From iGaming Business – Richard Flint, chief executive of SkyBet, the online gaming subsidiary of UK pay-television broadcaster BSkyB, has confirmed to iGaming Business that the firm has no plans to expand into other European territories. The company posted a 37% surge in turnover to £155m in the 12 months through to June 30, but Flint insisted that the UK market would remain the focus. The company has an Italian licence and TV presence in the country through Sky Italia, but Flint told iGaming Business: “We have no current plans elsewhere in the EU. We have gained an Italian licence…

The advent of Internet gambling in New Jersey has left a British online gambling firm placing a bet on Atlantic City with plans to build or buy a resort casino. London-based 2UP Gaming PLC is in negotiations to purchase an Atlantic City casino. If that’s not possible, the company is prepared to build anew, said Vincent Crandon, who will oversee 2UP Gaming’s American expansion. The company announced its intentions Friday, saying an Asian investment firm is prepared to contribute $330 million to the project. “I don’t count New Jersey out by any means,” Crandon said, speaking about the decision to…

From iGaming Business – Shares in bwin party have jumped 24% since last Friday following rumours the group was thinking about splitting up into regulated- and unregulated-focused operating entities. The rumoured move to a regulated markets unit, first reported by Mergermarket, would enable bwin party to attract a broader investor base and agree further joint ventures with US casino operators, it already has agreements in place with MGM and Boyd Gaming there. Bwin party recently announced a switch of focus to 10 regulated markets and plans to be among the top 3 operators in those markets within the next five…

From APP – Thirty-seven firms have applied to get a piece of the legal Internet gambling when it’s launched in New Jersey later this year. The state Gaming Enforcement Division says it received the applications by Monday’s deadline. The names of the firms won’t be made public by the state until they are approved. Under a law signed this year, casinos with a physical presence in Atlantic City will be allowed to offer online betting in November. All 12 of the city’s casinos have said they want to offer online casinos. All the vendors in the enterprise must be licensed….

An increase of Tribal Gaming revenue in the U.S. showed an increase in 2012, which may not be good news for online poker legislative efforts in several states. A recent report released by the National Indian Gaming Commission reveals that revenue generated last year by land-based tribal gaming operations reached an all-time high of $27.9 billion. That statistic marks three straight years of growth for tribal concerns following a decline brought on by a slumping economy in 2008. While an increase in gross gaming revenues would normally be a reason for rejoicing, those hoping to see online poker and gambling…

From Poker Eagles – According to the recently updated FAQ for online gambling regulations in the State of New Jersey. Marketing affiliates will be required to gain a license in order to market regulated New Jersey casinos. The fee for prospective affiliates is currently $2,000 which will be steep for affiliates who are just starting out. New Jersey joins Nevada as the two states currently requiring affiliates to gain a license. If you go to the NJ Online Gambling FAQ section you will see the following items outlined below: Ancillary Casino Service Industry Enterprise License Marketing affiliates, junket enterprises, junket…