Interactive Systems Worldwide Inc. (ISWI) News

WEST PATERSON, N.J., Oct. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Interactive Systems Worldwide, Inc. (Pink Sheets: ISWI) announced today that the Board of Directors of Interactive Systems Worldwide, Inc. (the 'Company') elected Barry Mindes as a director of the Company, effective October 1, 2008. Mr. Mindes, age 76, is a former Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and had been a director of the Company until February 2006.

'We are very pleased and excited about Barry's return to ISWI's Board of Directors,' said Bernard Albanese, ISWI's CEO. 'As the founder and former CEO of ISWI, Barry brings a wealth of experience and specific knowledge regarding the SportXction(R) System, the Company and the gaming industry to the ISWI Board.'

About Interactive Systems Worldwide, Inc.

Interactive Systems Worldwide, Inc. (ISWI.PK) has designed, developed and patented a proprietary software system, the SportXction System, which enables play-by-play wagering during the course of live sporting events. ISWI, through its wholly owned subsidiary Global Interactive Gaming (GIG), operates the SportXction(R) System in the U.K., in conjunction with established media and traditional wagering partners. The system can accept wagers from the Internet, handheld wireless devices, interactive televisions, and standalone kiosks. GIG currently operates the SportXction(R) System for soccer, cricket, golf, rugby union, tennis, football, basketball, snooker, and darts. The system can be used for any live broadcast event worldwide.

     Contacts:
     Interactive Systems Worldwide, Inc.
     Bernard Albanese
     Chief Executive Officer
     Phone:  973-256-8181 ext 27

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