In 2006, Congress passed the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA), which effectively shut down online wagering in the U.S. by prohibiting businesses from accepting payments for - or otherwise funding - Internet gambling.
Read More . . .William Hill, Britain's largest bookmaker, said a proposed offer for Sportingbet had been sweetened, and the online gaming group would agree to a 530 million pounds ($851 million) takeover.
Read More . . .South Point Poker, which hopes to become the first real-money online poker site to launch legally in Nevada, is recruiting to fill several technology, marketing, customer service and regulatory compliance positions.
Read More . . .“6 years ago, on October 13th 2006. George Bush signed the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, Joe Falchetti submitted a look back at the history of the bill and its effects over the past 6 years.” If you would like to submit an editorial please contact Bill Beatty”
Read More . . .Retail payments and services network operator PayPoint has announced that PokerStars customers can now purchase new Top Up vouchers for use on the online poker room at any one of its over 24,000 sites spread across the UK.
Read More . . .Panelist at Global Gaming Expo says online poker may be just the beginning
Read More . . .While Full Tilt nears its Nov. 6 relaunch date, the site sent emails to U.S. players letting them know that the DoJ will handle the remission process.
Read More . . .Online and land-based casino games and solutions firm Bally Technologies Incorporated has reached an agreement that will see it provide its iGaming platform to Mohegan Sun venues in Uncasville, Connecticut, and Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
Read More . . .PokerStars.com has purchased a minority stake in the new Hippodrome Casino and intends to open its first branded UK poker room at the London venue.
Read More . . .New Jersey has cleared the way for casino patrons to gamble on their iPads, smartphones and other mobile devices.
Read More . . .Internet gaming, the next frontier for casinos, occupied center stage last week at the Global Gaming Expo, known as G2E.
Read More . . .Gamers are already creating online games that mimic casinos; foes see regulatory quagmire
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