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Industry growth: iGaming now approved in West Virginia

April 1, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, West Virginia

Supporters of online gambling will be excited to hear that a new state will be joining Nevada, Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania in offering legalized and regulated iGaming. The West Virginia Lottery Intera...

US Betting Industry Prepares for a Big Year and Bright Future

Marie Kelley

March 21, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., Online Gambling News, Sports betting

Since May of 2018, the United States gambling industry has seen some major changes. It was at that time that the United States Supreme Court decided to overturn the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Ac...

Online casino and poker gaming chances improve in West Virginia

Marie Kelley

March 12, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Online Gambling News, West Virginia

On Friday, the West Virginia State Senate voted in favor of the West Virginia Lottery Interactive Wagering Act. A vote of 26 to 7 will see the measure moving forward, allowing the gaming operators with land-ba...

iDEA Growth trade association submits legal challenge against DOJ

Marie Kelley

February 26, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, North America Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

The revised opinion by the United States Department of Justice regarding the Wire Act has many gaming stakeholders up in arms. So much so, that legal challenges have begun against the decision. The latest group...

Michigan online gambling bills vetoed by Governor Rick Snyder

Marie Kelley

December 30, 2018

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Michigan

Michigan Representative Brandt Iden was confident in his efforts to push for sports betting and online gambling legislation in the state. Both democrats and republicans were in favor of the effort, with bills s...

Quickspin signs deal with PokerStars to enter Italian market

Marie Kelley

December 5, 2018

Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

Swedish slots specialist, Quickspin, has announced a new deal with the PokerStars brand. The top games of Quickspin will now be highlighted by PokerStars within the Italian regulated gaming market. Gaming La...

Online Gambling Legalized in Belarus

Marie Kelley

August 31, 2018

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

On August 7th, a special decree was signed by the president of Belarus, which will allow online casinos to be legalized in the country. Virtual gambling platforms will be able to open starting on April 1st, 201...

BtoBet partners with Logrand Entertainment Group

Marie Kelley

January 23, 2018

Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Technology, Mexico, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

After signing a partnership agreement earlier this month with Betsoft Gaming, BtoBet has now announced a new technological partnership with Logrand Entertainment Group, a gaming operator located in Mexico. Four...

Pennsylvania Governor signs expanded gambling legislation

Adam Morgan

October 31, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, Monday reportedly saw Governor Tom Wolf (pictured) approve a wide-ranging piece of legislation that will see the eastern state license up to ten new satellite casinos while joining Delaware, Ne...

Pennsylvania lawmakers ratify expanded gambling legislation

Adam Morgan

October 27, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Pennsylvania

In hopes of alleviating a projected $2.2 billion upcoming budget deficit, Wednesday reportedly saw Pennsylvania lawmakers approve expanded gambling legislation that could see the state license up to ten satelli...

iGaming bill introduced at Michigan committee hearing

Marie Kelley

September 14, 2017

Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Online Poker, Michigan

In Michigan, online gambling legalization is one step closer to becoming a reality, again, as a new piece of legislation was introduced earlier in the week and a hearing regarding the measure took place on Wedn...

July gambling revenues decrease for Atlantic City

Marie Kelley

August 15, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Online Gambling News, New Jersey

The Division of Gaming Enforcement of New Jersey has released state gambling figures for the month of July, showing that Atlantic City has seen a slight decline in revenues based on year-on-year comparisons. Ju...

PokerStars removes online gambling services in Colombia

Marie Kelley

July 19, 2017

Colombia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online Poker

When changes occur in regards to rules and regulations involving the online gambling industry in a given market, it can give operators pause and possibly cause the iGaming provider to remove their services from...

Proposed bill in Belgium would raise minimum gambling age

Marie Kelley

July 15, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Belgium

In Europe, Belgium is considered to be one of the most tightly regulated in regards to the betting industry. Politicians are currently working to see regulations tighten even further after the Christian Democra...

William Hill PR director leaving after nearly half a century of service

K Morrison

April 24, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Employment & Careers, Horse Racing, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, United Kingdom

After 45 years with the bookmaker, public relations guru Graham Sharpe is leaving United Kingdom-based William Hill. Sharpe, who in March 1972 signed on with the company as a betting shop board man, confirme...