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Las Vegas Casinos Get Lucky

Las Vegas CasinosAs Barney Frank’s online gambling bill is put through the ringer, some amendments have been made along the way. If the bill does get passed, it is likely that it will look different than it did when it was submitted.

Women in Gaming Event Comes to London in September

Women in GamingEvery year, the Women in Gaming Networking Event is held so that women who either work or play in the male-dominant industry can come together and talk shop. This year, it will be held in London on September 24, 2010.

British Columbia Gambling Plans Anger Some Residents

Recently, a representative of the government of British Columbia announced plans to make the province’s online gambling system “Vegas-style”. The plans include North America’s first ever government-run online poker room.

Ontario Expected to Follow BC’s Online Gambling Lead

Online Gambling in CanadaBritish Columbia is considered the first Canadian province to legalize online gambling. Although the province is currently experiencing a setback in the online gambling industry, they are expected to have the problem sorted out quickly.

United States Gets Closer to Legalized Online Gambling Than Ever

HR 2267 online gambling billIt has been a long time coming but Barney Frank’s online gambling bill (HR 2267) will finally get the attention it deserves next Tuesday. After spending months trying to gain support for legalized online gambling, Senate will finally review the bill that could repeal the current ban on the activity: the UIGEA.

PlayTech and Chili Gaming Team Up to Launch New Poker Network

PlayTech online pokerPopular online casino developer PlayTech has just announced the launch of a new online poker network. Targeted towards French players, the network’s first operator will be Chili Poker, a popular brand throughout the online gamblnig world.

British Columbia’s Privacy Commissioner Slammed for Online Gambling Disaster

British Columbia’s information and privacy commissioner is being criticized for her lackadaisical response to the leak of personal information from the province’s online gambling site.

Spin Palace Online Casino Enhances Loyalty Program

Spin PalaceIn the online gambling world, player retention is the key to running a successful online casino. In addition to offering generous welcome bonuses in order to get players to sign up, operators must also continue to treat players well to keep them happy and keep them playing. Loyalty programs are the most effective way for online casinos to show players that they are appreciated, and Spin Palace is taking its own program to new heights.

Party Casino Launches Palladium Slots with $5000 Giveaway

Palladium Launch PartyWhen Party Casino launches a brand new game, it’s always a big deal. This week, the popular online casino has launched a new online slots game called Palladium, and is hosting a party to celebrate the occasion. Plenty of prizes and excitement are in store, and we’ve got the inside scoop.

Betfair to Sponsor British Athlete’s Commission

British Athlete's CommissionPopular online gambling operator Betfair has just announced that it will be the new official sponsor for the British Athlete’s Commission. This is a landmark moment in the online gambling world, as operators and affiliates were previously barred from sponsoring professional sports leagues or teams.

Bank of America Glitch Causes Panic among Online Gamblers

Bank of AmericaWhen a computer glitch in Bank of America’s system caused multiple frozen bank accounts, online gamblers who were affected worried that their gambling activities had caught up with them. Since the beginning of June 2010, online gambling has been considered illegal in the US due to the UIGEA (Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act).

888 Holdings Obtains French Online Gambling License

888Previously, offshore online gambling operators were worried about the possibility of obtaining a French gambling license under the country’s new, strict laws, but the list of licensed non-French operators seems to be growing.

Mike Chappus: Profile of a Canadian Online Poker Star

Playing PokerMike Chappus is a 23-year-old online poker champion from Windsor, Ontario. In the three years he has spent playing poker online professionally, he has earned himself hundreds of thousands of dollars and the reputation of being one of the best poker players to ever emerge from Canada.

Quebec Takes Online Gambling Responsibility Seriously

Quebec is one of several Canadian provinces to recently legalize online gambling and provide online gambling options for its citizens. And although the province received a lot of negative attention for the decision, the provincial government is proving that they are concerned about the well-being of their citizens and are closely monitoring all online gambling activity.

Microgaming Pays Out $280 000 000 In Winnings

MicrogamingMicrogaming is one of the leading names in online casino software, with hundreds of games under its belt and powering hundreds of gambling websites. It is safe to say that millions of bets have been processed by Microgaming, and now the company has hit another milestone. Today, Microgaming has paid out $280 000 000 in winnings.

Problem Gambling Revealed as Genetic Condition

Gambling GeneA new study has revealed that a child can inherit a gambling addiction from his or her parents. As is the case with a wide range of additions, problem gambling is, indeed, a genetic problem.

World Cup Betting in Whirlwind as Underdogs Make Final Four

Uruguay FootballWith so many of the top teams out, is anyone still keeping up with the World Cup? Sports betting is actually at an all time high because the odds keep changing. After just about every round sports betting operators are reconfiguring the odds based on who is most likely to win.

New Hampshire’s Online gambling Plans Postponed

New HampshireOnline slot machines are very popular in France and operators are looking to expand the number of players. As a way to do this, many operators are offering free trials.

New Hampshire Prepares to Launch Online Gambling

New Hampshire GamblingAs New Hampshire gets ready to offer online gambling services through the state lottery, other states are wondering if their own laws may make room for gambling legislation as well.