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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.»
$75 Million to ODS for Launch
11 December 1998
United Video Satellite Group (USVG) of Tulsa, Oklahoma, corporate parent of ODS Technologies and the Television Games Network, announced December 10 that it has approved $40 million in immediate additional funding to launch the horse racing network in 1999.»
Casino Journal Has Seen the Light
10 December 1998
The publishers of Casino Journal, a leading gaming industry trade publication, have never been shy about voicing their disapproval of Internet Gambling. Recently, however, that opinion has taken an about-face.»
Starnet to Feature Live Racing from Phoenix Greyhound Park
10 December 1998
Starnet Communications International Inc. (OTC BB:SNMM) has entered into a Simulcast Agreement with American Greyhound Racing Inc. to provide live dog racing coverage from Phoenix Greyhound Park via the Internet.»
AIE to Introduce Wireless Hand-Held Computer
10 December 1998
Atlantic Internet, a subsidiary of Atlantic International Entertainment, Ltd. (NASDAQ-OTC BB: AIEE), has expanded its agreement with Accord Technologies (JSE-ACR) to distribute Accord’s wireless hand-held computer to Internet companies in North America.»
Cohen PiggyBacks on Truesdale Case
8 December 1998
The attorneys of Jay Cohen, one of the defendants in the March sportsbetting busts, have made hay from the recent Fifth Circuit ruling in Texas which claims that the gambling is taking place where the operators are. Attached is a letter to the federal district judge in Jay Cohen's case relaying this latest ruling from another district. Although the Texas case was not predicated on the Interstate Wire Act, attorney Melissa Beck says that there are some pertinent parallels which bear bringing to the attention to the judge in Cohen's case. »
Starnet Launches Japanese Cyber Casino
8 December 1998
Starnet Communications International Inc. (OTC BB: SNMM) solidified its presence in the Asian market on December 8 when its wholly owned subsidiary, World Gaming Services Inc., launched a Japanese Internet gaming website.»
The Next Prohibition?
7 December 1998
The fear that gambling is about to explode across the Internet has fractured American law enforcement in unprecedented ways.

This summer the state Attorneys General adopted a Resolution asking Congress to create a new federal crime: They want it to be a misdemeanor to make a bet on the Internet. This would force the federal Department of Justice to go after gamblers who make wagers on their home personal computers. »
US Study Commission Explores Internet Gambling
5 December 1998
Those who have been following the progress of the National Gambling Impact Study Commission in the US will be interested to hear that the subcommittee addressing internet gambling is definitely gearing up. On Dec. 2, '98, they held hearings in Washington DC and IGN will run some of the testimony presented.»
Art Rosenberg's Testimony Before the NGISC
5 December 1998
Those who have been following the progress of the National Gambling Impact Study Commission in the US will be interested to hear that the subcommittee addressing internet gambling is definitely gearing up. On Dec. 2, '98, they held hearings in Washington DC, and IGN will run some of the testimony to be presented there.»
Net Gambling Mulled in D.C.
4 December 1998
The National Gambling Impact Study Commission took advantage of a convention of Internet gaming interests in Washington this week, as commissioner Bill Bible—chairman of the commission's Regulation, Enforcement and Internet subcommittee—called a hearing to listen to pros and cons.»
Inland Receives Innovator of the Year Award
4 December 1998
Known for leading the Indian gaming industry as an award winning consultant, Inland Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ:INLD) is quickly making a name for itself in the rapidly growing Internet casino industry.»
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