The State of Portugal’s Online Gambling Market
The regulated online poker market in Portugal is one of the youngest in Europe, with new laws surrounding gambling only going into effect last spring. Portugal’s regulated online poker market was subsequently established formally in November of last year after PokerStars was granted the country’s first license by the local gambling regulator. Sports Betting Portugal’s […]
New York iPoker Looks Promising for 2018
NY State Senator John Bonacic has said that he is more optimistic than ever that an online poker bill will eventually be passed in New York, although there is not expected to be any movement on the issue until early 2018. The reason for the setback is because the bill which passed a Senate vote […]
Cryptocurrencies Have a Place in Land Casinos
Ever since its launch in 1997, online casinos have been introducing a younger crowd to the casino industry. Helping the process along has been major improvements in mobile bandwidth and the Internet, in general, which have made online casinos more convenient, and a much better sources of entertainment for the younger generation. However, during this […]
Online Gambling Providing a Boost to NJ Casinos
Over the past couple of years, casinos based in New Jersey have steadily been losing money, just like many of their customers. That said, the popularity of these casinos’ online operations has reversed some of their revenues decline over the last six months, much to the relief of state coffers and casino owners, alike. Attracting […]
A Look at the Philippines Gambling Industry
Casinos in the Philippines have been thrust into the limelight, once more. Often equated in the country to vices like tobacco and alcohol, these gambling venues are currently having their business interests threatened due to the recent shooting incident at the Resorts World Manila on June 2nd, as well as the anti-money laundering (AMLA) legislative […]
Connecticut House Votes for Casino Expansion
Last month, the Connecticut State Senate ratified a piece of legislation to allow the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority to open up a commercial casino together in East Windsor. Now the Connecticut House of Representatives has followed suit, approving the bill by a margin of 103 to 46, with its final […]
PA House Approves Gambling Expansion Bill
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives recently narrowly passed a gaming bill by a vote of 102-89 that encompasses daily fantasy sports and online gambling regulation. As well as aiming to make online gambling legal, House Bill 271 also has proposed allowing video gaming machines to be placed at airports, bars and other venues across the […]
