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Internet Sweepstakes to Take a Tumble

April 2nd, 2011 in Casino News, Online Casino News, Other Gambling News

In a sweeping move to characterize various forms of gaming, Virginia state lawmakers are looking to banning sweepstakes cafes while endorsing betting on horses. State officials are convinced that horse betting is a legal and beneficial pastime ,while internet sweepstakes are “illegal and preys only on low income residents.”

Iowa Official Thinks Online Gaming is Inevitable

March 28th, 2011 in Casino News, Online Casino News, Other Gambling News

Gambling enthusiasts are optimistic that online casino gaming will become a significant part of Iowan economy; the only question that remains is whether the current bill will make that possible or a new and better legislation in the future will lay claim to that distinction.

Alabama Takes Baby Steps to Revive Electronic Bingo Business

March 21st, 2011 in Casino News, Online Casino News, Other Gambling News

It’s been eight months since state officials seized electronic bingo machines at Green County’s Greenetrack and its comeback has been embraced with bittersweet feelings.

Australia Spending on Online Gambling Reaches $1 billion Mark

March 16th, 2011 in Casino News, Online Casino News, Other Gambling News

States in the US which are contemplating the legalization of online poker can take a page or two from Australia, or least the companies that operate there, regulated or not. Recently published earnings data showed that online gambling spending from Australia alone have reached the $1 billion mark annually and is only expected to continue growing.

Greece, Italy Celebrate Landmark Developments in Online Gaming

March 14th, 2011 in Casino News, Online Casino News, Other Gambling News

The latest news out of Greece and Italy, two of Europe’s bigger gambling destinations are nothing short of encouraging. Greece, for example, introduced in early 2011 a draft regulation that would seek to regulate online gambling establishments in the country.

Debate Continues for Iowa Online Poker

March 13th, 2011 in Casino News, Online Casino News, Other Gambling News

Many have had the fortune of walking away from a poker table with a few extra dollars in their pockets. The thing is, it probably hasn’t been done in a casino. Online gambling is living large in Iowa despite the fact that legislation hasn’t even been passed to regulate or authorize it.

Nevada Mulls Online Poker

March 13th, 2011 in Casino News, Online Casino News, Other Gambling News

The largest gambling destination in the United States has joined in on the frenzy to legalize online gambing. This comes after Nevada Assembly Majority Whip William Horne proposed AB258 on Thursday calling for the legalization of online poker.

Iowa One-Step Closer to Legalizing Online Poker

March 5th, 2011 in Casino News, Online Casino News, Other Gambling News

Not more than two weeks ago, a bill was proposed at the Iowa State Senate to legalize online poker, this despite opposition from several lawmakers from both the Democratic and Republican fronts. The bill’s primary thrust was in availing of the stipulations in current federal law that allows states to legalize and regulate online gambling as long as it is limited within the state’s borders.

Tax penalties primed to halt online gaming community’s winning streak

February 28th, 2011 in Casino News, Online Casino News, Other Gambling News

Even the online gaming industry is not immune to globalization and the tenets of competitive advantage, but the open-market concept is starting to re-shape the dynamics.

Decision on NJ Online Gambling Bill Postponed

February 24th, 2011 in Casino News, Online Casino News, Other Gambling News

The tide has turned yet again for the proposed online gambling bill in New Jersey. Recent reports indicate that the governor’s decision on New Jersey’s online gambling bill has been rescheduled to March 3, 2011.