It is being reported that the Ongame Poker Network has chosen to no longer allow for players residing in Spain to play under its network of poker sites. OnGame only had been operating in Spain for 12 so this is rather a surprising move by OnGame’s part. OnGame have yet to provide an official response to this decision however it is believed it is largely due to Paf choosing to no longer be part of the network operated by OnGame. […]
Joe Barton, a Texas congressman, moved forward with the introduction of another bill that is geared to the legalization of online poker within the U.S at a federal level. The new bill is titled the Internet Poker Freedom Act of 2013. The previous bill was called HR2666 and consisted of over 100 pages with its goal was to legalize online poker but failed. The new bill includes a clause to prevent those companies who may have accepted illegal wagers in […]
One of the co-founders of disbanded internet poker site Absolute Poker was released from prison last week after serving 10 months of a 14 month prison sentence laid down by the United States federal government. Brent Beckley, 32, was released after he served the sentence for money laundering and bank fraud charges. Beckley plead guilty to the charges and was sentenced by US Federal Judge Lewis Kaplan. One of the co-founders of disbanded internet poker site Absolute Poker was released […]
PokerStars, which is the largest online poker room, is close to dealing its billionth hand. Those involved in the 100 millionth hand will find a large bonus going into their accounts. To celebrate this huge milestone PokerStars is continuing with its 100 Billionth hand promotion. This will include in excess of $5 million set aside in prize money that will be awarded for each millionth hand that is played as they approach the milestone. This will include a tournament with […]
Internet wagering software developer Microgaming has had the beans spilled on its June game releases, as Crazy Vegas Casino has revealed that two new games will be released. The two titles set for release next month are: Dr. Watts Up, a 243 Ways To Win, 5 reel video slot that features the wacky scientist Dr. Watts and his sexy assistant. The game features Free Spins, Wild Symbols, Scatter Symbols, and an Interactive Lab Bonus. Rhyming Reels: Jack and Jill, […]
Atlantis Casino, which is based in Nassau, has just signed an agreement with Cantor Gaming that will see Atlantic Casino begin to offer a mobile app for casino and sportsbetting to its visitors. The games Cantor will be developing include slots, table games and video poker games. In addition sports and horse racing will be offered. The initial release of casino games will be offered under its mobile app with horse racing and sportsbetting coming later on in the year. […]
Two new bills have been submitted in the state Legislature of Massachusetts by Senator Jennifer Flanagan as well as Senator Bruce Tarr. The Flanagan bill will seek to ass the sale of state lottery tickets online within the borders of the state. In addition it seeks to include various other games such as scratch cards and keno and will include a provision to allow for interstate agreements. Senator Bruce Tarr is one that will be watched with interest within the […]
Belgium has once against blocked gaming sites that is has deemed illegal within its borders. His list of those banned recently added some major names within the industry including RedBet, KlaverCasino, PKR and GoldenCherry. This was implemented by the Belgium Gaming commission who is being aggressive in the way they are going about blocking sites and it is seen as nothing short of a money grab situation as the E.U continues to struggle. This brings the total number of blocked […]
Two new bills have been submitted in the state Legislature of Massachusetts by Senator Jennifer Flanagan as well as Senator Bruce Tarr. The Flanagan bill will seek to ass the sale of state lottery tickets online within the borders of the state. In addition it seeks to include various other games such as scratch cards and keno and will include a provision to allow for interstate agreements. Senator Bruce Tarr is one that will be watched with interest within the […]
Online Game provider IGT has just announced that it has formed a partnership with iSoftBet to create and provide gaming content to the Italian market. The result will see iSoftBet integrate the game portfolio it currently operates into the WagerWorks slots, which is now owned by IGT, and make these available through the use of a remote game server. This will allow iSoftBet licensees and those who play under them to be able to access all of the games that […]
