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US Support of Gambling at All Time High Says Pol
(Associated Press) - Americans' support of legalized gambling is at all-time high, according to a new poll prepared for the casino industry's main trade group.
The report for the American Gaming Association also supports an assertion the gambling industry has long held: that casinos should be treated like any other business and not subjected to vastly higher taxes.
The poll finds 57 percent favor casino gambling, and 87 percent say gambling in general is an acceptable activity.
New Jersey Clarifies Online Gambling Affiliate Arrangements
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has expressed the importance of affiliate relations to the growth of its state-run online gambling industry. On Tuesday, it sought to clarify the types of relationships and activity said affiliates can and cannot engage in.
Bitcoin-Only Casino Generates Over $1.4 Mil in Turnover in its First 3 Months
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Slump in Online Gambling Adds to Christie’s Budget Woes
Bloomberg News on Monday evening reported what was already widely known throughout the gambling sector, that New Jersey has failed to meet its early expectations when it comes to their newly rolled out Internet gambling sector. Even some operators are stepping forward to say it’s been a complete disaster up to this point.
Brian Mattingley, chief executive officer of London- based 888, said in a telephone interview with Bloomberg News this weekend, “We are absolutely shocked by the slowness of the (New Jersey online gambling) market.”
888.com CEO on Internet Gambling in NJ: ‘We Are Absolutely Shocked by Slowness'
Brian Mattingley, chief executive officer of London- based 888, said in a telephone interview with Bloomberg News this weekend, “We are absolutely shocked by the slowness of the (New Jersey online gambling) market.”
And he’s not the only one.
New Jersey casinos are in the process of shifting their marketing focus from poker to the online casino, which traditionally has been the cash cow for internationally based Web betting firms.
American Gaming Association Drops Support for Online Gambling in US
American Gaming Association chief executive Geoff Freeman said in an interview with the Wall Street Journal Wednesday that his Las Vegas-based organization will no longer support legalization of online gambling in the US, citing a nasty split between casino operators on both sides of the issue.
"One of the things I've learned in this industry is we are extraordinarily competent at shooting at one another," he said. "The snipers in this industry are of the highest quality, and if you let that be the focus, we'll kill each other."
NJ Bill Would Require Online Gambling Processors to Get 'Stricter' License
ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey — (Associated Press) - New Jersey wants to subject companies that handle Internet gambling deposits and payments to stricter licensing requirements, in the hope it will make banks more willing to allow the use of credit cards to fund online betting accounts.
The reluctance of banks to allow credit card use to fund accounts is one of the main things holding back the growth of New Jersey's new Internet gambling industry.
Internet Gambling Included in Pennsylvania State Budget
Lawmakers have made Internet gambling part of the Pennsylvania year’s state budget though few believe any measures would be signed into law in 2014.
The odds are stacking against Web gambling ever becoming legalized in the Keystone State.
75 Percent of Visa Credit Cards Not Working for NJ Online Gambling Sites
New Jersey online gambling companies are seeing around a 75% decline in credit cards, according to Matthew Katz of CEO of CAMS.
He recently spoke to Rebecca Liggero of CalvinAyre.com regarding the current climate in New Jersey when it comes to payment processing.
“I think the biggest challenge is just education, getting the bankers to understand how significant the technology and the processes all the regulators have in place to be compliant,” Katz said.
Buck & Butler Debut New Online Casino
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CashBet is Coming to New Jersey: In Talks With Several Atlantic City Casinos
CashBet, a California-based and Alderney-licensed software platform provider and turnkey operator enabling online gambling for social and mobile games, revealed it will be offering its platform in the coveted US market by year’s end, specifically the state of New Jersey.
The company launched its real money online gambling platform in the UK on Thursday (May 8, 2014) with the casino game Casino Island Adventure from leading developer Gamzio, Inc.
Ader Highlights ‘Case for Change’ at Bwin.Party: Current Board on ‘Destructive’ Path
Activist investor Jason Ader of SpringOwl on Monday made available its initial presentation highlighting the need for change at Bwin.Party, one of the largest online gambling firms in the world.
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New slot technology revolutionizing the gaming sector
Slot machines have long been a key element of gaming entertainment. The 'one armed bandit' is synonymous with casinos across the world. Of course, the advent of online casinos meant that slots fans could suddenly have fun from the comfort of their own home. However, this is not where the story ends – Software giant Playtech has developed a whole range of revolutionary online slots which are keeping players well and truly entertained. Here are just a few reasons why.
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Where Can I Gamble Online From Denmark? ISP’s Ordered to Block Some Sites
Denmark is the latest country to begin blogging what it deems to be “illegal” online gambling sites, essentially those that are not licensed by the Danish government.
Last week, Internet Service Providers were ordered to block access to five suspect sites. The only way Danes can get around this is by playing via an anonymous (masked) ISP.
iGame and Plus One Dreams Online Gambling Firms Merge
Two Finnish online gambling firms based out of Malta have announced a merger in an effort to better compete with the likes of fellow Scandinavian wagering companies Betsson and Unibet. The combined company will use the iGame name.
Playtech Gets ‘Buy’ Rating From 12 Agencies
Online gambling software firm Playtech has received a “buy” rating from 12 different agencies that cover the stock.
From the MidEast Times:
Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and seven have given a buy recommendation to the company. The average 1-year target price among brokers that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is GBX 816.10 ($13.53).
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Can I Play On New Jersey Online Gambling Websites If I Live in New York?
Live in New York State but you wish to play on one of New Jersey’s online gambling websites? You can do so, with a catch.
All of New Jersey’s licensed and regulated Internet gambling websites incorporate geolocation technology that prevents individuals from placing real money bets from outside the Garden State.
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Football Star Cathal McCarron Gay Porn Leaked: Struggled with Gambling Addiction
A former Tyrone football star reportedly did some additional “starring” in a gay porn, according to the Irish Mirror.
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Off Message: Republicans Attack on Internet Gambling Gets in Way of 2016
(Reuters) - Casino mogul Sheldon Adelson became a major player in Republican politics in the 2012 elections, when he spent more than $90 million in an unsuccessful effort to oust Democratic President Barack Obama.
Now the 80-year-old billionaire wants something from Washington: a ban on Internet gambling, a growing industry that Adelson says could hurt the casino industry. On Wednesday, some of Adelson's allies in Congress, including South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, plan to propose legislation that would do just that.
Bill to Allow NJ Licensing of Foreign Internet Gambling Firms One Step Closer
(Associated Press) - A plan to let New Jersey casino regulators oversee foreign Internet gambling companies if they move their operations to Atlantic City has moved a step closer to approval.
A state senate wagering committee approved the bill Monday.
The measure is sponsored by Sen. Raymond Lesniak. He says many overseas gambling companies want the stamp of approval that would come from submitting to New Jersey's casino regulators, who are among the strictest in the nation.
The foreign firms wouldn't be able to take bets from anyone in the United States.
Online Gambling Affiliates Now Welcome in New Jersey With Income Access
Popular online gambling super affiliate company Income Access has entered into a partnership with Betfair.com to allow affiliate marketing in New Jersey.
Internet gambling firms are looking for creative ways to catch up with bwin.party, which so far has dominated the airwaves and offline media throughout the New Jersey-New York-Pennsylvania region.
Whether affiliates will be enticed enough to focus on such a limited market remains to be seen. Only those physically located in New Jersey will be able to wager with Betfair.
Nevada, Delaware Multi-State Online Poker Compact Draws Ire of Congress
(Associated Press) - Nevada and Delaware’s recent agreement to launch the nation’s first collaborative, interstate online poker zone appears to have drawn a backlash from gambling’s opponents in Congress, who are planning to drop a bill rolling back the legal opinion underlying the recent deal.
The New Name in Swedish Gaming
The Swedish gaming market is an extremely competitive one, as until recently only a handful of companies were granted permission by the government to operate. With state-owned company Svenska Spel dominating the market of sports gambling, it was tough – and even unlawful – for anyone to attempt to set up a private operation.
Internet Gambling Growth Slows in New Jersey
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Associated Press) — The growth of New Jersey's Internet gambling market slowed somewhat in its third full month of operation, with the Atlantic City gambling websites posting a nearly 9 percent revenue increase in February.
The 16 online gambling sites had posted a 28 percent gain in January, to $9.5 million. In February, the online sites won $10.3 million.
Neteller Returns to the US: Shares Surge Nearly 3 Percent
Online payment solutions company Neteller announced Monday that it will be relaunching services in the US.
The company was forced to flee the US market in January 2007 after two of its founders were charged with violating anti-gambling laws. The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act was passed just two months prior to the highly publicized arrests, with Gambling911.com breaking that news story.
Lindsey Graham Set to Introduce Bill Banning All Forms of Online Gambling
South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham is on the cusp of introducing a bill that would strengthen the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act (UIGEA) of 2006 and fully ban all forms of online gambling including poker.
While UIGEA essentially does just that, the US Justice Department interpretation of the law opened the door for state-by-state legislation. Graham wants no part of it.
