Worldlink Grp Regulatory News (WGP)

2 Oct 2006 07:03

World Gaming PLC02 October 2006 2 October 2006 World Gaming plc STATEMENT REGARDING PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA The Board of World Gaming plc has noted that on 29 September 2006, the UnitedStates Congress passed legislation entitled the Unlawful Internet EnforcementAct of 2006 (the "Legislation"). The Legislation seeks to prohibit theprocessing and acceptance of financial transactions in connection with certaintypes of Internet gambling. The Legislation remains to be signed by thePresident of the United States. At this time the Board is not aware of theenactment date of the Legislation. Once enacted the Legislation may have amaterial adverse impact respecting ongoing operations. The Group is monitoringthe situation closely and is seeking legal advice regarding the impact of theLegislation. In addition, as a result of the passing of the Legislation, the Boards of WorldGaming and Sportingbet have discontinued discussions in respect of Sportingbetmaking an all share offer of certain of its shares for those of World Gaming. For further information please contact: World Gaming plc Tel. +1 888 883 0833 Daniel Moran, Chief Executive Daniel Stewart & Co plc Tel. 020 7776 6550 Ruari McGirr College Hill Tel: 020 7457 2020 Jamie Ramsay This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange