Archive for April, 2016

Overhaul of the Rewards Model for iPoker Sites

Overhaul of the Rewards Model for iPoker Sites

The world of online poker has been undergoing some seismic changes of late, particularly as regards the way in which the websites are run. Of particular interest is the decision by major iPoker operators to eliminate the rewards programs that had previously encouraged players to grind for a living,...
April 11th, 2016 By Lucy Brown
New York Could Help Drive iPoker Efforts in Pennsylvania

New York Could Help Drive iPoker Efforts in Pennsylvania

Last year, everyone believed Pennsylvania and California would become the next two states to legalize online poker in 2016. But as often happens with gambling, something unexpected has developed–it now seems that New York has moved into the front-runner position for the most likely candidate to regulate iGaming before...
April 9th, 2016 By Charles Washington
Quebec Seeking to Ban All Non-Governmental Gambling Sites

Quebec Seeking to Ban All Non-Governmental Gambling Sites

Much like in the United States, Canada allows provinces to establish their own laws regarding gambling regulation, and throughout the country offshore online gambling sites which for the most part are unregulated are readily accessible. However, the government of Quebec is now trying to change that, citing an argument...
April 8th, 2016 By Stephen Smith
Nevada’s Poker Rooms Declining Since 2007

Nevada’s Poker Rooms Declining Since 2007

When you walk into a casino today, it’s natural to find players sitting at dedicated poker tables while the dealer shuffles and doles out the cards. In fact, the sight is so commonplace that it’s hard to imagine modern gambling without poker having a place in it, but new...
April 7th, 2016 By Shane Larson
Gaping Holes in Global Money-Laundering Protection

Gaping Holes in Global Money-Laundering Protection

You don’t have to watch the television for long before an identity theft protection commercial is shown promising to safeguard people from cyber crime, but consumers aren’t the only ones who have to worry about the threat of electronic thievery. Recently, a news story involving a huge cyber heist...
April 6th, 2016 By Adam Brown
Indiana DFS Betting To Go Operational on July 1st

Indiana DFS Betting To Go Operational on July 1st

The legality of Daily Fantasy Sports betting has been an ongoing debate since the game rose to prominence in the US, with those supporting the industry opposed to labeling it as gambling, and instead calling it a skill-based game. The distinction between the two terms is crucial due to...
April 5th, 2016 By Charles Washington
2016 WSOP to Kick Off on 31st May

2016 WSOP to Kick Off on 31st May

After months of waiting, poker players and fans alike can now look forward to the 2016 World Series of Poker kicking off at the end of next month, with its 69-event schedule running from May 31st until July 18th. That’s when the last nine players left in the $10k...
April 1st, 2016 By Stephen Smith
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