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Conference call for shareholders
12:30 p.m. (EST)
June 7, 2001

DAVID DOZE, VICE PRESIDENT, GOODMAN COMMUNICATIONS:

GOOD AFTERNOON, EVERYONE. MY NAME IS DAVID DOZE, VICE PRESIDENT, GOODMAN COMMUNICATIONS. WELCOME TO THE WORLD GAMING CONFERENCE CALL FOR SHAREHOLDERS.

TODAY’S CALL SERVES AS AN INFORMAL UPDATE FROM THE NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF WORLD GAMING, MR. MICHAEL AYMONG.

MR. AYMONG WILL MAKE A FEW COMMENTS AT THE OUTSET AND THEN OPEN UP THE CALL FOR QUESTIONS.

I WOULD LIKE TO REMIND YOU THAT THE AUDIO PORTION OF THIS CALL IS ALSO BEING WEBCAST AT THE WORLD GAMING WEBSITE, WWW.WORLDGAMING.COM

I STATE HERE FOR THE RECORD, THE USUAL CAUTIONS, CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS, APPLY THROUGHOUT THE CALL.

I NOW TURN THE CALL OVER TO MR. MICHAEL AYMONG, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, WORLD GAMING PLC.


MICHAEL AYMONG, CEO, WORLD GAMING PLC:

I WANT TO BEGIN BY WELCOMING EVERYONE ON THE CALL TODAY AND TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THE COMPANY. I ASKED THAT WE SCHEDULE TODAY’S CALL FOR TWO REASONS:

FIRST, TO INTRODUCE MYSELF AND PROVIDE SHAREHOLDERS WITH A CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF WHERE WE ARE HEADING AS A COMPANY AND SECOND, TO SET A TONE OF OPENNESS AND AVAILABILITY TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS.

BY WAY OF INTRODUCTION, I OFFICIALLY JOINED THE COMPANY ON APRIL 9TH. WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHED SOME VERY GOOD THINGS DURING MY FIRST 60 DAYS. HOWEVER, THERE IS A LOT MORE TO DO.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ME? I AM A BUSINESS OPERATOR WITH A STRONG SALES, MARKETING AND CUSTOMER FOCUS. WORLD GAMING HAS OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITIES BEFORE IT. HOWEVER, WE WILL ONLY SUCCEED IF WE HAVE A KEEN UNDERSTANDING OF OUR

BUDGETS AS WELL AS A SINCERE COMMITMENT TO THE SUCCESS OF OUR LICENSEES.

ACCELERATED PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION IS AT THE CORE OF OUR COMPANY…A FACT THAT WE MUST ALWAYS REMEMBER. WORLD GAMING HAS BEEN A TRUE PIONEER IN THE I-GAMING INDUSTRY AND WE NEED TO MAINTAIN - AND ACCELERATE - OUR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES IN THIS AREA.

WHEN I TOOK ON THE POSITION OF PRESIDENT AND CEO, I MADE A COMMITMENT TO:

SOUND BUSINESS PRACTICES AND LEADERSHIP
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE APPROVED CORPORATE REORGANIZATION
SETTLEMENT OF OUTSTANDING LEGAL MATTERS
A STRONG SALES AND CUSTOMER FOCUS FOR THE COMPANY
AND ACCELERATED PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION.


THESE COMMITMENTS WERE MADE WITH AN EYE TO RAPID INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION AND ENHANCED SHAREHOLDER VALUE.

AFTER 60 DAYS ON THE JOB, WE HAVE MADE SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS ON MANY OF THESE ISSUES AND I WOULD LIKE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH A BRIEF UPDATE.

TO START, YOU WILL ALL KNOW THAT WE COMPLETED OUR REORGANIZATION IN THE UK, AS WELL AS IMPLEMENTATION OF OUR NAME CHANGE TO WORLD GAMING, PLC AND NEW STOCK SYMBOL: WGMGY.

YOU SHOULD ALSO KNOW THAT WE HAVE COMPLETED AN OVERALL REORGANIZATION OF OUR ANTIGUA AND VANCOUVER OPERATIONS, BASED ON THE PRINCIPLE OF “SINGLE POINT OF ACCOUNTABILITY”.

I WANT TO BE CLEAR - WE ARE NOT FOCUSED ON MERELY COSMETIC IMPROVEMENTS - LOGOS, NAMES, WEB SITES - THESE ARE MERELY THE BUSINESS SYMBOLS FOR WHAT ARE FUNDAMENTAL CHANGES IN HOW WE CONDUCT BUSINESS.

SOME BASIC FACTS:

WE HAVE INSTALLED MANAGING DIRECTORS FOR THE ANTIGUA OPERATIONS AND THE VANCOUVER DEVELOPMENT OFFICE…AND WE HAVE RE-ESTABLISHED CLEAR REPORTING LINES, OPEN COMMUNICATION AND EXACTING PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FROM BOTH TEAMS.

WE ARE CURRENTLY COMPLETING A REVISED BUSINESS PLAN THAT PROVIDES A CLEAR DIRECTION FOR WORLD GAMING’S CONTINUED GROWTH INTO THE $177 BILLION (US) GAMING INDUSTRY. THE PLAN WILL BE FINALIZED THIS MONTH.

WE ARE CONCLUDING OUR SEARCH FOR A NEW CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER - SOMEONE WITH EXTENSIVE FINANCIAL MARKETS EXPERIENCE - EXPERIENCE THAT WE INTEND TO USE TO ACCELERATE OUR GROWTH THROUGH FUTURE STRATEGIC EQUITY FINANCING OPPORTUNITIES.

WE ARE RAPIDLY MOVING TOWARD A STRATEGY FOR SECURING ADDITIONAL FINANCING IN ORDER TO FUND AN ACCELERATED GROWTH STRATEGY.

FURTHER, WE WILL SECURE OUR POSITION AS THE LEADER IN THE I-GAMING INDUSTRY THROUGH A PLANNED GLOBAL EXPANSION OF OUR SALES AND MARKETING ORGANIZATION.

TO BEGIN, WE WILL OPEN OFFICES IN TORONTO AND LONDON, WITH PLANS TO EXPAND INTO ASIA, AUSTRALIA AND SOUTH AMERICA. AS WE OPEN OPERATIONS IN EACH OF THESE LOCATIONS, THEY WILL BE OPERATED BY TEAMS THAT WILL CONSIST OF SMALL “COMMANDO” UNITS OF 5-6 PEOPLE, INCLUDING A REGIONAL GENERAL MANAGER, 3-4 SALES REPRESENTATIVES, A MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE AND ADMINISTRATOR. THE RAPID DEPLOYMENT OF REGIONAL SALES AND MARKETING UNITS WILL ENSURE THE CONTINUED GROWTH OF THE COMPANY AND NEW BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

THIS MONTH WE HELD OUR FIRST OF WHAT WILL BE MONTHLY LICENSEE CONFERENCE CALLS, IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT WE HAVE OPEN, TWO-WAY COMMUNICATIONS WITH OUR CUSTOMERS.

WE HAVE MOVED OUR NEW WORLD GAMING SOFTWARE INTO PRE-PRODUCTION AND ARE PLANNING A FULL ROLLOUT OF THIS NEW SOFTWARE BY JULY 31ST.

WE WILL BE MIGRATING OUR LICENSEES ON TO OUR NEW PLATFORM SHORTLY THEREAFTER. THE NEW PRODUCT OFFERS MANY BENEFITS INCLUDING NEW GAMES AND ENHANCED FINANCIAL CAPABILITIES.

WE ARE DEVELOPING AN ORGANIZED ROLLOUT SCHEDULE FOR FUTURE PRODUCT PATCHES, ADD-ONS, AND NEW PRODUCT RELEASES THAT WILL OCCUR ON A FREQUENT AND PLANNED SCHEDULE.

FURTHER STILL, WE ARE EXPLORING NEW BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN INTERNET DELIVERY OF MEDIA AND OTHER GAMING-RELATED CONTENT.

ON MATTERS OF FINANCE…THE COMPANY WILL NOT COMMENT ON ITS FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE UNTIL RESULTS ARE REPORTED. THEREFORE, I AM NOT AT LIBERTY TO PROVIDE ANY FINANCIAL GUIDANCE TODAY. WE WILL BE SETTING A DATE FOR OUR NEXT CONFERENCE CALL TO REPORT OUR NUMBERS AND ONCE SET, NOTICE WILL BE ISSUED.

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU KNOW, AS WORLD GAMING PLC, OUR FINANCIAL YEAR IS NOW ALIGNED WITH THE CALENDAR YEAR.

FINALLY, LEGAL MATTERS.

I HAVE LEFT THE OUTSTANDING LEGAL ISSUES TO THE END FOR A REASON. QUITE FRANKLY, WE NEED TO PUT THESE ISSUES IN PERSPECTIVE.

FIRST, WE ARE NEARING THE COMPLETION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ON OUR CLASS ACTION SUIT. WE ARE OPTIMISITIC THAT THIS MATTER WILL SOON BE BEHIND US.

ON THE MATTER OF THE RCMP… THIS WILL BE ONE OF THE FEW TIMES I WILL INITIATE DISCUSSION ON THIS MATTER, UNTIL WE HAVE SOMETHING SUBSTANTIAL TO REPORT. SO IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, LET’S HAVE THEM TODAY.

WE CANNOT CONTROL THE DECISIONS - OR LACK THEREOF - OF THE CROWN. I AM NOT GOING TO PRETEND THAT WE CAN READ THEIR MINDS BECAUSE WE CAN’T. WHAT I CAN TELL YOU IS THAT THEY STILL HAVE NOT LAID CHARGES. THEY ARE APPROACHING A COURT ORDERED DEADLINE OF JUNE 17 FOR A DECISION…. AN EXTENSION BEYOND A SERIES OF OTHER DEADLINES… AND…. STILL THE CASE APPEARS TO REMAIN OPEN. AN ADDITIONAL EXTENSION IS LIKELY.

MY MESSAGE TO SHAREHOLDERS IS THAT WHATEVER THE RCMP CHOOSES TO DO, IT WILL NOT DETERMINE THE FUTURE OF OUR BUSINESS. WORLD GAMING HAS OUTSTANDING TECHNOLOGY, REAL MARKET OPPORTUNITY, AND WE, AS A COMPANY, MUST FOCUS ON GETTING THE JOB DONE.

OF COURSE, WE ARE ALSO PREPARED TO DEFEND HISTORICAL OPERATIONS IN THE EVENT A RESOLUTION CANNOT BE REACHED AND THE CROWN ELECTS TO PROCEED TO LAY CHARGES.

GIVEN THE LACK OF ANY LEGAL PRECEDENT IN THE APPLICATION OF OLD LAWS TO I-GAMING OPERATIONS, WE ARE PREPARED TO AGGRESSIVELY DEFEND SUCH OPERATIONS. EVEN AS MANY IN THE I-GAMING INDUSTRY ARE STILL CONDUCTING VARIOUS ASPECTS OF THEIR OPERATIONS IN CANADA, WE WILL LITIGATE THE ISSUE IF THAT BECOMES NECESSARY.

TO SUM UP, YOUR COMPANY HAS ACCOMPLISHED A LOT IN THE LAST 60 DAYS AND I AM PLEASED WITH OUR PROGRESS. REST ASSURED THAT WORLD GAMING IS COMMITTED TO BUILDING SHAREHOLDER VALUE.

[Stocki00]

Wieso wurden eigentlich die Starnet-Aktien in World Gaming umgetauscht.
Ich habe hier nur die Info "wegen Reorganisation" erhalten.

Wer kann mir dazu näheres sagen ?

[helma2]

würde gern nachkaufen, was meinen die Profis, wann kann man es wagen?

vielen Dank
Helma

[Die Stimme]

weiß auch nicht nachhaltiges
helma wie du merkst kann dir das keiner genau sagen, weil das keiner weiß ich kann dir nur die alten starnet threads empfehlen

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Thursday June 14, 12:54 pm Eastern Time

Press Release

World Gaming Announces Two Key Appointments

Global I-gaming company appoints director of product development and augments customer relations through key promotion

ST. JOHN`S, Antigua--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 14th, 2001-- World Gaming plc (NASDAQ OTC:WGMGY - news), a global pioneer in I-gaming technologies, announced two key appointments as new CEO Michael Aymong continues to execute the company reorganization, with a focus on product development and customer service.

Mike Steele has been hired as Managing Director of Inphinity Interactive and Liam Gillen has been promoted to Managing Director, Antigua Operations.

``Liam brings 25 years of gaming experience to the table, while Mike has outstanding product development and operational planning expertise,`` said Aymong. ``Mike and Liam will play an integral role in World Gaming`s success.``

Steele now oversees all maintenance, upgrades, support and development of the company`s proprietary software products, as well as the team that implements software integration at Inphinity Interactive, an operating subsidiary of World Gaming that is based out of Vancouver, British Columbia.

Steele`s immediate priority is to deliver World Gaming 3.2, a complete gaming software package that incorporates state-of-the-art gaming products, multiple back-office applications, and cutting-edge Windows Client and Java-based gaming experiences. World Gaming 3.2, which was showcased at the recent International I-Gaming Summit and Expo in Toronto, will be released July 31, 2001.

``Feedback from those who have seen World Gaming 3.2 has been outstanding,`` said Steele. ``This suite of software will again confirm World Gaming`s position as an industry leader in I-gaming products.``

Steele has extensive experience in developing and executing product strategies for technology companies. Steele first worked with Aymong as a private consultant to telecommunications service provider MetroNet (AT&T Canada) and later GT Group Telecom, in the areas of strategic planning and market development. With GT, he consulted on the company`s first retail take-to-market plan for its national expansion across Canada and participated in the analysis team that supported nearly $1 billion in acquisitions. Steele also implemented the service development process for TELUS Advanced Communications prior to its merger with BC TEL and led the marketing efforts for three software companies in Calgary.

Gillen, who has managed the company`s data centre and electronic transaction processing facility in St. John`s, Antigua for the past year, has taken on the added responsibility for World Gaming`s licensee relations and player service.

``I look forward to my new role at World Gaming,`` said Gillen. ``We processed more than $2 billion in online wagers last year and can expect that number to grow in 2001. That means customer service, security and expanding our mission-critical facilities are my top priorities.``

Gillen brings a comprehensive understanding of gaming operations and vendor relationships to World Gaming through more than 25 years experience in casino operations. As well, his experience as a former licensee within the gaming industry provides an insight that is critical to developing and maintaining relationships with partners and licensees.

About World Gaming plc

World Gaming plc is a pioneer and leader in I-gaming software and e-commerce technologies. World Gaming is an international developer, licensor and provider of the industry`s most comprehensive offering of online gaming products, including casino, sports book and pari-mutuel betting.

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Friday June 15, 11:05 am Eastern Time

Press Release

World Gaming Expands Relationship With Number One Licensee
sportsbook.com, playersonly.com and acescasino.com Reach Exclusive Software Deal Until 2004

ST. JOHN`S, Antigua--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 15, 2001--World Gaming plc (NASDAQ OTC:WGMGY - news), a global pioneer in I-gaming technologies, today announced it has reached an expanded agreement with its number one licensee, Internet Opportunity. During the past year, Internet Opportunity processed over $1.3 billion in wagers on behalf of its 80,000 customers, making it one of the largest providers of I-gaming entertainment in the industry.

The agreement will see www.sportsbook.com, www.playersonly.com, and www.acescasino.com use World Gaming software exclusively until August of 2004. In addition, the existing U.S.$1.5 million loan to World Gaming from an affiliate of Internet Opportunity has been fully converted into equity by the issuance of World Gaming shares to AIM Investments Limited, a corporation organized in Gibraltar. In addition, Internet Opportunity has agreed to collaborate with World Gaming on additional business opportunities in Europe.

``Not only have we been able to extend our exclusive agreement until 2004, we have also strengthened our business relationship in important ways,`` said Mike Aymong, CEO of World Gaming. ``The conversion of the loan to equity is a strong endorsement of management`s current direction and business plan. Internet Opportunity`s success in the I-gaming industry makes it a strong business partner for opportunities we are now exploring in Europe.``

About Internet Opportunity

Internet Opportunity owns and operates many I-gaming sites using World Gaming technology. Sportsbook.com is the oldest, most experienced, and largest provider of sports wagering entertainment on the Internet today. Some of the other sites Internet Opportunity operates include wallstreet.com, playersonly.com and acescasino.com.

About World Gaming plc

World Gaming plc is a pioneer and leader in I-gaming software and e-commerce technologies. World Gaming is an international developer, licensor and provider of the industry`s most comprehensive offering of online gaming products, including casino, sports book and pari-mutuel betting.

[echtzeit]

 
Ein Lizensnehmer von WGMGY (vormals SNMM) bietet `demnächst` LOTTO an. http://www.playersoffshore.com/
hat das vielleicht was mit der neuen Software zu tun ?
es geht immer weiter voran !



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Licensed and Regulated by Antigua and Barbuda.
Gaming software is licensed through Starnet Communications International,
a US publicly traded firm on NASD under SNMM.


WELCOME TO PLAYERS OFFSHORE LOTTERIES!
COMING SOON!


Two of Germany`s biggest lotteries are available for play: the "Totto Lotto 6/49" and the "Nordwestdeutsch Klassenlotterie".
Play these lotteries and expect jackpots averaging DM$2.5 million.
 

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  World Gaming (WGMGY) Announces Key Transaction With Its Largest Licensee

By John M. Dutton
June 16, 2001. World Gaming announced the conversion into equity of the $1.5 million loan made to it last year by its largest licensee, Internet Opportunity, which operates see www.sportsbook, com, www.playersonly.com, and www.acescasino.com. Additionally, Internet Opportunity agreed to exclusively utilize World Gaming software through August 2004. This conversion improves the balance sheet, removing the only long term debt. The move was strategically significant. It locks in its largest licensee, although it had previously signaled its support with the loan. However, with the defection of Golden Palace from Micro Gaming, which was its largest licensee, the competitive attention to Internet Opportunity had probably been intense since the RCMO raid two years ago.
We maintain a speculative strong buy recommendation on the shares

( die Kaufempfehlung für WGMGY wird nochmal bestätigt )
 

[Artos]

June 19, 2001
Shareholder update: RCMP Inquiry

RCMP Inquiry

An Order has been signed by the Supreme Court of British Columbia, Canada extending the current restraints previously issued by the Court until July 31, 2001. It should be noted that this is merely an extension of previous orders and does not reflect positively or negatively toward the outcome of the ongoing investigation by the RCMP.

http://www.worldgaming.com/newsreleases.html

[Tippee]

Friday June 22, 8:01 am Eastern Time
Press Release
Starnet Communications Settles Class Action
ST. JOHN`S, Antigua--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 22, 2001--Starnet Communications International, a subsidiary of World Gaming plc (NASDAQ OTC: WGMGY - news), a global pioneer in I-gaming technologies, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to fully settle in all respects all class action lawsuits consolidated in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware that have been pending since late 1999.

``Today`s settlement is a major accomplishment that will have a positive impact on the company going forward. I am glad to have it behind us,`` said Michael Aymong, CEO of World Gaming. ``This settlement is not an admission of guilt or wrongdoing. It`s about continuing our efforts to significantly grow the business and dramatically increase shareholder value.``

Aymong joined World Gaming in April of this year and since that time, the company has taken a number of steps to improve productivity, enhance product development and sales capabilities, as well as augment the company`s management structure.

The Memorandum of Understanding was reached with Co-Lead Counsel for the plaintiffs and Class members. The settlement will see the issuance of 1,050,000 World Gaming shares, with a guaranteed minimum value of $1,050,000, together with payment of costs, not exceeding $50,000, and payment of administrative expenses, not exceeding $50,000. The settlement reflected in the Memorandum of Understanding is subject to formal notification to the class of shareholders and Court approval.

``We believe that our ability to reach a share-based settlement is a strong vote of confidence in World Gaming and its current business direction,`` said Aymong. ``We continue to strengthen our leadership position in the industry everyday and the elimination of this issue is one more powerful step forward.``

About World Gaming plc

World Gaming plc is a pioneer and leader in I-gaming software and e-commerce technologies. World Gaming is an international developer, licensor and provider of the industry`s most comprehensive offering of online gaming products, including casino, sports book and pari-mutuel betting.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: The statements contained herein which are not historical fact are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, certain delays in testing, evaluation and deployment of products, fraud occasioned upon licensees of Starnet, regulation of the online gaming industry, and other risks detailed from time to time in Starnet`s filings with the Securities & Exchange Commission. We assume no responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of these statements and are under no duty to update any of the forward-looking statements contained herein to conform these statements to actual results. This is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase any securities.

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[Artos]

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World Gaming Plc (WGMGY) Announces Settlement Agreement of Class Action Suits

By John M. Dutton
June 22, 2001.
In a major announcement, Mike Aymong announced a Memorandum of Understanding with lead counsel to settle the suits. The prospective issuance of a fixed number of shares, 1,050,000, with a minimum guaranteed per share value of $1, and only $100,000 cash, is a significant event as World Gaming resumes its pace of growth. It also clears the way to address a settlement of the RCMP raid two years ago, and the holding of $7.3 million of company cash by the Crown.
The RCMP raid, with no charges and the intervening change of attitude towards I-Gaming suggest strongly this case and suit should never have happened.
We expect this to be settled shortly. The shares are rated a strong speculative buy. Our update is to be issued in the very near future.

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Interview mit MA (Quelle RB)

Q & A: Michael Aymong
by Vicky Nolan

Is World Gaming plc`s star back on the rise? The corporation, once known as Starnet Communications, was recently reincorporated as a U.K. company, and along the way Michael Aymong was appointed chief executive officer. Under his leadership, World Gaming is going through a metamorphosis with high hopes for returning to its golden days.

Two years ago Starnet was the high-flying darling of Internet gaming investors, with its stock price soaring to well over $20 a share. Things were looking so good that the company in March 1999 applied for a listing on the Nasdaq National Market. Fortune`s favor was fleeting, however, as the bright lights began dimming.

Since `99, the company has suffered several legal and financial woes, including a $1 billion lawsuit filed against the company by one of its licensees and an investigation into illegal gambling activity that came to a head when the company`s offices were raided by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The company`s stock consequently took a dive, and shareholders shortly thereafter filed a series of class action lawsuits on the grounds that several company officials misled them about the company`s financial standing. The suits also charged that a few Starnet executives may have even engaged in insider trading.

The company`s troubles proved to be too much for Aymong`s successors, who were unable to turn things around, but the new CEO, who seems to thrive in the face of adversity, says he`s up to the challenge. Aymong recently spoke with IGN from his home in New York.

IGN: When you first came on board, did you come into an unhappy company?

Michael Aymong: Yeah, the moral was low, but it has picked up significantly in both Vancouver and Antigua. I would say it`s 250 percent better. The reason it was unhappy is because there was no true leader, there was no true strategy. Now we have leadership; we have a strategic direction. We have a participative management style; we share the same principles and values. That makes a big difference.

IGN: What are the statuses on the various lawsuits faced by the company?

MA: I`ve got a memorandum of understanding for the class action lawsuit, which was the most important issue that I wanted to resolve. I absolutely wanted to focus on resolving the class action lawsuit and it will enable us to put some of the litigation behind us and focus on the operation of the business. (According to corporate council John Ford, the memorandum of understanding could be agreed to and signed sometime within the next few days.)

Since I came on they were looking for a bunch of cash, and I think they realized with the size of the market, the tier-one management team I`m building and my track record--not only on Wall Street but in the businesses I`ve been involved with--we`ve just done a fantastic deal. They (the class) are going to take 1,000,050 shares. They`d rather have shares, which to me is a tremendous indication of the support they have for the new management. What the class is indicating to us is that they`re supporting the new tier-one management team: "We support World Gaming, therefore we`re going to take equity in the company as opposed to cash." Obviously we`re paying their expenses. It`s a great accomplishment.

IGN: Why was the rollout of World Gaming 3.1 (formally called Beyond 2000) delayed?

MA: I think the reason is that we have a bunch of perfectionists in our organization. They wanted to make the best software in the world. I`m more of the sort of 95 percent. . . Let`s get it out when it`s 95 percent right. Then we`ll get feedback and we`ll tweak it, and that`s sort of the stage we`re at. We`ve got it in our production facilities. We`re testing it with white box (structural) and black box (functional) testing and we`re going to launch it at the end of July. It`s just amazing, amazing software. It really is.

IGN: How are you going to accomplish these new updates every 12 weeks? That`s a pretty tough deadline.

MA: We`ve put in place a process in the organization--a professional software process--where people are working on a project management basis. It`s a much better environment.

IGN: Can you share what happened during the reorganization into World Gaming and becoming a U.K. listed company. It seemed to take a long time to accomplish. Were there objections from the shareholders?

MA: No, it had nothing to do with the shareholders. It had more to do with the legalities behind it. It`s a very difficult process when you do it. . . very expensive and arduous. But it`s a very good move for the shareholders. The shareholders had nothing against it. In fact, the shareholders were overwhelmingly in favor of it.

IGN: Will there be any other changes to the company following the reorganization?

MA: There`s some stuff being done internally that won`t be as visible. The other stuff will be definitely visible. We`re hiring a managing director for each of the regions. (The company`s operations have been divided into five regions: North America, South America, Europe, Australia and Pacific Asia.) We`re going to have four or five sales people in each of the regions and a marketing person in each of the regions. So, this sort of commando team will go out to each of the regions and build their own business in each of the regions and have their own separate profit and loss.

IGN: That sounds like warfare!

MA: It`s a competitive environment that I intend to win. I intend to keep our market share and grow it. I intend to continue to be the leader in technology and I definitely intend to grow the business for our shareholders.

IGN: What about the company`s stock price? It`s at about $1.40 or so. That`s a long way from meeting the Nasdaq full-listing requirements.

MA: It`s gone up over 150 percent in the last two weeks. I think once we put all of these initiatives in place--once we start getting some momentum in the marketplace--our stock is a very undervalued stock.

[Die Stimme]

drückt die daumen, was anderes hab ich nimmer, bin seit starnet 2000 dabei und hoffe

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  Michael Aymong, head of World Gaming


He`s betting he`s a lucky guy

Sinclair Stewart (Financial Post)

For a man who hates to gamble, Michael Aymong has a hell of a poker face. The 36-year-old Toronto native, who in April was hired as chief executive officer of World Gaming PLC, doesn`t so much as flinch at the Internet gaming firm`s troubled past.

World Gaming (it changed its name from Starnet Communications International Inc. last month) was once a dot-com darling with a market cap approaching US$870-million and a share price in the US$30 range.

But the company`s luck evaporated in the summer of 1999, after the RCMP raided its Vancouver offices on suspicion of peddling child porn and dabbling in illegal gaming. Although the porn allegations proved to be unfounded, the probe was enough to incite a class action lawsuit and send panic through the ranks of investors, who lopped nearly US$750-million off the company`s value. The stock has since languished in the cellar, closing yesterday at US$1.38 on the Nasdaq over-the-counter bulletin board.

Given the company`s sordid past, it seems odd that Mr. Aymong would relinquish an executive vice-president`s seat at GT Group Telecom Inc. to take the reins of what many would describe as a lame horse. The compensation package, of course, was lucrative -- a US$350,000 salary, a similar bonus, and a 7% stake in the company--yet he claims it had little to do with his decision.

"I don`t need the money," shrugs the former telco executive, explaining he cashed in a significant equity position in MetroNet Communications and is financially independent. He already has homes in Calgary, Florida, and New York, and recently purchased another in Antigua, where World Gaming relocated its operations two years ago.

"I need the challenge and I need to work in an interesting environment. This is a huge, huge business opportunity."

Mr. Aymong, who was in Toronto last week to open a new corporate office, claims the international online gaming industry is worth US$177-billion annually, and is hoping to carve out a US$500-million slice of that pie over the next decade. The company`s active customer base stands at 250,000, and he said revenue will be split evenly between software sales (sportsbook, horse racing, and casinos) and a licensee business in which World Gaming hosts and operates gaming sites for overseas clients. The company is putting together a $5-million private placement to bankroll its expansion into emerging markets in Asia-Pacific, Europe and South America, where there are fewer restrictions on Internet gambling.

To be successful at home, however, Mr. Aymong knows he will have to do more than sell software programs to racetracks and lotteries: he will have to improve the image of an industry the public associates with organized crime and high-tech grifters. But he is betting he can sway popular opinion, and perhaps change a few minds in the federal government at the same time. He took a step in this direction on Friday, settling the class-action suit for just over $1-million in shares, and expects the RCMP matter to be concluded next month.

"They will charge us with something, and we`ll just have to settle," he said matter-of-factly. "Either that or we`ll litigate: one of the two."

He has also restructured the front office, recruiting an executive from 724 Solutions Inc. in an effort to restore the company`s credibility, and he has signed the company`s five biggest clients to extended contracts. In the next few weeks he hopes to hire a new chief financial officer and add 30 employees to the staff of 128.

Although he claims to have wagered only $400 in his lifetime, he has few misgivings about playing the odds in the business arena.

"I got lucky and was in the right business at the right time," he said, describing his success in the telecommunications field. "I try to pick the right industries and that`s why I think I`m going to be lucky again."

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Wednesday June 27, 10:52 am Eastern Time
Press Release

World Gaming Providing Foremost Fraud Detection Solution to the Online Gaming Industry

HNC Software`s eFalcon Implemented into eCommerce Engine to Offer Customers Leading-edge Fraud Protection

ST. JOHN`S, Antigua--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 27, 2001-- World Gaming plc (NASDAQ OTC: WGMGY - news), a global pioneer in I-gaming technologies, announced today that it has completed implementation of eFalcon, the leading real-time Internet fraud detection solution from HNC Software Inc. (Nasdaq: HNCS - news). World Gaming now offers its licensees and partners the most powerful weapon against online credit card fraud available. The augmented system is available to the more than 750 web sites powered by World Gaming to offer gamers the industry`s highest level of fraud protection.

``We are committed to providing our customers with the best possible solutions to limit risk and enhance profitability,`` said Michael Aymong, CEO of World Gaming. ``HNC worked with us to implement a solution that would ensure safety and security for the more than 500,000 players who wagered in excess of $2 billion US through our licensees last year.``

eFalcon is an intelligent Internet-credit fraud detection and risk-management solution that lowers fraud losses and increases revenue opportunity for online merchants and service providers. The advanced solution uses sophisticated neural networks, scores, and rules to distinguish between legitimate shoppers and fraudulent purchasers. It provides strategy management and customer service tools to help merchants save legitimate transactions that appear risky, as well as set policies for accepting and rejecting transactions. eFalcon is based on HNC`s Falcon payment card fraud detection technology, currently used to protect more than 400 million payment card accounts worldwide.

``We`re pleased to provide our leading Internet payment card fraud detection solution to World Gaming, which is being proactive in the battle against fraud and protecting its clients,`` said Walter Lee, vice president of merchant solutions for HNC Software. ``In addition to the immediate fraud loss savings, World Gaming will be able to offer their licensees cost savings through lower chargeback fees, reduced fraud investigations, and the elimination of unnecessary customer support services related to fraudulent activities.``

About World Gaming plc

World Gaming plc is a pioneer and leader in I-gaming software and e-commerce technologies. World Gaming is an international developer, licensor and provider of the industry`s most comprehensive offering of online gaming products, including casino, sports book and pari-mutuel betting. For more information, visit www.worldgaming.com.

About HNC Software Inc.

HNC Software is a leading provider of Customer Insight solutions including intelligent response, decision management, and customer analytics software that enables companies in the financial, telecommunications, e-commerce and insurance industries to acquire, manage and retain customers. For more information, visit www.hnc.com or contact Rob Jensen at [phone].

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Gute News von Sportsbook.com (World Gaming Lizensnehmer)
zur Info: Sportsbook.com ist WG`s größter Lizenznehmer und der vielleicht größte Betreiber von Sportwetten im Internet. Zeitweise handelt sportsbook.com pro sekunde bis zu 100 Wetten an einem Football-Wochenende. Sportsbook.com zahlt 10% seiner Netto-Umsätze an WG für die Lizenz, sowie die Abwicklung der Finanztransaktionen etc. Weiterhin hält Sportsbook.com einen gewissen %-Satz WG Aktien.

http://www.sportsbook.com

Sportsbook.com Reaches Pinnacle Trading Volume in Record Time

St. Johns, Antigua--(BUSINESS WIRE)-June 28, 2001-
Sportsbook.com took its 15th millionth sports wager online today. Today, Tony Starego from Eldersburg, Maryland placed a $10 wager on the Giants and had the biggest single bet payoff of his life, winning $10,000 in cash simply for placing the 15th millionth bet.

"We are only the second online company to ever take 15 million sports wagers online," proclaimed bookmaker Peter Childs, " and it is absolutely amazing that we accomplished this in almost half the time that it took the first book."

"Thank you, this is UNBELIEVEABLE! I would like to say that your Sportsbook is the best. Also I enjoy playing the free NASCAR contest, I even won $100 last year for picking the correct average speed of the race. You guys have a great operation, thanks again for the money and I hope to enjoy using your website for a long time," declared Tony Starego.

Sportsbook.com has seen spectacular growth the last few years, having taken over 4.4 million sports wagers just this year alone. Additionally, Sportsbook.com wins over its customers by giving away millions of dollars in bonuses and contest winnings every year.

http://www.sportsbook.com/

Sportsbook.com is the largest Internet Sportsbook processing nearly three-quarters of a million sports wagers a month. Sportsbook.com handled over $800 million in sports and casino wagers during the first half of 2001 for over 85,000 unique customers.


http://german.sportsbook.com

Sportsbook.com ist einer der größten lizensierten Online-Buchmacher der Welt.
Seit unserer Einführung haben wir ein exponentielles Wachstum erfahren und über 14.5 Millionen Wetten angenommen. Im letzten Jahr ist unser Geschäft nahezu um das siebenfache gewachsen. Jeden Monat bearbeiten wir Wetten im Wert von über 100 Millionnen US$ von Kunden rund um den Erdball. Ob Sie uns von England, Hong Kong, Australien, Nordamerika oder anderswo auf der Welt her aufsuchen, wir haben uns bemüht, unsere Seite für Sie unterhaltsam und leicht navigierbar zu gestalten. Für einen Start berechnen wir Ihnen keine Gebühren; es gibt keine Kreditkartengebühren und Spielsteuern. Wenn Sie starten, geben wir Ihnen einen Bonus von zehn Prozent auf Ihre erste Einlage.
Durch Werbegeschäfte mit den Topseiten in Nordamerika Vegas Insider und der Nummer Eins Sportseite in Europa Sports.com, erreicht Sportsbook.com eine globale Nutzung und ist einer der am häufigsten genutzten Spielflecken im Internet.

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Thursday July 5, 10:12 am Eastern Time
Press Release

World Gaming Appoints Managing Director, Americas
ST. JOHN`S, Antigua--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 5, 2001--World Gaming plc (NASDAQ OTC: WGMGY - news), a global pioneer in I-gaming technologies, announced the appointment of John Harris as its Managing Director, Americas as part of the company`s continuing reorganization.

Harris will oversee World Gaming`s operations in North, Central and South America, including responsibility for marketing, sales and business development.

``John brings a wealth of experience to this position as we continue to establish dedicated, regional marketing teams in order to better service our current customers and obtain new ones,`` said World Gaming CEO Michael Aymong. ``John will drive emerging business opportunities in South America and work to take advantage of North American I-gaming developments, specifically the current legislative changes in Nevada.``

Harris joins World Gaming from EC Gate where as Senior Vice President Sales, Marketing and Business Development, Americas he was responsible for all North American strategies, including marketing, investor relations, public relations, sales and business development. His initiatives included establishing regional directors in Atlanta, New York, San Francisco, Chicago, San Diego and Toronto.

``I look forward to this exciting new opportunity with World Gaming, particularly with the continually progressive developments in the I-gaming industry throughout the Americas,`` said Harris, who has nearly 20 years of sales and management experience. ``I-gaming is truly in its infancy in this part of the world, offering us tremendous growth opportunities.``

Harris holds a Business Administration Degree from the University of Western Ontario where he graduated on the Dean`s Honour List.
 

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Monday July 9, 12:21 pm Eastern Time
Press Release

World Gaming Appoints New Chief Operating Officer

ST. JOHN`S, Antigua--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 9, 2001--World Gaming plc (NASDAQ OTC: WGMGY - news), a global pioneer in I-gaming technologies, announced the appointment of David Pasieka as its Chief Operating Officer.

Pasieka, who has been acting COO for the past two months, will oversee all of the company`s day-to-day operations, with an immediate focus on business planning and product development. As well, Pasieka will spearhead World Gaming`s global expansion strategy.

``David brings a wealth of global operations experience at a critical juncture for the company,`` said World Gaming CEO Michael Aymong. ``An important piece of the puzzle has been added today as David will play a significant role in the company`s future success.``

Pasieka joins World Gaming from 724 Solutions Inc., where he held the position of Senior Vice President, Application Hosting and IT. There, he was responsible for the global development and implementation of an outsourced, wireless Internet solution for the company`s international software customers. Further, he was responsible for overall strategy and product development, pricing, revenue, profit and loss, capital budgeting, vendor management, and ongoing application support. Pasieka also held global accountability for the company`s technology infrastructure.

``I was drawn to this position by both the opportunities and challenges that present themselves with World Gaming and the industry as a whole,`` said Pasieka, who has more than 20 years of management experience. ``I-gaming is still in its infancy, yet the company is considered an established player. Now our focus is strategic growth on a global level - and I feel my experience is aligned with that direction.``

Pasieka began his career at Bell Canada, where he spent nine years focused on facilities administration, operations planning, and cost and performance. He left Bell to join AT&T Canada (Unitel/CNCP Telecommunications) to work in the areas of business planning, operations planning, customer and network services, marketing, and access management.

Next, Pasieka joined MetroNet Communications Corporation, Canada`s first national competitive local exchange carrier as Vice President and General Manager. There, he created sales, business development and operations teams, drove revenues from $1 million to $100 million in one year, secured Rights of Way with local utilities and governments, and oversaw the expansion of service areas through local fibre networks.

Pasieka holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Waterloo and a Masters of Business Administration from York University. He also attended the Strategic Product Management program from AT&T School of Business and the Executive Marketing Program at the Western School of Business. He is a member of the Advisory Boards of NTG Clarity Networks and Conceptwave Software.

[Dar]

Montag Juli 9, 12:21 P.m. östliche Zeit


WeltSpiel Ernennt Neuen Funktionierenden Hauptoffizier
Str. JOHN, Antigua -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Juli 9, 2001 -- Weltspiel- plc (Nasdaq OTC: WGMGY - Nachrichten , ein globaler Pionier in den Ich-Spieltechnologien, verkündeten die Verabredung von David Pasieka als sein funktionierender Hauptoffizier.

Pasieka, das Fungieren COO für die letzten zwei Monate gewesen ist, beaufsichtigt alle Alltagsoperationen der Firma, mit einem sofortigen Fokus auf Unternehmensplanung und Produktentwicklung. Außerdem des spearhead weltspiels Pasieka Willensglobale Expansionsstrategie.

`` David holt eine Fülle der globalen Operationserfahrung an einem kritischen kritischen Augenblick für die Firma, ` ` sagte Weltspiel-CEO Michael Aymong. `` ein wichtiges Stück des Puzzlespiels ist heute hinzugefügt worden, da David spielt eine bedeutende Rolle im zukünftigen Erfolg der Firma.` `,

Pasieka verbindet Weltspiel von 724 Solutions Inc., in denen er die Position des älteren Vizepräsidenten anhielt, Anwendung bewirtend und ES dort, er war verantwortlich für die globale Entwicklung und Implementierung von outsourced, drahtlose Internet-Lösung für die internationalen Software-Kunden der Firma. Weiter war er für gesamte Strategien- und Produktentwicklung verantwortlich und setzte Preis fest, Einkommen, Profit und Verlust, Erstallung eines Kapitalbudgets, Verkäufermanagement und fortwährender Anwendungssupport. Pasieka hielt auch globale Verantwortlichkeit für die Technologieinfrastruktur der Firma an.

`` I wurde in diese Position durch beide Gelegenheiten gezeichnet und Herausforderungen, die mit Weltspiel und der Industrie sich als Ganzes darstellen, ` ` sagte Pasieka, das mehr als 20 Jahre Management- Erfahrung hat. ``Ich-spiel ist noch in seiner Kindheit, dennoch gilt die Firma als einen hergestellten Spieler. Jetzt ist unser Fokus strategisches Wachstum auf einer globalen Stufe - und ich glaube, daß meine Erfahrung ist ausgerichtet mit dieser Richtung.` `,

Pasieka fing seine Karriere an Bell Canada an, in dem er neun Jahre verbrachte, die auf Teildienste Leitung, Ablaufplanung und Kosten und Leistung gerichtet wurden. Er ließ Bell, um AN T &Kanada (Unitel-/CNCP Telekommunikation zur Arbeit in den Bereichen der Unternehmensplanung, der Ablaufplanung, des Kunden und der Vermittlungsdienste, des Marketings und des Zugriffß managements zu verbinden.

Zunächst verband Pasieka MetroNet Communications Corporation, Kanadas erste nationale konkurrierende lokale Austauschfördermaschine als Vizepräsident und Generaldirektor. Dort stellte er Verkäufe, geschäftliche Entwicklung und Operationsteams her, trieb Einkommen von $1 Million bis $100 Million in einem Jahr, in gesicherten Rechten der Weise mit lokalen Hilfsprogrammen und in den Regierungen an und beaufsichtigte die Expansion der Anschlußbereiche durch lokale Faser- Netze.

Pasieka hält einen Junggesellen des Wissenschaftsgrads von der Universität von Waterloo und Meister der Geschäftsleitung von der York- Universität an. Er bediente auch das strategische Produktmanagementprogramm &an von der t-Schule des Geschäfts und das Executivabsatzprogramm an der westlichen Schule des Geschäfts. Er ist ein Bauteil der Beratungsstellen der NTG-Klarheitsnetze und der Software Conceptwave.

Über Weltspielplc

Weltspielplc ist- ein Pionier und ein Führer in den Ich-Spielsoftware- und -handeltechnologien. Weltspiel ist- ein internationaler Entwickler, Lizenzgeber und Versorger des komplettesten Antrags der Industrie der Onlinespielprodukte, einschließlich des casino, Sportbuch und pari-mutuel Wetten.

Sichere Hafenanweisung unter der privaten Sicherheitsrechtsstreit- Verbesserungtat von 1995: **time-out** d Anweisung enthalten hierin welch sein nicht historisch Tatsache sein Vorwärts--schauen Anweisung das sein abhängig von Gefahr und Ungewißheit das können veranlassen tatsächlich Resultat zu unterscheiden materiell von ausdrücken in d Vorwärts--schauen Anweisung, einschließlich, aber nicht begrenzen zu, bestimmt verzögern in prüfen, Auswertung und Entwicklung von Produkt, Betrug verursachen nach Lizenznehmer von Welt Spiel, Regelung von d Online- Spiel Industrie, und ander riskieren ausführlich von Zeit zu Zeit in Welt Spiel Archivierung mit d securities & Wertpapierbörse Kommission. Wir übernehmen keine Verantwortlichkeit für die Genauigkeit und die Vollständigkeit dieser Anweisungen und sind unter keiner Aufgabe zum Aktualisieren irgendwelche der Vorwärts-schauenden Anweisungen, die hierin enthalten werden, um sich diese Anweisungen an tatsächliche Resultate anzupassen. Dieses ist ein Angebot zum Verkaufen oder ein Marketing eines Angebots zum Kaufen keine Aktien.

[Offi]

Das mit dem Translator ist ja cool, "WeltSpiel" gar nicht so schlecht

Offi

[guntis]

Hallo Offi!

Auch noch munter in der Karibik?
Welche Zeit habt Ihr jetzt dort?

Gruß
guntis

[Offi]

ca. 1.30 in der Nacht. Gehe jetzt langsam mal ins Bett, war den ganzen Tag im Office.

Gruesse

Offi

[Die Stimme]

wo geht denn unser starnet hin ?????

[Zook]

In meinem Depot bei der comdirect wird für die wgmgy immer noch kein Kurs eingestellt, was sich entsprechend negativ auf meinen Depotstand (und auf den Beleihungswert ) auswirkt.
Angeblich fehlt noch eine entsprechende Nachricht der Gesellschaft. Trotz mehrmaliger telefonischer Rückfragen hat sich bisher nichts getan.

Ist das bei Euch auch so? weiß einer Abhilfe?

Gruß

Zook

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@Zook
die comdirect hat Probleme mit den wgmgy Aktien die in USA gekauft wurden.
Ihr Kursgeber liefert aus den USA keine Kurse für WGMGY.
(wann wieder ein Kurs geliefert wird, steht in den Sternen)
Das ist bei allen Comdirect Kunden, welche ihre Aktien in den USA gekauft haben so.
Schuld hat die Comdirect.
Um wieder einen Kurs (und Beleihungswert) zu haben gibt es dir Möglichkeit, die Aktien (auf in Europa handelbare Aktien) umschreiben zu lassen, was allerdings eine Gebühr kostet (müsste die comdirect übernehmen weil es ihre Schuld ist).
Oder du verkaufst deine Aktien in USA und kaufst in Deutschland zurück (zu gefährlich!)
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Thursday July 12, 8:02 am Eastern Time
Press Release

World Gaming Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

ST. JOHN`S, Antigua--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 12, 2001--World Gaming plc (NASDAQ OTC: WGMGY - news), a global pioneer in I-gaming technologies, announced the appointment of Rodney Davis as its Chief Financial Officer.

Davis will oversee all of the company`s financial operations, with an immediate focus on the institutional investment communities in North America and Europe, and on preparations for the company`s move to list on a senior exchange.

``Rodney brings outstanding corporate financial experience to the company,`` said World Gaming CEO Michael Aymong. ``This development, together with the announcement made earlier this week of David Pasieka as our new COO, means that we now have the critically important senior management positions in place and can begin the next phase of World Gaming`s growth and development.``

With almost 15 years experience, Davis brings to World Gaming a successful track record in the areas of strategic and business planning, public market financings, corporate restructurings, public financial reporting, acquisition negotiations and execution. His career has ranged from auditing to mergers and acquisitions to high finance.

``The opportunity to join a true industry leader with superior technologies was irresistible,`` said Davis. ``It is an exciting time to be joining the team and I look forward to contributing to the successful implementation of World Gaming`s business plan and international growth strategies.``

Most recently, Davis held the position of CFO at MGI Software Corporation, a leading global provider of visual media software and infrastructure solutions distributed in over 40 countries. At MGI, Davis successfully completed a $23 million bought deal in Canada, co-led by National Bank and BMO Nesbitt Burns. Further, he introduced processes and accountabilities to the company that led to better-informed decision-making and resource allocations.

Prior to joining MGI, Davis was Vice President Corporate Development of Maxxcom Inc. where he managed the company`s acquisition program and participated in taking the company public. In 1997, Davis was appointed Vice President and Corporate Controller for Southam Inc., a media company with annual revenues of $1.3 billion. At Southam, Davis was responsible for all public financial reporting, as well as approving business plans and capital expenditures for all divisions. Davis obtained his CA designation while working at KPMG LLP.

About World Gaming plc

World Gaming plc is a pioneer and leader in I-gaming software and e-commerce technologies. World Gaming is an international developer, licensor and provider of the industry`s most comprehensive offering of online gaming products, including casino, sports book and pari-mutuel betting.

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Monday July 23, 2:20 pm Eastern Time
Press Release

World Gaming Reaches Agreement With New Licensee

ST. JOHN`S, Antigua--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 23, 2001--World Gaming plc (NASDAQ OTC:WGMGY - news), a global pioneer in I-gaming technologies, has reached an agreement with Vision Entertainment Limited to become the company`s 23rd licensee.

Vision Entertainment, an Antigua-based company, has gone live with its casinounreal.com Web site (www.casinounreal.com) using World Gaming software. The site offers visitors the ability to play up to 10 different casino games, along with sportsbook wagering and pari-mutuel betting. The site also introduces a number of lottery and bingo games.

``This agreement is further confirmation of World Gaming`s dominant position in the industry,`` said David Pasieka, COO of World Gaming. ``We power more than 750 I-gaming sites, with over 250,000 active gaming accounts, making our distribution network the largest in the world.``

According to leading industry analysts, including Bear Stearns, currently there are approximately 1,400 online wagering Web sites in operation.

The agreement will see Vision Entertainment operating exclusively on World Gaming`s software for the next two years.

About World Gaming plc

World Gaming plc is a pioneer and leader in I-gaming software and e-commerce technologies. World Gaming is an international developer, licensor and provider of the industry`s most comprehensive offering of online gaming products, including casino, sports book and pari-mutuel betting. For more information about World Gaming, visit the company`s Web site at www.worldgaming.com

[echtzeit]

 
ich versuch´s noch mal in Frankfurt für 1.80 !!!
hoffentlich klappt´s, denn bald gehts ab
 

[Tippee]

Die PR über den Roll-out der neuen Version 3.2 ist endlich da.....

Friday July 27, 10:36 am Eastern Time
Press Release
World Gaming Announces Release Of Version 3.2
Next generation software includes more than 30 Internet casino games, sports book and pari-mutuel betting
ST. JOHN`S, Antigua--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 27, 2001-- World Gaming plc (NASDAQ OTC: WGMGY - news), a global pioneer in I-gaming technologies, has released version 3.2 of its widely-used, state-of-the-art I-gaming software. Further, the company has announced that future product enhancements will be put into production every 12 weeks.

``World Gaming 3.2 is a major accomplishment for the company and a demonstration of current management`s commitment to meeting its targets and deadlines,`` said Mike Aymong, CEO of World Gaming. ``World Gaming 3.2 significantly raises the bar for I-gaming software. No one in our industry is offering such a powerful I-gaming environment, nor are they committed to such an aggressive product development schedule.``

World Gaming 3.2 offers 10 Instant play Java casino games, 6 Java lottery games and 15 C++ downloadable, Windows environment casino games. World Gaming 3.2 also offers sports book and pari-mutuel betting, including live horse racing, greyhound and Jai Alai action.

Additional features and functionality include an innovative, back-office Command Center that allows licensees to manage their business and generate dozens of usage and financial reports, ensuring ongoing service improvements and a better customer experience.

``World Gaming 3.2 incorporates the industry-leading security afforded by our recent partnership with HNC Software,`` said David Pasieka, COO of World Gaming. ``There is no doubt that today we are offering the safest and most entertaining I-gaming experience on the market. These are the two measures that will guide us as we roll out further product enhancements aimed at capturing greater market share.``

Industry analysts at Bear Stearns, a New York-based finance and investment company, estimates that by 2004 more than 15 million people will place wagers online, with the total amount wagered topping $6 billion by 2003.

``We have put a strong international sales and marketing team in place to support this release,`` said Aymong. ``World Gaming has a tremendous market opportunity, as our competitors continue to play catch up, and we intend to capitalize on that opportunity.``

Availability

World Gaming 3.2 is available July 27, 2001. Interested parties can contact sales for licensing the software, by visiting the World Gaming Web site at www.worldgaming.com. Existing licensees will be migrated to the new software on a request basis.

About World Gaming plc

World Gaming plc is a pioneer and leader in I-gaming software and e-commerce technologies. World Gaming is an international developer, licensor and provider of the industry`s most comprehensive offering of online gaming products, including casino, sports book and pari-mutuel betting. For more information about World Gaming, visit the company`s Web site at www.worldgaming.com

Note to editors: If you`re interested in receiving additional information about World Gaming 3.2, or would like a trial version of the product for review, please contact Heather Grant at [e-mail]

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Monday July 30, 1:26 pm Eastern Time
Press Release

Sportingbet.com Becomes World Gaming`s Number One Licensee With Acquisition Of Internet Opportunity Entertainment

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 30, 2001--World Gaming plc (OTC BB: WGMGY - news), a global pioneer in I-gaming technologies, announced that Sportingbet.com plc has become the company`s number one licensee following its acquisition of Internet Opportunity Entertainment.

Sportingbet.com, a global Internet bookmaker, will acquire all of Internet Opportunity`s properties including the leading sports book and casino sites SportsBook.com, Wallstreet.com and Playersonly.com.

``This is tremendous news and represents very real global expansion opportunities for World Gaming,`` said Mike Aymong, CEO of World Gaming. ``Our meeting today in London with Sportingbet.com has set the groundwork for what is an important new business relationship for our companies.``

In March of this year, Sportingbet.com acquired the entire issued share capital of Australia`s largest private bookmaker, The Number One Betting Shop Limited, providing a substantial physical and operating presence in Australia and New Zealand. Further, the company signed an exclusive 5-year marketing deal with Ozmosa Limited and Singinvests, both of which provide a substantial network of gaming sales agents in East and South East Asia, the world`s largest betting market.

``I have long admired Internet Opportunity and regard it as one of the most successful examples of Internet bookmaking,`` said Mark Blandford, CEO of Sportingbet.com. ``World Gaming has played an important role in this success and I look forward to the exciting opportunities our new relationship affords.``

World Gaming recently extended its exclusive agreement for sportsbook.com, playersonly.com and acescasino.com with Internet Opportunity until 2004 and will continue under Sportingbet.com as part of the recent announcement.

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http://www.worldsbestcasino.com

[Tippee]

RCMP Inquiry

In order to accommodate on-going discussions between the parties, an Order has been signed by the Supreme Court of British Columbia, Canada, extending the current restraints previously issued by the Court until August 31st, 2001.

The investigation is reviewing the operations of the company that were conducted in Vancouver up to August 1999.

Given the lack of any legal precedent in the application of old gambling laws to I-gaming operations, we are prepared to aggressively defend such practices. While the company relocated to Antigua the Canadian operations that are at issue in the fall of 1999, we are prepared to litigate the complex legal issues involved if an acceptable resolution cannot be reached.

The extension was consented to by the Company.

http://www.worldgaming.com/rcmpinquiry.html

[Artos]

Das hatte ich ja fast schon befürchtet

[mp4750]

Wie es aussieht hat w:o den "910479" Tread geschlossen.

d.m.

[echtzeit]

Bis zur RCMP Entscheidung und den schlechten Zahlen bleibts volatil.

[mp4750]

Schlußkurs 17.08. US$ 1.46
Change +0.14 (+10.61%)
Volume 147,500 / Avg Vol 134,590
Day`s Range
1.26 - 1.48
Bid 1.42
Ask 1.46

schönes Wochenende

d.m.

[echtzeit]

Vancouver Sun
Saturday 18 August 2001 TOP STORIES

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Starnet ordered to forfeit $6 million

`Proceeds of crime` penalties assessed for Internet gaming
Jeremy Sandler Vancouver Sun
Starnet Communications International Inc. was fined $100,000 Friday for its involvement in Internet gaming and was ordered to forfeit $6 million deemed to be the proceeds of crime.

The penalties were assessed after the company pleaded guilty to one count of keeping a device for gambling or betting.

The guilty plea, which came one day after charges were laid in the case, wrapped up an investigation dating back to early 1998.

The money forfeited by the company will become the property of the province under proceeds of crime legislation.

Inspector Mike Ryan of the Organized Crime Agency of B.C. said no company officials were personally charged.

"That was a decision made by crown counsel in consultation with the police," Ryan said, adding he was pleased with the outcome. "We think it`s a fair and positive solution to the case."

Calls to Starnet`s lawyer, Len Doust, who negotiated the company`s plea, were not returned.

The company ran its gaming sites from Antigua, where it was licensed to conduct such activities. It was not licensed in B.C. or elsewhere in Canada or the United States.

Because of uncertainty over gaming laws, the company said it would not take bets from residents of Canada or the United States.

Most of Starnet`s revenue was generated by licensing its technology to third parties and running gaming sites for them.

Police allege that some of those licensees took bets from Canadians.

By July 1999, the company had become recognized as a leader in the Internet gaming industry. Its stock, which trades on the OTC Bulletin Board in the United States, surged to a high of $26 for a total stock market value of more than $800 million US.

The next month, members of the Organized Crime Agency raided Starnet`s Carrall Street offices in Vancouver, alleging that it was conducting unlicensed gaming activities and distributing illegal pornography.

Police seized boxes of documents and, when the company tried to withdraw money from its CIBC accounts, obtained a court order freezing its funds.

The raid threw a cloud of uncertainty over the company and its stock plunged to the $5 US level.

A month after the raid, the company relocated its head office to Antigua, keeping only its software development group, which operates as Inphinity Interactive, in Vancouver.

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Seit 2 Jahren musste Starnet / World Gaming mit angezogener Handbremse fahren.
Beim anziehen der Handbremse durch die RCMP viel der Kurs damals von 13 auf 5 US $.
Und mit Hilfe der Handbremse innerhalb von 2 Jahren auf deutlich unter 1 US $.

Die Handbremse ist soeben gelöst worden.

Der Kurs wird bis zu den Zahlen Richtung 5 US $ marschieren. ( Aktuell: 1.46 ! )
 

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World Gaming and Canadian Authorities Settle Three-Year Old Starnet Investigation

Vancouver, BC, August 20, 2001 - Starnet Communications International, a subsidiary of World Gaming plc (OTCBB: WGMGY), has reached a settlement with Canadian authorities whereby the subsidiary plead guilty to a single charge, a violation of Section 202 (1) b of the Canadian criminal code, bringing the three-year old RCMP investigation into the historical operations of the company, for the period ending in August 1999, to a close.

“This conclusion allows us to shed the past and move forward toward the kind of exceptional growth and success this company is capable of achieving,” said Michael Aymong, CEO of World Gaming. “This is a watershed event for the company -- a major milestone -- and putting an end to this matter is very positive for our shareholders. World Gaming is operating under an entirely new management team, business direction and operational structure. As we go forward, we do so with a strong commitment to compliance and a constructive relationship with governments here in Canada.”

The action included a fine of $100,000 CDN and a $15,000 CDN victim surcharge. As well, the company has consented to a forfeiture of $3,925,000 US. Authorities have approximately $7.6 million US of the company’s funds currently under restraint. As a result of Friday’s decision, approximately $3.6 million US will be returned to the company.

About World Gaming plc
World Gaming plc is a pioneer and leader in I-gaming software and e-commerce technologies. World Gaming is an international developer, licensor and provider of the industry’s most comprehensive offering of online gaming products, including casino, sports book and pari-mutuel betting. For more information about World Gaming, visit the company’s Web site at www.worldgaming.com

[Jochen1975]

Was ist auf einmal mit euch allen los????
Warum schreib seit Tagen niemand mehr über unser Baby???
Seit ihr alle im Urlaub????
Oder kann mir einer diese Stille erklären, und vor allem, daß nach soviele guten News der Kurs rückwärts geht???
AUFWACHEN ALLE ZUSAMMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Euer Jochen (werd jetzt öfters da sein,war seither stiller Beobachter!!!!!)

[guntis]

Hallo Jochen!

Hier schläft niemand. Du bist nur im falschen Thread. Die richigen Worldgaming Thread findest du leider immer noch unter der WKN Nr. 910479

Gruß
guntis

PS: es wäre eigentlich an der Zeit dies mal auf die richtige Nummer umzustellen

[Jochen1975]

Hallo!
Echt komisch, denn seit Monntag kommt bei mir unter
WKN 910479 keine Angaben mehr!
Wie ist das bei euch?????
Deswegen bin ich ja hier!!!!!

[Andy.L]

@Jochen1975

probiers mal mit dem Suchbegriff ²Starnet"!!!

Da findest Du mehr über World Gaming!!

MFG Andy

[guntis]

@Jochen

also bei mir funktioniert es immer noch mit 910479 - gerade ausprobiert.

Gruß
guntis

[oemme]

Boaaahhhh ist das langweilig. Nach so guten News, keine Bewegung, was ist da los?

[phönixII]

Hallo,kann mir jemand sagen was mit dem alten
starnet-board passiert ist?komm jetzt gar nicht mehr hin.
danke

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Thursday September 6, 4:00 am Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: World Gaming plc
via BCE Emergis e-News Services

World Gaming To Launch Wireless Black Jack, Slots And Sports Betting On Pocket PC And Palm OS Platforms

London, United Kingdom
World Gaming plc (OTC BB: WGMGY - news), a global pioneer in I-gaming technologies, today announced the signing of a software licensing agreement with Sona Innovations Inc., a leading North American provider of secure mobile solutions, that will see the introduction of wireless applications for its most popular games, blackjack, slots and sportsbook, before the end of the year.

Under the three-year agreement with Sona, World Gaming will be deploying three games on Microsoft`s Pocket PC - expected delivery November 2001 - and Palm OS® - expected delivery December 2001 - built on the Sona Wireless Platform(TM). Microsoft`s Pocket PC and Palm OS devices were chosen for World Gaming `s first wireless software suite, due to screen size and capabilities, input method, power management, network bandwidth, device memory, graphics and processor power.

``The wireless market is growing exponentially and it represents a very real opportunity for World Gaming to expand its global presence - particularly in Europe and Asia where wireless gaming is more advanced,`` said Michael Aymong, CEO of World Gaming. ``Wireless is an exciting new opportunity for World Gaming - enlarging our total available market and increasing revenue streams for our existing products and services.``

World Gaming selected its most popular offerings - blackjack, slot machine, and sportsbook betting for the initial wireless suite, with plans to expand in the future. The new products will tap into the users of online casinos and sports betting, which dominate up to 73 per cent of the online gaming market.

A recent Datamonitor report projects that revenues from the total mobile gaming markets in the US, Europe and Asia Pacific will grow from an estimated $950 million in 2001 to $17.5 billion in 2006. The international research firm also reports that Asia Pacific is currently the wireless gaming capital of the world, with 60 million gamers. In Europe, 41 million currently play games on their mobile phones or PDAs, compared to 22 million in the US. By 2006, Europe will have over 150 million wireless gamers, while in the US, the number will grow to 124 million.

``Data is typically encrypted then decrypted, which has inherent security risks,`` said Jeff Halloran, president and CEO of Sona Innovations. ``The robust architecture of Sona`s technology is very unique, as it does not use public gateway servers and it rapidly deploys an animated presentation layer unlike any other wireless service. Sona`s client software establishes a secure session on the Pocket PC or Palm operating platform and communicates directly with World Gaming`s servers. Through our unique end-to-end secure approach to deploying applications on handheld devices, we are able to deliver to World Gaming a wireless solution that provides the level of presentation, performance and protection the World Gaming community has come to expect. Being network carrier agnostic, Sona Innovation`s one of a kind solution becomes an immediate global platform to support World Gaming`s secure growth.``

World Gaming evaluated several vendors before choosing Sona Innovations. Sona was selected based upon the following criteria: a strong commitment to continued diligent support of World Gaming products and services, synergies of respective business models, number of wireless devices supported, ease of implementation, and security.

``Our new wireless suite of products is a plug-in solution, requiring no back-end integration, that leverages and extends existing World Gaming technologies, products and services,`` said David Pasieka, COO of World Gaming. ``Wireless technology is still in its infancy and continuously evolving. Standards, protocols, network and client device issues require significant and dedicated development resources. Sona Innovations` experience successfully delivering bullet-proof applications for the banking and brokerage industries has made the company the ideal supplier for World Gaming and has addressed our concerns over security.``

About World Gaming plc World Gaming plc is a pioneer and leader in I-gaming software and e-commerce technologies. World Gaming is an international developer, licensor and provider of the industry`s most comprehensive offering of online gaming products, including casino, sports book and pari-mutuel betting. For more information about World Gaming, visit the company`s Web site at www.worldgaming.com

About Sona Innovations Inc. Sona Innovations Inc. is the market-leading provider of secure mobile solutions for access to enterprise information and applications. Sona`s success is due to its unique ability to deliver a rich client experience without compromising performance or security. The key differentiator that sets Sona apart from its competitors is the Sona Wireless Platform (SWP) and mobile application suite. Utilizing this complete set of software tools and technologies enables an enterprise to rapidly build, deploy and manage wireless solutions. Sona`s Professional Services Group provides a single source for successfully integrating and deploying the Sona suite of products. Sona extends the enterprise reach anytime, anywhere, on any device, driving more effective and efficient interaction with clients or employees. For more information about Sona Innovations, visit the company`s Web site at www.sonainnovations.com

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World Gaming Year-End Results Conference Call

London, United Kingdom

World Gaming plc (OTC BB: WGMGY - news), a global pioneer in I-gaming technologies, invites you to participate in a conference call to discuss the company`s year-end results for fiscal 2001. Participating in the call will be Mike Aymong, Chief Executive Officer, David Pasieka, Chief Operating Officer and Rodney Davis, Chief Financial Officer. Management will also provide an update on recent business activities. The Company will release its results prior to the call.

Date: Tuesday, September 25, 2001

Time: 8:30 a.m. (EST)

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Thursday September 20, 3:00 am Eastern Time
Press Release

World Gaming Appoints VP Product Development To Drive Security, Game Development And Wireless Products
London, United Kingdom

World Gaming plc (OTC BB: WGMGY - news), a global pioneer in I-gaming technologies, announced the appointment of David Fleming, VP of Product Development, to drive the company`s software development strategies.

With more than 12 years of experience in the technology industry, Fleming joins World Gaming from IronLion Management Inc, a wireless incubation company, where he was CTO and partner. Prior to joining IronLion, Fleming spent two years as CTO for White Picket Defenses Inc., a wireless security solution company where he worked with such clients as CDS (SEDAR.COM), mBanx, KPMG, CIBC, CEBRA, 724 Solutions, and Internet Secure. Fleming also built two successful e-commerce companies and held a management team position in LGS Groupe`s e-commerce division.

``David Fleming brings more than 12 years of e-commerce experience to World Gaming and in the world of the Internet that is a lifetime,`` said Mike Aymong, CEO of World Gaming. ``David is respected as a top strategist and is widely known in the industry as a thought leader in the fields of electronic and mobile commerce. His appointment will allow us to accelerate development in the areas of security, gaming and wireless.``

Fleming was a member of Centennial College E-Commerce Steering Committee and is a regular public speaker. He holds a bachelor of business administration with a major in computer science from York University in Toronto as well as having studied Astrophysics, Computer Science and Mathematics at the University of Toronto.

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Aktuelle Werbung eines WGMGY Lizensnehmers
u.a. bei livecharts.com zu sehen:



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WGMGY Tiefstkurse diese Woche !       0.45 - 0.70 € ?
WGMGY Kaufkurse diese Woche !

Weil:
   weltweiter Sell-Off der Technologie Aktien (Plünderung der Depots)
    Angst vor Terror und Krieg
   Angst vor Rezession
   Angst vor schlechten WGMGY Zahlen, bzw bestätigte schlechte WGMY Zahlen

Weil:
   Die Zahlen im nächsten Quartal werden gut (RCMP Gelder)
    Die Gambling Branche ist von einer Rezession nicht betroffen
   Neues Management und neue Phantasie (Europa Asien + wireless )


Einziger Haken: WGMGY ist ein OTC-BB Wert
    (Geschäftsberichte können hingebogen werden, man weiss nie ob eine Firma seriös ist, und wieviel versteckte Schulden da sind )


 Wer WGMGY und Michael Aymong für seriös hält sollte jetzt kaufen !

 Limit zwischen 0,45 und 0,70 €
 

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      http://www.mycasinobuilder.com









     Auszug:

Q: What kind of software is utilized for the casino-sportsbook?

A: The casino-sportsbook is supported by software from the world renowned Worldgaming. Worldgaming is a pioneer in the interactive gaming industry and is a publicly traded company. Worldgaming software powers more online casino-sportsbooks than any other software developer.

 

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Tuesday September 25, 3:02 am Eastern Time
Press Release

SOURCE: World Gaming plc
World Gaming plc Reports Fiscal 2001 Results

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 25, 2001--World Gaming plc (OTC BB: WGMGY - news), a global pioneer in I-gaming technologies, today announced results for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2001. All figures are in U.S. dollars. For additional notes to the financial statements please refer to the Company`s 6K.

Total revenue for the year was $20.2 million, a 13 per cent increase over the $17.9 million reported in fiscal 2000. The Company reported a loss from continuing operations of $16.8 million or $0.52 per share for the year ended April 30, 2001 compared to $4.5 million or $0.16 per share for the prior year.

During the fiscal year the Company incurred a number of one-time charges relating to restructuring, bad debts and other balance sheet adjustments and accruals for the settlement of outstanding legal matters totalling $10.5 million.

SG&A expenses increased 54 per cent from the previous year to $18.0 million as the Company made substantial investments in software development in conjunction with the launch of its new software platform, version 3.2.

``2001 represented a turbulent time for the Company which resulted in a number of significant, one-time charges,`` said Mike Aymong, World Gaming CEO. ``With many of the legal matters, bad debts and restructuring costs behind us now, World Gaming is in a much stronger position to focus on its core business.``

Gross margins decreased slightly to 70.6 per cent in 2001 from 71.2 per cent in 2000, largely due to an increase in transaction processing charges. World Gaming expects these rates will improve as the Company assumes more direct control of its transaction processing expenses.

Breaking the revenue down by sector, royalty related revenues increased 33 per cent to $18.4 million, while licensing revenues decreased 56 per cent to $1.8 million. This was primarily due to a delay in new license sales in anticipation of the release of the new version 3.2 software package.

``The new World Gaming is now in an excellent position to take a leadership role in the I-Gaming industry and substantially improve its overall financial position,`` Mike Aymong further commented. ``As part of the reorganization, management has put into place a new sales team for both Europe and the Americas, which will substantially boost World Gaming`s overall sales. Our mandate is simple, to improve shareholder value through a focus on profitability, growth and customer satisfaction by flawlessly executing our business plan.``

About World Gaming plc

World Gaming plc is a pioneer and leader in I-gaming software and e-commerce technologies. World Gaming is an international developer, licensor and provider of the industry`s most comprehensive offering of online gaming products, including casino, sports book and parimutuel betting. For more information about World Gaming, visit the company`s Web site at www.worldgaming.com

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aus dem CC:

Pferdewettmodul noch dieses Jahr
Mobiles gambling noch dieses Jahr
6 Neue Lizensnehmer noch dieses Jahr
einer davon ist ein B+M (landbased Casino)

[afisch]

World Gaming gambles on new line


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Former Starnet hires `tier one` executives to put distance between software maker and troubled past
Dana Flavelle
BUSINESS REPORTER

Investing
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Wanted: A reputable Canadian business executive to run a struggling Internet gambling firm faced with multi-million-dollar lawsuits, an RCMP probe, stagnant sales and dwindling cash reserves.


That was the unusual pitch Starnet Communications Inc. made to Michael Aymong when the beleaguered gaming software maker went shopping for its fourth chief executive officer in as many years.

``It was the strangest job interview I`ve ever had,`` Aymong recalled in a recent interview.

Toronto-born Aymong, 37, had spent most of his career in the telecommunications sector, most recently as executive vice-president of GT Group Telecom Inc.

The son of a food industry executive, he had attended private school and earned his M.B.A. degree from one of Canada`s prominent business schools, the University of Western Ontario.

When Starnet asked Aymong if he wanted the job, he took the bait.

How much harder could it be than tackling Bell Canada on its own turf, Aymong asked himself at the time. His employer, Group Telecom, was one of the few companies that challenged Bell and survived after regulators opened up Canada`s $24.4 billion local telecommunications market to competitors.

Group Telecom had grown to nearly 1,000 employees and annual revenues of $73.2 million by the time Aymong departed, though it had hefty losses that have since widened along with the rest of the telecom sector.

Despite Starnet`s problems, the Internet gaming industry clearly offered better prospects. The global market for online gambling is an estimated $177 billion (U.S.), and the business is hugely profitable.

While other online ventures have burned through billions of dollars and then tanked, Internet gambling software providers like Toronto-based CryptoLogic Inc. run profit margins in the 40 per cent to 50 per cent range.

Starnet, which was recently renamed World Gaming PLC, isn`t currently among them. The company reported last week that it lost $16.8 million, or 52 cents a share, on sales of $20.2 million for the year ended April 30. (All figures are in U.S. dollars.)

Most of the loss was related to one-time charges for restructuring, bad debts and settlement of outstanding legal issues, paving the way for an improved performance in the future, the company`s new chief financial officer Rodney Davis noted.

Meanwhile, Starnet`s shares, which trade on the Nasdaq over-the-counter bulletin board in New York, have fallen to 50 cents apiece from a high of $25 in July, 1999.

Still, with the right management, policies and procedures in place, Aymong figures, World Gaming could catch up and possibly even leapfrog over its competitors.

It would, however, require starting with a clean slate. Again.

Founded in 1995 in Vancouver, Starnet was one of the first companies to exploit the newly commercialized Internet. Its principal business originally was euphemistically called ``adult entertainment.``

Its three sites included a gay site and a site featuring one-on-one interaction with women, according to the prospectus the company filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in June, 1997, in support of its application for a Nasdaq listing.

When reminded of Starnet`s history in the pornography business, Aymong winces. ``Please don`t write that. My mother might read it,`` he says.

Starnet also had interests in the online gaming business through a subsidiary called World Gaming.

In financial terms, Starnet was wildly successful. The company enjoyed sales, based mainly on monthly subscriptions, of $1.3 million in the nine months ended Jan., 31, 1997 - a 760 per cent increase over the year-earlier period, according to the documents filed with U.S. securities regulators.

By July, 1999, the company had begun developing more aggressively its online gambling business. Sales had grown to $9.8 million and the company reported profits of $2 million. Its share price soared to $25.

What could go wrong?

A month later, the RCMP conducted a raid on the company`s offices and on several homes of executives and directors, based on allegations that Starnet was engaged in illegal gambling and pornographic activities. One employee, who told investigators he was in possession of child pornography, was immediately fired.

The police probe didn`t immediately lead to the laying of any particular charges, but it caused Starnet`s share price to plummet, sparking a class-action lawsuit by U.S. investors. For more than two years, the case distracted the company`s management while the legal issues were sorted out.

In October, 1999, the company named its lawyer, Meldon Ellis, as chief executive officer. During his brief tenure, the company sold off its adult entertainment division, installed a new management team and introduced new software. A year later, Ellis bowed out.

The company`s chairman, Fred Hazell, stepped in as interim chief executive until Aymong came on board April 10 this year.

In retrospect, Aymong says, a lot of Starnet`s problems were typical of a dot-com start-up: inexperienced managers, bad decision-making, compounded by fuzzy laws governing the online gambling business.

In the end, the RCMP laid just one charge under a section of the Canadian Criminal Code that makes it an offence to own or operate a device that permits gambling. In Starnet`s case, that meant the powerful computer servers housed in its Vancouver offices.

World Gaming has since taken the same steps other Canadian Internet gambling firms have done to avoid prosecution: It has moved all its servers to an offshore jurisdiction where online gambling is permitted, namely Antigua.

Like other Canadian firms, the company doesn`t run any gambling sites directly. Rather, it sells ``turnkey`` gambling solutions - everything from the software to the payment systems, plus Web hosting - to third parties who operate the sites themselves.

Since joining World Gaming, Aymong has remade the executive team and attracted what he calls ``tier one`` advisers and suppliers, including IBM Corp., Bay Steet law firm McCarthy Tetrault and public relations firm Goodman Communications Inc.

His new chief financial officer, Rodney Davis, is a KPMG-trained accountant with a background in mergers, acquisitions and corporate financing. Davis was most recently CFO at MGI Corp., a visual media software supplier.

The new chief operating officer, David Pasieka, came from 724 Solutions Inc., where he was COO of Canada`s leading wireless banking service provider.

Since Aymong`s arrival, World Gaming has also settled the U.S. class-action lawsuit, agreeing to pay out a minimum of $1.05 million in shares to disgruntled shareholders.

As well, the company pleaded guilty to a single charge in the RCMP investigation and paid a fine of $100,000, along with the standard victim surcharge of $15,000. The company forfeited $3.9 million in assets frozen since the raid, but it recouped another $3.6 million in frozen assets.

Not a bad start, but the company still has a long way to go.

Companies like CryptoLogic and Boss Media, based in Sweden, have clearly leapfrogged past Starnet while it was preoccupied with its problems.

During last week`s conference call after releasing its financial results. World Gaming`s investors were clearly worried the company wasn`t doing enough to catch up.

But Aymong said he`s confident the company not only can catch up but also surpass its competitors.

John Dutton, the only analyst currently following the company, rates it a ``speculative buy`` for aggressive investors, in other words, a fairly big gamble.

Dutton is bullish on Aymong, whom he describes as a strong leader who`s very marketing-oriented.

The company`s licensees, Dutton also notes, have remained surprisingly loyal through all of its troubles.


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Thursday October 4, 10:14 am Eastern Time
Press Release

SOURCE: World Gaming plc
via BCE Emergis e-News Services

World Gaming Looks To Europe For New Directors

London, United Kingdom
World Gaming plc (OTC BB: WGMGY - news), a global pioneer in I-gaming technologies, announced the resignation of U.S. Directors, Brownell Combs II and Matthew Stasior. With these resignations there will be no US representation on the World Gaming Board of Directors at this time. Last month, management announced the opening of the company`s corporate headquarters in London, England.

Fred Hazell, Chairman of the Board, said ``the Company would like to thank them for their contribution over the last 18 months. The decision made by Combs and Stasior to leave the Board was consistent with the company`s desire to focus on strengthening its presence in Europe, Asia and South America.``

A search has been initiated for possible candidates to the Board of Directors, with emphasis on prominent European citizens, as well as those with legal or corporate finance experience.

About World Gaming plc

World Gaming plc is a pioneer and leader in I-gaming software and e-commerce technologies. World Gaming is an international developer, licensor and provider of the industry`s most comprehensive offering of online gaming products, including casino, sports book and pari-mutuel betting. For more information about World Gaming, visit the company`s Web site at www.worldgaming.com

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   WGMGY in US $

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Tuesday October 16, 11:11 am Eastern Time
Press Release

SOURCE: World Gaming plc
World Gaming Launches First Portuguese Language Site
www.querapostar.com Introduces Brazilian Soccer to Its Sportsbook

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 16, 2001--World Gaming plc (OTC BB: WGMGY - news), a global pioneer in I-gaming technologies, today announced the launch its first Portuguese language gaming site through its licensee Internet Empire Entertainment Ltd., owners of www.Pyramidcasino.com.

Internet Empire Entertainment and World Gaming have entered into an agreement in which World Gaming will provide the technology and application in support of Internet Empire Entertainment`s Querapostar Internet casino property.

The Brazilian site will go live today at www.querapostar.com using World Gaming 3 software, the most powerful software package in the I-gaming industry. The www.querapostar.com Web site offers users the ability to play up to 10 different java casino games, as well as bingo, lotteries, pari-mutuel and sportsbook. The site also introduces the first World Gaming sportsbook to offer Brazilian soccer.

``Languages of the world, as well as regional content such as adding Brazilian soccer, are critically important ingredients to accelerating the success of our licensees and our growth internationally,`` said Mike Aymong, CEO of World Gaming. ``Our standing commitment is to software upgrades every 12 weeks. With our advanced language engine now in place we were able to offer Internet Empire Entertainment a Portuguese playing environment in only a few weeks. We are on track to release further enhancements in the coming weeks as we drive to tighten our development cycles in order to satisfy our customers` needs.``

www.querapostar.com will be among the growing number of sites currently operating or being migrated onto the World Gaming 3 software suite, launched at the end of July this year.

``We have been a World Gaming customer for more than a year and are pleased with the direction the company is taking, especially with the introduction of new languages and regional content,`` said Craig Levett, COO of Internet Empire Entertainment Ltd. ``Not only does World Gaming 3 offer our English language users an enhanced playing environment, it has given us the opportunity to expand our business. We are confident that our www.querapostar.com site, with its sportsbook offering Brazilian soccer, will be well received in the Brazilian market.``

Since the launch of World Gaming 3, ten existing licensees have chosen to develop new casino sites on the next generation software. Players can check out the new software at www.casinounreal.com, www.worldsbestcasino.com, www.casinokings.com, www.racebook.com, www.greatluckcasino.com, www.2000onlinecasino.com, www.thecasinoriviera.com, www.querapostar.com, www.thisinternetcasino.com, and www.piratecasino.com.

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US $

WGMGY nähert sich seinen ALL TIME Tiefs !
BID 0.38
ASK 0.40

[Joscht]

@echtzeit du liegst schon wieder schief !

Ist freundlich gemeint, Joscht !

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Tuesday November 6, 3:01 am Eastern Time
Press Release

SOURCE: World Gaming plc

World Gaming Provides Positive Outlook

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 6, 2001--World Gaming plc (OTC BB: WGMGY - news), a global pioneer in I-gaming technologies, today provided guidance on revenue, gross margins and earnings, including expectations of a profitable fourth quarter, for the period ending December 31, 2001.

``In less than nine months new management has strengthened the company`s operations and set an attainable path toward profitability,`` said Mike Aymong, Chief Executive Officer. ``We have improved internal processes and procedures and strengthened our service platform for licensees. These initiatives ensure that we are well-positioned to take advantage of significant opportunities in this high-growth industry.``

The company provided guidance on key financial measures:

Royalty revenue is expected to recover after a difficult September caused by events in the United States.
Overall, revenues in each of the fourth quarter 2001 and the first quarter 2002 are expected to be in the range of $6 million to $7 million.
During the same period, gross margins are expected to return to historic levels of 75 to 80 per cent.
Net income is expected to be in the range of $0.9 million to $1.1 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2001 and in the range of $0.8 million to $0.9 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2002.
``Looking ahead, we remain committed to developing new sportsbook products and to making further improvements to our European and Asian offerings,`` said Mr. Aymong. ``In the coming months, we expect to introduce new gaming products and enter into new jurisdictions, which will contribute to ongoing revenue in the second half of fiscal 2002.``

About World Gaming plc

World Gaming plc is a pioneer and leader in I-gaming software and e-commerce technologies. World Gaming is an international developer, licensor and provider of the industry`s most comprehensive offering of online gaming products, including casino, sportsbook and pari-mutuel betting. For more information about World Gaming, visit the company`s Web site at www.worldgaming.com

[Tippee]

Wednesday January 2, 9:15 am Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: World Gaming plc

World Gaming Announces Executive Changes
Rodney Davis Assumes Both Financial and Operational Roles

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 2, 2002--World Gaming plc (OTC BB: WGMGY - news), a global pioneer in I-gaming technologies, announced the departure of David Pasieka as its Chief Operating Officer. Rodney Davis, the company`s Chief Financial Officer, will take on the top operations job on an interim basis, effective immediately.

``David departs the organization for personal considerations and he and his family have my sincerest thanks and best wishes,`` said World Gaming CEO Michael Aymong. ``David played an essential role in the successful turnaround of the company, as well as being instrumental in accomplishing the restructuring of the company that was completed this fall. We sincerely thank him for his contribution and wish him well.``

Rodney Davis, who assumed the position of CFO in July of 2001, will add interim Chief Operating Officer to his portfolio for the immediate future.

``Rodney has done a remarkable job in short order,`` said Aymong. ``I have complete confidence in his ability to drive the important infrastructure and back office improvements we are currently involved with. Rodney has already been a critically important player in establishing the key performance indicators necessary for World Gaming to reassume its traditional role as the industry`s leader.``

Rodney Davis` career includes a successful track record in the areas of strategic and business planning, public market financings, corporate restructurings, public financial reporting, acquisition negotiations and execution. His career has ranged from auditing to mergers and acquisitions to high finance.

``2002 will see the company continue its focus on providing the world`s best gaming software, supported by complete turnkey services, including state-of-the-art back office software and infrastructure,`` said Rodney Davis.

[willin]

Wann seh ich meinen durchschnitlichen Einstiegskurs von 1,08 wiedäääääär ?????? GRRRRR!!!! Hätt ich doch bei 1,75 verkauft und bei unter 0,50 wieder gekauft. Das Leben ist grausamm, warum muß mir das passieren, keiner liebt mich.
Mal ernsthaft, sollte man noch um zu ,,verbilligen``, seht ihr Chancen, prinzipiell glaube ich an den Online Casino Lotto und Wett Markt, aber wer wird den Markt machen, ist unser Baby dabei?
Laßt mich eure Meinungen hören
BOB

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Tuesday January 22, 3:31 am Eastern Time
Press Release

SOURCE: World Gaming plc
World Gaming Unveils Gaming Kiosk Prototype At International Casino Exhibition

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 22, 2002--World Gaming plc (OTC BB: WGMGY - news), a global pioneer in I-gaming technologies, unveiled an innovative gaming kiosk at this week`s International Casino Exhibition show January 22 to 24, 2002, at Earls Court, London, UK.

World Gaming, working with PC Kiosk (a division of NetBooth Corporation), a leading North American designer and manufacturer of kiosks, has developed a prototype that will see World Gaming offer its I-gaming software in kiosk format to pubs, hotels, travel centres, and other high traffic public areas.

``There is strong industry demand for alternative gaming environments such as kiosks,`` said Michael Aymong, CEO of World Gaming. ``In our current discussions with those in the land-based and hospitality industries, we often hear that there is a need to provide easy and convenient access to gaming entertainment. This is therefore an important initiative for the company and we look forward to being able to offer the market a strong kiosk product in 2002.``

The International Casino Exhibition is the largest gaming show in Europe and an international forum for the casino and gambling industry. The World Gaming kiosk featured at the show showcases World Gaming`s recently released Version 3 software, which includes casino games, sportsbook, pari-mutuel wagering, bingo, and lottery.

``PC Kiosk`s products have been successfully used by a number of land-based casino operators and world class resorts,`` said NetBooth`s founder and CEO, Tony Caporicci. ``The World Gaming initiative is the first of its kind for us and in fact a first for the Internet gaming industry. We expect a very favourable reponse from the market.``

About World Gaming plc

World Gaming plc is a pioneer and leader in I-gaming software and e-commerce technologies. World Gaming is an international developer, licensor and provider of the industry`s most comprehensive offering of online gaming products, including casino, sportsbook and pari-mutuel betting. The Company powers over 750 Web sites with more than 250,000 active accounts in 50 countries. For more information about World Gaming, visit the company`s Web site at www.worldgaming.com

About PC Kiosk, a division of NetBooth Corporation

Creating an elite standard in kiosk design, PC Kiosk manufactures kiosks for all types of computer related activities. Many of PC Kiosk`s terminals have been specially designed as trade show displays, public Internet access, public information booths, human resource applications, and more. A leader in kiosk design and implementation, PC Kiosk has disbursed kiosks across the United States, for clients such as Hard Rock Hotel, Flextronics International and Park Place Entertainment. For more information about PC Kiosk, visit the company`s website at www.pckiosk.com

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: The statements contained herein which are not historical fact are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, certain delays in testing, evaluation and deployment of products, fraud occasioned upon licensees of World Gaming, regulation of the online gaming industry, and other risks detailed from time to time in World Gaming`s filings with the Securities & Exchange Commission. We assume no responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of these statements and are under no duty to update any of the forward-looking statements contained herein to conform these statements to actual results. This is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase any securities.



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Tuesday February 5, 10:42 am Eastern Time
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2002 Super Bowl Sunday Biggest Day Ever For World Gaming Sportsbooks

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 5, 2002--World Gaming plc (OTC BB: WGMGY - news), a global pioneer in I-gaming technologies, announced that this year`s Super Bowl on February 3, 2002 was the biggest day ever for sportsbooks on the World Gaming platform. World Gaming-licensed sportsbooks accepted over 122,000 wagers, totaling more than US$7 million on a single event. The amount wagered represents an increase of over 76 per cent from last year.

``World Gaming has made its back-office, infrastructure and customer-facing operations a major priority over the past six months,`` said World Gaming CEO, Mike Aymong. ``The completion of upgrades to our gaming servers and improvements to our customer service infrastructure ensured that Super Bowl Sunday was successfully handled without difficulties, despite record volumes.``


2002 World Gaming Super Bowl Highlights:

- Total wagers: US$7 million

- New deposits for Super Bowl Sunday: US$2.6 million (up 57%
from 2001)

- New customer accounts: 15,200 (Feb. 1-3, 2002)
(New customer accounts on a typical Friday to Sunday: 6,500)

``The American football season is the company`s busiest sportsbook period,`` said Rodney Davis, World Gaming`s chief financial officer. ``In addition to our focus on profitability through increased capture rates, we are also working to extend the success of our sportsbook offering beyond the football season through the addition of new, popular sports and entertainment content.``

About World Gaming plc

World Gaming plc is a pioneer and leader in I-gaming software and e-commerce technologies. World Gaming is an international developer, licensor and provider of the industry`s most comprehensive offering of online gaming products, including casino, sportsbook and pari-mutuel betting. World Gaming powers more than 750 Web sites with over 250,000 active accounts. For more information about World Gaming, visit the company`s Web site at www.worldgaming.com

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Thursday February 7, 3:30 am Eastern Time

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SOURCE: World Gaming plc
Casino Cortez Chooses World Gaming Software

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 7, 2002--World Gaming plc (NASDAQ OTC: WGMGY - news), a global pioneer in I-gaming technologies, announced Casino Cortez, an entrepreneurial Internet gaming company, has chosen World Gaming software to power a new I-gaming site that targets both Greek and English players.

The site, now live at www.casinocortez.com, offers World Gaming Version 3 casino, sportsbook, and pari-mutuel wagering, as well as scratch lottery and scratch bingo. The site offers players the option of entering the games through either an English or Greek interface.

``Casino Cortez is a valued new partner, offering World Gaming an exciting point of entry into an important new European market,`` said Mike Aymong, CEO of World Gaming. ``Although the games remain in English, the addition of Greek language to the site has been well-received by players in Greece. Providing customized solutions is a key component towards expanding our international presence and establishing World Gaming as the software supplier of choice. We will continue to roll-out new languages in 2002 to increase the number of players on our platform.``

Casino Cortez is currently offering $US 1 dollar blackjack and a $US 25 bonus for new deposits of $US 25 on casino games. Players can also play for fun.

World Gaming is currently the only I-gaming developer and licensor offering both instant-play and downloadable casino games, as well as sportsbook, pari-mutuel wagering, scratch lottery and scratch bingo. Additional features and functionality include a back-office infrastructure that allows licensees to manage their business and generate usage and financial reports, ensuring ongoing service improvements and a better customer experience.

World Gaming powers more than 750 Web sites with over 250,000 active accounts worldwide.

About World Gaming plc

World Gaming plc is a pioneer and leader in I-gaming software and e-commerce technologies. World Gaming is an international developer, licensor and provider of the industry`s most comprehensive offering of online gaming products, including casino, sportsbook and pari-mutuel wagering. For more information about World Gaming, visit the company`s Web site at www.worldgaming.com

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Monday February 11, 10:30 am Eastern Time
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Betracer.com And World Gaming Launch Internet`s First Pari-Mutuel Motor Sport Site In Time For Daytona 500

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 11, 2002--World Gaming plc (OTC BB: WGMGY), a global pioneer in I-gaming technologies, and Betracer.com based in Antigua and Barbuda, announced the launch of the Internet`s first motorsport pari-mutuel wagering site and service in time for the 44th Annual Daytona 500 on February 17, 2002.

Betracer.com (www.betracer.com) offers visitors real-time pari-mutuel betting on major motorsport events, including all NASCAR, Formula One, IRL and CART races. Betracer.com will also provide players with the ability to track past performances of their favorite drivers and complete circuit statistics.

``After two years of intense development, Betracer.com is an entirely original entertainment service that promises to attract motor racing fans from around the world,`` said Mike Aymong, CEO of World Gaming. ``Betracer.com demonstrates our continued commitment to developing content that will attract increased numbers of players onto the World Gaming platform.``

With the largest purse in the race`s history, in excess of $US 12 million, the Daytona 500 attracts more than 200 million fans worldwide and is considered the premier motorsport racing event of the NASCAR season.

``NASCAR popularity has exploded into what members of the popular press are calling a cultural phenomenon,`` said Rodney Davis, interim chief operating officer and chief financial officer, World Gaming. ``The addition of this world-class content on our platform falls immediately on the heels of the American football season, which is our strongest revenue period. The worldwide interest in NASCAR, Formula One, IRL and CART races most certainly has the potential to attract similar interest from fans and extend our peek revenue period.``

In addition to launching the service through www.betracer.com, Betracer.com is also pursuing agreements that will see their pari-mutuel wagering service available at leading land-based casinos.

About Betracer.com

Betracer.com is wholly owned by Betracer Network, Inc. a privately held corporation, licensed in regulated Antigua. The company is committed to offering entertaining and informative products and services that appeal to motor sport fans across the globe. Betracer.com is the Internet`s first motor sport pari-mutuel wagering site and service.

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Wednesday February 20, 3:33 am Eastern Time
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SOURCE: World Gaming plc

World Gaming Adds New Licensee

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2002--World Gaming plc (NASDAQ OTC: WGMGY - news), a global pioneer in I-gaming technologies, announced it has signed an agreement with Tamaron International N.V., an entrepreneurial Internet gaming company licensed in Curacao.

Tamaron International will operate www.playcasino2win.com, an Internet gaming site offering downloadable casino games. Using World Gaming Version 3 software, the site is expected to go live in the next sixty days.

``World Gaming continues to focus its global sales efforts in three definitive sectors - dot com/independent business, media/entertainment and land-based casinos,`` said Mike Aymong, CEO of World Gaming. ``We are pleased that Tamaron chose World Gaming as its partner following a review of our competitors` offerings. This agreement is evidence of the appeal of our product and recognition of World Gaming`s superior back-end infrastructure to entrepreneurs looking to enter this business.``

World Gaming powers more than 750 Web sites with over 250,000 active accounts worldwide.

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Tuesday February 26, 3:32 am Eastern Time
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SOURCE: World Gaming plc

World Gaming Releases 16 Instant Play Casino Games In Most Popular Asian Languages

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2002--World Gaming plc (OTC BB: WGMGY - news) solidified plans to enter Pacific-Asia with the release of 16 instant play Java casino games in the three most widely used Asian languages. The company`s introduction of Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese and Japanese languages extends its reach into what analysts describe as one of the fastest-growing I-gaming marketplaces.

``Multi-language and multi-currency offerings remain high priorities as we endeavor to meet the needs of our licensees who wish to pursue growth opportunities in international markets,`` said Mike Aymong, CEO of World Gaming. ``The Asian market remains a diverse, high-growth market with a positive outlook for the I-gaming industry.``

According to a recent Bear Stearns report, the Asian population has the highest propensity and frequency of wagering of any demographic in the world. Furthermore, Merrill Lynch reports that Asian Internet users currently account for 8.6 per cent of the world`s online consumer spending. That figure is expected to climb to more than 25 per cent by 2005. The River City Group estimates that the Asian I-gaming market will see similar growth over the same period.

``This release not only reflects our efforts to grow the number of players on the World Gaming platform, but it is also a concrete step toward the further diversification of that player base,`` said Rodney Davis, interim COO and CFO of World Gaming. ``The Asian market is currently underserved and we intend to provide our licensees with culturally specific online products to be successful in the region.``

World Gaming, a global pioneer in I-gaming technologies, offers sportsbook betting, pari-mutuel wagering and casino games available in instant-play Java and downloadable Windows formats.

The company`s new Asian language games can be found at: www.eCasino365.com.

About World Gaming plc

World Gaming plc is a pioneer and leader in I-gaming software and e-commerce technologies. World Gaming is an international developer, licensor and provider of the industry`s most comprehensive offering of online gaming products, including casino, sportsbook and pari-mutuel betting. The Company powers more than 750 Web sites with over 250,000 active accounts worldwide. For more information about World Gaming, visit the company`s Web site at www.worldgaming.com

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Thursday February 28, 3:32 am Eastern Time
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SOURCE: World Gaming

World Gaming plc Delivers Profitable Fourth Quarter

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 28, 2002--World Gaming plc (OTCBB:WGMGY - news) today posted its first profitable quarter for the three-month period ending December 31, 2001. The Company also released preliminary results for its eight-month period ending December 31, 2001. (For additional notes to the financial statements please refer to the Company`s 6-K filing with the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission for the periods ended September 30, 2001. Note that the Company has changed its fiscal year end to December 31 from April 30, which results in the eight-month stub period. All amounts are in U.S. dollars.)

Total revenues for the fourth quarter were $6.6 million compared to $6.4 million for the same period last year, representing an increase of 1.9 per cent. Net income for the quarter ending December 31, 2001, after including one-time redomiciling costs of $438 thousand ($81 thousand in 2000), was $536 thousand or $0.02 per share compared to a net loss of $199 thousand or $0.01 per share for the corresponding period last year -- representing a $735 thousand increase. Excluding the one time redomiciling costs, net income for the fourth quarter was $974 thousand or $0.03 per share.

It was recently determined that redomiciling costs, previously capitalized, should be expensed in accordance with U.S. GAAP. According to FASB SOP 98-5, these expenses should be charged against income as incurred. This resulted in the Company expensing $438 thousand in redomiciling costs, which included $142 thousand that had been capitalized prior to the fourth quarter.

For the eight-month period ending December 31, 2001, revenues were $12.1 million compared to $14.1 million for the same period last year, representing a decrease of 14.0 per cent. Net loss for the period after redomiciling costs was $2.2 million or $0.07 per share compared to a net loss of $2.7 million or $0.08 per share last year.

``The fourth quarter results demonstrate our ability to deliver on our commitments to shareholders despite industry challenges like payment processing,`` said Mike Aymong, Chief Executive Officer of World Gaming. ``Bringing sustained profitability to the Company has been a major focus since the new management team assumed control. While we are not finished yet, we are optimistic that we have reached a turning point and are now well positioned to continue delivering profitable growth.``

Gross margins rose from 76 per cent to 89 per cent in the quarter, an increase of 13 percent, and from 72 per cent to 81 per cent for the eight-month period, an increase of 9 per cent, respectively from the prior year, reflecting a more profitable revenue mix.

Operating expenses excluding redomiciling costs decreased 5.0 per cent during the fourth quarter and fell 9.8 per cent over the eight-month period. This is the result of a significant reduction in operating costs and marketing outlays. World Gaming expects continued improvements in these areas over the course of fiscal 2002.

``We are pleased to have met projections set out in our guidance in November 2001 after adjusting for redomiciling costs,`` said Rodney Davis, Chief Financial Officer and acting Chief Operating Officer. ``At the same time, we have committed substantial resources toward improving back office infrastructure, customer capture rates, minimizing down time and sourcing alternative payment methods.``

The Internet Gaming industry continues to be very attractive for World Gaming, with high barriers to entry. World Gaming offers a comprehensive suite of gaming products and provides its customers with a complete turnkey solution in sportsbook, casino and pari-mutuel. In 2002 World Gaming will expand its offering by launching its products in a variety of new languages and currencies to take advantage of the industry`s rapid growth.

About World Gaming plc

World Gaming plc is a pioneer and leader in I-gaming software and e-commerce technologies. World Gaming is an international developer, licensor and provider of online gaming products, including casino, sports book and pari-mutuel betting. For more information about World Gaming, visit the company`s Web site at www.worldgaming.com

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World Gaming To Host Conference Call With New Chief Executive Officer
9 Aug 2002, 3:58pm ET

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--World Gaming plc (OTC BB: WGMGY), a global
pioneer in Internet gaming technologies, will host a conference
call, Tuesday, August 13, to introduce the company's newly
appointed CEO, David Craven, as well as provide an update on the
company's status and activities.

Mr. Craven will make a brief presentation, followed by a question
and answer session for shareholders and analysts.

Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2002

Time: 8:30 a.m. (EST)

Dial: In North America: 1-888-881-4892
Outside North America: 416-640-4127
For those unable to participate, a taped rebroadcast will be
available approximately one hour after completion of the call
until midnight, August 20, 2002. To access the rebroadcast, in
North America dial 1-877-289-8525 (code 204997#), and outside
North America dial 416-640-1917 (code 204997#).

The call will also be Web cast on the World Gaming web site at
www.worldgaming.com Please note the Web cast will be listen only
mode.

About World Gaming plc

World Gaming plc is a pioneer and leader in I-gaming software and
e-commerce technologies. World Gaming is an international
developer, licensor and provider of the industry's most
comprehensive offering of online gaming products, including
casino, sportsbook and pari-mutuel betting. For more information
about World Gaming, visit the company's Web site at
http://www.worldgaming.com

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Another New Licensee for World Gaming

London, UK, August 19, 2002 - World Gaming Plc (NASDAQ OTC: WGMGY), a pioneer in I-gaming technologies, is pleased to announce it has signed an agreement with Nova Internet N.V., an established Internet enterprise.

The site, now live at www.hotgoldcasino.com incorporates Version 3 of the World Gaming casino in java and downloadable format. The site will be available in 5 languages, English, French, German, Italian, and Brazilian Portuguese. The next phase of the launch will be the introduction of a sportsbook in September, which can be viewed at http://www.bettingwager.com. This will be followed by an opening of multiple casinos over time, each with an emphasis on a unique brand.

Mel Attia, Gaming Division Manager of Nova Internet commented "World Gaming was chosen for its wide experience, product know-how and diversity. It has all the necessary tools to make it stand out as a leader in online gaming. Its products offer superb branding opportunities that will allow us to gain the lead in the competitive, multi-lingual applications. Our mission is simple: to surpass the needs of our clientele."

"We are delighted that Nova Internet has chosen World Gaming as its partner following a full review by them of our competitors` products. This agreement is evidence indeed of the appeal of our product diversity and experience in online gaming," said David Craven CEO of World Gaming.

The dynamics of this project with Nova Internet was an exciting challenge for World Gaming, as it required the company to tailor its existing product capabilities, in order to meet the bespoke needs of the client. World Gaming also incorporated specific payment solutions to cope with changes in the industry.

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