Responsible Gambling Foundation Introduced in Malta

Malta has created a Responsible Gambling Foundation to address problem gambling.

Published March 17, 2014

Battle for Cybertron Slot Launched by IGT

International Game Technology and Double Down Casino have launched Transformers Battle for Cybertron for desktop and mobile devices.

Published March 17, 2014

Bitcoin Update

It’s been a relatively slow news week for Bitcoins after the turmoil of the week before, but there have been some developments in the virtual currency’s story. Failed Bitcoin...

Published March 17, 2014

GCA Names Taylor CFO

Global Cash Access has promoted Randy L. Taylor from senior vice president and controller to the post of chief financial officer, among other executive appointments.

Published March 17, 2014

Lindsey Graham May Seek Online Gambling Ban

Republican U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (l.) is reportedly about to introduce a bill that would effectively ban online gambling in the U.S. It’s a sudden move for Graham, who...

Published March 10, 2014

Some U.S. Full Tilt Players to Get Paid

Full Tilt Poker will pay out $76 million to about 27,500 U.S. players who have had their accounts frozen since 2011. A court-appointed administrator announced the decision.

Published March 10, 2014

Several Internet Gaming Bills in California Legislature

California lawmakers are mulling two bills that would legalize online poker in the Golden State. Senator Lou Correa’s (l.) bill is backed by several tribes and the card room...

Published March 10, 2014

Playtech Founder to Sell Off $353 Million in Company Shares

Teddy Sagi (l.), founder of Playtech, is selling off 10 percent of the company or $353 million in shares. Playtech is hoping to increase liquidity in the company's stock.

Published March 10, 2014

BetConstruct And Betsoft Sign Agreement

BetConstruct and BetSoft have signed a deal giving BetConstruct access to BetSoft's desktop and mobile gaming content, including 3D arcade-style games, traditional card and table games and mobile games....

Published March 10, 2014

Zynga Poker Gets Redesign

Zynga has redesigned its most popular social game Zynga Poker to give the game a more realistic look and casino feel.

Published March 10, 2014

Poll Finds Iowans Oppose Online Gaming

A poll by the Des Moines Register finds only 25 percent of Iowa Residents favor online poker in the state.

Published March 10, 2014

Alderney Pulls Sheriff’s License

Regulators in the British Channel Island have revoked the license of online operator Sheriff Gaming in the wake of an investigation in the Netherlands into suspected drug dealing, money...

Published March 10, 2014

More Trouble for Bitcoins

Canadian-based virtual currency exchange Flexcoin is the latest to be shut down after being attacked by hackers, following the collapse of Japanese exchange Mt. Gox. Also, the creator of...

Published March 10, 2014

California Dreamin’

A legislative iGaming summit convened last week in Sacramento just days after two bills were introduced to legalize online poker in California. The bills have been introduced in both...

Published March 3, 2014

Court Rules Against Kentucky in Gambling Domain Seizures

An appeals court has sided with the owners of 132 domain names that Kentucky is trying to seize to combat illegal online gambling in the state. The court put...

Published March 3, 2014

Christie Administration Admits Online Gambling Tax Miscalculation

Governor Chris Christie (l.) had estimated that New Jersey would bring in $160 million in new tax revenue form online gaming. The projection now is about $34 million by...

Published March 3, 2014

Borgata Partners With Online Affiliate Recruitment Firm

Atlantic City’s Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa has partnered with Income Access Partners and founder Nicky Senyard (l.) to create an affiliate recruitment program for its online gambling sites...

Published March 3, 2014

California’s Online Gaming Champion Takes Leave of Absence

A champion of legalizing online gaming in California, Rod Wright, has taken an extended leave of absence from the Senate while he awaits sentencing on eight felony counts. He...

Published March 3, 2014

International Poker Network to Close

The International Poker Network, one of the longest running online poker networks, has announced it will close after 10 years. Also known as Boss Media, the network is to...

Published March 3, 2014

Analyst Warns Singapore on Online Gambling

According to reports, gambling consultant Christian Kalb has advised the Singapore government to be selective in banning online gaming sites and allow three or four major operators. But he...

Published March 3, 2014