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
by Hillary LaClair, Senior Editor February 13, 2009 One of the arguments usually presented in the ongoing attempts to have online casino gambling legalized in the U.S. is the tax revenue it could generate. It is the hope of internet gambling advocates that a taxed and regulated industry would not only help the economy … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
by Hillary LaClair, Senior Editor February 4, 2009 It would seem that the Balkan states, Eastern Europe, are set to join the likes of the UK and southern Europe in offering the cyber masses online casino gaming. Internet casino gambling has become a hot topic internationally, especially in the Balkan states where the economy … Read more
by Hillary LaClair, Senior Editor February 3, 2009 With any online casino, users are offered a sign-up or welcome bonus. While the is the norm in the internet gambling industry, Australian online casinos have taken heat for offered millions of dollars in free bets to drive in a customer base. The … Read more
by Hillary LaClair, Senior Editor January 28, 2009 It seems that Canada may mirror the U.S. in banning online casino gambling. Rival Gaming has had to announce to all of its players and affiliates that it will exit the Canadian market as of February 1st. The loss of Rival Gaming is unfortunate for Canadian … Read more