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WWW Casinos Wraps Up in Wisconsin
24 July 1998
It took a little while to get our hands on the documents but we thought you might be interested in some of the details of a volley of suits between the State of Wisconsin and World Wide Web Casinos.»
Starnet Unaffected by Passing of Kyl Bil
23 July 1998
Starnet Communications International Inc. (NASD OTC-BB: SNMM) has issued a statement announcing that it does not expect to be adversely affected should the U.S. Internet Gambling Prohibition Act become law.»
Senate Endorses Kyl Bill Prohibiting Internet Gambling With 90-10 Vote
23 July 1998
U.S. Senator Jon Kyl (R-Arizona) won a major victory this morning when the Senate endorsed his efforts to prohibit gambling on the Internet, agreeing 90-10 to add his legislation to a "must-pass" spending bill.»
Kyl (and Bryan) Amendment No. 3266 (Senate - July 22, 1998)
23 July 1998
Mr. KYL (for himself and Mr. Bryan proposed an amendment to the bill, S. 2260.»
The Search for an International Model for Internet Gambling
22 July 1998
As noted previously, both Australia and the United States are confronting much the same issues and dilemmas in their attempt to frame public policy towards Internet or other home gambling. However, as previously noted, my view is that Australia approaches the topic from the perspective of "legalized gambling" as part of its cultural mainstream, indigenous gambling businesses that need to be supported, and a significant source of government revenue. The United States, on the other hand, tends to approach legalized gambling as a "tainted" activity, one that - at least prior to the current generation - was tolerated at best; and is viewed as an unholy activity by an active minority in the population.»
Gtech Forms Internet Gaming Unit For Interactive Lotteries
21 July 1998
Gtech Holdings Corp. formed a unit to provide Internet-based interactive lottery games.»
Watch Out for those IMs
21 July 1998
On a recent visit in to check email on AOL, I was surprised to get an Instant Message offering a link saying "Welcome to CyberThrill".»
Pennsylvania Rep. Targets On-Line Gambling
21 July 1998
House Judiciary and State Government Committees, chaired by Pennsylvania state Rep. Thomas Gannon, recently held a joint-hearing that focused on Internet gambling.»
What is Cyber Law?
20 July 1998
Whenever I talk to other lawyers, I have had the point driven home that even other lawyers don't really know what a computer and Internet attorney does. Tell another lawyer that you do real estate law and you've made your point. Tell him that you do computer law and the conversation has just begun. It's certainly a new field, and I'm going to tell you what it's all about.»
Cybergames Inc. Goes Active Online Worldwide With 'Super 6' Lotto
20 July 1998
Cybergames Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CYGA) announced that it has fully activated its online "Super 6" lotto game for free play experience on the Internet worldwide.»
Secure Electronic Transaction (SET) Update
17 July 1998
Secure Electronic Transactions: Also known to electronic commerce industry insiders as simply SET. You've no doubt heard something about it by now. You may even think you know a little bit (maybe a lot) about it. But right now, the more specific and immediate questions on the mind of anyone in the online gaming industry are probably "So how, exactly, does it work?" and "When will it be available to me?" »
Winners Internet Launches 'Winners Debit Card'
17 July 1998
Winners Internet Network, Inc. (OTC-BB:WINR) is introducing a new card-the "Winners Debit Card"-that will be available to Internet gamblers and accepted at over 250,000 locations in 17countries.»
GalaxiWorld Delays Create Legal Woes for GLC
17 July 1998
With much fanfare, Gaming Lottery Corporation took a major turn into the electronic gaming industry. With a history in paper pulltabs and other traditional gaming products, they chucked all that to head into the new world on online gaming. They created and marketed GalaxiWorld whose launch was continually delayed. »
More Fodder on Kentucky
17 July 1998
A "Dear Colleague" letter is circulating around the US Senate offering input on how to view the Kyl bill from the point of view of Indian gaming. IGN offers copies of two letters from Senators on their concerns about the Kyl bill.»
European Experts Say OnLine Should Be Restricted
16 July 1998
A meeting of experts responsible for controlling and regulating gambling activities in the European countries agreed on a position statement on Friday May 15th in Helsinki.»
Who Will Make Cybergambling Laws In Australia
16 July 1998
As many Australian states move to create laws to control and regulate over the Internet gambling, a counter view that control should be an issue for the Federal Government has been put forward.»
Antiguan Government and Interactive Gaming Council Call Meeting to Promote Global Regulation of Internet Gambling
16 July 1998
The Interactive Gaming Council (IGC) today announced a strategic alliance with the Government of Antigua and Barbuda through the Free Trade & Processing Zone to enhance consumer confidence in Internet gaming.»
Internet Licensing Requirements in Antigua
10 July 1998
IGN is in the process of gathering and publishing worldwide jurisdictional guidelines for licensing Internet casinos and sportsbooks. The first to go up are those of Antigua and Barbuda. »
Gambling Sites Declared Off Limits to Hoosiers
10 July 1998
Indiana Attorney General Jeff Modisett sent over 180 emails to several dozen gambling-related websites asking administrators to inform visitors accessing the Net from Indiana that they're breaking the law. Here's a copy of the original email and the opinion letter.»
Pocket Pay for Global Mobile Wagering Market in Development
9 July 1998
Betting Inc. (OTCBB:BETT) has contracted Newcom Technologies to manage the development of the patented Pocket Pay. »
Standard Conditions for the Licensing of Virtual Gaming and Sports Betting Operations in Antigua and Barbuda
9 July 1998
IGN is in the process of gathering and publishing worldwide jurisdictional guidelines for licensing Internet casinos and sportsbooks. »
Antigua and Barbuda Free Trade and Processing Zone Act
9 July 1998
Instructions for Completing and Filing Applications »
Antigua and Barbuda Statutory Instruments
9 July 1998
Virtual Casino Wagering and Sports Book Wagering Regulations made by the Minister under section 27 of the Free Trade and Processing Zone Act 1994 No. 12 of 1994.»
Commonwealth of Dominica to Own and Operate Virtual Casino
8 July 1998
Global Games Corp. (OTC BB:GLOW) has received a signed letter of acceptance from the Commonwealth of Dominica, West Indies, to design and build a full virtual casino to be owned by the government of Dominica.»
A New Player
8 July 1998
Diamond Entertainment Corp. (OTCBB:DMEC) announced July 7 the formation of GalaxyNet International Ltd., a full-service Internet gaming company.»
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