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Kentucky judge orders Amaya to pay the state $870m

December 24, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Online Poker, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Kentucky

Kentucky Franklin Circuit Court Judge Thomas Wingate ordered Amaya Gaming, a Canadian online gaming operator, to pay $870 million to the state for providing illegal gaming service to Kentucky residents. Last mo...

Amaya wants PokerStars former owners to pick up tab in Kentucky civil suit

Sadonna Price

December 18, 2015

Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online Poker, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Kentucky

Amaya Gaming, the Canadian company behind the PokerStars brand, has decided to ask the former owners of the online poker site to pay damages that may be imposed by a court in Kentucky in regards to a gambling c...

Poker Players Alliance joins lawsuit between Kentucky and PokerStars

TJ Gill

December 8, 2015

Poker Law, Online Poker, Poker, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Kentucky

The PPA, also known as the Poker Players Alliance, has decided to join in an ongoing lawsuit between the state of Kentucky and online gaming juggernaut PokerStars. The lawsuit itself seems rather mundane and...

Daniel Stern gets close to 2,000 PokerStars players to strike during 1st – 3rd December 2015

Renee Kingsley

December 1, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Poker Tournaments, Online Poker, Poker

Amaya Inc, the Canadian based company that owns PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker, two of the most popular online poker websites in the world has been rolling out the changes during the last 12 months. PokerSta...

Nevada AG says he’ll support Adelson ban of online wagering, kill Nevada poker; Gov rebukes

Lars Jones

November 27, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Poker Law, Las Vegas, Online gambling regulation, Economy/Finance, Online Poker, Licensing, Nevada

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Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt told political reporter, Jon Ralston this week that he intends to add his name to a letter circulating among state attorneys general in support of the so-called Restoration ...

Full Tilt approved for Steam gaming

Sadonna Price

November 23, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online Poker, Online Gambling News

After being approved by the Steam community, Full Tilt will soon be offering their services on the Steam marketplace. With more than 125 million gamers, Steam could be a method for Full Tilt to grow their playe...

The 2015 KPMG Isle of Man eGaming Summit surveys the future of the industry

D. Graham

November 21, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Technology, Mobile gaming, Online Poker, Conferences / Trade Shows, Online Gambling News, Licensing, Taxes, United Kingdom

The Isle of Man (IoM) is recognized as one of the most reputable eGaming jurisdictions in the world, and KPMG’s eGaming Summits have established themselves as the eGaming industry's premiere events for stimulat...

Pennsylvania online gambling & poker bill passes House committee

Sadonna Price

November 19, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Online Poker, Economy/Finance, Pennsylvania

An online gambling bill to legalize poker and casino gaming in the state of Pennsylvania has passed through the House Gaming Oversight Committee, after an approval vote of 18-8. According to information provide...

Seals With Clubs bitcoin poker site founder Micon to be sentenced

Lars Jones

November 3, 2015

Poker Law, Las Vegas, Online Poker, Bitcoin accepting properties, Unlicensed Operation, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Nevada

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Professional poker player and bitcoin poker site owner, Bryan Micon is expected to be sentenced in Las Vegas today for operating an unlicensed poker site in the online regulated state of Nevada. After accepting...

PokerStars, Full Tilt get New Jersey approval

K Morrison

October 1, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, North America Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Online Poker, Poker, Licensed online casinos in USA, Licenses, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, New Jersey

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has authorized Amaya Inc. to operate its PokerStars and Full Tilt brands in New Jersey’s regulated online gaming market. Following an unprecedented and pro...

Sale of Stan James Online to Unibet Group finalized

K Morrison

September 30, 2015

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Online Poker, Mobile gaming, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, United Kingdom

Unibet Group Plc has finalized the purchase of online gambling business, Stan James Group Plc after having satisfied the contractual requirements of the GBP 19 million sale today. The Stan James Group Plc wi...

Online poker sites affected by spyware disguised as poker apps

K Morrison

September 20, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Hacking, California, Online Poker, Russia, Poland

A scam was recently detected that has affected hundreds of online players on popular gambling sites PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker by allowing malware operators to cheat during online games. The scam was uncove...

Online poker proposal under review today in New York

Sadonna Price

September 9, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online Poker, New York

Lawmakers in the state of New York converge today to review a proposal that would legalize online poker gaming within the state borders. Legislation created by Republican Senator Jon Bonacic will be under discu...

888 concedes as GVC wins Bwin.party

Lars Jones

September 5, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Online Poker, Licensed online casinos in USA, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

After a four-month long battle for one of the biggest gambling operators in the world, GVC Holdings Plc has beat out rival 888 Holdings Plc to purchase Bwin.party Digital Entertainment Plc for 1.12 billion poun...

GVC will use “any strategy” for success in Bwin.party takeover

Lars Jones

September 2, 2015

Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Online Poker, Licensed online casinos in USA, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

As the final battle for Bwin.party heats up, GVC says they would consider a hostile takeover if they need to. Formerly the preferred bidder, GVC lost position to a unanimous Bwin board recommendation to take 88...

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Kentucky judge orders Amaya to pay the state $870m

Amaya wants PokerStars former owners to pick up tab in Kentucky civil suit

Poker Players Alliance joins lawsuit between Kentucky and PokerStars

Daniel Stern gets close to 2,000 PokerStars players to strike during 1st – 3rd December 2015

Nevada AG says he’ll support Adelson ban of online wagering, kill Nevada poker; Gov rebukes

Full Tilt approved for Steam gaming

The 2015 KPMG Isle of Man eGaming Summit surveys the future of the industry

Pennsylvania online gambling & poker bill passes House committee

Seals With Clubs bitcoin poker site founder Micon to be sentenced

PokerStars, Full Tilt get New Jersey approval

Sale of Stan James Online to Unibet Group finalized

Online poker sites affected by spyware disguised as poker apps

Online poker proposal under review today in New York

888 concedes as GVC wins Bwin.party

GVC will use “any strategy” for success in Bwin.party takeover

Above the Felt Launches Poker Room at Potawatomi Casino Hotel

French Gambling Industry Records €13.4bn GGR in 2023

Aaron LaBerge Appointed Chief Technology Officer at PENN Entertainment

Culinary Members at Sunset Station to Derecognize Union as Their Representative

Macau Tax Revenue Increases by 116.8% in Q1 2024