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Online poker proposal under review today in New York

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...

Delaware online revenues up, poker lowest since January

Alex Lanter

August 20, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., Online Poker, Economy/Finance, Delaware

The Delaware Lottery announced the numbers of the US state’s online gaming revenues for the month of July 2015. The state reported a month-on-month online revenue growth for July even though the poker revenue c...

New video calls anti-online-gambling campaign’s assertions into question

Lars Jones

August 16, 2015

Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Online Poker, Nevada

Gambling mogul and casino billionaire, Sheldon Adelson has been called out for his claims about the dangers of online gambling. Tim James has posted a teaser for episode 1 of his new TheTimJamesShow.com featuri...

Partypoker and Dusk Till Dawn launch Daily UK Majors

Sadonna Price

August 11, 2015

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

An exclusive tournament experience can now be enjoyed at Partypoker thanks to a new partnership between the top online poker room and popular poker venue Dusk Till Dawn. The Daily UK Majors will begin launching...

GVC fights on to win back Bwin.party’s favor over rival 888

Lars Jones

August 9, 2015

Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Online Poker, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, United Kingdom

In a battle that has seemed to some to see board approval of both bidders, GVC Holdings Plc is raising its bid for Bwin.party Digital Entertainment Plc in an attempt to wrest a final approval from the board and...

GVC Holdings offers new bid for bwin.party; sans Amaya Gaming: Updated

Sadonna Price

July 28, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Online Poker, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

After speculating another offer might be in the works last week, GVC Holdings started this week off strong, sending in a proposal to acquire bwin.party for $1.55 billion. An offer was accepted by the board of b...

GVC Holdings Plc still considering bwin purchase despite 888 Holdings announcement of acquisition

Sadonna Price

July 22, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online Poker, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

It was just a few days ago that 888 Holdings announced they were set to acquire bwin.party for $1.4 million. 888 was up against stiff competition for the purchase of the major online gambling brand including GV...

Mid-year Delaware online gambling numbers mixed; Lower 2Q

Kim M

July 21, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Online Poker, Economy/Finance, Licensed online casinos in USA, Delaware, Online Gambling News

The state of Delaware, one of the few states that offer legalized online gambling, has experienced a two month decline in revenue for the three locations in the state where regulated online poker is legal. Harr...

South Africa online casino ban; Govt calls for multi-disciplinary task team

Sam Mitchell

July 20, 2015

Gaming Law & Legislation, South Africa, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Online Poker

South African gamblers waiting for legal online casino and poker games may need to wait for a new national government. South African Parliament member Geordin Hill-Lewis has consistently proposed new legislatio...

888 outmaneuvers GVC for Bwin.party

Lars Jones

July 18, 2015

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

Despite a slightly richer offer from GVC and Amaya, 888 Holdings of Gibraltar has pulled ahead in a deal to purchase Bwin.party (including PartyPoker) for US$1.4 billion (£898.3m). Bwin.party shareholders wi...

GVC offers $1.4 billion for Bwin.party; 888 still in the running

Lars Jones

July 13, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gaming software, Canada, World Casino News, Economy/Finance, Online Poker, European Casino News, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

Last week Bwin.Party Digital Entertainment Plc confirmed that GVC Holdings Plc has made an offer to buy. The deal is reportedly worth US$1.4 billion (GBP908 million) in cash and stock. That amounts to US$1.71 (...

Bitcoin website operator Micon to plead guilty on gaming charge

Sadonna Price

June 29, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online Poker, Unlicensed Operation, Nevada

The operator of Seals with Clubs, Bryan Micon, has agreed to a guilty plea in a case based in Las Vegas to avoid serious jail time. According to Micon’s lawyer Richard Schonfeld, the poker site owner will have ...

Republican presidential candidates move to ban online gambling

Renee Kingsley

June 27, 2015

Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Online Poker, Online Gambling News

Nevada, New Jersey and Delaware are the only states that currently permit online gambling. There are reportedly another ten states who are currently considering the possibility of legalizing online gambling in ...

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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

Delaware online revenues up, poker lowest since January

New video calls anti-online-gambling campaign’s assertions into question

Partypoker and Dusk Till Dawn launch Daily UK Majors

GVC fights on to win back Bwin.party’s favor over rival 888

GVC Holdings offers new bid for bwin.party; sans Amaya Gaming: Updated

GVC Holdings Plc still considering bwin purchase despite 888 Holdings announcement of acquisition

South Africa online casino ban; Govt calls for multi-disciplinary task team

888 outmaneuvers GVC for Bwin.party

GVC offers $1.4 billion for Bwin.party; 888 still in the running

Bitcoin website operator Micon to plead guilty on gaming charge

Republican presidential candidates move to ban online gambling

Grand Traverse Band of Indians to Open Gaming Facility in Benzonia

UK Introduces £5 Online Slot Betting Cap and Statutory Levy to Tackle Gambling Addiction

Future of Macau’s Satellite Casinos Uncertain as Key Discussions Await New Government Leadership

VGCCC Strengthens Gambling Oversight in 2023–24 Annual Report

NCLGS Proposes Model iGaming Legislation with Sweeping Reforms and Sweepstakes Ban