MMORPG’s Found More Addictive than Online Casino Gambling

by Hillary LaClair, Senior Editor February 14, 2008               Many anti-gamblers have proclaimed that the internet is a gateway drug of sorts for the problem gambler. Opponents of online casinos argue that such an easily accessible industry opens the door for gambling addictions in youth. However, recent studies show that MMORPG’s, or Massively Multiplayer Online … Read more

Washington Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Betcha.com

by Hillary LaClair, Senior Editor February 12, 2009                 The online casino industry as well as Nick Jenkins, who founded the person to person internet betting exchange Betcha.com, celebrated a victory on Tuesday when a Washington appeals court ruled that the website was not a gambling operation. Betcha management had never classified the website as … Read more

Lucien Barriere to Launch the First Fully 3D Casino

by Hillary LaClair, Senior Editor February 11, 2009                 Lucien Barriere, a brand of hotels and casinos, has announced that it will launch an unprecedented addition to the online casino market. LeCroupier will soon open its doors to the UK, offering the world’s first full 3D online casino. The website will include a number of … Read more

Kentucky Commonwealth Asks Supreme Court for More Time in the Domain Seizure Appeal

by Hillary LaClair, Senior Editor February 10, 2009            According to iMEGA, the Commonwealth of Kentucky filed a notice to appeal in the domain seizure case, in which the Court of Appeals had issued a 2-1 majority ruling that prohibited the confiscation of 141 internet casino gambling domains. Since the appeal was filed in January, … Read more

A Rise in Live Casino Gaming

by Hillary LaClair, Senior Editor February 7, 2009                Online casinos that offer a live dealer option have begun to flourish in the industry, as it builds a level of trust not always believed to be there. This feature is quickly gaining momentum in internet casinos. A number of gambling websites have begun to add … Read more

Reports Show Higher Appearance of Casino Bots

by Hillary LaClair, Senior Editor February 6, 2009               Online casino operators have had a number of obstacles to overcome in running a licensed and regulated industry. Like any other website that processes an individual’s financial information, internet casinos have become a target for cyberfraud and hackers. According to an article published in SC magazine, … Read more