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Gaming News Archives - Page 5606Indochina Update2 April 1997
Although Thai law prohibits casinos in the country, it does not discourage Thai's from gambling. A report from the Economic Department of Chulalongkorn University based in Bangkok says that each year, Thai gamblers spend nearly $1 billion in gambling abroad.
Check Out PlayStar2 April 1997
PlayStar Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of PlayStar Corporation (OTC BB: PSCK) is opening its Internet-based Casino for system testing at http://www.playstar.com
Foot In Mouth Disease2 April 1997
There are times the editor feels I give duly elected officials a bit too much of a hard time. If you think what is put up on the RGT Web Site from time to time is critical, then you should see the stuff that hits the cutting room floor (as they say in Hollywood). Gee, at times even Larry Flint would be proud of me.
Crocodile Kyl2 April 1997
Greetings, fellow criminals. Been gambling on-line, have you? Been breaking the odd law or two, have we? Well, if you haven't, here is your chance to help us reopen Alcatraz . No doubt when you get there, thanks to Senator Kyl (et al), you will be able to meet the criminals behind the 'Endeavour Foundation Lottery.
Dirty Tricks Claim2 April 1997
The founder of Aristocrat Leisure Industries Ltd., Mr. Len Ainsworth, has claimed to the Australian press that American interests are spreading false allegations and rumors to spoil the companies entry into the USA slot market. He has accused American competitors of running a "dirty tricks" campaign.
Spanish Lottery Online30 March 1997
Pop quiz: The number 236 million represents:
World Class Casinos to Offer Internet Gaming27 March 1997
World Class Casinos, Inc., with offices in Nevada and
California, announced its intention to operate an online casino and sports betting operation, through a licensing arrangement with World Wide Web Casinos, Inc., for a turn-key Internet casino. The Internet casino will be known as Hollywood Casino and will operate from the Caribbean island of Grenada.
Thanks, Grandma27 March 1997
A French grandmother persuaded her daughter and granddaughter to enter the national lottery and the three walk away with the second-biggest win in history -- 150,077,770 francs (S$42.3 million), for a five-franc stake.
New National Lottery in Dominican Republic27 March 1997
Equus Gaming Company L.P. (Nasdaq: EQUUS), a publicly traded partnership with horse racing and gaming interests in the Caribbean, has signed a contract to manage the wagering distribution system for a new national lottery in the Dominican Republic.
Gaming Lottery Corporation Goes Virtual27 March 1997
GAMING LOTTERY CORPORATION (Nasdaq NM: GLCCF, TSE: GLH) has announced plans to launch an online casino and entertainment website on the global Internet.
Home of the Brave27 March 1997
Well now, given what Senator Kyl is planning to do to on-line gamblers with his new laws which will give state attorneys general the power to go to court to block Internet gambling and provide fines of up to $10,000 and two years in prison for those who operate Internet gambling enterprises. (It would also provide fines of up to $5,000 and one year in prison for those who use the gambling service). I guess we have to say America may not be the home of the free any more.
Fishfinders Heaven27 March 1997
It is interesting to note that while HHH 3.0 is trying to save us all from the perils of on-line gambling he does not seem to be watching what is going on in his own little piece of Fishfinders heaven.
Driving Kyl Kookoo27 March 1997
Remember how twitchy Colin Powell was about invading Iran? He did not want to start something he couldn't finish. NO MORE VIETNAMS was the military motto. Powell demanded a real commitment from the President. An objective, and a way out. That was before he would even look at committing US forces. Thank heavens it was President Bush making the decisions and not Senator Kyl.
Silicon Gaming Fans - Watch for New Games23 March 1997
Silicon Gaming Inc. (Nasdaq: SGIC), announced
that the Nevada Gaming Commission gave final regulatory approval to initiate sales of its Odyssey slot machines in Nevada.
Over 100 Jackpot Machines Seized In Sri Lanka23 March 1997
Over 100 jackpot machines were seized in Sri Lanka over the weekend and 10 people were arrested by police for illegally operating the machines, according to police sources here today.
Baseball Scandal in Taiwan23 March 1997
The Associated Press stated that 11 of Taiwan's biggest baseball stars are under suspension for allegedly throwing games in the worst gambling scandal to hit Taiwanese professional sports.
First Entertainment To Acquire ONLINE Casinos23 March 1997
First Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ: FTET) has announced a letter of intent to acquire the assets of ONLINE Casinos Inc. At the completion of the transaction, which is expected to close within 60 days, the assets that will have been acquired consists of a fully licensed operating gaming casino in the Caribbean, along with an Internet gaming license, and the Internet gaming software that controls all aspects of the system.
Red Cross + Lotto = Cybersuccess?23 March 1997
Well, we'll all be watching the Red Cross PLUS Lotto http://www.pluslotto.com over the next few weeks leading up to the first official draw on April 18th 1997. This may well prove to be an important date in the history of cyberspace gaming. A make or break time for new stand-alone long odds games on the 'Net.
Get Your Money For Nothing19 March 1997
Well, I managed to pull off one of those media "freebies" you hear about. The marketing and public relations company for the new Red Cross + Lotto, Lotto Marketing International, gave me 100 Swf (US around 80 bucks) to play at the Red Cross + Lotto site. (Get your money for nothing,.... and your picks for free).
New Red Cross Lotto18 March 1997
The International Federation of Red Cross and
Red Crescent Societies today announced the launch of a new Internet
lottery. The Lottery will be called PLUS Lotto, a '6 numbers from 40'
game. The new URL will be http://www.pluslotto.com and there will be a
range of Instant and other games available from the same site. The
lottery will also be available via email for those who don't have full
Web access.
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