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Neteller Return to Borgata Should Benefit Online Gamblers
Recently we reported on the triumphant reemergence of e-Wallet Neteller to America. Those of you who don’t remember the pre-2006 online gaming landscape might wonder why we got quite so excited about a mere e-wallet - and we wouldn’t blame you. But...
Democratic Governors Call Gambling Control Act $20 Billion Mistake
A federal ban on online gambling would have “a severe and disastrous impact on state governments,” Congressional Democrats said this week, adding that the proposed Gambling Control Act 2014 was “unworkable” and “must be defeated.” In a strongly worded letter to Senate...
Two Federal Online Gambling Ban Bills Hit Congress This Week
It looks like the fight over federal level online gambling laws is about to heat up again. Multiple reports have surfaced saying that two bills – one in the House and one in the Senate – will be introduced to Congress this...
Ultimate Gaming Touts Advances in Regulation at iGaming Summit
It was some stirring words from the IGaming North America Summit in Las Vegas last week, as Ultimate Gaming execs took to the stage to declare that regulated online gambling in the US represents “victory”. Speaking to an audience at Planet Hollywood,...
Tribal Alliance Wants PokerStars Out of California Online Poker
The California Tribal Business Alliance (CTBA) has long been one of the driving forces behind trying to regulate online poker in California. But while they may be fine with having Internet gambling in the state, they won't be letting PokerStars get a...
Yahoo Jumps Into Social Gaming with Yahoo Games Network
US web portal and search engine Yahoo has announced its intention to climb aboard the giant social gaming juggernaut. Yahoo's new platform - the Yahoo Games Network - will allow third-party social games developers to access its enormous distribution network, estimated to...
Maine Senate Rejects Gambling Expansion
It seems like everyone else is getting in on the rapid gambling expansion in the northeastern United States, so why not Maine? That seemed to be the sentiment of many in the state, who saw plenty of other neighboring regions turn to...
Suffolk Downs Goes Head to Head with Massachusetts Historical Group
Racetrack operator Suffolk Downs and casino outfit Mohegan Sun knew they had a lot of obstacles to overcome when they proposed a new casino in Revere, Massachusetts. They had to win over voters, overcome opposition groups in both Revere and Boston, work...
Increased Tax on FOBTs Hits UK Bookmakers Where It Hurts
Fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) have been a highly controversial issue for the UK's bookmakers, who have put tens of thousands of the machines in their betting shops. Most of that controversy has been over whether FOBTs contribute to the creation of problem...
NCAA March Madness Begins for Basketball Fans and Gamblers
It's that time of year again: when everyone fills out a bracket, productivity grinds to a halt, and basketball fans try to figure out who will be this year's Cinderella. Yes, it's time for the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, an...
