Archive for April, 2016

Rake Increases Not a Concern for Recreational Players

Many of the most popular poker sites have recently made some major changes to their player rewards structure by increasing the amount of rake collected on their games. For pro players, this has caused a major upheaval and a lot of loud protests. When seasoned players who earn money...

Virtual Reality and the Future of Casino Gambling

When casinos began to open online gambling sites during the first decade of the new millennium, many people marveled at the idea of being able to play blackjack, roulette, poker and even slot machines from the comfort of their own homes. The rise of smartphones and tablets changed gambling...

Second Indian State Passes iGaming Regulation

Online gambling in India is almost completely unregulated, but lawmakers from the various states are beginning to appreciate a need to establish a set of rules to license operators, and monitor and control their activities across the vast country. In 2008, the Indian state of Sikkim subsequently became the...

New Jersey iGaming Revenues Hit Record $15.5M in March

New Jersey’s online gambling market keeps on going from strength to strength, and in March generated an impressive $15.5 million in revenues, which was 18% higher than the same month last year. Not only was March’s tally a new all-time high for the state, but it also represents five...

Evolution of the Poker Player Since 2001

The world of poker has changed dramatically since the early 2000s, and players who were professionals at the time but have since failed to adapt have been unable to continue making a living from the game. Nevertheless, major developments are once again taking place in the poker industry, and...

Envisioning a Second Wave of US iGambling Expansion

The US online gambling industry is currently into its third year of operations, but while the regulatory frameworks adopted by the country’s three regulated states has exceeded expectations, the tax revenues they were forecast to produce pre-regulation have not. As a result, the gaming industry has remained divided on...

Overhaul of the Rewards Model for iPoker Sites

The world of online poker has been undergoing some seismic changes of late, particularly as regards the way in which the websites are run. Of particular interest is the decision by major iPoker operators to eliminate the rewards programs that had previously encouraged players to grind for a living,...