Why Tribal Gaming Will Oppose New Online Gambling Bill

From Legal Poker Sites A bill that expands gambling in the United States requires the support of groups that will operate the proposed system.  The bill sponsored by Representative Peter King (R-NY) that would regulate online gambling in the United States will be missing this key element.  Tribal gaming interests are certain to oppose this bill across the board for a number of reasons. The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) was enacted by the federal government in 1988.  It settled the long standing issue of reservation casinos.  It gave states the right to enter into gaming compacts with tribes.  Reservations…

European Lotteries welcomes European Parliament report

European Lotteries welcomed the publication of a report into online gambling that was adopted by the European Parliament’s Internal Market and Consumer Protection committee, saying that it has seen the European Parliament take ‘a strong stance on the need for measures to fight illegal operators’.  “We commend the European Parliament for its clear position on the need for member states to remain in the driver seat,” said Friedrich Stickler, President for European Lotteries. European Lotteries is now urging the European Commission to include these measures in its recommendations on consumer protection and advertising. “We commend the European Parliament for its…

BetSoft Gaming inks Leo Vegas deal

from iGaming Business Three-dimensional online slots developer BetSoft Gaming Limited has signed a ‘white-label’ deal with operator Leo Vegas International that will see its complete portfolio of ToGo mobile games launched at LeoVegas.com. BetSoft Gaming is the firm behind the Slots3 catalogue of games already featured on numerous websites including CasinoRoom.com, PartyCasino.com, SkyBet.com, OnlineBingo.eu and Winagames.com and this latest agreement will additionally see it offer mobile roulette and blackjack to LeoVegas.com. “Leo Vegas is an undisputed leader in the mobile gaming market,” said Anthony Locke, Head of Product Development for BetSoft Gaming. “We are proud to be forging a long-lasting…

Tribal leader questions California online poker proposal

From iGaming Business c from the Winnemucca Indian Colony in Nevada has called on tribal groups in neighbouring California to oppose the passage of that western state’s proposed intra-state online gambling bill. The Winnemucca Indian Colony recently launched the ShonEcasino.com online gaming brand in partnership with tribal-owned specialist iGaming turnkey solutions provider GEObet Online Network and Bills announced that he wants the indigenous tribes of California to strengthen their sovereignty by resisting the measure from California State Senator Roderick Wright. “I believe Senator Wright is doing his best to bring forth the legalisation of online gaming to the state of…

Atlantic City casinos can ban Google glasses with cameras

From Press of Atlantic City Casino cheaters have come a long way since the days of using loaded dice or concealing an ace up their sleeve. New Jersey regulators fear that high-tech gadgetry could take cheating to the next level, so they have given Atlantic City’s casinos the authority to ban Google Inc.’s newly developed computerized eyewear from the gambling floor. Known as Glass, the spectacles are equipped with a tiny Web camera and wireless computer. They can take pictures, shoot video and surf the Internet. And they could give cheaters the ability to spy on someone else’s hand during…

Kentucky Derby winner Orb all set for Belmont Stakes

From RGJ.com Kentucky Derby winner Orb is set to take on Preakness winner Oxbow in the Belmont Stakes on Saturday following a workout that had trainer Shug McGaughey declaring his colt ready for another race. “If he has a good week, he’s a go,” McGaughey said Sunday morning at Belmont Park after Orb worked 4 furlongs in 48.30 seconds with exercise rider Jenn Patterson aboard. “He came off the track playing a little bit. He’s been eating well all week, and if he doesn’t show any ill effects of anything, I see no reason why (he won’t run).” Patterson guided…