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[Kiro]

Hallo Raz,
Du als emsiger Nachrichtesammler solltest vielleicht mal einen Thread ins Leben rufen mit obigem oder ähnlichem Titel. Dann kann ich einfacher durch Deine ganzen Fundstücke arbeiten.

Gruß + frohes Fest an alle, Kiro
Starnet Announces Resignations from Board of Directors and Nomination of
New Chairman Elect

ST. JOHNS, Antigua, Dec 23, 1999 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Starnet
Communications International Inc. (NASD OTC-BB: "SNMM") ("Starnet"), an
online provider of interactive media and information systems and the
recognized leader in Internet gaming, announced today the resignation
of C. Frank Schoop and Gary Robert Lechte as members of the board of
directors, as well as Jack Carley, as chairman of the board, director
and chief financial officer of Starnet.

Mr. Schoop and Mr. Lechte both cited potential conflict between
Starnet`s business and their own business interests due to the
regulatory issues surrounding Internet gaming. Mr. Carley will continue
as president of EFS Caribbean Inc. ("EFS"), Starnet`s e-cash processing
subsidiary, and as a member of Starnet`s advisory board.

Meldon Ellis, president and chief executive officer of Starnet, said,
"We are disappointed to lose Mr. Schoop and Mr. Lechte from our board,
but respect and understand the reasons for their decision. We thank
Jack Carley for his long-standing contributions to Starnet, and take
great comfort from the fact that he will remain as a major contributor
to our development and success as president of EFS."

Jack Carley, stated, "I am excited about the potential of Starnet as it
transitions to a new stage of growth. I believe that under Mr. Ellis`
leadership we have made significant and rapid progress, having recently
retained the investment banking firm Ladenburg Thalmann and put
together final preparations for the launch of our pari-mutuel
operations. With full support company-wide for the new direction of
Starnet and the company in excellent financial health, I have every
confidence that my departure as chairman of the board is timely. I now
look forward to increasing my focus on business development as
president at EFS."

Ellis added, "Our focus remains on delivering on our business model and
strategic plan. We have just completed a solid second financial
quarter, and look forward to a strong third quarter."

Starnet also announced the nomination of Meldon Ellis as chairman elect
of the board of directors, subject to approval by a shareholders` vote
at the Annual General Meeting to be held in March of 2000. In the
interim, Jack Carley will work closely with Mr. Ellis and the other
board members as Starnet continues to transition to a new business
model. The nomination of Meldon Ellis to the board demonstrates
Starnet`s intent to add talented business leaders to the board that
advise the company on strategic development delivering long-term growth
and enhanced shareholder value.

Mr. Ellis was called to the Bar of British Columbia in 1994 and joined
the company in May of 1999 as a legal and business consultant to help
Starnet manage its rapid growth and direct the company`s strategic
planning. Since joining Starnet, Mr. Ellis has been one of the
principal architects of the company`s restructuring.

Starnet is a fully reporting US (Delaware) corporation, which is
currently quoted on the Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board and commenced
trading in September of 1997 under the symbol "SNMM".

The Wall Street Journal has described Starnet as "one of the
established leaders in Internet gaming and entertainment".

Starnet is a leading developer and producer of Internet technologies
for gaming applications. For more information, please visit
www.snmm.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 and evaluation of products and
other risks detailed from time to time in Starnet`s filings with the
Securities & Exchange Commission.


Copyright (C) 1999 Business Wire. All rights reserved.

[RAZ]

Yo Kiro,

Vorschlag angenommen ! Ab jetzt nehmen wir ( bzw. ich) Dein Thread für die News.

Viele Geschenke und ein schönes Fest wünscht Dir

RAZ

[RAZ]

... und viele Geschenke bekommen?

FYI

UK Study Online Lotteries to Win Gambling Ticket
LONDON (Reuters) - Online gambling revenues will soar to $11 billion in 2004 from just $625 million this year, market analysts at Datamonitor said in a study released on Monday.

They said government-sponsored lotteries would move online and lotteries would become the biggest sector in online gambling in west Europe and the U.S. over online casino and sports betting.

``Datamonitor predicts that the online gambling market will be worth $11 billion, of which online lotteries alone will generate $4.1 billion worth of revenue,`` the organization said. Reut06:05 12-20-99

(20 Dec 1999 06:05 EST)

... gut für Starnet .

Grüße

RAZ

PS: Es handelt sich um eine R E U T E R S Meldung!

[RAZ]

FYI

Western Europe to rival US as hottest market for online gambling

Online gambling in Western Europe will grow from 55 million dollars (euros) a year to 5.5 billion by 2004, equalling the US market, the Internet researchers Datamonitor said in a report received here Wednesday.
"The legal uncertainty surrounding online gambling in the US market will greatly benefit Western Europe by forcing US-based online gambling operators to look for opportunities in new markets," it said.

The boom will also be given credibility by the gradual involvement of Western European governments into online gambling, especially through lotteries, it added.

http://www.voila.co.uk/News/afp/media/991208182311.rgd3zmb7.…

Grüße
RAZ

[Roadrunner RS]

Ich wünsche der Starnet Community nur die dicksten Geschenke

Frohes Fest
ein vollgestopfter RS

[buy]

Guten Abend !

Hier ein interessanter Artikel, der sich lohnt zu lesen.

http://www.msnbc.com/news/350206.asp?cp1=1

Hoffe ihr habt alle eine Frohes und glückliches Fest gehabt !

Gruß
buy

[RAZ]

Hi buy,

klasse Link den Du da gepostet hast!

Nachweihnachtliche Grüße

RAZ

[Kiro]

Hallo RAZ, hallo buy,
kann es sein, daß der durchschnittliche deutsche Starnet-Aktionär ca. 30 ist, aus Hamburg kommt und viel zu früh in diese Aktie eingestiegen ist? Wünsche nochmals frohes Fest gehabt zu haben!
Gruß, Kiro

Hier ein Link von einem 30jährigen Islander zu Ladenburg Thalmann:

http://www.bigcharts.com/news/articles.asp?newsid=950403&tim…

[buy]

Hi Kiro,
das mit den 30 Jahren stimmt nicht, zumindest nicht für mich( viel jünger), jedoch mit dem zu früh ( jetzt schon fast ein Jahr dabei ) trifft auch auf mich zu.

Gruß
buy

P.S. Wurdet ihr denn alle schön beschenkt ?

[RAZ]

Hallo Kiro,

da will ich mich mal "outen". Bin 28 Jahre alt, männlich und eher aus dem Raum Köln/ Aachen. In 14 Tagen ist es fast ein Jahr her, daß ich meine ersten Starnet Aktien erworben habe. Am 7. Juli, einen Tag vor meinem Geburtstag, war ich durch diese einmal richtig reich. Jetzt bin ich reich an Erfahrung und Durchhaltevermögen. Nichts desto trotz, bin ich immernoch überzeugt, daß Starnet seinen großen Wurf noch landen wird. Ich warte jetzt erstmal den PAR Report Anfang Januar ab bzw. den 15.03.00.

Schönen Abend

RAZ

[Redneck]

Dann hoffe ich mal, dass der PAR-REPORT am 15.03. ein
nachträgliches Geschenk zu meinem 32. bringt. Ich bin
allerdings erst seit Anfang September dabei, habe also
nur ein relativ kleines Minus zu verzeichnen. Geduld
sowieso.

Ach, ja - schön weiter machen. Ich bin immer sehr froh
über die vielen Nachrichten und Kommentare, die hier in
den Threads stehen.

RED

[RAZ]

Guten Abend,

unter dem beigefügten Link seht Ihr wie alte "Bekannte" gegen die Bank One eine Class Action Suit einleiten.

http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=ONE&d=1y

Grüße

RAZ

[RAZ]

Lotto - ein einträgliches Geschäft

FYI

Wednesday December 29, 1:07 pm Eastern Time
Company Press Release
Lottery Sets All-Time Record for Instant Sales
Instant Ticket Sales Top $15 Million
MIDDLETOWN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 29, 1999-- The Pennsylvania Lottery has set an all-time record for instant ticket sales.

During the week of December 21 through December 27, 1999, Lottery`s instant ticket transactions totaled $15,720,414. This is the highest-ever instant ticket sales week recorded in the nearly 28-year history of the Pennsylvania Lottery.

This total surpasses the previous top instant ticket sales week on record - December 28, 1997, through January 5, 1998 - by more than $2.5 million. That week`s instant ticket sales totaled $13,173,288.

Combined Pennsylvania Lottery ticket sales (both instant and on-line) for December 21 - 27, 1999, topped the $36.89 million mark. These figures were up approximately 15 percent over last year`s total sales - $31.5 million - for the same week.

Lottery officials give much of the credit for this phenomenal sales week to the availability of a wide selection of instant tickets to players. A new instant ticket ordering process places instant games at most retail locations within a 24-hour period, thus keeping retailers well-stocked.

The Pennsylvania Lottery remains the only state lottery that exclusively targets its proceeds to benefit older citizens. Since its inception nearly 28 years ago, the Lottery has provided nearly $11 billion in program benefits that have expanded to support property tax and rent rebates, free and reduced-fare transit for older Pennsylvanians, a co-pay prescription drug program (PACE and PACENET) and the 52 Area Agencies on Aging located throughout the Commonwealth. Players must be 18 years of age or older.

Grüße
RAZ

[RAZ]

... und noch mehr NEWS:

Dec 29, 1999
Business is Booming on the Web
Online business-to-business purchases may reach $2.8 trillion by 2003 predicts Boston Consulting Group, in a report released this week. Of that amount, $780 billion will come from traditional electronic data interchange vendors using private networks, according to analyst Andy Blackburn. Their share will shrink over time, however, said Blackburn.

Dec 29, 1999
Next in Line: IGT
The Nevada State Gaming Control Board has made its position on Internet gambling clear to Nevada-licensed operators of Net betting services based in Australia: Involvement in Net betting won`t be tolerated. Sportsbook operator American Wagering Inc. (AWI) was on the receiving end of the first punch thrown by the Board which came in the form of a complaint filed with the Gaming Commission. The latest company to come under fire is International Game Technology (IGT).

Grüße

RAZ

[Redneck]

Noch mal schönen Dank für eure unermüdliche Mühe!
Gutsch Rutsch und hohe Kurse im Jahr 2000!

RED

[Twister]

Schaut Euch mal den Mist zu Starnet auf der Gambling Magazine - HP an.
Viele Awards ;-)

[Kiro]

GamingToday online - Special Report
http://www.gamingtoday.com/current/cover/special_report.asp

What will race and sports books look like in the new millennium?

December 28, 1999 - By Pat Rogerson
The question was asked at one of our weekly editorial meetings and aimed dangerously close to
where I was sitting. "We have to examine the big issues that lie ahead," the voice went on.
Big issues?

What big issues? While reporters are good at asking questions, I don’t know many who can answer
them.
Which is why, after a good deal of calling around, appointments were kept this week with two of the
sharpest minds in the industry: Mandalay Bay Race and Sports Director Gene Kivi, and former
Mirage Race and Sports Director and current GamingToday columnist Jimmy Vaccaro.
Now, there are a number of ways to go about getting information from people.
The one I’ve found most effective is to ask them.

GamingToday: Gentlemen, our first question today is this one: What is your general overview on
what we’re going to see in the race and sports book industry in the new century? We’re not talking
here about the year 2525 but, say, the next two decades or so?

Kivi: No question, technology holds the key to the industry, both on the race and the sports side.
You’re going to see huge growth in betting on the Internet and in computer and telephonic wagering
from the home. While racing has to prove it can attract younger bettors, there will be growth in
sports betting everywhere — except, I hate to say it, in Nevada.
Our handle on sports betting in the state has increased every year — until the last two. That’s when
the offshore properties began taking advantage of some of the regulations that handcuff big bettors in
Nevada. We have virtually invited these major players to take their money offshore, to books in
Antigua, Costa Rica and South America, among others.
If a man wants to make a significant bet in Las Vegas ($10,000 or more) he has to show ID to both
make the bet and to collect it. And you hear that amount may be lowered still. The large syndicates
of bettors who used to roam our sports books in Las Vegas have essentially been driven out.

Vaccaro: This is just one man’s opinion, but you don’t have to be a brain surgeon to know that
racing is on the way out. They keep trying to prop it up, but the kids today don’t know a racehorse
from a hard-drive, so the industry has to depend on the 60- and 70-year-olds, who’ll be gone soon.
My overview, as you call it, on sports, is that if the government doesn’t screw it up, in the next
couple decades you’ll be able to make legal sports bets right from your home. If controlled properly,
it will be a huge windfall for the nation. What nationwide legalized sports betting will mean to Las
Vegas is another question. Our joints will still be at the forefront but, just like what’s happening with
the offshore books, we’re going to take a hit.


GT: Now, what about some specifics? Say, the plan by some congressional leaders and the NCAA
to introduce legislation banning betting on collegiate sports in Nevada, and an effort to bring an NBA
franchise to Las Vegas, with the provision that betting on the league’s games be abolished?

Kivi: It seems to me that what the NCAA is trying to do with its proposed college sports ban is force
even more money offshore and into the hands of the illegal bookmakers. There is 20 times more
betting on college sports illegally in this country than what we do here in Nevada. So the question
becomes: why go after us, the people who have consistently policed college sports for them? Why
not go after the illegal bookies?
With regard to the NBA coming to Las Vegas, I don’t think it will happen. This is not a
sports-driven town. Tourists don’t come to Las Vegas to watch basketball and, in a 24-hour town,
the locals work shifts that are completely different from the shifts people work in other towns. At
game time for the NBA, a large percentage of our people would be working, going to work, or
sleeping after getting off work. Even if we did get an NBA team, I don’t see it surviving.

Vaccaro: The last thing we want is to get rid of college sports betting. The good news is that
opposition from strong gaming interests might be able to derail the plan. We hear the NCAA is
rethinking its position and checking just how much support it has in Congress. With regards to the
NBA bringing a team here, there are indications that the commissioner of basketball may be flexible
about asking the city to cut out betting on the league. In any event, I’m definitely opposed to any plan
that would limit or restrict sports betting in Nevada.

GT: Finally, pundits tell us that within the next 10 years over one billion people will be hooked up to
the Internet. This is practically 20% of the planet. What will this do to the local race and sports
industry?

Kivi: I suppose everything will eventually be computer-driven, but people will always want to come
to the Las Vegas books for the excitement they provide. What would you rather do: hit a big trifecta
sitting by yourself in your living room, or hit it with a couple of friends cheering with you in the
racebook? This is what we do best in Las Vegas: creating entertainment and excitement.
I think there will always be a place for that experience, despite any future emphasis on the Internet
and home betting. And, by the way, one of my main concerns for the industry as we go into the new
millennium is that the way things are going there will soon be only five or six major gaming companies
in this country.
If I was a young man just starting out, I’d think twice about race and sports, because in the near
future it’s going to be run by a very few powerful companies. In my mind, a far brighter future for a
young guy or girl who wants to get into the gaming business would be found in the casino host side of
things.


Vaccaro: Before we get to how the net will affect us, I want to get back to something Gene referred
to earlier, about the NCAA not policing the right people in the college sports betting thing. In that
same vein, how about the government not allowing Internet sports gambling, where you have to lay
11 to 10, but going along with these stock day-traders who gamble on the net and pay $8 or $10
worth of vigorish every time they make a bet! What’s the difference between me making a bet on,
say, the Steelers on line, and some guy putting up $10 that the price on WalMart is going to go up?
But to answer your last question, give it maybe 20 or 25 years and sports betting will be legal
everywhere in the United States — both on the Internet and on home TV. In our twilight years you
and I will be able to sit at home and make any bet we want in the states or anywhere else in the
world by computer or telephone. As a matter of fact, on my last day on Earth I’d like to go out
sitting in front of my television set holding a drink and a winning three-teamer.

Ist vom Island aber ich denke keine "Insider-Info".

Gruß, Kiro

[Kiro]

Ohne das neue Levy-Pamphlet gelesen zu haben ist mir stets mulmig wenn dieser Mann gegen Starnet in Aktion tritt. Er übertreibt zwar stets maßlos, aber er verfügt ganz offensichtlich über SNMM Insider Infos. Oder von wem wußte man als erstes, daß Dohlen sich zurückziehen würden(Ich erinnere mich noch an Dohlens Dementi!)? Naja, Wie der Kaiser schon sagt: schaun mer mal.
Gruß, Kiro

[RAZ]

Kiro,

Du bist verdammt schnell!



RAZ

PS: Kennen wir uns eigentlich?

[Kiro]

Wow, Zeitgleich RAZ! Das sieht man selten, aber wenn Du meinst wir kennten uns, dann müßtest Du mir auf die Sprünge helfen.:-)
Gruß, Kiro

[Newman1]

World Gaming Retains Amtote International as Tote Service Provider in Antigua

ST. JOHNS, Antigua, Jan 5, 2000 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Starnet
Communications International Inc. (NASD OTC-BB: "SNMM") ("Starnet"), an
online provider of interactive media and information systems and the
recognized leader in Internet gaming, announced today that its wholly
owned subsidiary, World Gaming Services Inc., (www.worldgaming.net),
has retained AmTote International, Inc. as the company`s tote service
provider in the licensed jurisdiction of Antigua.

With over 65 years experience in the pari-mutuel wagering business,
AmTote International, Inc., based in Hunt Valley, Maryland, is a
leading designer, supplier and operator of on-track and off-track
wagering systems. AmTote installed the first electromechanical
totalisator system at Arlington Park in 1933, and has since continued
to exhibit strength in engineering capabilities in the wagering
industry.

Today, AmTote`s Spectrum Systems are configured as regional totalisator
systems providing tote service from one central site to a variety of
betting locations, and thus the means for the expansion of on-track
business through simulcast facilities. "AmTote has invested millions of
dollars over the past three years to develop new and innovative
technologies for the racing industry," said AmTote International`s
president, Ted Mudge. "We are very excited to have the opportunity to
work with the established leader in online gaming systems to implement
this new technology."

Meldon Ellis, chief executive officer of Starnet, said, "We are also
very pleased to be working with AmTote. This agreement secures the
final, key element for our simulcasting operations as we position
ourselves to benefit from the strong growth and attractive margins in
the online pari-mutuel industry. With an impressive array of track
simulcasting agreements and a high-caliber tote provider in place, we
look forward to launching operations quickly and are excited about the
additional revenue streams our simulcasting operations will generate
for Starnet."

Paul Nyzuk, Starnet`s director of pari-mutuel operations added,
"Knowing that 81% of U.S. thoroughbred racing handle last year came
from some form of simulcasting, we have carefully developed a strategy
that will enable us to rapidly tap into this tremendous market in
unique fashion. Not only are the metrics attractive, but also the
competitive environment. We have found that many emerging Internet
gaming companies targeting this market are simply booking wagers on
worldwide racing events. Not one penny is returned to the host
racetrack, it`s horsemen or the state/province, presenting a
significant market opportunity for the right player.

"Starnet`s business model is better designed to capitalize upon the
tremendous potential of this market," continued Nyzuk. "Our strategy is
to sign the same industry standard agreements used to allow tracks and
OTB facilities to exchange products/signals and introduce them to our
massive online gaming distribution channel. This results in a win-win
situation for racing. By not accepting wagers from US or Canadian
residents on US and Canadian tracks (unless appropriate regulatory
approval is granted), we are enabling international penetration and
incremental revenue without any risk of cannibalizing the tracks`
existing markets. As we expand into international markets we will
follow this same model, allowing the track the choice of blocking
wagers from customers in the host`s country or surrounding area."

Rollout of this new product is planned as a two-stage process that will
allow Starnet`s customers to offer feedback on the racing system before
the launch of the interactive wagering interface. Starnet`s Website
www.worldracetracks.com and all licensee Websites, without the wagering
module, can be expected within 60 days. These sites will include live
audio/video coverage, handicapping information, chat functionality,
news and weather for all of our racing events. The complete system,
with the interactive wagering module, is anticipated to be ready for
full implementation in spring 2000.

Starnet is a fully reporting US (Delaware) corporation, which is
currently quoted on the Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board and commenced
trading in September of 1997 under the symbol "SNMM".

The Wall Street Journal has described Starnet as "one of the
established leaders in Internet gaming and entertainment".

Starnet is a leading developer and producer of Internet technologies
for gaming applications. For more information, please visit
www.snmm.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 and evaluation of products and
other risks detailed from time to time in Starnet`s filings with the
Securities & Exchange Commission.


Copyright (C) 2000 Business Wire. All rights reserved.

[RAZ]

RAZ

[RAZ]

FYI

Analyst Predicts Strong Results in 2000
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 4, 2000--Robertson Stephens Senior Gaming and Lodging Analyst Harry Curtis, a 1999 Wall Street Journal All-Star Analyst, today provided his 2000 projections for the gaming industry.

``We saw the average appreciation for gaming stocks with market capitalizations in excess of $1.5 billion increase 66 percent in 1999, versus approximately 20 percent for the S&P 500,`` said Curtis. ``We expect 2000 to be another strong year for the gaming industry.``

``We expect demand growth of 7 percent in first quarter 2000 to taper off to 2.5 to 3 percent by fourth quarter 2000, which continues to out pace supply growth and should give casino operators modest pricing power throughout 2000,`` said Curtis.

``In our view, companies with the greatest potential for upside surprises are Mandalay Resort Group, Harrah`s, Hollywood Park and IGT. In addition, we estimate that Mirage, MGM Grand and Park Place could also deliver upside surprises,`` said Curtis.

``As a group, we estimate that large-cap casinos will generate approximately $885 million of free cash flow, versus a negative cash flow of $460 million in 1999, as capital investment slows dramatically,`` said Curtis. ``Unlike 1999, we expect most companies including Mandalay Resort, Harrah`s, MGM Grand, Park Place and Mirage will commit at least 50 percent of free cash flow towards repurchasing stock.``

Clients interested in receiving more information should contact their salesperson at 415/781-9700.

Das hört sich doch recht vielversprechend an ...

Beste Grüße

RAZ

[gutemine1]

Hi,

Erster?

Gruss

SNS WIRE) Starnet Denounces "Journalism" of National Post Business Mag
Starnet Denounces "Journalism" of National Post Business Magazine


Business Editors

ST. JOHNS, Antigua--(BUSINESS WIRE)--January 6, 2000--Starnet
Communications International Inc. (NASD OTC-BB: "SNMM") ("Starnet"),
an online provider of interactive media and information systems and
the recognized leader in Internet gaming, today denounced the magazine
National Post Business for misrepresenting the current financial
status, management team and organizational structure of the company.
The magazine features an article based upon outdated information;
recent attempts by Starnet to update the story were denied.
National Post Business today published an article researched and
written by freelance journalist Brian Hutchinson three months ago,
despite the fact that significant management and restructuring changes
have occurred at Starnet, and been publicly disclosed by the company,
over the past several months. In addition, no one from the National
Post, or Brian Hutchinson, ever attempted to contact any members of
Starnet`s current management team. As such, the article is a grossly
inaccurate reflection of the company and its current management.
Starnet deplores the unprofessional conduct demonstrated by The
National Post in this matter. Meldon Ellis, president and chief
executive officer of Starnet said, "We are deeply dismayed by the
decision of the National Post to run an article that is based upon
such dated information. The company has changed dramatically over the
past several months and we have taken great care to clearly
communicate to the public the new strategic direction and
transformation of Starnet. Over this period of time, we have undergone
significant restructuring designed to ensure full compliance with
international laws and ensure our continued business success."
Ellis continued, "The name of Mr. Hutchinson`s article, `Net
Losses" and the cover title `Fold`Em`, misrepresent the true financial
condition of Starnet. There has been no collapse at Starnet. Our
financial health is excellent. The following facts point to a company
rapidly growing in an orderly, legal and consistent manner:

*T
-- 377% revenue growth in the most recent quarter, compared to the
same period last year

-- Leading market position

-- New management

-- Restructuring to ensure compliance with international laws and
ensure continued growth

-- Retainment of New York investment bankers Ladenburg Thalmann for
financial planning and investment banking services

-- Award winning marketing strategy (Frost & Sullivan 1999)
*T

"It is also regrettable that we were not given an opportunity to
cooperate with the journalist or the newspaper on this story," added
Ellis. "Balanced news coverage demands involvement of the subject. No
one from the National Post has made any attempt to contact members of
Starnet`s current senior management team over the past several months.
Basic professional journalism standards have clearly been violated by
this newspaper and exceedingly biased judgement exercised by its
editors."
Ellis concluded, "At its best, we believe the media is a valuable
source of information capable of protecting citizens from abuses of
power and institutional self-interest. Unfortunately, the National
Post has provided us with an example of how misleading and dangerous
the media can also be. "
Starnet is a fully reporting US (Delaware) corporation, which is
currently quoted on the Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board and commenced
trading in September of 1997 under the symbol "SNMM".
The Wall Street Journal has described Starnet as "one of the
established leaders in Internet gaming and entertainment".
Starnet is a leading developer and producer of Internet
technologies for gaming applications. For more information, please
visit www.snmm.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 and
evaluation of products and other risks detailed from time to time in
Starnet`s filings with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

--30--emb/ny*

CONTACT: Starnet Communications International Inc.
Investor Relations
Carey Nelson, Investor Relations Manager
Ph: [phone]
or
Rob Grace, Investor Relations Manager
Ph: [phone]
North American Toll - 1-888-883-0833
Outside N. America - 800-883-88338
Email - [e-mail]

[RAZ]

Hi gutemine1,

Starnet scheint sich mittlerweile in der Lage zu befinden, nicht mehr alles auf sich einprügeln zu lassen. Ich werte diese News als ein positives Signal.

Grüße

RAZ

[Mickey Mouse]

Vor allem die Geschwindigkeit mit der geantwortet wird. Früher hat es Ewigkeiten gedauert, bis eine Reaktion bei Diffamierungen zustande kam.

MM

[Kiro]

Das mit der Geschwindigkeit ist relativ. Das ein Snmm-Artikel in der
National Post erscheinen würde war gestern schon bekannt. Da kann man
eine PR natürlich schon einmal grob vorbereiten.Das diese Zeit dem alten
Management gereicht hätte bezweifel ich jedoch auch.
Gruß, Kiro

[Kiro]

!

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[RAZ]

Danke, Kiro.

Zuerst wollte ich einzelne Auszüge durch anders lautende Berichte und Fakten "gegendarstellen". Aber ehrlich gesagt die Mühe werde ich mir erst gar nicht machen. Der Text ist durch und durch schlecht recherchiert und sehr einseitig geschrieben. Jedem der Starnet seit längerem beobachtet wird dies wahrscheinlich auch so auffallen. Journalismus sollte sich doch wenigstens einen Hauch von Objektivität bewahren. Starnet hatte durch die News von gestern ein wirklich "leichtes Spiel".

Grüße
RAZ

[RAZ]

FYI

igamingnews:

Jan 07, 2000
Pari-mutuel Betting on the Horizon for Starnet?
It`s taken a while, but Starnet Communications International appears to be getting much closer to offering its own interactive wagering system. The company announced Wednesday the retention of AmTote International, Inc. as a tote service provider for its wholly-owned subsidiary, World Gaming Services, Inc

RAZ

[RAZ]

Zum Kreditkarten Problem:

Jan 07, 2000
Nambling Notes - Jan. 7, 2000
Is there a media event more colossal than the new millennium`s first serving of IGN Nambling Notes? Not bloody likely! In this week`s Notes: a brief forecast for Net betting Down Under, a new concept in market wagering, plans for an online casino to be based in Europe, advancements in the hunt for content, a new smart card service, more fallout from recent actions of the Nevada Gaming Board and more.

RAZ

[Mr. Bucket]

Hi RAZ und Kiro.
Der Artikel hat ja fast schon das Flair eines Spiegel-Artikels... durch und durch einseitig recherchiert und tendenziös .

MfG
Ingmar

[Offi]

Servus miteinander,
ich war ja länger im Urlaub und denke daß ich alles versäumte aufgearbeitet habe, aber wieso äussert sich keiner zu den beiden erst vor kurzem zu Starnet gestoßenen Direktoren, die das Schiff schon wieder verlassen haben (Schoop, Lechte ; erstes Posting in diesem thread)???

Was haben denn die Amis auf dem RB oder bei SNMM-Island dazu gesagt?

Gruss,

Offi

[Grünspan]

HAllo offi,...

Deine Frage finde ich recht interessant, hoffentlich antwortet mal jemand darauf, der sich mit der Situation etwas besser auskennt.

Danke an dieser Stelle für die news die Ihr hier immer ausgrabt. Ich habe noch nie eine Aktie besessen wo es so viele Berichte gab. Allerdings in anbetracht der Situation tut sich leider nichts Positives. Viele Berichte beziehen sich auf das Wachstum des Gamblingmarktes, hie stimme ich überein. Die Frage ist allerdings, ob SNMM davon auch noch provitieren kann (... besser: darf). Dies hängt wohl vom Ausgang der Dinge ab. Auch wenn der Vergleich hinkt: aber man hat bei fluxx am NM gesehen wieviel Phantasie in einem gamblingwert stecken kann (wie zu alten SNMM-Zeiten). Ich für meine Person hoffe mehr als daß ich es glaube, daß sich das Blatt zum Guten wendet, denn sonst hätte ich ne Menge Geld velohren. Bin auch schon lange (ununterbrochen) dabei und deshalb ein echter long; wenn auch zugegebenermassen nicht ganz freiwillig, da ich auch satt in den Miesen bin.

Was glaubt Ihr (RAZ, Ingmar,...), nach Lage der Dinge wie sich die Sache entwickelt? Bis wann rechnet Ihr mit einer Entscheidung der Behörden?

Viel Glück an alle Investoren!

Grünspan

[Mr. Bucket]

Hi Grünspan,

na mit RAZ und buy will ich mich nicht in eine Reihe stellen...

In diesem Zusammenhang kommt mir die Frage nach der dauer der RCMP Ermittlungen wieder ins Gedächtnis. Im Dezember lief das hartnäckige Gerücht, daß die Kanadischen Behörden der RCMP eine Frist von 6 Monaten bis zum zwingenden Abschluß der Ermittlungen gesetzt ahben. Rechnet man diese 6 Monate von dem Datum der Razzia erklären sich natürlich die gerüchte, im Februar würde sich um die RCMP eineges klären. ich hatte diese Gerücht damals allerdings auf den Monat Dezember bezogen. das heißt Klärung spätestens im Mai. Wichtigster Punkt: Das warten nur Gerüchte! Offiziell habe ich keine Bestätigung gesehen. In diesem Zusammenhang frage ich unseren Oberinfogott RAZ : sind die Annahmen auf Fakten zurückzuführen? Wenn ja, welchen Zeithorizont müssen wir uns setzen? Februar oder Januar

RAZ bitte melde dich von der Insel!

MfG
Ingmar

[Kiro]

Hallo,

Offi,Grünspan: Die Frage nach den 2 Direktoren, die Starnet nach so kurzer
Zeit bereits wieder verließen wurde auch auf dem Island
behandelt. Ich glaube es war Jason Bolduc der erklärte, daß
Starnet es sehr bedaure, daß die beiden Snmm verlassen aber das
sich bei beiden wohl erst nach der ersten Vorstandssitzung heraus
kristallisierte, daß sie in gewisse Interessenkonflikte geraten
könnten und es deshalb vorgezogen haben Snmm zu verlassen.
Die Gründe warum diese beiden Herren nicht schon viel eher auf
etwaige Interessenskonflikte aufmerksam gemacht wurden bzw. selbst
selbst darauf kamen wurden leider nicht genannt. War wie so häufig
etwas schwammig.


Mr. Bucket: Ich finde es auch sehr erstaunlich, daß nirgends ein Link hierzu zu
finden ist. Ich meine Ed Starrs(Captalist) hat aber mal irgendwann
bestätigt, daß die RCMP tatsächlich eine Verlängerung der Sichtung der
Beweise um weitere neun Monate gefordert hatte. Weitere 6 Monate sollen
dann angeblich gewährt worden sein. Ich habe irgendwie den 20. Oktober für
diese Anhörung in Erinnerung. Das würde bedeuten Stichtag 20. April 2000.
Wobei das Management ja nicht müde wird zu betonen, daß eine Einigung, da
man ja so eng mit der RCMP zusammenarbeit vielleicht schon viel früher
erreicht wird.

Alle Angaben wie bei den Lottozahlen, also ohne Gewähr, da meine obigen Ausführungen lediglich
auf meinem Gedächtnis beruhen.

Gruß, Kiro

[Kiro]

Zum ersten Punkt nochmal:
Fazit: Auch ein Islander weiß zu diesen zwei Direktoren nicht mehr als
das gemeine Boardvolk- Es wurden jedoch neue Namen(Kooperationspartner
für die nahe Zukunft angekündigt. Aber wie gesagt nichts konkretes.
Gruß, Kiro

[01219]

Starnet Tropical Island Casino zum besten Casino 1999 gewählt

http://www.iworldinteractive.com/bestcasino99.htm


Gruss
Super-Star

[Offi]

Mal was anderes:

Shareholder Files Action Against Starnet

LEXINGTON, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 11, 2000--R. D. ``Dean`` Grimm announced today that he Commenced an action against Starnet Communications International, Inc.(OTC BB:SNMM) (``Starnet``) in the Chancery Court of the State of Delaware in order to Compel Starnet to hold an annual meeting of shareholders.

Mr. Grimm said: ``Starnet is a public company which has not held an annual meeting, in accordance with the Delaware General Corporations Law. As a shareholder, I am asking the Chancery Court to require Starnet to hold such a meeting.`` Mr. Grimm owns Approximately 35,000 shares of Starnet stock.

Under Delaware law, a corporation is required to hold annual meetings of stockholders in order to elect its board of directors and take other actions. If a Delaware corporation does not properly hold an annual meeting within 13 months of its last annual meeting, the Chancery Court may compel the corporation to comply with the annual meeting Requirement. Grimm added: ``I am hopeful that the Chancery Court will require Starnet to set a meeting date and to send notice to its shareholders.``

Gruss,

Offi

[RAZ]

Wisst Ihr wer "Dean" Grimm ist?

R. Dean Grimm:
Director

R. Dean Grimm is president and founder of Payson Stud Management, LLC in Lexington, KY, a world renowned thoroughbred stallion farm where he was a co-owner of the European Horse of the Year. As a founding director of Cardinal Banc Shares, Mr. Grimm oversaw the spin-off of Security First. A graduate of the University of Kentucky, Mr. Grimm is a member of the Thoroughbred Club of America and was named the Philanthropist of the Year in 1998 in the State of Kentucky by the National Philanthropic Association of America.

Quelle: www.snmm.com - Management

RAZ

[RAZ]

Hi Ingmar, Offi und Grünspan,

Kiro hat alles gesagt! Und Kiro wird es wissen !

Ich frage mich nur mittlerweile, was im Management los ist???

Grüße
RAZ

[Offi]

Die scheinen sich ja nicht gerade "grün" zu sein im Management! Die haben doch bei Ausscheidung von Lechte und Schoop eine HV angekündigt, oder hab ich das falsch übersetzt? Was soll dann der Quatsch, ein paar Tage später sowas per Gerichtsbeschluß durchsetzen zu lassen? Ich werde daraus nicht schlau!

Offi

[RAZ]

Auf der Insel ist zu erfahren, daß ein Shareholder Meeting im März auf Antigua stattfinden wird ( ... und ich dachte die Jungs würden nur scherzen). Diese Ankündigung ist im Dezember erfolgt. Vielleicht kann ich später mehr schreiben.

Gute Nacht
RAZ

[RAZ]

Jason Buldoc, Mitglied des Direktoriums, ist damit einverstanden folgendes hier zu posten:

Annual Meeting press release today.

jasonbolduc

01/11/2000 05:40 pm EST

Though it is almost always better to resolve situations like this in private, sometimes it takes a little push to make the board of directors realize that having an AGM is a REQUIRMENT of being the corporation it is.
Mr. Grimm and I tried to set a date for the AGM but it was always being pushed off.

Starnet needs strong effective management that is going to abide by the charter of the company.

As Directors of the company we have a legal obligation to do what is best for the company to enhance long-term shareholder value. Mr. Grimm is going to bring highly qualified people to the board and I am fully supporting him in this regard.

I am aware that the press release may have a negative impact on the initial public perception of what is going on at Starnet, but the truth of this release was to assure the public that the Directors of Starnet are taking their duty seriously.

Jason Bolduc
Director
Starnet Communications International Inc.

[Kiro]

Mr. Bucket:
Starnet also announced the nomination of Meldon Ellis as chairman elect of the board of directors, subject to approval by a shareholders` vote at the Annual General Meeting (AGM!)to be held in March of 2000." Dated December 23, 1999

Man muß sich wirklich fragen was das soll. Ende Dezember wird für März ein allgemeines, jährliches Aktionärstreffen angekündigt und dann, nicht mal 3 Wochen später, versucht der neue Director Grimm eben dieses Treffen einzuklagen!? Unglaublich.
Und hierfür hat er auch noch die Unterstützung von Jason Bolduc. Ganz blöd können die Jungs ja auch nicht sein und sie müßten eigentlich wissen, daß sich derlei Nachrichten meist nicht allzu positiv auf den Kurs auswirken. Jason Bolduc besitzt nicht nur
"lächerliche" 35.000 shares wie Grimm sondern immerhin knapp 5% am Unternehmen Starnet. Alles sehr merkwürdig.
Und wieder einmal, wie so oft bei dieser Aktie wird man überrascht. Ich weiß gar nicht wie oft ich mich schon gefragt habe woher wohl der nächste Schlag ins Genick von Snmm kommt.
Es bleibt schwierig
Gruß, Kiro

[Grünspan]

Hallo Leute,

das ist genau das Problem das ich bei SNMM schon die ganze Zeit mit ansehe. Es kommen schlechte News, oder zumindest Vermutungen und das in der momentanen Situation. So ein Verhalten ist echt nur schwer zu kappieren. ...aber mittlerweile wirft mich fast nichts mehr um. Augen zu und durch, mit der Hoffnung auf bessere Zeiten. Wir sitzen hier ohnehin am kurzen Hebel und können nur zusehen was passiert.

In diesem Sinne

good luck for us!

Grünspahn

[gutemine1]

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[Kiro]

Starnet Reiterates Planned Scheduling of Annual
Meeting

Business Wire - January 12, 2000 15:50

Jump to first matched term

ST. JOHNS, Antigua--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 12, 2000--Starnet Communications
International Inc. (NASD OTC-BB: "SNMM") ("Starnet"), an online provider of interactive
media and information systems and the recognized leader in Internet gaming, reiterated today
the company`s intention to hold an annual shareholders meeting in March of 2000. At such
meeting, management anticipates addressing issues of importance to shareholders.

Meldon Ellis, president and chief executive officer of Starnet, said, "As we announced in a
press release on December 23, 1999, we plan to hold the first annual shareholder meeting of
Starnet in March. At that time, and in accordance with standard legal practice, we look forward
to providing shareholders with the opportunity to vote on issues of concern to them."

"This meeting will provide management with a great opportunity to share Starnet`s strategic
plans with its shareholders," said Ellis. "As I have previously stated, our strategy has been
carefully designed to generate growth as we transition to a new stage of development, and to
enhance shareholder value. We are committed to building and protecting Starnet`s franchise
brand and value, and are pleased with the progress achieved to date.

"The strength of our current operations and the potential of additional revenues from pari-mutuel
services and possible acquisitions are truly exciting," Ellis continued. "Over the past several
months, we have systematically implemented a strategic plan designed to ensure future growth
of Starnet. The results have been swift and dramatic. We have restructured our operations to
focus on high potential markets and ensure full compliance with international laws, secured a
tote provider for launch of pari-mutel operations and retained an investment banking firm to
assist us with investment banking services."

Ellis concluded, "As a result of our consistent and thorough execution, we are now extremely
well positioned for continued rapid growth. We are confident that our shareholders will express
their appreciation of the strategic direction of Starnet and that they share our outlook for a
highly promising year."

Starnet is a fully reporting US (Delaware) corporation, which is currently quoted on the
Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board and commenced trading in September of 1997 under the
symbol "SNMM".

The Wall Street Journal has described Starnet as "one of the established leaders in Internet
gaming and entertainment".

Starnet is a leading developer and producer of Internet technologies for gaming applications.
For more information, please visit www.snmm.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 and evaluation of products and other risks detailed from time to time in Starnet`s filings
with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

CONTACT: Starnet Communications International Inc.
Investor Relations
Carey Nelson, Investor Relations Manager
604/608-1818
Rob Grace, Investor Relations Manager
604/608-8733
North American Toll - 1-888-883-0833
Outside N. America - 800-883-88338
Email - [e-mail]
or
Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide
Brad Miller, 212/880-5345

Gruß, Kiro

[Kiro]

Na bitte geht doch. Jede Nachricht die keine schlechte ist, ist eine gute.
Gruß, Kiro

P.S.: Warum die Klage? Ich bin gespannt wann wir die Hintergründe erfahren.

[Kiro]

.

[Mr. Bucket]

Langsam aber sicher geht mir das ganze Theater, was die Amis da abziehn, gehörig auf den Keks! Ich weiß jetzt immer noch nicht genau, wer dieser Aktionär war. Auf jeden Fall bekannt auf der Insel. Das hätte man auch ohne Klage und entsprechende PR so hinkriegen können.

Mein Geduldsfaden ist ja noch mehr so wie ein Strang, aber durch solche Aktionen gewinnt er nicht gerade an Festigkeit.

MfG
Ingmar

[Mr. Bucket]

Ups, da hab ich wohl eben Kiros und RAZs Postings überlesen. Director also. Tststs, bin ich hier im Kindergarten oder was? Das ist doch nur noch schräg. Also angesichts dieser Umstände bleib ich auf jeden Fall dabei. Da kann ich ja noch meinen Kindern von erzählen ;-)

[Offi]

Könnte mich mal jemand aufklären, warum Benjamin Wong auf der Homepage von SNMM nicht mehr als Director geführt wird? Vielleicht hat er ja auch das Schiff verlassen?

Offi

[RAZ]

Hi Offi,

B. Wong hat tatsächlich das Director Board verlassen. Wieso, weshalb, warum, wohin - keine Ahnung. Warum es hierzu keine News gab? - Auch hier keine Ahnung.

Grüße

RAZ

[Kiro]

Hi Raz,
Wie ist Deine e-mail Adresse?
Hattest Du glaube ich im Island schon mal gepostet kann ich aber jetzt
nicht finden.
Gruß, Kiro

P.S.: Meine: [e-mail]

[Offi]

Apropos Island, schicke mir doch einer mal so eine berühmte Einladung bitte: [e-mail]

Danke,

Offi

Ach Raz, die scheinen da ja richtig aufzuräumen, war damals nicht der Dohlen nach seinem Rücktritt auch noch im BoD? Der ist da ja aich nicht mehr aufgeführt. Oder habe ich da etwas falsches in Erinnerung?

Gruss...

[RAZ]

Kiro,

Du hast Post.

Grüße
RAZ

[StarnetGermany]

es ist im starnets` besten interesse,die interne konflikte innerhalb der fuehrung ein fuer alle mal aus dem weg zu raeumen,denn das ist das letzte was die firma in so einem schwierigen stadium gebrauchen kann,da es selbstzerstoerend wirkt..es ist hier deshalb notwendig,das BOD zu "bereinigen",und dass die potentiellen aufruehrer zuruecktreten,auch die gefahr beinhaltend,dass viele "connections" dadurch verloren gehen..dies muss schnellstmoeglich passieren um nicht die progressivitaet zu bremsen..

SG

HOD

[Offi]

Danke RAZ, laufe da aber unter Lindberg18!

Gruss,

Offi

[Chaotin]

Hi!
Ich habe die SNMM-Threads schon lange nicht mehr verfolgt, da sich zur Zeit wohl nicht viel tut, und zu viele zu viel Mist posten. Könnte vielleicht jemand mich kurz auf den aktuellen Stand der Dinge bringen? Das wäre toll und ich muß nicht all die zig-tausend Threads durcharbeiten!

Danke schon mal!

Gruß
Chaot

[StarnetGermany]

http://www.ragingbull.com/mboard/boards.cgi?board=SNMM&read=…

ein hinweis fuer die neugierigen,oder diejenigen,die ein paar fragen an die RCMP haetten..

SG

HOD

[Offi]

Servus,

Ende Januar findet ja in London die International Casino Exhibition statt. Drei unserer Konkurrenten sind auch an Bord: Boss Media und Q-Seven aus Mohnheim, bei Düsseldorf. (Ist übrigens nur ein Katzensprung von mir entfernt. Aufgefallen ist mir, daß SNMM nur einen kleinen Stand hat, jedoch ist Boss Media genauso groß und der von Q-Seven noch kleiner! Ich weiss, aussagekräftig ist das keineswegs, aber wenn es jemanden interessiert: http://www.atei.co.uk/ice/x5471.html

Offi

[gutemine1]

Hallo Offi,
wer ist denn der dritte Konkurrent?

Gruss

[Offi]

Weiss ich auch nicht, dachte ich hätte 2 Konkurrenten geschrieben, sorry!

Offi

P.S.: Aber die suchen noch Toilettenpersonal, ich hab dem Levy mal ne Mail geschrieben