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Taiwan Gambling Legalization Finding Favor in Ruling Party
Taiwan gambling legalization is slowly attracting support among the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) leadership as the country looks to bolster its economy through new sources of revenue. Taiwan, officially known as the Republic of China (ROC) since World War II, bans gambling...
Atlantic City Casino Workers Schedule Five Meetings With Casinos Ahead of Planned Strike
Atlantic City casino workers will meet with five casinos over the next few days in an attempt to reach new labor contracts. The UNITE HERE Local 54 union has represented hospitality workers in Atlantic City for over 100 years. Union representatives confirmed...
USFantasy Sports Approved by Nevada Gaming Commission
The USFantasy Sports pari-mutuel betting system developed by Las Vegas gaming veteran Vic Salerno has been approved by the Nevada Gaming Commission. The unanimous vote in support returns daily fantasy sports contests to the Silver State, albeit in a refurbished arrangement. USFantasy...
Brexit “Leave” Vote Passes: What Did UK Bookies Know That the Rest of Us Didn’t?
With the Brexit shock decision for the UK to leave the European Union, many are wondering about repercussions for the global economy. And on High Street, bookies may be wringing their hands today, wondering why they got it so wrong. But wait,...
Pennsylvania Online Poker Combined with DFS
Pennsylvania’s bid to regulate online gambling will be attached to the state’s DFS regulation, a fact that poker players are hoping might be enough to carry it over the line. Equally important, the newly combined gambling reforms have avoided the addition of...
Did Brexit Referendum Cause Bitcoin Plunge?
Even as the Brexit referendum votes are being tallied, it seems that anticipation and anxiety over the outcome has influenced more than just the stock markets. Cryptocurrency Bitcoin has nosedived almost 25 percent over the last few days, having spiked last week...
Las Vegas Lands First Professional Sports Franchise in City History
Las Vegas is no longer just a gambling and tourism destination after the National Hockey League (NHL) voted unanimously to approve a franchise in Sin City and give the market its first professional sports team in city history. On June 22, the...
GAN Fined by New Jersey Regulator for Geolocation Violation
GAN, formerly the GameAccount Network, has been fined $25,000 by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) for allowing out-of-state customers to gamble online via an Android real-money casino app it provides for Betfair New Jersey. Although the incidents appear to have...
Pennsylvania Gambling Expansion Encounters Similar Hurdles as California
Pennsylvania gambling expansion measures are likely to be another topic of debate in the State House of Representatives this week in a dire effort to bridge a potential $1 billion to $2 billion budget deficit, but not everyone is on board. As...
Las Vegas Strip Bans Coolers and Backpacks From Future Public Events
The Las Vegas Strip may have gotten more secure this week, following a unanimous vote by the Clark County Commission. The move will make it illegal for tourists and locals to carry bags and backpacks of certain sizes during notable public events....
