Archive for 2016

New Jersey iGaming Revenues Rise 26% in January

New Jersey iGaming Revenues Rise 26% in January

After New Jersey’s online gambling market enjoyed a positive 2015 in which revenues finished higher by 21% at $149 million, the state has started 2016 on solid ground once more. According to the latest report produced by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE), iGaming revenues came in...
February 16th, 2016 By Charles Washington
Could Caesars Entertainment Be Forced Into Liquidation?

Could Caesars Entertainment Be Forced Into Liquidation?

Caesars Entertainment Operating Co (CEOC) has been put on notice that continuing with their current course of reaction during bankruptcy proceedings could have consequences, namely the liquidation of their assets. As a part of the background investigation for their bankruptcy filing, an investigator concluded that elements of the company’s...
February 15th, 2016 By Charles Washington
Ireland Needs To Wake Up To Match-fixing Corruption

Ireland Needs To Wake Up To Match-fixing Corruption

One of the biggest arguments against legalizing sports betting is that doing so can undermine the fairness of sports and the integrity of games by encouraging athletes to throw matches in return for kickbacks from bookies. The counter argument to that is that regulations can be put in place...
February 13th, 2016 By Stephen Smith
iGambling Offers Higher Level Of Consumer Protection Than Land Casinos

iGambling Offers Higher Level Of Consumer Protection Than Land Casinos

One of the most common arguments waged against online gambling legalization by casino moguls like Sheldon Adelson (photo) is that websites will inadvertently allow underage people to play at their virtual tables. Actual data out of New Jersey, however, shows that these claims are not grounded in reality. Since...
February 11th, 2016 By Shane Larson
Is Russia Considering Online Poker Legislation?

Is Russia Considering Online Poker Legislation?

Gaming analysts predict that the full legalization of online poker may soon be on the way in one of the biggest countries in the world, namely Russia. While players are not celebrating quite yet, there is certainly plenty of room for optimism that the nation of 143.5 million could...
February 10th, 2016 By Adam Brown
Supreme Court of India Supports Sports Betting to Combat Illegal Gambling

Supreme Court of India Supports Sports Betting to Combat Illegal Gambling

Whether or not to allow legal sports betting is a hotly debated topic in many parts of the world these days. On the one hand, there are proponents of sports betting stating that allowing regulated wagering cuts down on crime and provides revenues for governments. On the other, there...
February 9th, 2016 By Charles Washington
Phil Ivey and Boom Fantasy Ready For DFS Launches

Phil Ivey and Boom Fantasy Ready For DFS Launches

The future of daily fantasy sports betting is uncertain. Last year, questions about ethics arose related to the operations of DraftKings and FanDuel, and many states either are in the midst of evaluating the legality of daily fantasy sports betting, or are currently investigating the sites. New York’s Attorney...
February 8th, 2016 By Stephen Smith
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