Archive for 2016

Poland And The Czech Republic To Adopt iPoker Regulation Soon

Online poker markets across the European Union are set to get a major boost in player traffic after both the Czech Republic and Poland recently passed laws legalizing online poker, in the process increasing the EU’s overall regulated iPoker population pool by 50 million. Poker in the Czech Republic...

PokerStars NJ, Zoom Poker, and a Possible UK Sharing Agreement

After a protracted battle to gain a New Jersey iGaming license, PokerStars finally entered the market in March, with the well-known poker operator subsequently rolling out its Zoom Poker product in early June. Historically, fast-fold poker formats haven’t fared well in the Garden State, and many industry experts believe...

Brazil Seeking To Remove Casino Gambling Ban

Up until 1946, vacationers and locals could visit a number of casinos in Rio de Janeiro and other parts of Brazil in order to gamble. The Brazilian government subsequently passed legislation to make casinos illegal in the vast country of 200 million people, and so profitable properties, such as...

Nevada Gaming Commission Approves First DFS-style License

At the end of last month, USFantasy Sports made history after the betting site became the first company in the United States to be given a formal daily fantasy sports license. The Nevada Gaming Commission approved the site’s application on June 23, 2016, under the provisions of their gaming...

PokerStars Removes Low Stake Cash Games in Belgium

Nano stakes Pot Limit Omaha and No Limit Hold’em games are popular on many online poker sites around the world, especially amongst beginners and recreational players looking to minimize their losses while still enjoying the game. With many poker sites trying to attract recreational players rather than appeal to...

Benefits of DFS Firms DraftKings and FanDuel Joining Forces

2015 was a controversial year for daily fantasy sports. In the wake of what equated to an insider trader scandal in the world of finance, the public eye began to scrutinize daily fantasy sports betting and calling for investigations into the industry. This has led to a number of...

Australia in the Midst of Major Gambling Overhaul

Australia is in the midst of a major gaming reform, with the government vowing to crack down on many different types of gambling activities within the country of 23 million people. The Australian government has stated that it is motivated by a desire to fight gambling addiction and protect...