Italy Sees Spike In Online Sports Betting

Italy’s online sports betting surged in February, but gamblers luck kept revenue relatively flat for the month.

Published March 30, 2015

What’s Up with 666Bet?

The U.K. Gambling Commission has suspended the operating license used by Metro Play Ltd., the online arm of 666Bet. On its Twitter page, 666Bet did not acknowledge the review,...

Published March 30, 2015

Yahoo Appears to Be Leaving Fantasy Sports

Yahoo seems to be sneaking away from the online gaming and paid fantasy sports world. Some experts say it is doing it to avoid possible legal risks.

Published March 30, 2015

Pinnacle Sports Licensed in Malta

Malta has issued a gaming license to online sportsbook Pinnacle Sports. The company had a change of ownership in 2014, but has not disclosed who the owner is.

Published March 30, 2015

EGT, Glimmer Sign Content Deal

Euro Games Technology has singed an agreement with Glimmer to provide online casino games and services through the Portomaso Gaming platform.

Published March 30, 2015

RAWA Hearing Set

The postponed hearing on the Restoration of America’s Wire Act before a U.S. Senate sub-committee has been scheduled for March 26. The bill would ban online gambling in the...

Published March 23, 2015

Public Hearing Vets Pennsylvania iGaming

The subject of online gaming dominated a public hearing conducted by the main gaming oversight committee of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Sponsor Rep. John Payne (l.) says the...

Published March 23, 2015

Online Poker Continues to Lag in New Jersey

Despite strong numbers from online casino games, online poker revenue is declining in New Jersey. Online poker only brought in about $2 million of the $10.4 million won online...

Published March 23, 2015

Two States Want Legal Fantasy Sports Wagering

Kansas and Iowa lawmakers have approved bills that would legalize wagering real money on fantasy sports leagues. Both measures consider fantasy sports to be games of skill, not gambling....

Published March 23, 2015

Disney Interested in Draft Kings

Fortune magazine reports that the Walt Disney Co.—which owns ESPN—is exploring an investment in fantasy sports operator Draft Kings.

Published March 23, 2015

Microgame Offers Inspired Virtual Sports

Platform provider Microgame Group has released Virtual Sports by Inspired Gaming online, across 80 gaming websites across Italy.

Published March 23, 2015

Bet365 Launches Cash-Out Mechanism

Bet365 will launch a partial cash-out mechanism to be integrated with its sports betting service. The mechanism will allow customers to close a portion of their active bets, while...

Published March 23, 2015

PokerStars Accused of Tax Fraud in Italy

PokerStars, now owned by Amaya Gaming, has been accused by the Italy’s Guardia di Finanza of “willfully eroding” Italian generated revenues to offshore jurisdictions such as the Isle of...

Published March 23, 2015

World Bet Exchange Folds Under New UK Rules

World Bet Exchange has shut down operations pointing to new UK regulations and the country’s point of consumption tax as the reason.

Published March 23, 2015

Macau Operator Warns Bettors of False Online Brand

Galaxy Entertainment Ltd., which operates casinos in Macau where online betting is illegal, has warned consumers that some online gambling sites are misappropriating its brand.

Published March 23, 2015

Manchester United and Bwin Team For Casino App

Premier League Manchester United football club and online betting partner bwin.party have introduced a real-money casino app titled “bwin Manchester United Casino.”

Published March 23, 2015

Online Gambling Revenue Rises in Denmark

Total gross gaming revenue is rising in Denmark fueled by an increase in online gaming revenue. Regulators report Denmark brought in $1.1 billion in revenue including a 20 percent...

Published March 23, 2015

iGame Adds Games Through NYX

Gaming operator iGame Group announced a deal with NYX Gaming Group to offer a selection of new casino titles via NYX’s Open Games Server.

Published March 23, 2015

Chaffetz Walks Out on Debate Over Online Ban

According to several published reports, U.S. Rep. Jason Chaffetz (l.)—who is the main sponsor of the Sheldon Adelson backed bill to ban online gambling in Congress—abruptly left a conference...

Published March 16, 2015

Racetrack Participation Could be Killer for California iPoker

The participation or non-participation of racetracks in online poker in California could be the sticking point that keeps legislation from passing this year. Aqua Caliente Chairman Jeff Grubbe (l.)...

Published March 16, 2015