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Gambling Industry Predictions for 2017

Gambling Industry Predictions for 2017

Now that we’ve rung in 2017, gambling industry insiders have provided their predictions for what lies ahead in the world of online and live gambling. Recently, renowned experts Calvin Ayre added his voice to the chorus by outlining his set of predictions for 2017, and here is a breakdown...
January 19th, 2017 By Stephen Smith
US Online Poker Enjoys a Positive 2016

US Online Poker Enjoys a Positive 2016

While those following the online poker industry have expressed uncertainty about the game’s future under a Trump administration, it’s worth noting that there was some positive news for iPoker in 2016, even though no state moved ahead with legislation. Here are some of the major stories concerning the USA’s...
January 18th, 2017 By Charles Washington
Next AG Pledges to Revisit 2011 DOJ Wire Act Opinion

Next AG Pledges to Revisit 2011 DOJ Wire Act Opinion

On January 10th, Jeff Sessions appeared in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee where he attended a confirmation hearing ahead of his appointment as the USA’s next Attorney General. Throughout the day, the Alabama Senator was asked questions across a range of topics, including his opinion of the Department...
January 16th, 2017 By Shane Larson
Maryland’s Latest Casino Spurs State Revenues to Record Heights

Maryland’s Latest Casino Spurs State Revenues to Record Heights

On December 8th, Maryland’s newest casino opened to great fanfare, and unlike the state’s five other established casinos, the $1.4 billion MGM National Harbor is an integrated casino resort which offers a range of entertainments outside of its gambling options. Such was the popularity of the venue on its...
January 12th, 2017 By Adam Brown
The Impressive Fortune Change of Asian Based Casinos

The Impressive Fortune Change of Asian Based Casinos

2016 proved an interesting time for Asia’s gambling operators, and marked a year in which Macau’s casino market finally returned to growth. In the meantime, the Philippines has seen its casino market go from strength to strength; India’s gaming industry is coming of age, while Asian casino firms have...
January 10th, 2017 By Adam Brown
US Anti-online Gambling Push in 2017

US Anti-online Gambling Push in 2017

The big story of 2016, as far as online gambling at the federal level is concerned, was the reintroduction of a piece of legislation called RAWA, or to give it its full title the ‘Restoration Of America’s Wire Act’. This proposed bill was toyed with during the early part...
January 6th, 2017 By Stephen Smith
Massachusetts Casino Crime Increase Not Significant

Massachusetts Casino Crime Increase Not Significant

On account of the stigma associated with gambling, as well as its potential to attract illegal activities and crime, the state of Massachusetts has approached the issue of casino expansion in a careful and considered manner. As a result, since its first and so far only casino opened in...
January 5th, 2017 By Shane Larson
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