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FIRSTALERT'S COMPANY PROFILE FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 1st

BENTLEY COMMUNICATIONS CORP: (OTC BB: BTLY)

Good day Investors!  After the last two weeks of trading everyone is looking for new investments.  This week's company profile highlights Bentley Communications Corp. (OTC BB: BTLY).  Bentley brings consumers into the world of cutting-edge international gaming websites. Through proprietary technology and advantageous partnership agreements, Bentley operates licensed and fully-insured online gaming websites and sublicenses I-gaming software to businesses worldwide. The Company's flagship I-property, SunriseCityCasino, offers games such as Blackjack, Roulette, Slots, Video Poker and provides users instant access to online betting lines for major sporting events worldwide. Bentley is poised to capture increasing share of the robust Internet sector of I-gaming. By 2002, the global I-gaming market is projected to exceed $1 billion and increase dramatically to more than $9.8 billion by 2005 (source: Merrill Lynch). Bentley targets its websites and software for the world's most popular I-gaming regions, including the United States, Asia and Australia. The Company's growth strategies are directed by Gordon Lee, a polished entrepreneur who has founded several successful emerging-growth companies. Under his leadership, Bentley is poised to enhance its market capitalization substantially over the next 24-months.

CORPORATE SUMMARY

Bentley Communications Corp. (OTC BB: BTLY) specializes in operating Internet wagering sites. The Company is licensed in both the Commonwealth of Dominica and Antigua to operate sites inclusive of sportsbook, horseracing and bingo. Bentley also sublicenses proprietary technology and software that enable clients to operate their own online gaming sites under the Bentley license. The Company recently announced the launch of a world-class online gaming site SunriseCityCasino.com. Fully licensed and insured, Sunrise offers more than 20 casino games and features a sportsbook with real-time betting lines on worldwide events. Bentley is embarking upon an aggressive growth strategy that comprises geographical expansion into Europe and Asia and new product lines, including the selling of international lottery tickets online.

Bentley is also prepared to benefit from new legislation in the state of California. Effective January 1, 2002, telephone and Internet betting on horse racing will be legal in California. Bentley is developing the site offtrackbettingonline.com for launch on 1/2/02, in order to capitalize on this new market in the United States. With numerous revenue streams in place (online casino and sportsbook betting; sublicensing set-up and maintenance fees) and substantial opportunities to grow revenues and profits in the near-term, Bentley is poised to become a leader in the booming online international gaming market.

COMPANY DATA

Company Name: Bentley Comm Corp (BTLY)

Exchange: OTC BB

Shares Outstanding: 26,660,000

Market Cap: 2.4 Million

52-Week High: 0.875 on Wednesday, September 27, 2000

52-Week Low: 0.039 on Tuesday, July 31, 2001

Average Price: 0.0990 (50-day)   0.1337 (200-day)

Average Volume: 110,100 (50-day)   73,600 (200-day)

Fiscal Year End: June 30

Market Makers: 17

INDUSTRY STATISTICS

According to Merrill Lynch, the number of online bettors is expected to increase dramatically from 12 million in 2001 to 81 million in 2005, translating to a market size of $769 million and $9.8 billion respectively. Bentley's primary offerings-Internet casinos and sports betting, currently generate the highest gross win (i.e. the amount of cash lost by consumers) in the industry, followed by online lotteries (a developing new product line for Bentley). Bentley's distinct competitive advantages, leading-edge security and fraud protection; a diversified product mix; turn-key proprietary software and technologies and strategic partnerships, will enable the Company to capture increasing share of this dynamic international marketplace.

HIGHLIGHTS

High-Growth Market. The worldwide Internet gaming market is expected to grow well over 450% over the next two years. Bentley is well-positioned to capitalize on this high-growth sector through the roll-out of several new product lines and regional expansion worldwide. Strategic Partnerships. Bentley has aligned itself with leading technology, banking and security firms to create world-class I-gaming software and Internet websites The Company is associated with the largest e-mail marketing company in the world, Salesmation and has an exclusive agreement with First International Bank of Dominica to provide real-timesecure online financial transactions.

Sales & Profitability. Online casinos and sports betting are key revenue generators for Bentley. Additional revenues are generated from sub licensing fees, ranging from $30-50K and the management and maintenance payments of 10% of clients' net revenues. As new products are rolled out, Bentley anticipates to exceed 100% annual revenue growth and achieve profitability during 2001 and beyond.

Proven Management. Bentley President and CEO Gordon Lee has a 20-year track record of directing private and public start-ups into successfully operating companies. Mr. Lee has held executive posts including founder, partner, officer, and director at companies such as USA Video Corporation (OTC BB: USVO), Startek.com Inc.(OTC BB: STEK), Future Media Technologies (OTC: FMTF) and American IDC Corp. (OTC BB: ACNI).

Upside Opportunity. Bentley is implementing a multifold growth plan that includes international expansion into the fastest growing I-gaming region of Asia; roll-out of new, higher margin product lines such online lottery sales and the launch of additional websites that capitalize on I-gaming growth trends. These efforts should lead to accelerating revenues and increasing shareholder value.

EXPERIENCED LEADERSHIP

Gordon Lee, president and CEO of Bentley Communications Corp, has been involved with emerging growth companies in the private and public arena for more than 20 years. His astute business acumen has been applied toward a variety of industries, including hi-tech, communications, e-commerce, mining and oil and gas and he has been featured in more than 200 influential media publications.

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DISCLAIMER

This report is provided as an information service only, and the statements and opinions in this report should not be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any security. We accept no liability for any loss arising from an investor's reliance on or use of this report. Please do your own due diligence and research before making any investment decision. An investment in the company outlined herein is highly speculative and should not be considered unless you can afford a complete loss of your investment. Please, always invest with caution and within your means. You can find a great resource for investor education at the U.S. Securities and Exchange's website at http://www.sec.gov/investor.shtml. Also, please see the SEC filings of the company profiled herein, including the company's most recent annual and quarterly reports. EquityThunder Investment Corporation received 50,000 free trading shares of Bentley Communications (BTLY) from a third party in exchange for the drafting and distribution of this report. EquityThunder Investment Corporation intends to sell its shares.