Researchers warn a new wave of simulated gambling applications are aiming to hit the jackpot with a new generation of younger gamers. Gambling researchers say some games are deliberately designed to appeal to kids as young as 12 and they are seeing more young people trying gambling because of the ease of access brought about by the internet. In 1999, research from Southern Cross University found among adults online gaming was only 0.6 per cent of the market, compared to 8.6 per cent now. Former gambling addict Dylan Gee was just 17 when he became hooked. “A pop up came…

From Press of Atlantic City The public can comment on proposed regulations for Internet gambling, which will be published on the state’s Division of Gaming Enforcement website for two months beginning June 3. A draft of the proposals regulations is already uploaded to the site. (http://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/proposed_rules.htm) Division Director David Rebuck will announce the date on which New Jersey casinos will be permitted to begin accepting wagers over the Internet at least 45 days prior to commencement. “New Jersey has once again proven to be in the forefront of casino gaming with the development of Internet wagering regulations for all casino…

From iGaming Business After ratifying legislation last year that will authorise its land-based casinos to offer online gambling services, New Jersey has announced that it intends to publish the proposed regulations governing these activities early next month. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement revealed that the new guidelines for Internet wagering are to be issued via the New Jersey Register on June 3 followed by a 60-day public comment period with final adoption following review process due to take place soon after. A special draft of the proposed regulations has also been made available via the New Jersey Division…

From iGaming Business iGaming Business has announced that Mor Weizer, CEO of Playtech, David Baazov, CEO of Amaya and Walter Bugno, CEO of Lottomatica Gaming Division will be speaking at the iGaming Executive Conference (iGEC), which is taking place during the iGaming Super Show on the 11th – 14th June 2013. They will speak on the CEO Panel titled “iGaming Today and Tomorrow.” This panel invites CEOs with a progressive iGaming vision and a record of success to candidly share their view of the industry today, and explain the direction in which they are taking their companies in order to…

From Bradenton Herald The law was quickly passed last month after the arrests of 57 people and the resignation of Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll in connection with St. Augustine-based Allied Veterans of the World, which operated a chain of strip-mall mini casinos or so-called “Internet cafes.” To close what they said was a loophole exploited by some Internet café companies, lawmakers made sure to eliminate an exception for nonprofit groups that conduct sweepstakes. But that word change, along with a few others, put AARP’s contests potentially in jeopardy. “AARP Florida was surprised by the consequences of this new law,” Jeff…

From ABC News After paying an $11 million advance to a struggling Atlantic City casino it intended to buy, the parent company of the world’s largest online poker website was left with nothing for its troubles Friday when a judge ruled the casino had the right to scrap the deal. Superior Court Judge Raymond Batten said The Atlantic Club Casino Hotel could terminate the contract it signed with The Rational Group, the British parent company of PokerStars, when the company failed to get New Jersey’s preliminary approval by April 26 to own a casino. The judge said the contract clearly…