Several months ago the US Department of Justice rattled the online gambling industry in America by reversing its 2011 Wire Act opinion which held the legislation only applied to sports betting. The new decision by the DOJ put a lot of state legislators in an uncomfortable position, and a legally murky area when it came to deciding the fate of regulating online gambling. Earlier this month, the New Hampshire Lottery Commission fought the DOJ’s move in court, and Judge Paul Barbadoro issued a ruling is support of the their position saying that the Wire Act “…only applies to transmissions related…

Casinos have traditionally been viewed as a place loved by men. These days, however, the percentage of women who are interested in the world of online casinos has caught up with the boys… and is increasing. Due to statistics, men spend in casino more money than women. Thus, although today women play as much as men, their bets are much smaller. So there are many differences, but also common points between men and women in online games. Of course, they like very much incredible offers, free slots, the ability to play mobile casino games, and promotions & prizes that can…

Illinois sports betting becomes a reality after their governor signed a massive gambling expansion bill which he called “the most comprehensive reconstruction effort in this state’s history”. The legislation opens the door to video gambling machines at larger truck stops, to slot machines at O’Hare and Midway airports, and introduces legal sports wagering to Illinois. Casinos and horse racing tracks will be able to offer slot machines and other games of chance, and can apply for the $10 million sports betting licenses. However, online sports betting giants will be stuck in the “penalty box” for the first 18 months, effectively…

Blackjack has been played for hundreds of years, with the roots of the game dating back to the 17th century. While it’s enormously popular in land casinos, the benefits of playing online blackjack are plentiful – you can play noon or night, there is no need to dress for the occasion, you won’t get distracted by other players, and you’ll enjoy access to an online support team. Though there are some obvious differences when playing blackjack online, much of what you need to know is the same for a land casino. In this beginner’s guide, we explain the rules of…

New Jersey sports betting has surpassed Nevada for the first time, as more money was bet there than the sports books in Las Vegas. New Jersey took in over $318 million in action, narrowly passing the books in Nevada at $317 million. Earlier, there was potential that the celebration in the Garden State would be short-lived, with Trenton lawmakers and Gov. Phil Murphy at the brink of a government shutdown that would have impacted racetracks, sportsbooks and casinos. But Murphy later in the day said he would avoid a shutdown and sign a budget by the Sunday deadline. Sports betting was…

Michigan online gambling legislation is being opposed by Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Whitmer is at odds with the bill’s sponsor over her belief that an online gaming market would cannibalize the state’s online and retail lottery revenues, draining money from school programs. “I’ve said very clearly, over and over again, that protecting the School Aid Fund, ensuring that we get every dollar back into the education of our kids is my top priority,” Whitmer told Michigan Radio this week. “So I’m going to have a hard time supporting anything that doesn’t protect that goal.” In 2018, having united Michigan’s disparate…