Russia to Issue Online Sports Betting License

Russia will issue its second online sports betting license to Stolo, a major online and land operator in the country, according to Russian media reports. The company will launch...

Published June 20, 2016

PlayStudios Expands Genting UK Partnership

PlayStudios’ announced that it is expanding its partnership with Genting UK, which will add 40 UK Clubs and Casinos its myVEGAS and my Konami Slots Rewards Lineup.

Published June 20, 2016

Major Tribes Opposed California iPoker Bill Amendments

A series of amendments added to a bill that would legalize iPoker in California were not enough to get six key tribes on board, likely dooming the bill the...

Published June 13, 2016

MGM Borgata Purchase Makes It an Online Gambling Player

MGM’s recently announced purchase of Boyd Gaming’s stake in Atlantic City’s Borgata casino—which now gives MGM full control of the property—gives the company control of what has been the...

Published June 13, 2016

New York Legislators Reach Agreement on DFS

Legislators in New York say they have reached an agreement on new daily fantasy sports legislation. DFS sites such as DraftKings and FanDuel stopped talking entries from the state...

Published June 13, 2016

Bill Requires New Jersey Online Gambling Sites to Identify A.C. Partner

A bill has been introduced in the New Jersey Assembly by failed casino executive Ralph Caputo (l.) to require online gambling operators in the state to identify their Atlantic...

Published June 13, 2016

Michigan Senate Considering Online Gambling

The Michigan Senate is considering SB 889, state Senator Mike Kowall's measure legalizing online gambling. Commercial or tribal casino operators would pay a $100,000 application fee and a $5...

Published June 13, 2016

Czech Republic Weighs Online Gaming

Lawmakers in the Czech Republic recently advanced a measure legalizing gaming with no opposition, and which now awaits signing by President Milos Zeman. Zeman has 30 days from the...

Published June 13, 2016

Quebec Bill Would Restrict iGaming Operators

Provincial lawmakers in Quebec have passed a bill that would block all online poker sites that are not licensed and regulated by Quebec authorities.

Published June 13, 2016

GLI Certifies First Interactive System for Bahamas

Gaming Laboratories International has certified the first interactive gaming system under new gaming legislation in the Bahamas.

Published June 13, 2016

OfferCraft ‘Gamifies’ Digital Promotions for Northern Quest

OfferCraft has partnered with Northern Quest Resort & Casino to “gamify” emails, social media and staff-guest interactions to grant loyalty awards.

Published June 13, 2016

Pennsylvania to Reconsider iGaming

Reconsideration and votes on two separate measures that would legalize online gaming in Pennsylvania was tentatively scheduled this week. House Majority Leader Dave Reed (l.) says everything is in...

Published June 6, 2016

New York and Illinois Go Different Ways on DFS Bills

Two gaming organizations with significant ties to New York are wary of a state lawmaker’s effort to legalize daily fantasy sports wagering in New York. The New York Gaming...

Published June 6, 2016

MLB Keeping Tabs on Gambling

A report in The Washington Post outlined how Major League Baseball has contracted with a London-based company to track betting on baseball. The league says the move was precautionary...

Published June 6, 2016

RAWA Language Removed from House Bill

A move to insert language favorable to a proposed ban on online gambling was withdrawn from a House Appropriations bill, meaning the language will not make the final appropriations...

Published June 6, 2016

Czech Republic Moves Closer to Online Gaming Bill

The Czech Republic Senate approved a bill that would open online gambling up to international operators under new legislation. The country’s President Miloš Zeman now has the bill.

Published June 6, 2016

No Online Gaming in South Africa

South Africa’s National Assembly has rejected a proposal by MP Geordin Hill-Lewis (l.) to regulate online gambling in the country. Critics say remote gaming is just another way to...

Published June 6, 2016

WSOP Gets Underway With Online Focus

The 47th World Series of Poker is underway starting a seven-week run at the Rio Convention Center in Las Vegas. The $565 buy-in Casino Employees No-limit Texas Hold ’em...

Published June 6, 2016

NetEnt Licensed in Romania

NetEnt has been granted a license to supply its online casino content in Romania, in the latest action in the company’s expansion strategy.

Published June 6, 2016

Playtech Acquires Quickspin

Playtech has acquired Swedish gaming studio Quickspin for $55 million, in a move to offer a proven slot games portfolio for its online gaming platform.

Published June 6, 2016