New Jersey & Delaware Want More States to Join Online Gambling Agreement
Casino Scam Report – Delaware and Nevada have high hopes to launch their newly approved internet gaming agreement this summer and Gov. Brain Sandoval is hoping after recent talks with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie that more states will join in on the compact. Sandoval is urging stated to join as he promises a regulatory structure along with his states capabilities to supply an infrastructure for states lacking a current platform. “I think it’s important for them to know that we’re capable of doing this. I trust the regulatory process we have. We vetted this with Delaware for several months…
GSA to establish universal igaming standard
iGaming Business – The Gaming Standards Association (GSA) will be aiming to establish a “universal online gaming standard” for the industry during a series of meetings set to take place in London on 9 and 10 April. The meetings, hosted by GSA member Playtech, will cover all aspects of the relationships between igaming companies and content providers and suppliers, regulators and land-based operators. Valery Gelfman, Playtech consultant and Chair of GSA’s Online Gaming Committee (OGC), said: “A successful online gaming operation requires multiple integrations with third-parties including external content providers, monitoring authorities and, in many cases, brick and mortar operation….
Pokies profits
Sydney Morning Herald – Clubs NSW chief executive Anthony Ball claims: ‘‘Fairfield Clubs do a fantastic job in supporting local community groups that might otherwise notexist if it wasn’t for their support’’ (‘‘Punters in west pile money in pokies’’, March 23). That is all well and good, but even Mr Ball would have to concede that the $298 million the clubs raised from annual poker machine profits is quite a lot tohave taken from the local community in the first place. Both the NSW and federal governments justify their softly, softly approach to problem gambling by citing individual rights (‘‘Time…
Online Poker Bill Introduced In New York
Card Player – The state of New York is again taking a hard look at online poker within its borders. A proposed law was introduced into the Senate on Friday, which calls for the authorization of online poker, a game referenced as one in which requires skill, and for the awarding of 10 licenses. Each license would be good for a decade, costing $10 million apiece. Revenues would also be subjected to taxes, which, if the bill passed right now, would be 15 percent. The proposal comes after New York voters last year said OK to a handful of commercial…
PokerStars Hopeful 3rd Time’s a Charm for US Online Gambling
Despite setback after setback, Europe-based PokerStars won’t give up on its quest to break into the US online gambling market. After failing in Nevada and New Jersey, the new target is California. But odds are PokerStars is once again drawing dead. The company, operated by the Isle of Man-based Rational Group, is linked to three politically powerful Los Angeles-area card rooms and Riverside County’s the well-connected Morongo Band of Mission Indians. The partnership wants to block Internet poker legislation in the state that bans PokerStars from participating in what many believe will be a massive revenue-generating Internet market that would…
Genting UK opts for Playtech’s Neon system
iGaming Business – Online gaming software giant Playtech has announced that Genting UK, a subsidiary of Genting International, has selected the Playtech Neon system to manage its land-based casinos in the UK. Developed in collaboration with Playtech’s subsidiary Intelligent Gaming, the Playtech Neon system will manage customer data, cash desk operations, table gaming, incentive programmes and compliance across the group. Genting UK’s operations include 41 land-based casinos across the UK, including its flagship Crockfords site in the Mayfair area of London. The Neon system will be implemented during 2014 and will be ready for the opening of Resorts World Birmingham…
