MGM Deal Could Help iGambling Legalization
At the end of May, MGM Resorts made a major announcement, the ramifications of which could have a major impact on both the USA’s internet gambling, as well as its brick and mortar casino industry. On that date, MGM Resorts announced that it had bought out its partner Boyd Gaming to become the sole owner […]
Should Poker Events Enact Random Drug Testing?
Alex Dreyfus has changed the state of poker forever with the establishment of the Global Poker League, which solidifies poker as a legitimate sport in which a high level of skill is required in order to succeed. Undoubtably, this new perception of poker will help shed a new positive light on the game, but it […]
NJ and Delaware iGaming Continues to Soar in May
New Jersey and Delaware’s online gambling industries have continued their unprecedented run of good fortune, and in May saw their revenues soar by double-figures compared to a year earlier. NJ iGaming Soars 32.6% Last month, New Jersey reported a huge 32.6% increase in online gambling revenues to $16.5 million compared to May of 2015. The […]
Libertarian Johnson’s Presidential Campaign Could Help Facilitate iGambling
While discussions about online poker and other forms of iGaming are taking place in state legislatures across the country, little is being said about the possibility of regulating online poker, online casino games and daily fantasy sports at the national level. At one of the Republican primary debates, the issue of daily fantasy sports betting […]
Netherlands on Track to Regulate iGaming in 2017
The Netherlands has long been a progressive nation with laws that allow for a large amount of personal freedom. That’s why it’s a bit surprising that the country hasn’t moved to regulate and legalize iGaming for foreign operators yet. Those days have finally come to an end, though, as the Netherlands is in the process […]
Was Being a Poker Pro Harder in 1997 than Today?
Daniel Negreanu is no stranger to controversy, and his social media accounts have been known to set off firestorms, as he’s never hesitant to hold back when giving his opinions. At the end of May, the poker star outdid himself creating a huge uproar over comments he made about the current state of poker. On […]
GVC May Return Partypoker to Full Network Model
GVC purchased bwin.party less than three months ago, and the company has already entered into a sizable 10-year deal with Betfred that will result in the UK-based operator moving all of its gaming and sportsbook capabilities over to GVC’s platform. The move will mean abandoning Betfred’s current platform, the iPoker technology provided by Playtech, and […]
