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Five Years of Online Gambling in Pennsylvania

Gambling is a human activity, which can be, reliably dated back to the Ancient era. Gambling dice have been discovered, the origin of which can be traced back to the early Chinese civilization and early Greek city-states. However, archeologists and historians believe that the history of gambling can be dated back much further, to the prehistoric era. In other words, the belief that humans have always been gambling is wide spread, though not backed up by any evidence.

Submitted by Payton on, Fri, 03/25/2022 - 10:39

Vegas' Circa Resort & Casino to Debut 35,000 Square Feet of Meeting and Convention Space

Downtown Las Vegas Casino-Resort’s New Facilities Available for Event Bookings as Early as September 2022

Submitted by Press Release on, Tue, 03/22/2022 - 17:04

Lightfoot Announces Shortlisted Candidates for Chicago's Sole Casino License

CHICAGO —Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot today announced the City has shortlisted three bidders to progress to the next stage of the bidding process for the city’s sole casino license. Following extensive evaluations, Bally’s Corporation at the Tribune Site, Hard Rock at the ONE Central Site, and Rivers 78 at the 78 site (listed in alphabetical order) have been named finalists to develop a world-class casino-resort and entertainment experience in Chicago.

Submitted by Press Release on, Tue, 03/22/2022 - 15:36

Crypto Casinos – The Future of Gambling is Here

Cryptocurrencies have been one of the biggest innovations in the world over the past decade.

Submitted by Payton on, Sat, 03/19/2022 - 11:26

SBC Agrees to Deal to Buy The Canadian Gaming Summit

SBC has agreed to terms to acquire the long-running Canadian Gaming Summit (CGS), Canada’s premier annual conference and trade show for land-based and iGaming professionals, from current joint owners the Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) and MediaEdge Communications.

Submitted by Press Release on, Wed, 03/16/2022 - 15:59

Newly-Launched MGM Rewards Unveils Best Credit Card Offer to Date

Newly approved MGM Rewards Mastercard cardmembers earn $250 after spending $5,000 in the first six billing cycles1

Submitted by Press Release on, Wed, 03/16/2022 - 15:30

Poker Pro Busted By Feds for Allegedly Conducting Illegal Gambling Business

A poker pro who has won $2,066,038 in live earnings according to the Hendon Mob database is accused in an elaborate scheme of collecting cash proceeds from his illegal gambling business and transporting said proceeds to other locations throughout the state of California.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Tue, 03/15/2022 - 11:02

nChain CEO Hakan Yuksel on His Journey From SaaS to Blockchain and Online Gambling Reform

With the unlimited scaling potential of Bitcoin SV, the possibilities for microtransactions are quite literally endless.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Tue, 03/15/2022 - 10:37

Is Bovada Legal From South Dakota?

Bovada is a legal sportsbook that is accessible from the state of South Dakota but is not regulated there. Other online sportsbooks accessible from the state include Jazz Sports, which currently offers a RISK FREE $1000 BET for new customers.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Sat, 03/12/2022 - 00:38

Telegram Casino opens up new opportunities for gamblers

Fast, easy access is one of the main trends in the gambling market in 2022. In a world of complex algorithms, infinite options, and other complications, modern players are placing more value on simplicity — which is why Slotegrator developed Telegram Casino.

Submitted by Payton on, Fri, 03/11/2022 - 10:56

Overview of products and trends in the gambling industry

While many segments of the world economy are experiencing difficulties, the gambling industry is only gaining momentum and expanding its audience. For all the damage it has caused, Covid-19 has become a significant driver for the online gambling market.

Submitted by Payton on, Thu, 03/10/2022 - 10:46

PokerStars Pulls Out of Russia

Stars follows the likes of McDonald's, Apple, Coke, Pepsi and even oil giant Shell.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Thu, 03/10/2022 - 09:04

Understanding the Legality of Online Casinos in the US

It is not easy to understand the gambling laws in the United States. Federal law has a general ban on most types of gambling, but state laws are different. This means that the legality of online gambling varies tremendously from state to state. Read more on how to understand all of this in this article.

Submitted by Payton on, Wed, 03/09/2022 - 18:11

Can I Now Join Illinois Sports Betting Apps Through My Phone?

Remote sports betting in the state of Illinois went live effective March 5, 2022. While the state began licensing sportsbooks two years ago, customers had been required to join in-person via a local retail outlet such as a casino.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Sat, 03/05/2022 - 16:17

An interview with the team behind Foxbonus

The world of online casinos is huge. These days, there are literally thousands on websites that offer such a service and logically, many players feel a little bit confused. With such a great choice, it’s hard to make the right decision and pick the best casino to play on. Fortunately, today’s market is also full of affiliate websites, which help players to find the perfect fit for them.

Submitted by Payton on, Thu, 03/03/2022 - 07:28

Virginia State House of Delegates Votes Down Ban on Betting Slogan...Then Votes in Favor

In a stunning reversal of fortune Tuesday, the Virginia House of Delegates, the lower chamber of the state legislature, overwhelmingly voted down a bill that would have made it illegal for gambling entities in the state he use the slogan “Virginia is for bettors“ to advertise their services.....but they had an about-face on Wednesday.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Wed, 03/02/2022 - 14:42

Russian, Belarusian Gaming Companies Banned From ICE, Other Gaming Conferences

Russian streaming service Yandex to be hit especially hard by bans and severed partnership with NHL.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Wed, 03/02/2022 - 11:48

Bill Unveiled to Legalize Sports Betting in Kentucky

Supporters of legalizing sports betting in Kentucky are taking another swing at passing the proposal — this time teaming it with a package of gambling-related measures.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Tue, 03/01/2022 - 10:28

Haste Arcade: Play Games Online, Earn Money

Haste Arcade brings the old school games arcade experience online but with a major twist; players can earn money for their success. With most eSports-style games you either beat the other player or garner points, which are, ironically, pointless. Haste Arcade rewards its winning players via a unique, patent-pending Instant Leaderboard Payout (ILP) which does exactly that.

Submitted by Press Release on, Mon, 02/28/2022 - 10:11

New Ranking Casinos Polish Site Dedicated to Blik Payment Method

As reliable as bank transfers are, they are also slow, taking up to 5 days to process a transaction. That’s why online casinos have taken a more innovative approach, accepting new payment methods like Blik, Interac’s Polish version.

Submitted by Payton on, Sun, 02/27/2022 - 10:19

Caesars Sportsbook Teams Up With Cavs Ahead of Ohio Sports Betting Launch

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) today announced a multi-year partnership with the Cleveland Cavaliers to make Caesars Sportsbook an “Official Sports Betting Partner” and Caesars Entertainment the “Official Casino Partner” of the team. This partnership includes plans to open a best-in-class retail sportsbook on the street level inside the northwest atrium area of the team’s home venue, Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

Submitted by Press Release on, Thu, 02/24/2022 - 21:26

Seminole Casino Coconut Creek Preparing For RunGood Poker Series Contenders Tour

Seminole Casino Coconut Creek will be hosting the RunGood Poker Series Contenders Tour powered by PokerGo, April 21 – May 2.

Submitted by Press Release on, Thu, 02/24/2022 - 16:17

How Safe are Online Casinos?

The year 2020 has already shown to be a very busy one for online casinos. The number of Google searches has reached an all-time high. On the other hand, a growing number of nations have legalized the sector, opening up new markets for businesses throughout the world.

Submitted by Payton on, Thu, 02/24/2022 - 12:39

State of Arkansas Approves Mobile Sports Betting

Mobile sports betting in Arkansas crossed its final regulatory hurdle this week as bets can now be taken via mobile devices effective March 4th.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Thu, 02/24/2022 - 09:37

Report: Atlantic City Casino Smoking Ban May Cost 2,500 Jobs

The Casino Association of New Jersey commissioned the report, which did not recommend whether smoking should be banned, an option that is gaining renewed support in the state Legislature. New Jersey’s Democratic governor, Phil Murphy, has said he will sign a smoking ban into law if a bill is passed.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Wed, 02/23/2022 - 19:32

"The Relentless Billionaire" Looks at the Life of Carl Icahn: Traces Back Early Poker Playing Days

More recently Icahn is pushing for happier McDonald's pigs. He's threatened to put two directors on the board of the fast food chain to force it to stop confining pregnant pigs in tiny boxes.

Submitted by Ace King on, Wed, 02/23/2022 - 10:38

Why Switch to Online Casinos

On top of playing at your convenience regardless of where you are, there are endless advantages to gambling on online casinos. Let's look at the different pros of online gambling.

Submitted by Payton on, Wed, 02/23/2022 - 03:04

UK Gambling Scene Still Regarded as the Safest in the World

As online gambling markets continue to be unbolted in countries across the world, the United Kingdom remains the blueprint which all the others would do well to follow.

Submitted by Payton on, Mon, 02/21/2022 - 21:07