From Online Casino Archives Those in-charge of America’s policies on online gambling should learn some lessons from the handling of allegations of rigged software at two popular European gambling sites. A recent case in Europe demonstrated how online casinos and regulators can work together. A five month investigation was carried out by the Gibraltar Regulatory Authority which it claims demonstrated a high level of openness necessary between regulators and casino operators. According to one gambling mathematician who questioned the fairness of two games, the probe opens the door to future abuses. The case involved games called ReelDeal and HiLo where…

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…

In an interview with the Las Vegas Sun, Senator Harry Reid stopped short of officially declaring the effort to revive an online gambling bill dead, but said he couldn’t see any type of legislative effort succeeding. If the gaming market hadn’t already largely determined it, the Senate Majority Leader confirmed it Friday: The era of online poker in Congress is essentially over. “I felt for several months now that I don’t see any movement on this,” Reid said. “I don’t see anything happening.” Reid said that a bill filed in the House of Representatives yesterday by Rep. Peter King, D-N.Y.,…

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From Reuters A Republican congressman on Thursday introduced legislation to allow online gambling on a federal level, which he says will give consumers more uniformity than legalizing it on a state-by-state basis. The move by Representative Peter King of New York follows industry lobbying for federal legislation to provide a larger, more liquid market across state lines, attracting more gamblers. U.S. casinos operators like MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment Corp plan to launch Internet operations in states like New Jersey, which recently passed online gambling legislation. “A common federal standard will ensure strong protections for consumers, protect against problem…

European gaming regulators have identified affiliates as a key area of focus over the next 12 months. The Gaming Regulators European Forum (GREF) announced following its annual conference and business meeting held in Riga, Latvia over the weekend that the role of affiliates was now one of three “specific issues” it was to address over the year ahead. This will include working towards developing a common understanding of affiliates’ role, “especially ensuring that their activities and interaction with customers is appropriate, affords proper levels of protection and is in line with national licensing objectives”. Gambling affiliates form an important part…