by Hillary LaClair, Senior Editor December 9, 2008 Jane Ann Morrison, an editor with the Las Vegas Review-Journal, featured an article this week that renewed the hope for legalized internet casino gambling. Her column provided an analysis of the recent ’60 Minutes’ segment, and its printed counterpart in the Washington Post, which discussed the … Read more
by Hillary LaClair, Senior Editor December 8, 2008 Online casino may not be feeling the effects of the global economic crisis, but the same cannot be said for their counterparts. While the automobile industry in Detroit may be considered for a government bailout, gaming resorts are not so lucky. Casino stocks are plummeting, resorts … Read more
by Hillary LaClair, Senior Editor December 5, 2008 A British woman lost GBP 7,000, due to a technicality, when she made a deposit on the British National Lottery from a vacation spot in Spain. The woman, who had frequently played the National Lottery “Hot Picks”, had installed the internet in her home in Spain … Read more
by Hillary LaClair, Senior Editor December 4, 2008 With the growing popularity of the mobile gambling market, or WAP betting, Hop-On Inc. has jumped on the bandwagon. According to a spokesperson, the California-based cell phone dealer is looking to secure its place in the market, and seeking a software provider to host an online … Read more
by Hillary LaClair, Senior Editor December 3, 2008 The southern Chinese city of Nanchang has announced new requirements for its internet cafes which will make access to online casinos more difficult for its users. With cafes instructed to install a Chinese developed operating system, concerns have mounted over “cyber-snooping” by authorities. According to … Read more
by Hillary LaClair, Senior Editor December 2, 2008 Online casino operator 7Spins has announced the addition of four new games, including Electronic Roulette, Baccarat and video slots “Tea Garden and “Grand Tour”. The games are still in the development stages, and are scheduled for release in upcoming months. With high resolution graphics are the … Read more
by Hillary LaClair, Senior Editor December 1, 2008 Online casino gambling has become a subject of great interest in the U.S. following the recent reintroduction of the UIGEA. This week a popular US publication Techdirt responded to the topic of online gambling, calling the American Gaming Association’s support for a study of its regulation … Read more
by Hillary LaClair, Senior Editor More vehicles for aid with problem gambling have opened up in the industry, as UK National Health took the initiative to provide advice and treatment for problem gamers. A clinic has been opened in Soho, west London, where gambling addicts may turn for help. The clinic will undergo … Read more
by Hillary LaClair, Senior Editor Following the Kentucky domain seizure, Microgaming has made a major decision in pulling its online casinos from the U.S. market altogether. The decision to exit the U.S. has sent shockwaves through the industry, and some believe it is a political ploy by the company. While this is disheartening for … Read more
by Hillary LaClair, Senior Editor Casino owners everywhere have gathered to discuss the future of slot machines, and what they can do to continue its survival in the industry. With online casinos gaining more popularity over land establishments, operators have come together to determine how to attract younger customers. This was the subject … Read more