California legislators are discussing the possibility of legalizing online gambling. Bill 1485 is scheduled to be discussed in the California State Governmental Organizational Committee and it specifically addresses whether several gambling operators will be allowed to offer online gambling services for the next five years.
June 2010
California Moves Towards Online Gambling Decision
Submitted by Gary on Tue, 2010-06-29 20:50Porn Industry Offered Their Own Doman; Online Gambling to Follow Suit?
Submitted by Evan on Mon, 2010-06-28 19:10
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers has announced their plan to give porn sites their own domain.
Kahnawake Gaming Commission Makes Agreement with Antigua
Submitted by Beth on Fri, 2010-06-25 19:22
The Kahnawake Gaming Commission regulates many online casinos, online poker rooms and online sports books in the Mohawk territory of Kahnawake. Recently, a deal was inked between the Kahnawake Gaming Commission and the gambling regulator of Antigua and Barbuda.
New Hampshire Lottery to Allow Online Gambling
Submitted by Gary on Fri, 2010-06-25 16:06
New Hampshire’s state lottery has announced that they will offer online gambling options as early as next week. Many US states are wrapped up in their own private battles concerning legalized online gambling and New Hampshire has managed to stay out of the news.
YouTube Allows Online Gambling Advertising
Submitted by Evan on Wed, 2010-06-23 18:57
YouTube is one of the biggest websites in the world, with millions upon millions of visitors every day. It presents amazing advertising opportunities, which online casinos have missed out on for quite some time as the website has not allowed online gambling advertisements. Now, YouTube has finally changed its mind and will allow online casino operators to buy ad space – but there are a few conditions.
Live Dealers Bring the Best of Both Gambling Worlds
Submitted by Beth on Tue, 2010-06-22 16:28
For the past several years, online casinos and land-based casinos have been in a constant battle to prove they are the best. And while each type of gambling venue has their pros and cons, the industry is getting a little savvier in determining what people want.
World Cup Betting Causing Problems for Non-Gambling Countries
Submitted by Gary on Mon, 2010-06-21 16:39
Non-gambling countries such as Indonesia and China are working overtime during the World Cup to ensure their citizens to not participate in any gambling activities.
Nevada Warns Casino Operators to Follow the Rules
Submitted by Evan on Fri, 2010-06-18 19:35
Legislators in Nevada are warning land-based casino operators not to delve into online operations just yet.
Tiger Loses Favorite Spot in US Open
Submitted by Beth on Thu, 2010-06-17 20:37
Online gamblers who bet on golf will be interested in the statistics of the upcoming tournament that Tiger Woods will be part of. The golfing phenomenon has long been a favorite of gamblers, probably because he always delivers. Now, however, another golfer is making waves in the industry and giving Tiger a run for his money.
Congressman Compares UIGEA to Prohibition
Submitted by Gary on Wed, 2010-06-16 14:22
Now that Barney Frank’s online gambling bill is getting the attention it deserves from the federal government, his allies have taken this as an opportunity to voice their opinions about the online gambling ban. Washington Representative Jim McDermott is one of the most vocal, and he his making his point by comparing the current situation surrounding online gambling to the prohibition of alcohol.
Atlantic City Casinos Opposed to Online Gambling Bill
Submitted by Evan on Tue, 2010-06-15 14:57
New Jersey has become the first state to submit its own online gambling bill to Senate, a revolutionary development in America’s online gambling industry. Players and industry professionals alike are elated at the news, but land-based casinos in New Jersey are not pleased with the idea of legalized online gambling, and they are voicing their concern.
Samsung Makes Agreement with Betfair
Submitted by Beth on Mon, 2010-06-14 11:51
Samsung and online gambling company Betfair have made a deal that will change the way online gamblers go about their activities. The merger will enable a gambling function on all internet-connected HDTV’s.
Nevada Hesitates on Online Gambling Decision
Submitted by admin on Thu, 2010-06-10 21:05
The state of Nevada, which seemed to be moving towards offering online gambling through already-established land based casinos, has decided to hold off on proceedings. The news is both frustrating and disheartening for eager online casino operators and online gamblers in the US.
Courts Agree to Online Gambling Restrictions
Submitted by Evan on Tue, 2010-06-08 18:26
The European Union has imposed restrictions and laws that will help them to effectively regulate the online gambling industry. Each member of the EU is allowed to deviate slightly from the regulations they have set out as long as they remain on the same wavelength.
New Jersey Attempts to Pass State Senate Bill
Submitted by Beth on Mon, 2010-06-07 20:39
Legislators in New Jersey have received an application for a bill which would allow residents to gamble online. The bill covers New Jersey residents only and would not legalize online gambling in any other state.
California refuses to give up on Online Gambling
Submitted by Gary on Fri, 2010-06-04 19:19
California is one of the few states trying to legalize online gambling. Unfortunately, the UIGEA (Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act) was implemented on June 1st of this year and has put some of the online gambling ambitions on hold. Although previous attempts at changing legislation have proved unsuccessful, the state has submitted one more bill to be reviewed.
New Jersey Moves One Step Closer to Legalized Online Gambling
Submitted by Evan on Fri, 2010-06-04 16:18
Atlantic City, the second gambling capital of the US (next to Las Vegas), is moving toward legalized online gambling via New Jersey. The state has had concerns as the popularity of online gambling rose and Atlantic City began to lose money. The worry is that online gambling would take over and leave land-based gambling in the dust.
Will Online Gambling Be Legalized Soon?
Submitted by Beth on Tue, 2010-06-01 20:06
Online casinos are enjoying increasing popularity, despite a nationwide U.S. law that still prohibits their legalization. A transgression of these laws could take the lead now that individual U.S. states have adopted their own laws to make the legal framework for online betting possible.
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