Archive for the ‘Online Gambling News’ Category

Officials from Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut say they have reached a deal to explore operating online gambling and Internet casino games.

The leader of Antigua’s opposition party claimed this week that the government had arranged a settlement to its dispute with the US over online casino gambling, but officials say there is no deal.

The proposal by state Senator Ray Lezniak to allow gaming operators licensed in New Jersey to run intrastate online casinos is moving forward and will be heard in the new several weeks.

Churchill Downs Incorporated reported a third-quarter increase in net revenue of over thirty-five percent as Internet wagering sparked the welcome results.

Observers of Barney Frank’s long struggle to get a bill passed in the US Congress to regulate the Internet gambling industry are acknowledging the victory this week by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid means Reid may still be the key player in deciding the future of Frank’s bill.

The wave of Republican victories in last night’s elections for the US Congress may have an impact on the future of online casino gambling in the country, but in what direction remains to be seen. While Republicans are generally seen to be opposed to any forms of gambling expansion, many of the newly elected representatives come from Tea Party backgrounds, which nominally support libertarian values.

Tribal casinos will launch a private gaming site that allows gamblers in more than 30 U.S. states to wager on internet poker, legally even before the UIGEA is lifted.

The online gambling site Betcha.com was surprised by the unanimous decision of the Washington Supreme Court to overturn a lower appeals court decision that found the site did not take part in illegal gambling activities.

American Wagering has launched the United States first legal gambling application however the program is restricted to within Nevada’s borders.

In North Carolina, sweepstakes parlors are trying to find a way to remain open before they are forced to close on December 1st.

As Hurricane Earl continues to pound the Caribbean, many online gamblers are left with services from their Internet casinos.

Playtech has said that they were in discussion with several US gambling operators to license their software once lawmakers permit online casino within the US.

Intercasino is the first online casino to launch CryptoLogic Limited’s newest slot offerings.

Paddy Power is reconsidering bringing more than 350 jobs to Ireland because of a possible increase in tax.

Two payment processors connected to PokerStars.com has forfeit over $13 million to the U.S. Federal government after being accused of money laundering and illegal gambling activities.

The B.C. Lottery Corp continues to have issues with its online gambling website as it attempts to re-launch following security breach.

The Caribbean Casino and Gaming Corp is contemplating bring its live video gambling technology to the U.S. through an online gambling location in New Jersey.

CrazyVegas.com will host a Euro-based Guaranteed Freeroll Slots Tournament on the heals of last month’s tournament success.

A new Internet website is offering college students extra cash just for going to class, paying attention, getting good grades and reaching their goals.

The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation will be introducing online gambling to citizens of Ontario starting in 2012.