New California Online Poker Bill Introduced

For the ninth year in a row a California lawmaker, this time Rep. Reginald Jones-Sawyer (l.), who was responsible for last year’s effort, has introduced a bill that would...

Published February 27, 2017

Amendment Could Save Online Poker in Australia

Australia is considering new online gambling regulations that could end up outlawing online poker and casino games in the country. But a proposed amendment by an online poker alliance...

Published February 27, 2017

PartyPoker Reboots in Czech Republic

PartyPoker has temporarily withdrawn from the Czech Republic and filed for a license in the country under new gaming regulations. PartyPoker informed customers that it is suspending operations in...

Published February 27, 2017

Online Poker Revenue Has a Good January in New Jersey

A breakdown of New Jersey’s $18.8 million in online revenue for January shows that online poker saw an uptick for the month. While the state’s online casino game revenue...

Published February 27, 2017

Texas Lawmakers Sponsor Fantasy Sports Measure

More than 4 million Texans play fantasy sports games. State Rep. Rodney Anderson has co-sponsored House Bill 1457 to clarify state law to reflect current technology and declare that...

Published February 27, 2017

eSports Revenue Expected to Hit $1.5 Billion by 2020

A report from eSports marketing analytics firm Newzoo says eSports revenue will it about $70o million in 2017 and $1.5 billion by 2020. The report cited brand investment as...

Published February 27, 2017

Fantasy Site Goes Under; Players Out $1.3 Million

New York regulators are investigating Fantasy Aces, a DFS service that has filed for bankruptcy with less than $2,500 in its players account against almost $3 million liabilities. But...

Published February 27, 2017

Pinnacle Withdraws from Poland, BetVictor from Russia

Online sportsbook Pinnacle confirmed that it will withdraw from the Polish market due to new online regulations there. The bookie expects to close all Polish accounts by April 1....

Published February 27, 2017

Online Poker on ‘Front Burner,’ N.Y. Senator Says

A bill to legalize online poker in the Empire State has quickly passed one Senate committee and is moving on to another. The wild card is the Assembly, which...

Published February 20, 2017

FantasyDraft Says It Will Pay Players of Bankrupt Fantasy Aces

The DFS site FantasyDraft, which had been close to acquiring struggling DFS site Fantasy Aces, announced it will help pay player’s accounts left when Fantasy Aces went bankrupt. The...

Published February 20, 2017

NBA Creates eSports Basketball League

The NBA will team with Take Two Interactive to create an eSports league based on Take Two’s NBA 2K series. NBA franchises will support eSports teams. Games are expected...

Published February 20, 2017

PlayStudios Expands Loyalty Program

PlayStudios announced the expansion of its in-game loyalty programs with the enlistment of three new partners in Australia for its free-play games.

Published February 20, 2017

Betfred, Playtech Renew Partnership

Betfred.com will continue its more than 10-year partnership with Playtech through 2020, the company announced. The exact length of the extension was not announced.

Published February 20, 2017

NetEnt to Introduce Emoji Slot

NetEnt will launch Emojiplanet as its latest branded slot and social gaming experience. NetEnt teamed with Global Merchandising Services & The emoji Company to bring to life the popular...

Published February 20, 2017

Bodog Expanding to Latin America

Bodog has sent an email to its affiliates announcing an expansion into 15 Latin American countries. The launch was scheduled for Bovada and Bodog brands on February 15.

Published February 20, 2017

Hungary Grants First Online Casino License

Hungary has granted an online casino license to LVC Diamond Ltd., an interest of the government commissioner in charge of the country’s film industry Andrew G. Vajna, according to...

Published February 20, 2017

Evolution Gaming Adds Progressive Jackpot to Live Caribbean Stud Poker

Evolution has added a progressive jackpot to its Live Caribbean Stud Poker game. The company was the first to offer online Caribbean Stud poker.

Published February 20, 2017

Russia Considers Tightening Restrictions on Online Payment Providers

Russia is proposing new tighter restrictions on online payment providers aimed at curbing unlicensed foreign gambling sites accepting Russian players. The restrictions will be aimed at banks and online...

Published February 20, 2017

BtoBet Announces Restructuring

BtoBet announced the appointment of a new CEO with its former CEO taking the new position of Chairman on the company. Kostandina Zafirovska has been appointed as the new...

Published February 20, 2017

New York To Consider Online Poker Bill Again

New York Assemblyman Gary Pretlow (l.) has introduced a new bill to regulate online poker in the state. The bill is a companion to a bill introduced in the...

Published February 13, 2017