This Week in Gambling

Hollywood was recently the first to launch an online casino in the Keystone State, and now they say that they have plans for online poker in Pennsylvania by the end of this year. Hollywood Casino, run by Penn National Gaming, is among one of seven PA casino license holders that have been approved for an online gambling license in all three of the categories of interactive games—slots, table games, and online poker. Shortly after receiving approval, Penn National struck a five-year deal with IGT, a major online and land-based gaming supplier. IGT offers a full portfolio of internet-based gambling products…

Some state residents believe Nebraska casino gambling would be a benefit, and there is activity to regulate the activity there. It has been legal in neighboring Iowa for years. “Our people are going over doing their gambling, and making them money for their taxes,” said Papillion resident Tim Szynskie. “We believe that it’s time to keep the money in Nebraska and provide much needed property tax relief,” said Mike Newlin, Nebraska Horsemen general manager. Others disagree with the push for Nebraska casino gambling legalization. “You’ll have an increase in crime, divorces, bankruptcies, abuse, a lot of negatives that come with…

The growth of online gambling is more or less affected by current trends and technology trends. This means that we can look to certain factors that have (or will) impact the industry over by 2020… factors that might propel or slow the industry. Gambling Without Cash… A long time ago, many people were used to the trend of carrying a lot of cash heading to brick and mortar casinos. That is a trend that is long gone. Nowadays, you can enjoy one of the biggest perks of online gambling, which involves the cashless mode of payments. You can top up…

We review the Chillipop online slot game, which comes with Free Spins, a Bonus Round, Scatter Symbols and a Gamble Feature! Chillipop can also be played on your mobile device! Spice things up with the Chillipop Online Slot, the cluster-based, cascading slot game with a secret ingredient: an expanding grid offering explosive new ways to win. Take a swing at the wild piñata symbol – which can substitute for any ingredient, as well as creating stacked multipliers when several appear on-screen – and players can create maximum flavor from a single spin. The fiesta gets into full swing with the…

Richard Lyndaker, a popular online poker legend, has passed away. According to a post on a popular a poker forum, Lyndaker accidentally overdosed on prescribed pain medication he was using for pain associated with a recent soccer injury he sustained. The poster said that the overdose was confirmed by the coroner’s report, and that he died sometime between Monday, July 29 and Tuesday, July 30. He was 33 years old. If you need help with for issues with opioids, please contact the National Helpline for Substance Abuse : 1-800-662-HELP (4357). It’s free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service…

State lottery officials have announced the Oregon sports betting launch for residents of legal age. They will be allowed to place bets by the time the NFL season kicks off in early September. Wagers will also be accepted on NBA, MLS, and MLB games, as well as NASCAR races. Geo-location services will be used to ensure Oregon Lottery Scoreboard play occurs within state boundaries and not on Tribal lands, complying with state regulations. Options for gambling will include single-game wagers, parlay and live in-game betting. Testing is currently underway for placing wagers on mobile apps and a desktop interface.You can…