MOHAWKS SPEAK ON CYBER WORLD FINE (Update)

7 December 2007

"We will not allow Quebec or any other entity to compromise our right to carry on commerce," says band chief


For the second time in as many days, Khanawake officials have issued statements seeking to reassure licensees following news of a $2 million illegal gaming fine imposed on the owners of the Golden Palace online casino (see previous InfoPowa reports)

This time it was Grand Chief Michael Ahríhrhon Delisle, Jr., pretty much backing up an earlier statement by Mohawk Internet Technologies issued over the weekend.

The Grand Chief comments: “In relation to recent events surrounding Cyber World Group, we must point out that this company operated out of offices located in St. Laurent, Quebec – outside of our jurisdiction. At no time was any Mohawk person or entity charged in this matter.

“We will once again restate our position. Kahnawá:ke has become an industry leader by creating one of the most respected and well-regulated jurisdictions in the entire world. We will not allow Quebec or any other entity to compromise our right to carry on commerce.”

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