Category: This Week in Gambling News Videos
Tribal Online Gambling vs the UIGEA
So, it’s come to this? The Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel participated in a Tribal Online Gambling challenge to the UIGEA in 2014 when they took the Desert Rose Online Casino live. Additionally, the Iipay Nation had plans to start an online poker site. Now, after years of legal battles with the state of California, a US Court has made a decision which could have far reaching impacts for Tribal Online Gambling and web based betting in general. _____ In light of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA), as one would expect, the online gambling industry has indeed shifted…
The NBA, MGM and Mobile Sports Betting
[one_half padding=”0 10px 0px 0″][/one_half]It’s been a big week for MGM Resorts as they prepare to launch mobile sports betting in New Jersey! They’ve also struck a deal with the National Basketball Association to become the leagues “official sponsor”, which is in stark contrast to the NBA’s years of opposition. Plus, MGM has successfully taken the first ever legal sports bets in the state of Mississippi! This week’s sponsor is from the BetRally Casino!
Sheldon Adelson Applies for Online Gambling License
[one_half padding=”0 10px 0px 0″][/one_half]Sheldon Adelson’s Online Gambling License? Online gambling in Pennsylvania now has nine applications for licenses… including the Sands Bethlehem casino owned by Sheldon Adelson! What would cause the long-time Internet gambling opponent to apply for a license to run an online casino? And why are sports betting deals still being made in New York? This week’s special offer is for the Heavy Chips online casino.
New York Online Poker & Sports Betting Fizzle Out
[one_half padding=”0 10px 0px 0″][/one_half]Legislators have screwed up New York online poker and sports betting yet again! Well, at least they are consistent! They have consistently missed the opportunity to regulate online poker there four years running! Not ones to settle, they have now screwed up sports betting in the state as well! Also, what’s the deal with Pennsylvania online gambling? And why haven’t we seen any operators launch there yet? This week’s special offer comes from the Casumo Casino!
Sports Betting Target of Tribal Gaming
[one_half padding=”0 10px 0px 0″][/one_half]Bills to regulate sports betting are slowly making their way through state legislatures. However, Native American gaming interests could bypass the formalities and begin offering sports bets on tribal land! This week’s special offer comes from the MYB Casino!
New Year’s Online Gambling Ban
[three_fifth padding=”0 15px 0 15px”] [/three_fifth]The new year has brought America yet another attempt to ban online gambling in the country. Four US Congressmen have sent a letter to Rod Rosenstein, Deputy Attorney General at the Department of Justice. They are again asking for a reversal of the DOJ’s opinion that the 1961 Federal Wire Act does not apply to online gambling. This week’s special comes from PokerStars Casino.




















