Archive for March, 2017

iGambling Legislation a Counter to Black Marketeers

iGambling Legislation a Counter to Black Marketeers

In 2013, online gambling was legalized in the US states of Delaware, New Jersey and Nevada, and these markets have continued to be the country’s only legal iGaming jurisdictions ever since. In the meantime, California, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and New Hampshire are currently in some...
March 27th, 2017 By Shane Larson
Optimistic DFS Legislation Prospects Overstated

Optimistic DFS Legislation Prospects Overstated

At a recent conference, Herrick sports lawyer Irwin Kishner, an industry expert who sits on the Cardozo Law School panel, shared his opinion that daily fantasy sports betting will soon become legal in all 50 states across the US. Keen to share the positive news, sports business writer Daniel...
March 27th, 2017 By Adam Brown
Italy’s Gambling Market Up 11.4% in 2016

Italy’s Gambling Market Up 11.4% in 2016

News out of Italy suggests that its gambling industry is thriving, with the market generating revenues of €19.17 billion in 2016, representing a 11.4% improvement compared to 2015’s tally. Interestingly, slot machines produced €10.5 billion, or over half the country’s total market, representing an increase of 10% year-on-year. Proposed...
March 24th, 2017 By Charles Washington
Negreanu Discusses Shifting Challenges of a Poker Career

Negreanu Discusses Shifting Challenges of a Poker Career

Canadian poker superstar Daniel Negreanu has been on the championship circuit since the 1990s, and over the years has amassed almost $33 million in live tournament winnings, placing him at number one on poker’s ‘All Time Money List.” Over the past two decades, the 42 year-old pro has won...
March 23rd, 2017 By Shane Larson
What are the Benefits of New Poker Formats?

What are the Benefits of New Poker Formats?

The world of online poker is constantly changing with the most popular sites introducing new types of games on a regular basis to attract new players to their products. Each time one of these new poker variants is revealed, however, it is usually accompanied by a backlash across social...
March 22nd, 2017 By Adam Brown
Switzerland Moves to Block Illegal Gambling Market

Switzerland Moves to Block Illegal Gambling Market

Many European nations have instituted regulatory frameworks to control online gambling within their borders, with these laws designed to protect consumers from unscrupulous sites, prevent money laundering and provide tax revenue to federal and local governments. Once legislation is signed into law, though, countries are then left with the...
March 21st, 2017 By Stephen Smith
Online Poker Interest on the Rise in India

Online Poker Interest on the Rise in India

Many people are lamenting the end of online poker, pointing to lackluster gross gaming revenues in many countries as a sign that the game is fading from popularity. But that’s not the case everywhere. Interest in online poker is growing in India, and many believe that the Indian market...
March 17th, 2017 By Charles Washington
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