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House Subcommittee Hears Both Sides in Federal Online Gambling Debate
It was Adelson vs. the American Gaming Association last week, as a Congressional subcommittee convened in Washington, D.C. to share views regarding online gambling. If you've been following us at all of late, you'll know that Sheldon Adelson - the billionaire casino...
Three English Soccer Players Suspended for Violation of Betting Rules
The Football Association (FA) – England's governing body for soccer – has made a point of cracking down harshly on players and staff members who violate rules about betting on matches. Apparently, they’re willing to go very, very far down the league...
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Okays Revere Vote While Caesars Sues
Suffolk Downs may well have their modified casino plan approved by Revere voters – but the state of Massachusetts isn’t taking their word for it. The gambling commission announced this week that they’re willing to allow a Revere-only version of the Suffolk...
South Australian Ad Equates Kids’ Gaming with Future Gambling Problems
Put away that new Xbox One or PS4 – it just might turn you into a compulsive gambler. That may not have been the message that the South Australian Government was shooting for when they created their latest anti-gambling campaign, but it’s...
MGM Clears Hurdles in Massachusetts; Gaming Commission Still Must Okay
Just when you thought no one would ever be good enough for Massachusetts' insanely fastidious gaming commission, the MGM actually earned their approbation this week. The commission's investigative arm - which could have its own TV series called "MGC P.I." - recommended...
‘Twas the Night of the Living Dead: Zombie Apocalypse Is a Good Bet
Every year punters place bets on whether or not they’ll wake up to a snowy blanket across their streets on Christmas morning. It’s the old romantic in each of us that longs for this scenic backdrop to a joyous day, surrounded by...
Israel and Nevada Share Many Bonds; Casinos Could Become One More
With all Israel is dealing with these days politically, you might not expect building casinos to be a high priority, but the Jewish state is apparently giving it some thought. To that end, Nevada's Governor Brian Sandoval - always the hustler for...
PartyPoker Grabs Early Edge in New Jersey Online Gambling Market
Remember the days when you couldn’t go more than ten minutes without seeing a PartyPoker ad on your television? It’s been a long time since PartyPoker ruled the airways – and the USA online poker marketplace – but it appears as though...
Former Golden Nugget Owner Kicked to the Curb by Nevada Regulators
UPDATED December 18, 2013: It looks like Tim Poster has indeed filed an appeal regarding his recent suitability hearing with the Nevada Gaming Commission. Word is that he is gunning for the reversal in his favor (which would still keep him unable...
New Jersey Wants to Lure Offshore Online Gambling Operators
What locales come to mind when you think about online gambling operators? Malta, Gibraltar, and the Isle of Man: all of these are jurisdictions known for hosting countless Internet gambling companies that do business around the world. Now, New Jersey legislators are...
