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Nevada tax cut bill will not include online gaming legislation
22 February 2012 - Fans of online slots and other internet-based gambling games recently got their hopes up when an online gaming bill was almost attached to the payroll tax cut extension, according to CasinoCityTimes.com. However, their dreams have been dashed, as Senate Majority Le...
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Email is best bet for customer service issues with online gambling
16 February 2012 - Playing online slots can be a fun, rewarding experience, especially if you win. However, sometimes something may go wrong and you'll find you need to get in touch with the game provider to rectify the situation. Whether your internet connection was lost or the ...
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PokerStars launches new online gaming site for Swedish and Finnish gamblers
15 February 2012 - Gamblers in Sweden and Finland now have a new venue to play slots and other games, as PokerStars recently launched PokerStars.eu. For now, only Swedes and Finns have access to the site, but PokerNewsDaily.com reports citizens of other European nations will soon be ...
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New York governor supports online gambling
13 February 2012 - Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York recently submitted a bill to the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. If approved, the legislation would overturn the current gambling ban in the state... Read more...
Ontario residents will be able to gamble, buy lottery tickets online by 2013
9 February 2012 - Ontario gamblers will soon be able to purchase lottery tickets and play poker games for money from the comfort of their homes. CTV News Toronto reports that the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Co... Read more...
Federal gambling legislation loopholes land some companies in hot water
8 February 2012 - Playing games like online slots and poker for money is not currently legal on a federal level. Although, some states like Iowa and Connecticut are actively debating whether to legalize and r... Read more...
Federal panel will be formed to discuss implications of legal online gambling
8 February 2012 - Legalizing online slots and other forms of online poker has long been a hot spot for political debate. A recent statement by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) caused many state officials ... Read more...
Man wins second biggest jackpot ever
6 February 2012 - While he may not have broken the world record, a Finnish man from Helsink has something to cheer about following his huge jackpot win. Online Poker reports that the man won the second hig... Read more...
Connecticut tribes want online gambling regulation in favor of their casinos
3 February 2012 - Connecticut's Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes both spoke up about online gambling regulations and potential legislation at a forum with state legislators. NECN reports that the tribes... Read more...
Iowa legislator pushes for online gambling legalization
1 February 2012 - A few years ago, the United States government cracked down on online gambling, but the parameters for what is acceptable versus what is illegal are still blurry. Gambling enthusiasts in Iowa... Read more...
In New Zealand, poker is out, online gambling is in
31 January 2012 - People in Northland, New Zealand, used to enjoy playing poker, however the game's popularity has gone down recently with online gambling increasing instead, the Northern Advocate reports. T... Read more...
The British are coming - again
31 January 2012 - With the possibility of online gambling being legalized in the U.S. still in up in the air, more British companies are stepping forward to try and make their mark stateside should a positive... Read more...
Microgaming lands deal with popular comic book publisher
30 January 2012 - According to online casino development company Microgaming, the most profitable trend for online casinos in 2012 will be branded slots, CasinoAdvisor.com reports. This means companies should... Read more...
Farmville profits may push legalizing online gambling in the U.S.
26 January 2012 - Most people who have a Facebook account know about Farmville. Whether they play it or just see updates about what friends have "purchased" on their news feed, the game seems to be ... Read more...
States see dollar signs and want online gambling legalized
25 January 2012 - With the Justice Department's decision to reevaluate the Wire Act almost a month old, more states across America continue to debate whether legalizing online gambling can make a difference f... Read more...
Gaming firms coming forward with intent to get into potential U.S. market
24 January 2012 - With the possibility of online gambling being legalized in the U.S. many online gaming companies are getting prepared to cash in on the market should the law pass, ProactiveInvestors.com rep... Read more...
Connecticut looking into online gambling
23 January 2012 - Connecticut recently decided to join the online gambling bandwagon in an attempt to boost in-state revenues, The Stamford Times reports. Connecticut joined other New England states like Mai... Read more...
Top 5 online slot games of 2011
20 January 2012 - The last year was quite impressive for online casinos and although the market continues to grow, some online slot games stood out above the rest. CasinoAdvisor.com recently broke down what i... Read more...
SOPA could create problems with online gambling in the states
18 January 2012 - Today is the official day of protest by online companies who could be affected by the proposed U.S. Federal Government's, Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA). Although online casinos aren't direct... Read more...
Online gambling on the rise in Australia
17 January 2012 - With online gambling becoming more acceptable throughout the world, more people are taking part in this recreational activity than ever before, The Sydney Morning Herald reports. A recent s... Read more...
Mass. next in line to start online gambling
16 January 2012 - Massachusetts may be the next state to jump on the online gambling bandwagon, The Boston Globe reports. State treasurer Steve Grossman is currently putting together a task force to weigh the... Read more...
Asia Pacific found to have most potential growth for online gambling over next five years
13 January 2012 - Despite the fact that online casinos are currently illegal in Singapore, PricewaterhouseCoopers' recently released figures that found the Asia Pacific region will be the fastest growing area... Read more...
Gaming companies continue to prepare for legalization of online gambling in U.S.
12 January 2012 - With most people in the online gambling realm believing it is only a matter of time before the recreational activity is legalized in the U.S., more companies are getting prepared now so they... Read more...
Experts expect international online gambling boom
11 January 2012 - Improved economies in countries including Brazil, Russia, India and China, means more people have money to spend and some believe they will spend it on recreational activities like online ga... Read more...
Totally Gaming Awards announces nominees
11 January 2012 - The Totally Gaming Awards Show will take place on January 23, and online casinos and gaming companies are anxiously awaiting the results. The nominees were recently announced and TradoLogic,... Read more...
Online casino heads believe 2012 to be the year of online gambling in U.S.
10 January 2012 - With the recent reevaluation of the Wire Act of 1961 by the U.S., many online casinos are confident in saying that 2012 is to be "the year of online gambling in America," LiveCasin... Read more...
Anti-gambling senator up in arms over potential Facebook deal
9 January 2012 - With multiple sources buzzing that Facebook will allow online gambling with real money in the UK, one senator is putting his foot down to try and stop it, the Herald Sun reports. Australian... Read more...
Prominent online casino software company sets sights on mobile gambling
6 January 2012 - Net Entertainment is looking to broaden its horizons by creating new online casino software made for tablets and smartphones, GamblingKingz.com reports. The Swedish-based company is known fo... Read more...
Gamblers' worst losses could prove to be worth big money
5 January 2012 - In an attempt to make losers feel like winners in the new year, Slots of Vegas ran a promotion to grant one lucky loser $10,000. The online casino ran a three-month competition that ended De... Read more...
Does online gambling make it easier to become addicted?
4 January 2012 - In the past, people who love to gamble would have to leave their homes, drive to the closest casino and spend time, money and energy there to have a good time. However, now many are able to ... Read more...
New Jersey Sen. looks to pass new bill for in state online gambling
3 January 2012 - With the U.S. Justice Department recently ruling that in-state online gambling is no longer illegal, one lawmaker in New Jersey is urging other state representatives to pass a new bill legal... Read more...
Blackjack on the big screen
30 December 2011 - Blackjack has been a fixture at casinos and parties for centuries and its popularity has even made it to the big screen in multiple films and in numerous genres. One of the most iconic film... Read more...
Blackjack becoming more popular at online casinos
29 December 2011 - In the past, more people were drawn to land-based casinos over the online industry because of the lack of variety on the sites, as many prefer to try to win big off of table games like black... Read more...
