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Presidential Hopefuls Online Gambling Views Differ

Presidential Hopefuls Online Gambling Views Differ February 3, 2012, Posted in News    Subscribe Subscribe


Presidential hopeful, Mitt Romney is opposed to online gambling. He recently spoke to an interviewer in Las Vegas. There, he espoused his views, which essentially were that online gambling should not be made legal in the United States. … more

Should Washington Nix Online Gambling?

Should Washington Nix Online Gambling? January 30, 2012, Posted in News    Subscribe Subscribe


Some people believe that Washington should nix online gambling. The issue l be up for vote this Wednesday. This vote will determine whether or not internet-based gambling will be allowed in the District of Columbia. Refusing to make it legal, for … more

Gaming Intelligence Hot 50 List

Gaming Intelligence Hot 50 List January 30, 2012, Posted in News    Subscribe Subscribe


 Some of the game’s top internet-based gambling minds got together in London in celebration what is referred to as the Gaming Intelligence Hot 50 list. This list is made up of the 50 most “talented, innovative and inspiring” … more

Newt Gingrich Backed by Gambling Titan

Newt Gingrich Backed by Gambling Titan January 27, 2012, Posted in News    Subscribe Subscribe


Sheldon Adelson, the owner of the Venetian casino, has thrown his support behind Newt Gingrich. Aside from supporting Gingrich’s policies, he is also a longtime friend of the GOP presidential candidate. Gingrich has been a frequent visitor of … more

Ladbrokes to Take On Sports Betting in the U.S.

Ladbrokes to Take On Sports Betting in the U.S. January 24, 2012, Posted in News    Subscribe Subscribe


Ladbroke is a popular U.K. based betting company that accepts sporting bets for both online and offline customers. This is in addition to the online, casino games they offer. Very recently, the company decided to take its operations … more

Zynga to Enter Internet Gambling Marketing

Zynga to Enter Internet Gambling Marketing January 22, 2012, Posted in News    Subscribe Subscribe


Zynga is probably best well known for their games, FarymVille and Zynga Poker. The company is contemplating expanding into the online gambling market. The company confirmed as much this Friday. They are actively discussing entering the internet gambling … more

Indian Govt. Wants to Block Foreign-Based Gambling Sites

Indian Govt. Wants to Block Foreign-Based Gambling Sites January 18, 2012, Posted in News    Subscribe Subscribe


The government of India is looking to stop its citizens from gambling at online gambling websites based in countries other than India. Gambling is mostly illegal in India. However, that doesn’t stop the company’s citizens from gambling.

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Singapore May be the Next Gambling Capital of the World

Singapore May be the Next Gambling Capital of the World January 13, 2012, Posted in News    Subscribe Subscribe


It looks like Singapore might be the next, internet-based gambling capital of the world. According to the experts, online gambling is ready to take off in a major way in the country. Many people believe that Singapore is … more

Connecticut Governor in Favor of Online Gambling

Connecticut Governor in Favor of Online Gambling January 10, 2012, Posted in News    Subscribe Subscribe


The Governor of Connecticut, Dannel P. Malloy wants to legalize online gambling in his state. He is in favor of doing so for several reasons, one of the most important being job creation. The discussion regarding legalizing gambling in each … more

Some Tribes Worried About Legalization of Online Gambling

Some Tribes Worried About Legalization of Online Gambling January 8, 2012, Posted in News    Subscribe Subscribe


There was recently a ruling made by the President Obama administration which seems to pave the way for legalized online gambling on both the state and Federal levels. The latter has some Indian tribes upset. There are a … more

More States Begrudgingly Considering Online Gambling

More States Begrudgingly Considering Online Gambling January 3, 2012, Posted in News    Subscribe Subscribe


An increasing number of U.S. States are considering legalizing online gambling to bring in revenues and balance budgets, even though many would rather not.  Senator Eileen Daily from Connecticut, doesn’t want to resort to her state legalizing online … more

Bet365’s Profits Up

Bet365’s Profits Up December 31, 2011, Posted in News    Subscribe Subscribe


Bet365, continues to be one of the world’s leading bookmakers. In 2011, the company profited nearly 94 million pounds. Bets made at the bookmaker led the way, with an increase of 58% from 2010. What is even more … more

Leopardstown Bets Voided at Betfair

Leopardstown Bets Voided at Betfair December 31, 2011, Posted in News    Subscribe Subscribe


Betfair, one of the world’s largest online and sports betting companies, recently was forced to void Leopardstown bets placed on the 2 pm race. Betfair would have had to pay a whopping £23m in pay outs to gamblers. … more

D.C. Online Gambling Hearings Looking Good

D.C. Online Gambling Hearings Looking Good December 29, 2011, Posted in News    Subscribe Subscribe


Authorities in Washington D.C. want to legalize gambling. It looked like it was going to be legalized in short order. However, there have been some roadblocks along the way. More recently, legislators in the area have set up … more

Michael Jackson’s Hair to be Used as a Roulette Ball

Michael Jackson’s Hair to be Used as a Roulette Ball December 27, 2011, Posted in News    Subscribe Subscribe


One online casino is using a piece of Michael Jackson’s hair as a roulette ball in an effort to drum up some notoriety. The internet-based casino paid a little more than $10,000 for the piece of hair, where it was … more

Did the DOJ Have a Change of Heart Regarding Online Gambling?

Did the DOJ Have a Change of Heart Regarding Online Gambling? December 23, 2011, Posted in News    Subscribe Subscribe


It looks like the U.S. Department of Justice has changed its mind regarding its stance on online gambling. The recently decided that the Federal Wire Act of 1961 is only in reference to sports betting. This is a … more

Online Gambling in Ontario in 2012

Online Gambling in Ontario in 2012 December 18, 2011, Posted in News    Subscribe Subscribe


It appears that online gambling will be available to Ontario residents in 2012. By all accounts, the province’s residents will be able to play casino games and poker by mid-year 2012.  Ontario won’t be the only Canadian province … more

Bodog Changes It’s Name

Bodog Changes It’s Name December 15, 2011, Posted in News    Subscribe Subscribe


Bodog recently changed its name to Bovada in theUnited Statesonly. There have been no name changes in its other, international markets.  This is a change in name only. The company’s core services, which are gaming, remain the same.

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Online Gambling Flourishes in Georgia

Online Gambling Flourishes in Georgia December 12, 2011, Posted in News    Subscribe Subscribe


Online gambling is flourishing in the country ofGeorgia. An increasing number of tat country’s citizens are going online to gambling. Many are doing so because they are not able to visit land based casinos very often. Internet-based casinos are also … more

Online Gambling Becoming More than a Consideration in Ontario

Online Gambling Becoming More than a Consideration in Ontario December 9, 2011, Posted in News    Subscribe Subscribe


It looks online gambling is becoming more than simply a consideration in Ontario. It may soon be a reality. The Ontario lottery agency has been asking for online gambling proposals for 2012. This is a huge and important step for … more