Aside from the Coalition to Stop Internet Gambling, there may be no more dreaded phrase among online gaming enthusiasts than “in-person registration.” This idea first became a reality in California, where Assemblyman Mike Gatto’s online poker bill included an in-person registration clause that would force online players to register/deposit at local casinos. Luckily this amendment […]
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Online gaming seems to be picking up more steam in Pennsylvania with each passing month. And Penn National, one of the state’s leading land-based casino companies, is the latest to offer their support. Specifically, Eric Shippers, senior vice-president for Public Affairs and Govt Relations at Penn National, is the one who recently explained Penn National’s […]
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Through scientific research, Dr. Sally Gainsbury of Australia’s Southern Cross University has concluded that “internet gambling does not cause gambling problems in, and of, itself.” This is in stark contrast to the position held by Sheldon Adelson, the Las Vegas Sands owner who’s waging a personal war against online poker and casino games. The Adelson-funded […]
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Not long ago, the California online poker bill known as AB 431 passed through the state’s Governmental Organization Committee for the first time in history. This was no doubt a historic occasion that shows how serious the Golden State is about online poker. However, the main catch is that this is only a shell bill […]
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The story of Chris Moneymaker has been trotted out so many times that most poker players are sick of hearing it by now. But thanks to the incredible tale of online-qualifier Asher Conniff winning the WPT World Championship, along with $973,000, it’s worth making a parallel between the two stories. Additionally, you might be surprised […]
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While New Jersey online gaming numbers haven’t met lofty projections so far, there have been certain factors holding the market back. And the biggest roadblock right now is credit card rejections, which, according to January 2015 figures, were being accepted at the following rates: Visa – 73% acceptance rate Mastercard – 44% acceptance rate Things […]
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With legal online poker currently only available in three U.S. states, the majority of Americans continue to frequent unregulated sites. And one of these sites is Lock Poker, or should I say “was,” because the disgraced site has finally shut down. That said, let’s discuss why this is a big deal, how much money they […]
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There have been so many false alarms on when PokerStars’ iGaming application will be approved in New Jersey that this has almost turned into ‘The Boy Who Cried Wolf.’ But based on recent comments from Morris Bailey, owner of Resorts casino, PokerStars’ New Jersey partner, this launch might soon become a reality. Here’s a look […]
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Could New Jersey iGaming finally be turning the corner? Maybe so since the market experienced its biggest revenue haul ever after netting $13.16 million in March. This is up about 10% from March of last year, when the market collectively earned $11.87 million. Let’s continue discussing the good news here by breaking down the numbers, […]
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