Michigan Online Gambling Bill Awaits Action

State Rep. Brandt Iden's (l.) Lawful Internet Gaming Act passed House and Senate committees and now awaits consideration by the full chambers. The measure would legalize and regulate online...

Published March 12, 2018

Nevada Congresswoman Asks DOJ to Protect Online Gambling

A U.S. congresswoman representing Las Vegas has asked the federal government to keep online gambling legal. Democratic Representative Dina Titus wrote to Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, urging the...

Published March 12, 2018

UK Gambling Commission Supports Move Against Online Withdrawal Restrictions

The UK Gambling Commission is encouraging new enforcement actions against online gambling firms that restrict how players can withdraw money. The statement comes as the UK Competition and Markets...

Published March 12, 2018

Cryptocurrency Site JustBet Under Investigation in Australia

JustBet, an Australian-registered sports betting site, is under investigation by a Tasmanian MP. The site offers online betting in both cash and cryptocurrencies. Though the site lists an Australian...

Published March 12, 2018

Betsson Adds Games from Authentic Gaming

Stockholm-listed online gaming operator Betsson announced it is adding Authentic Gaming's live dealer games to its portfolio of brands. Authentic's live roulette games will be made available across the...

Published March 12, 2018

Stars Group Acquires Majority of CrownBet

The Stars Group has completed its acquisition of sportsbook CrownBet Holdings in the Australian market. The surprise acquisition sees the Canada-based group acquire 62 percent of Crownbet for $117.7...

Published March 5, 2018

Credit Ban Hurts William Hill Australia Value

Australian laws banning bookmakers form offering lines of credit to gamblers has led William Hill to reduce the value of its Australian subsidiary saying betting was off 15 percent...

Published March 5, 2018

PA iGaming Rule Based on Myth

Online Poker Report published an article revealing why a restriction in the Pennsylvania online gaming law was based on myths that have been debunked in legal iGaming jurisdictions. The...

Published March 5, 2018

EU Faults Hungary’s Online Gaming Laws

The European Union Court of Justice has ruled that Hungary’s licensing laws for land-based casinos operating online sites are incompatible with the EU’s treaty for the free movement of...

Published March 5, 2018

Malta Considers Blockchain Legislation

Malta is asking for public comment on three separate legal bills dealing with blockchain and cryptocurrency legislation. The bills would provide regulation for three different kinds of DLT platforms....

Published March 5, 2018

NetEnt Introduces New Online Slot

NetEnt has introduced a new online slot titled Asgardian Stones. The fantasy-based game from the Swedish-based games developer is a 5-reel, 3-row, 20-bet lines video slot that can be...

Published March 5, 2018

No Online Poker Bill Likely in California

For the first time in five years Rep. Reggie Jones-Sawyer (l.) won’t be offering an e-poker bill in the California Assembly. He thinks he needs to give the highly...

Published February 26, 2018

Massachusetts Lawmakers Mull DFS Bill

The Bay State’s “homegrown” industry, daily fantasy sports, would be regulated and allowed to flourish under a bill proposed by state Senator Eileen Donoghue (l.). Her bill is now...

Published February 26, 2018

Parx Chimes in on iGaming Regs

Parx Casino has submitted a request to the Pennsylvania gaming board outlining specific restrictions the casino would like in the board’s regulations for online casinos. The company is asking...

Published February 26, 2018

Atari To Introduce Cryptocurrency Token

Atari announced it will launch the Atari Token for use in cryptocurrency-based casino platforms. Atari and Gibraltar-based Infinity Networks will create a platform offering access to any form of...

Published February 26, 2018

Online Casino Oriental Game Expecting Major Growth in POGO Gaming

Online casino operator Oriental Game is predicting major growth in offshore online gaming in the Philippines this year. The company’s president said he expects the country will meet revenue...

Published February 26, 2018

Betway Partners with Football Club and eSports Team for Promotion

Online bookmaker Betway has brought together Premier League football club West Ham United and leading eSports team Ninjas in Pyjamas for the promotion “Betway Esports Challenge.” The challenge features...

Published February 26, 2018

ORYX Partners with Quasar Gaming

ORYX Gaming has signed a deal to integrate its portfolio of aggregated casino and slot content with brands operated by Quasar Gaming. The deal covers both the Quasar Casino...

Published February 26, 2018

UK Gambling Commission Fines GVC for Misleading Ads

The UK Gambling commission has leveled a £350,000 fine against a GVC Holdings subsidiary for “repeatedly misleading consumers” with offers of free bonuses. The fines were levied against Electraworks...

Published February 19, 2018

Study Predicts 684 Million Online Gamblers by 2022

A study by Juniper Research predicts the number of online gamblers in the world will more than double to about 684 million by 2022. Online wagers are expected to...

Published February 19, 2018