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New Jersey DGE Loosens the Reigns on Gambling Regulations
The New Jersey DGE (Division of Gaming Enforcement) issued four amendments to state gaming regulations last week, all of which will offer new options for operators in the online gambling market there. The new rules cover topics ranging from the types of...
All Around the EU, a License to Deal
The EU, AKA the European Union, is having something of a licensing and regulatory frenzy of late. The European gambling industry has been busy with a flurry of announcements regarding licenses, revenues and new legislation, many making headlines across the continent. From...
Chukchansi Gold Casino Tribal Leaders Turn Themselves In After Break-In
Two tribal council members charged with serious offenses relating to last month’s armed standoff at the Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino near Coarsegold, California have turned themselves in. The casino was stormed by 20 armed men on October 9, the culmination of...
Nationwide Election Results May Affect US Online Gambling
Election Day 2014 didn't feature a referendum on Internet gambling, nor did anything earth-shattering occur that will forever change the gaming landscape in the United States. Still, there were a number of local results that were of interest to those who care...
Massachusetts Pro-Casino Referendum Takes the Day
Residents of Massachusetts have chosen to uphold the state’s three-year-old casino law, voting overwhelmingly in yesterday's midterms in favor of maintaining the fledgling casino market, as the polls had predicted. Somewhat confusingly, "no" meant "yes" for casinos on this ballot, as voters...
Paul Phua Sports Betting Case Releases Stunning New Information
The Paul Phua sports betting case has caught the attention of those even outside the world of poker, thanks in large part to the controversial tactics used by FBI agents to gather evidence against the alleged gambling ring. Now, details from documents...
NHL Player Thomas Vanek Linked to Illegal Gambling Ring By Team Paycheck
NHL star Thomas Vanek was already linked to an alleged gambling ring in the Rochester, New York in the past. Now, a check that was a key component in the case against one of the bookmakers in that ring has once again...
MGM Resorts In Talks for Possible NHL Las Vegas Team
MGM Resorts International is in preliminary talks with a group that wants to bring a National Hockey League Team to Las Vegas to play at the company's new $350 million sports arena. The 20,000-seater MGM-AEG Arena, which is currently under construction behind...
Japan Casino Legislation Now Iffy for 2014 Passage
Japan casino legislation, which has already seen several delays, will once again be pushed back, further putting into doubt the plan to have casino gambling in the country up and running in time for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Lawmakers in favor of...
South Africa Online Gambling Ban Stirs Debate
South Africa's government is proposing a ban on a wide range of gambling activities, including all forms of online gambling and other activities such as dog racing. That proposal is being discussed by the National Gambling Policy Council, which features members from...