Those advocating the legalization of internet poker say that the debate should only be about poker. The debate about internet poker is rapidly turning into a debate about the federal government’s role in commercial regulation. The discussion is also about setting and respecting precedents. Earlier in the month there was a hearing before the House [...]
Tough economic times have prompted congress to seek new revenue streams to offset budget cuts. Some in congress say that legalized online gambling could bring in billions of much needed revenues annually. In addition several states are planning to offer intra state gambling top residents. Many in congress would like to overturn the ill advised [...]
Earlier in the month internet gaming giant William Hill faced a walkout of 200 employees at its customer service center in Tel Aviv Israel. The Sun newspaper reported that 200 employees at the Tel Aviv support centre walked out and that chief marketing officer in Israel, Eyal Sanoff, resigned his position. The Sun also reported [...]
The casino industry in the United States is making a hard push towards the passage of federal online gambling legislation. Online gambling has been illegal in the United States since 2006 when the ill advised Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act was passed. While the act does not ban gambling it prohibits banks, credit card companies [...]
Back in 2006 the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) was imposed on an unsuspecting public by anti gambling extremists in congress. The act was passed using the most dishonest of tactics and in, in fact, most legislators were unaware if its existence until it was too late. Predictably the entire online gaming industry spoke [...]
Former FBI Director Louis Freeh and former Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge have announced that they have joined the board of FairPlayUSA an organization composed of law enforcement officials, consumer protection advocates and others concerned about the failure of current anti online gambling laws to put illegal online gambling operators out of business. Since the passage [...]
Online gambling offers several benefits to players. Online casinos are open 24/7 and are perfect for those working odd hours or night shift jobs. The low cost of running a virtual casino enables online casinos to offer bigger jackpots and prizes. For beginners most online casinos offer free games such as free bingo games and [...]
The southern European nation of Montenegro has decided to allow egaming and could be the next hotspot for online gaming licenses. The new legislation allows the Adriatic country to issue online gambling licenses starting in January of 2012. Although Montenegro is not a member of the European Union many gaming experts say the move is [...]
Despite the deniers and skeptics global warming and environmental damage are very real. There are several organizations devoted to saving the planet and now environmentally conscious gamblers can now bet of the future of the planet. A new internet bookmaker called Green Bet plans to raise millions of pounds for renewable energy projects and environmental [...]
Remote Gambling Association is a trade association with offices in London and Brussels representing the interests of some of Europe’s largest online gambling operators. Members of the association include software developers such as Microgaming and Playtech and gaming operators like Virgin Games. The Remote Gaming Association promotes a regulated and non-discriminatory environment for reputable gaming [...]
