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 The Czech Republic has been considering […]
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 that this is due to the […]
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 the Copacabana Palace that had been […]
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 laws that classify daily fantasy sports […]
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 the needs of grinders and pros, […]
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 states launching investigations, and holding hearings […]
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 consumers from predatory or poorly managed […]
