Archive for February, 2016

DFS Requires Legislators To Update Their Archaic State Laws

DFS Requires Legislators To Update Their Archaic State Laws

Daily fantasy sports is one of the hottest and most controversial topics in the world of gaming at the moment. Currently, many individual US states are investigating daily fantasy sports betting sites like DraftKings and FanDuel to determine whether or not using them amounts to gambling. While there is...
February 18th, 2016 By Shane Larson
How Has NJ iGaming Changed Since Regulation?

How Has NJ iGaming Changed Since Regulation?

New Jersey legalized online gambling for state residents back in 2013, and since that time the industry has seen major changes. The Garden State’s iGaming landscape looks incredibly different than it did back then, and today the number of providers has decreased from six to five. This piece provides...
February 17th, 2016 By Lucy Brown
New Jersey iGaming Revenues Rise 26% in January

New Jersey iGaming Revenues Rise 26% in January

After New Jersey’s online gambling market enjoyed a positive 2015 in which revenues finished higher by 21% at $149 million, the state has started 2016 on solid ground once more. According to the latest report produced by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE), iGaming revenues came in...
February 16th, 2016 By Charles Washington
Could Caesars Entertainment Be Forced Into Liquidation?

Could Caesars Entertainment Be Forced Into Liquidation?

Caesars Entertainment Operating Co (CEOC) has been put on notice that continuing with their current course of reaction during bankruptcy proceedings could have consequences, namely the liquidation of their assets. As a part of the background investigation for their bankruptcy filing, an investigator concluded that elements of the company’s...
February 15th, 2016 By Charles Washington
Ireland Needs To Wake Up To Match-fixing Corruption

Ireland Needs To Wake Up To Match-fixing Corruption

One of the biggest arguments against legalizing sports betting is that doing so can undermine the fairness of sports and the integrity of games by encouraging athletes to throw matches in return for kickbacks from bookies. The counter argument to that is that regulations can be put in place...
February 13th, 2016 By Stephen Smith
iGambling Offers Higher Level Of Consumer Protection Than Land Casinos

iGambling Offers Higher Level Of Consumer Protection Than Land Casinos

One of the most common arguments waged against online gambling legalization by casino moguls like Sheldon Adelson (photo) is that websites will inadvertently allow underage people to play at their virtual tables. Actual data out of New Jersey, however, shows that these claims are not grounded in reality. Since...
February 11th, 2016 By Shane Larson
Is Russia Considering Online Poker Legislation?

Is Russia Considering Online Poker Legislation?

Gaming analysts predict that the full legalization of online poker may soon be on the way in one of the biggest countries in the world, namely Russia. While players are not celebrating quite yet, there is certainly plenty of room for optimism that the nation of 143.5 million could...
February 10th, 2016 By Adam Brown
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