UK Gamblers Lost a Record £12.6BN in 2015
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has released its financial results covering the period from November 1, 2014 to October 31, 2015, as the previous report only included five months of data up until March 31, 2015. As a result, the latest report provides an updated view of the state of gambling in the UK, and […]
The Implications of Brexit on UK iPoker Sites
In late June, the UK held a referendum to determine whether or not the nation should remain in the European Union. Analysts at the time believed that there was no chance of a British exit; however, 52 percent of those who subsequently voted were in favor of leaving the EU. While the margin of victory […]
2016 WSOP November Nine Reached In Las Vegas
The World Series of Poker is the game’s most popular tournament series, and each year thousands of players from all around the US and the rest of the world arrive in Las Vegas hoping to win a coveted gold bracelet, or two. The 47th Annual World Series of Poker proved no exception, either, and its […]
Revel Casino Re-Opening Delayed Once More
News that owner Glenn Straub plans to reopen the Revel Casino in the near future has led to an understandably skeptical response from industry analysts, who fear the addition of yet another casino in Atlantic City will do more harm than good. In the meantime, Revel’s re-opening has been held up by a number of […]
New California Rules On Player-Banked Games to Impact Business
Card rooms are legal in California, provided that they first obtain the necessary license from the Bureau of Gambling Control, and like the state’s tribal casinos they are also subject to a number of regulations that are designed to protect players’ interests. However, the laws governing California’s card rooms have been overhauled recently, and many […]
Trump Campaign Hires LVS VP’s Nephew Michael Abboud
Donald Trump has been refining his team as the presumptive Republican presidential nominee moves closer and closer to the November elections. As a part of the latest shakeup in the Trump campaign staff, Donald Trump has named Andy Abboud as his new communications coordinator. For those familiar with the world of gambling, the name is […]
New York iPoker Legislation In Place For 2017
New York-based poker enthusiasts were hoping that 2016 would finally herald the legalization and regulation of online poker in the state, but with this year’s legislative session fast coming to a close, it is now clear that the dream of an iPoker bill passing in Albany may have to wait for at least another year. […]
