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

Isle of Man Counts on iGaming

In a recent budget speech, the Isle of Man’s minister of economic development pointed to internet gaming as the principle driver of the island’s economy.

Published March 3, 2014

Bitcoin Future in Doubt

The sudden disappearance of major bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox—which later filed for bankruptcy—has severely damaged the virtual currency and left Mt. Gox depositors with little hope of recovering their...

Published March 3, 2014

UK’s Office of Fair Trading Outlines Online Game Principles

The UK’s Office of Fair Trading has published eight principles for online and app-based games. The principles clarify the games industry’s obligations under UK consumer protection laws.

Published March 3, 2014

Playtech Announces ‘Exceptional’ 2013

Online gambling software company Playtech announced that its revenue increased 16 percent in 2013 and profits increased 26 percent. The company announced it will pay a special dividend to...

Published March 3, 2014

Nevada Senator Eyes Online Gaming Ban

Nevada Senator Dean Heller (l.) last week criticized online gaming in a meeting with the Las Vegas Review Journal editorial board. He says online gaming represents the “wild West”...

Published February 24, 2014

Two iGaming Bills Introduced in California

At the last minute, two iGaming bills were introduced into the California legislature last week. One is a rewrite of a bill introduced by Senator Lou Correa in the...

Published February 24, 2014

New Jersey Online Gambling Banking on Mobile Devices

Analysts and casino officials hope the increased use of cell phones, mobile devices and tablets will keep New Jersey’s online gambling revenue growing. Atlantic City casinos—which offer the state’s...

Published February 24, 2014

Nevada Gets Third Online Gambling Site

Michael Gaughan’ South Point casino in Las Vegas has launched Realgaming.com in Nevada. It is the third company in the state to go live with real-money online gambling in...

Published February 24, 2014

Gibraltar Gambling Exec Criticizes UK Gambling Laws

Peter Howitt, CEO of the Gibraltar Betting and Gaming Association criticized new UK laws on online gambling in a recent editorial. Howitt said the new rules will deal a...

Published February 24, 2014

Virgin Casino Goes Online in New Jersey Without Poker

Virgin Casino was one of the last of New Jersey’s 14 online gambling sites to make a real push for players. But Virgin officials for the site say that...

Published February 24, 2014

Foxwoods Launches Free-to-Play Online Gambling

Connecticut’s Foxwoods Resort Casino announced a free-to-play gambling platform for smart phones and computers. Connecticut does not allow real-money online wagering, but the casino certainly seems to be preparing...

Published February 24, 2014

Netherlands OKs Remote Gaming

Dutch ministers have passed the first hurdle in adding online gaming to the country’s menu of wagers. The betting will center around lottery and sports wagers.

Published February 24, 2014

Oklahoma Tribe Drops Online Poker Site

The Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes in Oklahoma have dropped ties to PokerTribes.com which had been seen as a way to bring online poker to the state. Reports point to...

Published February 24, 2014

Caesars, KGM Sign Online Deal

Caesars Interactive Entertainment has signed an agreement with KGM Gaming under which KGM will provide its server and suite of games for Caesars online casinos in New Jersey.

Published February 24, 2014