Category: Online Gambling Stories
Justice Department Looking for More Power Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
The Justice Department has been using every trick in the book to try to shut down online gambling in America. And now that the Coronavirus has created a national lock down, they apparently want to take full advantage. The DOJ very quietly asked Congress for the ability to ask chief judges so that they can to detain people indefinitely without trial during emergencies such as a pandemic. Just as disturbing, they are asking to lawmakers about things like the statute of limitations, asylum and the way court hearings are conducted. The website POLITICO originally reported this, and reviewed documents where…
SiGMA and MGS bring synergy to Asian gaming industry
Strategic Partnership embraces the challenge as an opportunity for further growth SiGMA Group and Macau Gaming Show (MGS) have announced a new strategic partnership. This joining of forces will foster a stronger presence int he Asian gaming industry communities in both Manila and Macau, whilst also strengthening ties to a growing network of thought leaders and experts in land-based gaming. The 2020 pandemic has undoubtedly been a catalyst which has spurred land-based gaming companies and IRs on to diversify their offering and allay risks by incorporating online gaming and emerging tech into their remit, making the launch a well timed…
888 Founder Killed in Plane Crash
888 Founder Killed… Young Son was With Him One of the co-founders of online gaming operator 888 Holdings, Shay Ben-Yitzhak, died this weekend in a small plane crash in Israel. He was 52. His 11-year-old son was with him on the plane, but thankfully he only sustained minor injuries. Local reports make no mention of anyone else on board, suggesting Ben-Yitzhak was piloting the aircraft. He was unconscious and was pronounced dead by medics at the scene. His son was conscious and airlifted to a local hospital in stable condition. Rescue teams said it was not immediately clear what caused…
Colorado Mobile Sports Betting Launches
Despite stay-at-home orders and the Coronavirus pandemic, Colorado mobile sports betting is rolling out today! Four operators will launch May 1st and more are on the way! DraftKings has partnered with Twin River’s Golden Mardi Gras Casino to deliver a mobile app and website. FanDuel, meanwhile, will launch a website in partnership with Golden Gates Casino, another Twin River property. Roar Digital, the joint venture between MGM Resorts and GVC Holdings, will roll out a betMGM branded site under the master licence awarded to Triple Crown Casinos’ Midnight Rose Hotel and Casino. However Rush Street Interactive claims it will be…
Pennsylvania & New Jersey Gambling Down Huge
Despite an explosion in the volume of online gambling in the states, both Pennsylvania and New Jersey gambling have fallen dramatically during the pandemic… losing nearly $300 million in revenue. Things were not any better in Delaware. Despite online gambling indeed skyrocketing in all three states, newly released data show it wasn’t nearly enough to offset massive losses from traditional casinos. Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware allow regulated online gaming, including poker, roulette and slots. As casinos across the country went dark under the Coronavirus last month, eyes turned toward those digital life rafts: could they ride out the storm?…
The Go-getter’s Guide to Online Gambling for Beginners
Are you scouting for new entertaining yet rewarding gaming activity to pass the time? Life can get stressful and overwhelming at times. However, that shouldn’t stop you from having the best entertainment. One of the many gaming forms you can try is online gambling. Are you a novice to the gambling world? You are just in luck! It’s quite comprehensive and all yours to explore, discover numerous casino games, meet like-minded individuals, and also walk away as a millionaire. If you are wondering where to start, here’s a novice go-getter’s guide. Security and safety Here’s the first thing that might…
SiGMA Group announces SiGMA-ICE Asia Digital
SiGMA Group has announced the launch of SiGMA-ICE Asia Digital, which will run June 8-10 2020 for 3 hours daily, from 10AM – 1PM GMT+1. Together with Clarion Gaming’s ICE Asia, the three-day conference will cater for both gaming and tech audiences, with free-of-charge content geared towards bringing the industry together in what has been a difficult time for businesses. Participants can expect land-based content on the 8th, while online gaming and emerging tech will cover the next two days respectively. Founder and CEO of SiGMA Group, Eman Pulis said, “It is now more vital than ever to stay informed…
Future of the Wire Act & Interstate Online Gambling
No one could have foreseen the Internet in 1961. And yet, that year an act was passed to prevent organized crime from taking sports bets over the telephone. Now, nearly 60 years later people wonder if the Wire Act will always be a roadblock to interstate online gambling in America. Whether the Act applies to all forms of gambling (or only sports betting) is currently the subject of a court in the First Circuit. But even ignoring the potential broader ramifications, the antiquated law has already proven itself detrimental to the sector’s growth. So what are the chances of getting…





















