At the online gaming site associated the Foxwoods Casino, customers can play nearly every game and buy credits that build up reward points for merchandise and hotel stays at the real property. One thing they cannot do, at least for now, is wager real money. Foxwoods and its local rival, Mohegan Sun, the two biggest tribal-owned casinos in the United States, each have launched websites in case Internet gambling is legalized at the federal level or in their home state of Connecticut. While prospects for changes to the law remain uncertain, the casinos have found the sites offer value as…

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…

iGaming Business – Swedish national state-owned lottery Svenska Spel has become the first operator to offer the latest solution from online gambling player protection software developer Playscan. Customers of Svenska Spel will now have access to Playscan 4.1, a software product that helps to protect players. The latest version includes additional input from gambling addiction support groups and usability research, in additions to a new risk scale and an in-depth view of the risk analysis. The design, which Playscan said helps the player understand and further reflect on the risks associate with gambling, runs on multiple platforms including desktop, mobile…

US Poker – A poker-only federal bill was released this week.  It was obtained by Nevada political reporter Jon Ralston.  There is evidence that Caesars Entertainment may be behind the bill, according to an update on Ralston’s website.  It is not the work of Sheldon Adelson or Las Vegas Sands. The bill is titled the “Internet Gambling Prohibition and Control Act of 2014″.  There are currently no sponsors for the bill. The bill would allow online poker, however, it would ban most other forms of online gambling.  Lotteries receive an exemption in the bill to sell tickets to daily drawings. …

iGaming Business – Online gambling and betting firm Bovada has announced it will no longer be accepting new registrations for its online poker service in New Jersey. Bovada offers online poker in the US state through its Bovada.lv website, but will no longer be taking new applications. In a statement, Bovada said: “Our partner brand Bovada.lv has chosen to stop new account registrations for residents of the state of New Jersey. Existing account holders will not be affected. “This is a decision they have taken of their own volition and they hope that their existing customers continue to enjoy all…

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…