European Commission Approves Gambling Expansion in Denmark

The European Commission has approved a plan for Denmark to end Danske Spil’s monopoly on offering online bingo and horse race betting in the country.

Published June 12, 2017

DAO Casino New Online Entry

Russian company DAO.Casino proposes an online decentralized platform for online gambling operators it says would reduce the risk of fraud and solve other problems that dog online players and...

Published June 12, 2017

Illinois Senate Passes iGaming Bill

A measure legalizing and regulating daily fantasy sports in Illinois passed the Senate and now awaits the Assembly’s return from recess. The bill also would legalize online poker and...

Published June 5, 2017

Online Liquidity Deal in Place for EU

The French Senate last month OK’d an amendment to its online gaming structure to permit shared player liquidity with other EU countries. A deal on online poker liquidity sharing...

Published June 5, 2017

DFS On The Table in Many States

Legislation legalizing daily fantasy sports is being considered in many U.S. states as the legislative sessions wind down. Success is mixed so far for the DFS industry.

Published June 5, 2017

Churchill Downs Moves Online Wagering to Kentucky

Churchill Downs has moved its online wagering operations from California to its home base of Louisville, Kentucky, at the track that is home of the Kentucky Derby.

Published June 5, 2017

Online Gambling Revenue Grows in UK

The UK gambling Commission released figures for 12 months ending in March 2016 showing that online gambling in the country continues to lead all other types of betting in...

Published June 5, 2017

Spanish Supreme Court Upholds Suit Against PokerStars

The Spanish Supreme Court has upheld a 2011 lawsuit against PokerStars charging unfair competition. The complaint was filed before PokerStars was officially licensed in the country. The Supreme Court...

Published June 5, 2017

South Africa Tackles Illegal Online Games

Last month South Africa’s Department of Trade and Industry announced that it had confiscated around R1.25 million (US$97,000) in “unlawful winnings” as part of a pledge to crack down...

Published June 5, 2017

Paddy Power Betfair Merger Leads to Closing Gibraltar Office

Paddy Power Betfair has closed its offices in Gibraltar as part of the streamlining of operations resulting from the merger of the two gambling companies. Staff at the office...

Published June 5, 2017

Vietnam Online Firm Could Seek U.S. IPO

The Vietnamese online gaming and messaging firm VNG Corp announced it has signed a preliminary agreement with Nasdaq to explore an IPO, Reuters reports. VNG provides online games, music...

Published June 5, 2017

Netherlands Seeks to Protect Underage Gamblers

The Dutch Gaming Authority has announced new measures against gambling operators targeting minors. The authority will also launch an investigation into underage gambling.

Published June 5, 2017

Red Tiger Partners With GVC Holdings

Popular games from Red Tiger Gaming, such as Arcade Bomb and Lucky Wizard, will be available at GVC Holdings sites including bwin Casino, PartyCasino, Party Poker and SportingBet UK...

Published June 5, 2017

Sportech to Complete Football Pools Sale

Sportech has informed investors that it is on schedule to complete its £83 million sale of The Football Pools to London private equity firm OpCapita this month.

Published June 5, 2017

Pennsylvania Senate Passes iGaming Bill

The Pennsylvania state Senate has passed a gaming expansion package including legalization of online gaming, but with a tax on internet casino games many believe to be unworkable. Consideration...

Published May 29, 2017

Massachusetts Won’t Pass Online Gaming This Year

Stan Rosenberg (l.), president of the Massachusetts Senate, says it is unlikely that online gaming legislation will pass this year. The special commission appointed to present a recommendation on...

Published May 29, 2017

Oklahoma Tribe Delays Gaming Website

The launch of the real-money gaming website PokerTribe.com has been delayed again by the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, while the National Indian Gaming Commission investigates Universal Entertainment Group, developers...

Published May 29, 2017

Malta Gaming Authority Criticized for Its Computer Sealing Practices

A former Malta Gaming Authority employee released e-mails to Reuters that allegedly show the authority being lax in its “sealing” proceedings for online gambling computer servers. The employee charged...

Published May 29, 2017

New Jersey Assembly Passes, Alabama Rejects Daily Fantasy Sports Bills

New Jersey’s Assembly has approved a bill sponsored by Assemblyman Vincent Mazzeo (l.) that would tax daily fantasy sports operators at 10.5 percent quarterly and require licensing through the...

Published May 29, 2017

Borgata Launches Social Casino

Atlantic City’s Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa has launched the online social gaming site BorgataFreecasino.com, a “simulated gaming” website offering slots, table games and video poker.

Published May 29, 2017