seattle, WA
23 December 1998
The Indian Gambling Subcommittee of the National Gambling Impact Study Commission will meet in Seattle January 7 to hear and discuss testimony from concerned individuals. »
Starnet Establishes New Subsidiary
23 December 1998
Starnet Communications International Inc. (OTC BB: SNMM) announced December 17 the establishment of its sixth wholly owned subsidiary, EFS Australia PTY Ltd. ("EFS Australia") based in Sydney, Australia.»
Net Credit Card Credibility Boosted
22 December 1998
It seems that the credit card industry has woken up to the fact that the Internet will make them squillions. Short of some major breakthrough acceptable to the masses, the only practical way to transfer funds online is by credit card.»
AIE Releases Upgraded Software
22 December 1998
Atlantic International Entertainment, Ltd. (OTC- BB- AIEE) has released Version 2.1 of its ICETM (The Interactive Casino Extension), equipped with upgrades that include new games, new options and better performance.»
Gambling Impact Study Begins Writing Phase
21 December 1998
In updates recently from the staff of the US National Gambling Impact Study Commission, the final push is on to wind up hearings and begin developing the report. IGN offers the most recent timeline and outline of the report for your perusal. The staff noted that one additional hearing on internet gambling before the full committee will be scheduled in late January, '99. »
You Bet and Tampa Bay Downs Announce Agreement
21 December 1998
You Bet International, Inc. (OTC BB: UBET) and Tampa Bay Downs have reached a multi-year agreement to offer live racing and wagering on Tampa Bay Downs, which runs yearly from December through May. »
Chinese Version Of Cyberbetz to Debut
18 December 1998
GIC Global Intertainment Corporation (OTC BB: GGNC) will take its marketing campaign in Asia to the next level when the Chinese version of its Cyberbetz online sportsbook and casino has its grand opening on December 18.»
ISWI Announces Licensing Home Wagering in Nevada
18 December 1998
International Sports Wagering (Nasdaq: ISWI) has signed a seven-year license agreement with Alliance Gaming Corp. (Nasdaq: ALLY) for Alliance's Remote Access Verification Environment (RAVETM) technology.»
You Bet To Charge for Usage
17 December 1998
The free ride for subscribers to the You Bet network, which offers online interactive wagering and past performance information, will end February 1.»
MSN CyberCasino?
17 December 1998
If press reports in the Australian newspaper December 16,1998 are anything to go by, perhaps Bill Gates may be indirectly getting into the cyber casino business.»
Green Light for Canbet
15 December 1998
Canbet Sports Book has received approval from the Australian Capital Territory Government to operate an Internet sportsbook.»
Bet with the Champ
14 December 1998
Starnet Communications International Inc. (OTC BB:SNMM) has entered into an online gaming promotional agreement with Larry Holmes, former heavyweight boxing Champion of The World and WBC crown holder.»
Copyright Law Mechanics
13 December 1998
Here's a quick true or false question for you over your morning coffee. If you forget to put a copyright notice with the "c" in the circle or the word "copyright" on your written work, do you lose all of your copyright protection?»
Internet Jurisdiction
13 December 1998
Having a worldwide presence for a business is a dream shared by many businesses. Not too long ago, only large businesses like Coca-Cola, IBM and other behemoths could dream the dream of a worldwide presence. Now, the Internet is the great equalizer. With a website, every business can speak to the world.»
Jog, Bike, Bet
11 December 1998
According to a story printed in Casino Journal's National Gaming Summary, money is no longer the only thing you have to lose while playing the slots. Now as you burn all that annoying excess cash in your pockets, you can burn a few calories as well.»
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