Virtual Reality and the Future of Casino Gambling
When casinos began to open online gambling sites during the first decade of the new millennium, many people marveled at the idea of being able to play blackjack, roulette, poker and even slot machines from the comfort of their own homes. The rise of smartphones and tablets changed gambling again, and now it’s possible to […]
Second Indian State Passes iGaming Regulation
Online gambling in India is almost completely unregulated, but lawmakers from the various states are beginning to appreciate a need to establish a set of rules to license operators, and monitor and control their activities across the vast country. In 2008, the Indian state of Sikkim subsequently became the first state to pass a law […]
New Jersey iGaming Revenues Hit Record $15.5M in March
New Jersey’s online gambling market keeps on going from strength to strength, and in March generated an impressive $15.5 million in revenues, which was 18% higher than the same month last year. Not only was March’s tally a new all-time high for the state, but it also represents five consecutive months in which record revenues […]
Evolution of the Poker Player Since 2001
The world of poker has changed dramatically since the early 2000s, and players who were professionals at the time but have since failed to adapt have been unable to continue making a living from the game. Nevertheless, major developments are once again taking place in the poker industry, and there’s a chance that the people […]
Envisioning a Second Wave of US iGambling Expansion
The US online gambling industry is currently into its third year of operations, but while the regulatory frameworks adopted by the country’s three regulated states has exceeded expectations, the tax revenues they were forecast to produce pre-regulation have not. As a result, the gaming industry has remained divided on whether to endorse an iGaming expansion, […]
Overhaul of the Rewards Model for iPoker Sites
The world of online poker has been undergoing some seismic changes of late, particularly as regards the way in which the websites are run. Of particular interest is the decision by major iPoker operators to eliminate the rewards programs that had previously encouraged players to grind for a living, or play for long periods of […]
New York Could Help Drive iPoker Efforts in Pennsylvania
Last year, everyone believed Pennsylvania and California would become the next two states to legalize online poker in 2016. But as often happens with gambling, something unexpected has developed–it now seems that New York has moved into the front-runner position for the most likely candidate to regulate iGaming before the end of the calendar year. […]
