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Mobile Betting Gets a Lift in NY: Cuomo Says 'Under Review'

Mobile Betting Gets a Lift in NY: Cuomo Says 'Under Review'

A bill to legalize sports betting in the Empire State got a bit of a boost on Monday, advancing to the Senate Finance Committee.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/13/2019

China Holds Cards in Online Betting Boom in Philippines

China Holds Cards in Online Betting Boom in Philippines

Online casinos have gone on a hiring spree for Chinese nationals, to cater to their biggest group of customers.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/13/2019

Conflicts Rear Their Ugly Head in NY Sports Betting Hearing

Lawmakers bicker over tax to impose, integrity fee, more

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/08/2019

Gambling Informant Claims Billionaire Offered Millions to Sleep With His Wife

Gambling Informant Claims Billionaire Offered Millions to Sleep With His Wife

Robert Cipriani filed defamation suit in New York this past week against Oilers owner Daryl Katz PR guy

Submitted by Guest on, May/08/2019

3 Ways Online Casino Providers Stay Fresh

3 Ways Online Casino Providers Stay Fresh

Keeping games fresh for an online audience can be difficult. Games developers need to ensure that new ideas are constantly developed in order to show gamers exactly what they might want to play before they even realize they want to play it.

Submitted by Payton on, May/08/2019

Mobile Sports Betting in New York - Hearing Wednesday

Mobile Sports Betting in New York - Hearing Wednesday

Revamped companion bills address problem gambling and tribal inclusion

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, May/07/2019

Can I Play on PokerStars From New York?

Can I Play on PokerStars From New York?

PokerStars forbids those from New York from playing for real money on their website.  Alternatives include Americas Cardroom, available to play for real money in all 50 states.

Submitted by Ace King on, May/07/2019

Winning Big Using Online Casino Bonuses

The internet has certainly revolutionized the casino industry. It has not only made gambling more convenient for the average punter, but it has also made the industry very lucrative and profitable. This has led to some governments legalizing gambling and allowing lots of private companies to invest in the industry.  

Submitted by Payton on, May/06/2019

Will WinStar World Casino in Oklahoma Soon Have a Sportsbook? (Updated)

Will WinStar World Casino in Oklahoma Soon Have a Sportsbook?

WinStar World Casino becomes first to partner with NFL

Submitted by Guest on, May/06/2019

New Jersey gaming regulators making striving to help casino operators flourish

New Jersey gaming regulators making striving to help casino operators flourish

The news that New Jersey regulators will continue to oversee gambling in Atlantic City until 2021 is a positive development for the industry as a whole.

The administration of New Jersey Governor, Phil Murphy, recently confirmed that it will leave a proposed state takeover in place to give the city more time to get its financial house in order.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/06/2019

How to Play Online Poker From Georgia - Best Sites

How to Play Online Poker From Georgia - Best Sites

Americas Cardroom offers free-to-play and real money online poker from Georgia

Submitted by Ace King on, May/05/2019

New York Hearing on Mobile Sports Betting Wednesday

New York Hearing on Mobile Sports Betting Wednesday

New York lawmakers are considering legislation that would allow wagering on sports on mobile devices, an issue that’s also being debated in other states.

Submitted by Associated Press on, May/05/2019

Atlantic City's Ocean Casino Resort Finally Making Money

Atlantic City's Ocean Casino Resort Finally Making Money

A perennially challenged Atlantic City casino will finally turn a profit this month and chart the way forward under the ownership of a New York hedge fund.

Submitted by Associated Press on, May/05/2019

Colorado to Have Sports Betting Question on November Ballot

Colorado to Have Sports Betting Question on November Ballot

Colorado's Legislature has approved a ballot question asking voters if sports gambling should be legalized.

Submitted by Associated Press on, May/03/2019

Where Can I Bet the Kentucky Derby Online From New York State?

Where Can I Bet the Kentucky Derby Online From New York State?

You can bet the Kentucky Derby online from New York even before the online sportsbooks come online.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, May/02/2019

Louisiana Inches Closer to Legalized Sports Betting: No Mobile Outside Casino

Louisiana Inches Closer to Legalized Sports Betting: No Mobile Outside Casino

Louisiana senators agreed Tuesday to legalize sports betting within the footprint of the state’s casinos and racetracks, with the bill’s sponsor arguing that gamblers already are making the wagers but without the state benefiting from the activity.

Submitted by Associated Press on, May/01/2019

The History of the Casino Industry in Canada

The History of the Casino Industry in Canada
The concept of gambling in Canada pre-dates the 16th century. Way back in 1497, a man named John Cabot made landfall on the east coast of Canada, discovering a population of settlers that were hooked on playing games of chance. Cabot himself investigated Canada’s fascination with games that involved an element of luck rather than skill and found that people had been gambling in the nation since 6,000 B.C.
Submitted by Payton on, Apr/30/2019

The History of the Casino Industry in Canada

The History of the Casino Industry in Canada
The concept of gambling in Canada pre-dates the 16th century. Way back in 1497, a man named John Cabot made landfall on the east coast of Canada, discovering a population of settlers that were hooked on playing games of chance. Cabot himself investigated Canada’s fascination with games that involved an element of luck rather than skill and found that people had been gambling in the nation since 6,000 B.C.
Submitted by Payton on, Apr/30/2019

Finding the Best Blackjack Bonus is no mean feat—here’s our Quick Guide

Blackjack is one of the best games to play in any online casino. The rules are simple and straightforward. If you want to, you can compete against fellow players through live dealers. Once you become good at the game, you can maximize your wins through side bets and playing different variations of blackjack.

Submitted by Payton on, Apr/30/2019

Casino Has No Legal Duty to Deny Problem Gamblers

Casino Has No Legal Duty to Deny Problem Gamblers

A state appellate court has upheld a ruling that allows an Atlantic City casino to collect a large debt from a self-described compulsive gambler.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Apr/29/2019

Beloved South Point Bookmaker Discloses Illness

Beloved South Point Bookmaker Discloses Illness

South Point bookmaker Chris Andrews announced Monday he has been suffering from an illness that has made life challenging at the moment.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Apr/29/2019

Legalized Sports Betting in the United States Will be Like Wild West

Legalized Sports Betting in the United States Will be Like Wild West

So far, Draftkings and FanDuel control 84% of the NJ sports gambling market

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/29/2019

When Can I Bet Sports From My State

When Can I Bet Sports From My State

You can bet sports online from all 50 states, but only a few have begun licencing sportsbooks for retail betting. Scroll down to find your state in alphabetical order.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/28/2019

5 Great Slot Games Based on Movies

5 Great Slot Games Based on Movies

Movies don’t always end on-screen – they often appear in the form of merchandise, posters, memorabilia and sometimes even slot games.  That’s right, some of the top slot developers have memorialised some classic movies – and are even giving players the chance to win some money when giving them a spin.  Here, we have listed some of the best slot games there are based on movies.

Submitted by Payton on, Apr/27/2019

Austria Gaming in Focus With Julia Kotanko

Austria Gaming in Focus With Julia Kotanko

Austria may be the home of the biggest gaming machine producer in the world, but it is also the home of the most un-attractive gaming regulation in Europe.

Submitted by Press Release on, Apr/26/2019

Former Nebraska Attorney General: 'No Place for Online Gambling in US'

Former Nebraska Attorney General serves as legal counsel for Coalition to Stop Internet Gambling

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/23/2019

Are you Ready for Virtual Casinos — the Future of Online Gambling?

Are you Ready for Virtual Casinos — the Future of Online Gambling?

When the online gambling scene started flourishing numerous casino owners recognized the potential of spreading gambling business on the web. Lately, online gambling has become one of the most successful industries with profits that soar to billions of dollars a year.

Submitted by Payton on, Apr/22/2019

Wisconsin Tribe Accused of Embezzling $1.5 Million From Casino

Wisconsin Tribe Accused of Embezzling $1.5 Million From Casino

Federal gaming regulators are accusing St. Croix Chippewa tribal leaders of pocketing at least $1.5 million in casino funds with little or no documentation or receipts.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Apr/21/2019

Sports Book at Gold Strike Tunica - Nearly One Year Later

Mississippi is among the first states to legalize sports betting following a ruling by the US Supreme Court that abolishes previous decades long prohibition.  The Gold Strike Casino in Tunica immediately capitalized, having announced the opening of its sports book back on August 1 2018.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/21/2019

Rhode Island's $40 Million Sports Betting Error

Rhode Island's $40 Million Sports Betting Error

Rhode Island's newly created sports betting market is underperforming by 90%.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/19/2019

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