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EXHIBIT 10.9

                              STARNET [LOGO]
                              SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Meldon Ellis
President and
Chief Operating Officer
                                                  June 23, 2000

Simpson Bay, Limited
____________________
____________________

Gentlemen:

This letter sets forth the commitment between Simpson Bay, Ltd, a
corporation organized under the laws of the Federation of St. Kitts & Nevis
("Lender"), and Starnet Systems International, Inc., a corporation
organized under the laws of the Country of Antigua and Barbuda
("Borrower").  This letter sets forth (i) the general economic terms of the
transaction, and (ii) specific conditions of Lender's commitment.  All
dollar amounts, unless indicated otherwise, are in US Dollars.  The terms
and conditions are as follows:

1.  LOAN:      Lender will lend the sum of not more than One Million Five
               Hundred Thousand Dollars ($ 1,500,000) to Borrower, and
               Borrower agrees to repay the Loan in accordance with the
               terms and conditions set forth in this letter agreement (the
               "Loan").  Advances against the Loan amount shall be
               disbursed in accordance with the schedule attached hereto as
               Exhibit A.

2.  TRANSACTION
TERMS:         Borrower will repay the Loan in accordance with the
               following schedule:
                    a.   For so long as any principal is outstanding,
                         interest payments on the outstanding amount of
                         the Loan shall accrue at the rate of eight
                         percent per annum (8 %), with interest in arrears
                         due and payable on the first day of each month
                         during the term hereof.
                    b.   Unless sooner paid in connection with the
                         conversion of the Loan to common stock in the
                         publicly traded parent of Borrower, as
                         contemplated hereunder, the entire balance of the
                         principal amount of the Loan will be due and
                         payable on December 31, 2001.  If participation
                         in the Offering, as defined below, is not offered
                         to Lender within one hundred twenty (120) days
                         following execution of this letter agreement,
                         Lender shall have the right to then declare the
                         Loan to be immediately due and payable.

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3.  USE OF LOAN
PROCEEDS.      The Loan shall be used exclusively for all costs involved in
               the purchase, shipment, installation and configuring of the
               equipment identified on Schedule B attached hereto and
               incorporated herein by this reference, excluding , however,
               the equipment identified as "optional" on such schedule (the
               "Listed Equipment").  Borrower will satisfy the reasonable
               requests of Lender in order to demonstrate that the Loan
               proceeds are being used as contemplated hereunder.  Advances
               of the Loan which are received by Borrower shall be retained
               by Borrower in a segregated account at a mutually agreeable
               financial institution and withdrawals from such account
               shall be made for the sole purpose of making payment for the
               costs and expenses related to the Listed Equipment, as set
               forth above.  No such payments shall be made by Borrower
               unless and until Borrower has delivered to Lender
               documentary evidence confirming that the expenditure relates
               to some or all of the Listed Equipment.

4.  SECURITY
INTEREST:      The Lender shall have the right to obtain a perfected
               security interest in the Listed Equipment as and when it is
               purchased with the Loan proceeds, as additional security for
               the timely repayment of the Loan.  Borrower shall execute
               all documents necessary to reasonably satisfy Lender that
               such security interests are effectively perfected under
               applicable law.

5.  EQUITY CONVERSION
EFFORTS.       Borrower will use commercially reasonable efforts to provide
               to Lender, within sixty (60) days following execution of
               this Agreement, the opportunity for Lender, in its sole
               discretion, to satisfy the Loan by the issuance of common
               stock in the publicly-traded corporate parent of Borrower
               ("Parent"), with the objective of offering the opportunity
               to Lender by way of a private placement of equity in Parent
               together with other third party investors, on the same terms
               and conditions as are offered to such third parties (the
               "Offering").  Borrower shall cause such Offering to be in a
               total amount, when including the value of the Loan, of not
               less than Four Million Dollars ($4,000,000).  Borrower
               understands and agrees that this Letter Agreement is not an
               offering of common stock in Parent, which can only be done
               in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.  The
               conversion option, if available, shall be priced for each
               advance based on the average closing trading price of
               Parent's common stock on the twenty trading days immediately
               proceeding the date of such advance.  Borrower has received
               an expression of interest from a third party to complete an
               offering of common stock in Parent.  Lender agrees that
               Parent is not committed to accept such offer, but Borrower
               has undertaken for the benefit of Lender, as explained
               above, to cause Parent  to use commercially reasonable
               efforts to provide an opportunity for Lender to convert the
               Loan to common stock in Parent in accordance with this
               Letter Agreement and otherwise on terms acceptable to Parent.

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6.  EXCLUSIVE USE OF STARNET
SOFTWARE.      In partial consideration for the obligations of Borrower
               undertaken herein, Lender agrees, on its own behalf, and on
               behalf of all entities involved in the ownership and
               operation of the sites set forth on Schedule C (the
               "Exclusive Sites") attached hereto and incorporated herein,
               that all such operations for a period of three (3) years
               following the date of deployment of the Listed Equipment in
               Gibraltar, shall exclusively use Starnet software for all
               such gaming operations, on terms which are the same as those
               currently in effect.  In the event Starnet is not offering
               the type of gaming software which Lender desires to operate
               in connection with the Exclusive Sites at any time during
               such three (3) year period, Starnet will be provided with a
               right of first opportunity to provide such software on terms
               otherwise offered to Lender, so long as Starnet can satisfy
               the timetable offered by the proposed other provider of such
               software.

7.  MORE DEFINITIVE
AGREEMENTS.    Either party shall have the right to request the other to
               further document the agreements made herein.  If any party
               makes any such request, each party shall proceed in good
               faith to negotiate, complete and execute such agreements as
               shall be appropriate to further document the agreements made
               herein. The more definitive agreements shall contain terms,
               conditions and covenants as may be agreed upon between the
               parties, including those set forth herein, and such
               additional terms, conditions and covenants as the parties
               may agree and as shall be customary for transactions of the
               type provided for under this agreement.

8.  NON-DISCLOSURE
AND PUBLICITY. Neither party shall issue any press release, publicity
               statement or other public notice, or otherwise disclose in
               any manner to any third party relating to the subject of
               this letter agreement without the prior written consent of
               the other party, except that the parties may disclose this
               agreement and its terms to their respective advisors and
               attorneys who also agree to maintain such confidentiality.
               Notwithstanding the above and with the agreement that
               disclosure will not affect the parties' obligation to
               maintain confidentiality, the parties are allowed to
               disclose this agreement  and such of its terms which a party
               in good faith concludes is required or which is requested by
               any recognized stock exchange to which a party is subject to
               be so disclosed and then to the extent of such requirement
               or request for disclosure.  In such event, the parties shall
               endeavor to coordinate all publicity relating to the
               agreements described in this letter agreement.

9.  EXPENSES.  Each party shall pay its own expenses.  Each party
               represents that it has not engaged or authorized any broker,
               finder or similar agent who would be entitled to a
               commission or other fee in respect of the subject
               transaction.  Lender and Borrower agree to indemnify and
               hold harmless the other from any and all claims, charges,
               commissions, fees or obligations which would be

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               due to any consultant or similar agent engaged by each of
               them in connection with the transaction contemplated
               hereunder, unless otherwise agreed in writing between Lender
               and Borrower.

10.  ASSIGNABILITY.
               Neither party shall assign, transfer or otherwise convey its
               interests in this letter or in any of the definitive
               agreements which may be contemplated hereunder, provided
               that Lender may sell and assign the Loan to an affiliate of
               Lender which is wholly owned by the same ultimate owner as
               Lender.

11. EFFECT OF LETTER;
ENFORCEABILITY.
               THIS LETTER AGREEMENT IS INTENDED TO BIND BOTH PARTIES IN
               ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS HEREOF.  THE PARTIES DO UNDERSTAND
               THAT SUCH OBLIGATIONS ARE INTENDED TO BE BINDING
               OBLIGATIONS.  NO OTHER AGREEMENTS, UNDERSTANDINGS OR
               ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE BETWEEN THE PARTIES WITH RESPECT
               TO THE SUBJECT MATTER HEREOF WHICH ARE NOT INCORPORATED HEREIN.

     If this letter agreement accurately reflects the intent of the
parties, kindly indicate your agreement with the foregoing by executing a
counterpart of this letter.

                              Sincerely,
                              Starnet Systems International, Inc.

                              _____________________________
                              By: Meldon Ellis, President

Intending to be legally bound hereby, acknowledged
and agreed this _______ day of June, 2000.

Simpson Bay, Ltd.

By:  ____________________________________
Its: ____________________________________

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                               SCHEDULE A

                          Schedule of Advances

                              Amount                   Time

1.  Initial Advance           $500,000            Execution of
                                                  Letter Agreement

2.  Additional Advances       Balance of Loan     In increments not later
                                                  10 days prior to the
                                                  date on which amounts
                                                  are due for the Listed
                                                  Equipment.

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                               SCHEDULE B

                      Schedule of Listed Equipment

                                 Omitted

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                               SCHEDULE C

                    List of Currently Operated Sites

http://www.sportsbook.com/
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http://www.playersonly.com/
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http://www.acescasino.com/
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                                    7EXHIBIT 10.10

                                ANTIGUAN
                          EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT made as of the 1st day of October 1999 (this "Agreement"),

BETWEEN:

       STARNET COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL INC., with offices at
          1589 Newgate Street, St. John's Antigua, West Indies.

                               ('"SCII"),

AND:

             Meldon Ellis, of Newgate Street, P.O. Box 3265,
                    St. John's, Antigua, West Indies.

                            (the "EMPLOYEE"),

WHEREAS:

(A)  SCII is in the business of offering Internet gaming services;
(B)  SCII wishes to engage the Employee as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in
     Antigua; and
(C)  The parties hereto are desirous of entering into the Agreement for the
     purpose of fixing the compensation and the terms applicable to the
     employment of the Employee during the period hereinafter set out,

NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSES that the parties to this agreement,
in consideration of the promises and of the respective covenants and
agreements on the part of each of them contained in this agreement, do
hereby covenant and agree each with the other as follows:

1.   SCII engages the Employee as the (CEO) in Antigua and the Employee
     accepts such employment (the "Employment") upon the terms and
     conditions set out below.

2.   The Employee will domicile in Antigua and carry out such
     responsibilities and duties based in the Caribbean and other
     locations, excluding Canada for the benefit and on behalf of SCII,
     including but not limited to the following:

     (a) As CEO for SCII, and all of it's subsidiaries you will oversee the
     running of all divisions.

3.   In consideration of the performance by the Employee of his or her
     responsibilities and duties under this agreement as (CEO), SCH will:

     (a)  pay the Employee the sum of $18,000.00 USD per month.
     (b)  provide the benefits and perquisites described in the attached
          Appendix "A".
     (c)  stock options pursuant to Senior Executive stock option agreement
          to be (the "Stock Options").

4.   The employee will maintain a reasonable expense account with SCII, (as
     agreed upon) in respect of which SCII will reimburse the Employee for
     any and all reasonable and documented

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     expenses actually and necessarily, incurred in connection with the
     Employment. The Employee shall   furnish SCII with an itemized account of
     the expenses in such form or forms as may reasonably be required by SCII
     and at such times or intervals as may reasonably be required by SCII.

5.   The Employee will be entitled to a paid vacation of six (6) weeks
     within each twelve (12) month  period  during the term of this
     Agreement, to be calculated from the Commencement Date (as defined below).

     If the employee is terminated part way through a twelve (12) month
     period, then SCII will be entitled to prorate the employee's
     entitlement to paid vacation accordingly.

6.   The term of the Employment will commence on, the later of October 1,
     1999 (the "COMMENCEMENT DATE") or the date the employee is domiciled
     in the Caribbean and will end on the third anniversary of the
     Commencement Date, subject to earlier termination as provided for
     below, and may be extended annually thereafter by mutual agreement of
     the parties in writing, to be signed by the parties at least 60 days
     prior to the third year anniversary of the Commencement Date, hereto
     on such terms as the parties agree (the "Term").

7.   The Employment and the Agreement will be deemed to be immediately
     terminated upon:

     (a)  The end of the Term;
     (b)  an acquisition of more than fifty per cent (50%) of the issued
          capital (having full voting rights under all circumstances) of
          SCH by another corporation, business entity or person (the
          "CHANGE OF CONTROL");
     (c)  the death or disability of the Employee; or

8.   In the event of termination of this Agreement resulting from a Change
     of Control, upon the effective date of termination of the Employment,
     the Employee will be entitled to receive the following from SCII,

     (a)  twelve months salary, as set forth in Section 3(a).
     (b)  housing accommodation for a period of no more than twelve months,
          or cash settlement in lieu thereof (as provided in Appendix
          ("A"),
     (c)  medical and dental coverage to a maximum of twelve months,

     or all salary and benefits payable to the employee under the Term of
     this Agreement, whichever is (//initialled//) greater, and:

     (d)  final moving allowance (as provided in Appendix ("A").

9.   Should the Employee choose to terminate this Agreement prior to the
     Completion of the contract, all terms and provisions in this Agreement
     will be immediately terminated.

10.  Should SCII choose to terminate this Agreement, without cause, prior
     to the Completion of the contract, fair and adequate severance payment
     will be:

     (a)  twelve months salary, as set forth in Section 3(a).
     (b)  housing accommodation for a period of no more than twelve months,
          or cash settlement in lieu thereof (as provided in Appendix
          ('A"),
     (c)  medical and dental coverage to a maximum of twelve months,

     or all salary and benefits payable to the employee under the Term of
     this Agreement, whichever is (//initialled//) greater and:

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     (d)  final moving allowance (as provided in Appendix ("A").
11.  In the event of termination of this Agreement resulting from the death
     or disability of the Employee, any options granted to the Employee, if
     not vested at the time of his/her death or, disability, will vest and
     all vested options will be exercisable thereafter by the Employee or
     his/her estate for a period of twelve (12) months.

12.  No amendment to or variation of the terms of this Agreement will be
     effective or binding upon the parties hereto unless made in writing
     and signed by both of the parties hereto.

13.  The Employee expressly agrees to keep the affairs of SCII, financial
     and otherwise, strictly confidential and shall not disclose the same
     to any person, company or firm, directly or indirectly, during or
     after his/her employment by SCII except within his/her jurisdiction of
     acting as a EMPLOYEES POSITION of SCII or as otherwise authorized in
     writing by the Board. The Employee expressly agrees, during and after
     his/her employment by SCII, not to use such information, directly or
     indirectly, for his/her own interests other than those of SCII,
     whether or not those interests conflict with the interests of SCII.
     The Employee expressly acknowledges and agrees that all information
     relating to SCII, whether financial, technical or otherwise shall,
     upon execution of the Agreement and thereafter, as the case may be, be
     the sole property of SCII, whether arising before or after the
     execution of the Agreement. The Employee expressly agrees not to
     divulge any of the foregoing to any person, partnership, corporation
     or other legal entity or to assist in the disclosure or divulging of
     any such information, directly or indirectly, except as required by
     law or as otherwise authorized in writing by the Board.

     The Employee expressly agrees that upon termination of this agreement
     for any reason whatsoever, the Employee shall not compete with SCII or
     Starnet as a director, officer, or major shareholder, consultant, or
     employee either directly or indirectly in a company, partnership or
     sole proprietorship for a period of one year.

     The Employee expressly agrees that he/she will not (directly or
     indirectly) solicit employee's or client's of SCII or Starnet to work
     for another company, partnership or sole proprietorship for a period
     of one year from the date of termination of the Employee, nor during
     the Employee's term of employment.

     The provisions of this Section (13) shall survive the termination of
     this Agreement and shall continue in full force and effect according
     to its terms for a period of one (1) year thereafter,

14.  The Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the
     laws of Antigua, West Indies.
15.  This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties
     hereto with respect to the relationship between SCII and the Employee
     and supersedes all prior arrangements and agreements, whether oral or
     in writing between the parties hereto with respect to the subject
     matter hereof.

16.  Neither party shall have the right to assign the Agreement or any
     interest therein without the prior written consent of the other party,
     such consent not to be unreasonably withheld.

17.  This Agreement shall enure to the benefit of and be binding upon SCII
     and its successors and permitted assigns and the Employee and his/her
     heirs, executors and administrators.

18.  The parties hereby agree to enter into an indemnity agreement.

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19.  If any provision or part of this agreement is found by a court of
     competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable, then that provision or
     part of the Agreement shall be deemed to be removed from

     this Agreement and all of the remaining provisions of this Agreement
     will continue to have full force and effect.

20.  Any notice required or permitted to be made or given under the
     Agreement to either party shall be in writing and shall be
     sufficiently given if delivered personally, or if sent by prepaid
     registered mail to the intended recipient of such notice at:

     (a)  in the case of SCII, to:

          1589 Newgate Street,
          St. John's Antigua, West Indies

          Attention: Member of the Board

     (b)  in the case of the Employee to:

          1589 Newgate Street,
          St. Johns Antigua, West Indies

          Attention: Meldon Ellis

     or at such other address the party to whom such writing is to be given
     shall provide in writing to the party giving the said notice. Any
     notice delivered to the party to whom it is addressed shall be deemed
     to have been given and received on the day it is so delivered or, if
     such day is not a business day, then on the next business day
     following any such day.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have signed this agreement as of the
day and year first above written.

STARNET COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL INC.

Per:        // Authorized Signature //
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        // Witness' Signature //            //  Employee Signature //
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Witness, to Employees Signature                     EMLOYEE SIGNATURE

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Name                                                  EMPLOYEE NAME

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Occupation

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             APPENDIX "A", TO ANTIGUAN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
              BENEFITS AND PERQUISITES, TO BE PAID BY SCII

a)   Professional Development expenses will require prior authorization.

b)   Annual travel allowance in the amount of US$ 10,000 per annum. Travel
     arrangements to be booked through the SCII Travel Coordinator.

c)   1999 initial moving allowance in the amount of US$5,000 (payable to
     employee upon the signing of this agreement) and final moving
     allowance, (provided that Employee completes the Term of the
     Agreement) at the termination of the Agreement in the amount of
     US$10,000.

d)   Suitable housing allowance in Antigua to a maximum of US$4,000 per
     month.

e)   Vehicle allowance in Antigua, not to exceed US$2,000/month. SCH will
     pay cost of vehicle insurance.

f)   Comprehensive medical (including emergency air evacuation for medical
     reasons), dental and related coverage's, with spousal benefits as required.

g)   Life Insurance and accidental death coverage with proceeds payable to
     the Employee's estate or specified family members.

h)   SCII will provide Employee (if required) with an interest free loan up
     to US$50,000, re-payable upon termination of this agreement. (This
     loan will be made available to the employee upon signing of this
     agreement). The loan may be used to secure a credit card in Antigua,
     West Indies.

i)   SCII will furnish annual work permits and immigration certificates as
     required.

j)   The company will pay the annual Membership fee's to a Country /Club of
     the employee's choosing. This membership will be for the employee and
     his spouse.

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              APPENDIX B, TO ANTIGUAN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
                              REQUIREMENTS

The employee with provide SCH with the following:

*    5 Notarized copies of his/her passport
*    Criminal background check
*    Written Character Reference.

All documents provided will be forwarded to our lawyer for processing.

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