Golden Nugget Rolls Out Sports Betting App

The Golden Nugget Casino in Las Vegas has joined forces with Miomni Gaming to develop and launch a new mobile sports betting application for punters in the US state of Nevada. Consumers can sign up for the app by visiting the casino’s sportsbook with photo ID, their social security number and placing a cash deposit. Once registered, players will be able to access the app from any location in the state, with the option to place bets on a wide range of sports events. The Golden Nugget is the only sportsbook in Las Vegas that independently offers betting odds to…

Apple Gets Gambling Apps Back in Sweden

Swedish operator association Branschföreningen för Onlinespel (BOS) has confirmed that Apple is to reinstate gambling applications for a number of major operators to the country’s App Store. As reported by iGaming Business, technology giant Apple in March removed the apps due to complaints from the Lotteriinspektionen national regulatory body. The regulator advised Apple that unlicensed operators were targeting players in Sweden. However, an intervention from the BOS will now enable Apple to reinstate the apps for players in the country to access. The BOS said it sent Apple a letter explaining that the apps were not in breach of Swedish…

Gamesys to withdraw real-money Facebook app

iGaming Business – Online casino and bingo operator Gamesys it is to withdraw its real-money Bingo and Slots Friendzy application from social network Facebook after less than two years in operation. As reported by iGaming Business, Bingo and Slots Friendzy was the first real-money gambling app to launch on Facebook in August 2012. However, in a communication addressed to its players, Gamesys confirmed that the app would be shut down almost immediately and urged players to withdraw positive funds from their accounts. Gamesys, whose subsidiary Jackpotjoy operated the app, did not give any reason for the withdrawal while there have…

App deals you in on poker action at Las Vegas casinos

Las Vegas Sun – With the 2014 World Series of Poker returning this week to the Rio, Las Vegas will be flush with poker fever. For those looking to try their luck at the tables just like their favorite poker professionals, there is Bravo Poker. The app helps users track and find live poker tables and tournaments at casinos throughout Las Vegas. The app features a live stream from the casinos so users can get up-to-date information about tables, and it shows which games are being played. It also lists casino deals and promotions to help users get the most…