Is The GPL Losing The Interest of Poker Fans?
Last year, Alex Dreyfus announced to the world that he intended to turn poker into a spectator sport with the launch of his Global Poker League (GPL). With a draft that included flashy team names, an all-star lineup of professional players, and wildcard picks such as Aaron Paul of “Breaking Bad”, the new competitive poker […]
Skin Betting Declared Illegal in the Netherlands
In mid-August, the Dutch gambling regulatory authority known as Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) issued two separate statements declaring online esports betting and skin betting illegal. While the news itself is not surprising when one considers the current legality of online gaming in the Netherlands, it does, however, shed some light on just how unprepared the authority currently […]
The Need for An Omnibus Solution To Online Gambling
Gambling on the Internet continues to evolve, with new ways in which to win money being developed at a lightning pace. Daily fantasy sports, esports betting, and skin betting that involves wagering virtual items during esports have all emerged in recent years, and are posing difficulties for regulators. With gambling operators consistently looking for new […]
Antigua/Barbuda Patience Wearing Thin On US iGaming Dispute
This month, Antigua and Barbuda sent a clear message to the U.S. that it had run out of patience waiting for the money that the World Trade Organization (WTO) says that it owed them, with Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Browne, stating: “We will make further efforts to negotiate an acceptable solution with […]
What Way Forward Now For New Jersey Sports Betting?
For months, the world of gambling has eagerly awaited a decision by the Third Circuit Court in Philadelphia, hoping that a positive outcome of the case could potentially pave the way for the legalization of sports betting across the United States. At the end of August, the court subsequently handed down its ruling in the […]
UKGC iGaming Licensees May Use “Digital Currencies” Post-Oct 31st
As the world of online gaming evolves, governments are being forced to reevaluate their laws and regulations in order to ensure that consumers remain protected, and so that sites can continue to develop new technologies and offer its customers new types of games. One recent example came at the end of July this year, after […]
Ignition Casino Acquires Bovada Poker
Bovada is a name that many American poker players may recognize as it was one of the few that continued to allow people in the United States to play online poker in recent years. However, Bovada has now sold its online poker operation to Ignition Casino, a business owned by Lynton Limited. Ignition Casino launched […]
