Posted by Simon Lameth on April 8, 2007
Linden Labs announced Thursday that it would no longer allow casino advertising in the in-world classified system. Robin Linden said in a Official Blog Post “…given the ambiguities of the issues, Linden Lab has decided that we will not accept any classified ads, place listings, or event listings that appear to relate to simulated casino activity.”
This is due to the United States Government’s laws against online gambling. (More)
A look at the classifieds Sunday showed more than 100 results for “casino”.
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Posted by Simon Lameth on April 1, 2007
Editor’s Note: Corrections have been released HERE. Thank You.
Metaverse Media CEO Filthy Rich After Multi-Million Dollar Selloff.
April 1st, 2007 (NEW YORK, USA)
News Corporation takes another step into the online game of “Second Life” today after it’s $30,000,000 purchase of Metaverse Media, a media company based in the online world. “We are very happy about this.” A happy Rupert Murdoch, News Corporation owner, said in a press conference Sunday.
Murdoch before stating “We need to update this sign now.”
Simon Lameth, who was the owner of Metaverse Media before the purchase, was seen running from the press conference to the Ferarri dealership down the street from the News Corporation offices.
(Possibly) Former Metaverse Media owner Simon Lameth working in RL.
Newscorp representatives said that The Second Life Times will be moved to a new island in game, and the Times current offices will become a Newsroom and Studios for the new FOX News Second Life bureau.
About Newscorp (NYSE: NWS)
Founded by Rupert Murdoch in 1776, It was the first to pioneer an early form of newscasting, where people gathered in a theater and a man on stage read the headlines aloud.
It currently holds FOX News, FOX TV, FX, MySpace.com, And more!
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