Recent hints that New Jersey state senator Ray Lesniak is planning another run at legalising online gambling (see previous report) have again raised the question of (state) constitutional legality.
InfoPowa readers will recall that Lesniak successfully guided an intrastate online gambling legalisation attempt to overwhelming approval in the New Jersey legislature, only to see it vetoed by the governor, Chris Christie, who based his decision on the fact that such a measure essentially extended …
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Online gambling's high profile founder of the Bodog brand, Canadian entrepreneur Calvin Ayr, was featured in the business section of the UK newspaper The Guardian over the weekend, described as "web gambling's king of bling".
Aside from the usual diversions of wine, women and la dolce vita that are routinely associated with Ayr, this successful industry executive has some interesting observations, including his opinion that "…it's clear …
Full Story: UK NEWSPAPER FEATURES THE KING OF ONLINE GAMBLING BLING
One of the critical elements in the resolution of Greece's perilous financial situation (see previous reports) is the fate of state gambling monopoly OPAP and the legalisation of online gambling that could enhance its value. Both are essential components in the nation's undertakings to the EU and IMF to meet its debt obligations by selling off state assets.
However, developments in Greek politics this month have increased confusion over how the government intends to dig …
Full Story: IS GREECE ON A COLLISION COURSE WITH THE E.C. OVER ONLINE GAMBLING?
The first Canadian province to offer online gambling, British Columbia, now has plans to expand operations into the mobile and tablet online market, according to a report this week in the publication BC Local.
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is responsible for operating the province's internet gambling, launched just on a year ago on the PlayNow.com website, and management is seriously considering an expansion into the popular mobile and tablet channels.
Full Story: BRITISH COLUMBIA ONLINE GAMBLING TO GO MOBILE?
The latest UK gambling prevalence study, conducted by independent specialist ICM Research, has been released by the UK Gambling Commission.
Key findings in the current study are:
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The latest arrival on the US-friendly online poker scene is part of the BLS International group and can be found on the company's Betonline.com website.
The company's affiliate manager, Simon Eaton, has not identified the no-download software, instead claiming that his company has bought the product outright for use in the new venture.
Full Story: NEW ONLINE POKER SITE FROM SPORTSBOOK VETERAN
The Greek minister of finance, Evangelos Venizelos, caused a stir Thursday by suggesting that the cash-strapped government may not sell its full stake in gaming monopoly OPAP, the key asset on the nation's 2011 privatisation list. He said that the country intends to meet its EU and IMF commitments, but that there may be alternatives to selling off the state's 34 percent interest in the gambling group.
The financially beleaguered country has agreed with its international …
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Epic Poker League, a new professional poker players' organisation headed by former World Series of Poker chief Jeffrey Pollack and top international poker pro Annie Duke, has announced a successful deal for an undisclosed consideration with the television network CBS.
The deal will include 20 hours of programming from five poker tournaments, including a $1 million free-roll no-limit Texas Hold 'em championship planned in February in Las Vegas. The television coverage will be …
Full Story: NEW PRO POKER LEAGUE SIGNS MAJOR TELEVISION DEAL
The Irish Sun reports that Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney has again signalled an increase in the land and online betting tax, in part to fund the horse racing industry.
Minister Coveney said that it made no sense for the government to continue paying into the Horse and Greyhound Fund, when the industry could be self-financing.
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The latest independent Distimo study of the apps market reveals that it's getting cheaper to buy apps, and that poker is right up there at the top of the popularity list on the Android market.
Live Holdem Poker Pro by Dragonplay was at the top of the free apps chart in the Google Android Market in June, the monitor reports.
Full Story: POKER APP IS TOPS ON ANDROID