Archive for August 2011

 In anticipation that the Federal Government legalizes online gambling in the coming future, the State of Nevada and Las Vegas have jumped the gun and written up a draft of rules and regulations.

When it comes to advertising, Facebook is one of the top options in the digital world. Facebook ads generate millions of clicks for websites that use them correctly, and now gambling operators can get a piece of the action, as Facebook has relaxed its advertising rules and regulations.

Players at Full Tilt Poker has just gotten to the point where they didn’t think things could get any worse. Unfortunately for them, they have. A new revelation has revealed that American poker players may have to pay taxes on their winnings – should they ever receive them.

Ever since Black Friday took place in the United States, American poker players have been at a loss. Both casual grinders and poker pros have been left without the option of playing poker online, and the most common solution to reclaim their livlihood has been to leave the country.

 Things were starting to look up for Full Tilt Poker last month, when it was announced that a European investor was interested in working with the company.

Since the crackdown on three big poker websites back in April, Black Friday has become the worst case that the gambling industry has gone through in years. The gambling industry has been through some changes on all fronts since then.

While most states across America are interested in legalizing online gambling, Nevada is one step ahead of the game. Casinos in Las Vegas are inching closer and closer to making it possible to patrons to gamble from their hotel rooms.

Full Tilt Poker has been hit with yet another class-action lawsuit. According to EGR Magazine, the new lawsuit, which was launched last week, was filed by two Canadian players, Zayn Jetha and Donald Whelan.

A recent report in the New York Sun claims that the American government is closer than ever to legalizing online gambling. According to the report, a new federal online gambling bill could reach Congress by the end of the year.

Marketing is key in the world of casinos and gambling. Television advertisements, banner ads and product placement are staples in the advertisement plans of casino operators.

Canadian online gaming company, Chartwell Technology Incorporated is on a roll this year. Their mission statement “Beyond the game” is perfect for them, because they are beyond the game. Chartwell Technology Inc. recently announced that they have rolled out three brand new slot games. With those three new slot games, that makes a total of six games for the summer.

It has been a long time coming, but the mobile gambling industry is finally beginning to flourish. It took several years for the market to gain its footing and now that it has, sports bettors and gambling fans are flocking to online casinos via their mobile phones.

Last month, Full Tilt Poker met with the Alderney Gaming Control Commission to discuss having its online gaming license reinstated.

The United Kingdom is currently going through a difficult time, as rioting has spread from city to city. Looters have been targeting retail shops, stealing laptops and clothing rather than staples such as food.

The mobile gaming industry has been on the upswing over the course of the past couple of years. The market has become so popular that mobile gamers have started to outnumber those who play games on handheld consoles like the PSP and Nintendo DS.

Many people around the world move to Canada for different reasons, such as it’s an easier country to get into, the quality of life is better, there’s a multitude of ethnic communities available, employment opportunities, family, and many other reasons. Now, here’s another reason: A much more open online gambling market.

Residents of the District of Columbia were dismayed last month to discover that the state’s online gambling legislation had been delayed.

This week, the Kahnawake Gaming Commission announced that it would be renewing Full Tilt Poker’s secondary license. While poker players around the world rejoiced at the prospect of possibly being able to play at Full Tilt Poker once again, American players were displeased with the news.

Across the United States, the debate over whether or not poker is a game of skill has raged on for years. Now, an international court has ruled that poker is, in fact, a skill game, a decision which is likely to set precedent in the gaming world.

Last month, LulzSec wreaked havoc on the online gaming world by hacking Sony Entertainment’s online servers. The police have spent weeks searching for the minds behind all of the hacking attacks, and have finally made a breakthrough in the case. British officials have arrested and charged Jake Davis, an individual whom they believe was involved in the attacks.