Absolute Poker co-founder, Scott Tom has struck a deal with US federal prosecutors for his role in the Black Friday scandal of 2011. It's a pretty good hand for Tom, who has successfully negotiated felony fraud charges down to a single misdemeanor. Tom was indicted on a number of felony charges nearly six years ago…
Australian advertising regulators are ordering Sportsbet to pull a controversial advertisement for their mobile app featuring disgraced Olympian, Ben Johnson. It's yet another example of the breathless complaints of a few can exert tremendous power when it comes to advertisements for gambling operators. Sportsbet's problems with the Australian Advertising Standards Board began shortly after they…
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is promising relief for beleaguered Atlantic City casinos in the form of regulatory reforms. As to what exactly Governor Christie means by that is a question that is up for debate. Christie announced the prospect of regulatory relief on Thursday, after meeting with…
The Remote Gambling Association (RGA) is launching a new self-exclusion scheme for problem gamblers called GAMSTOP. Under the new plan, problem gamblers would be able to voluntarily self-exclude themselves from a range of RGA-affiliated sites with a single, online registration. As it stands today, the plan only covers sites that are licensed by the UK…
Nevada is greatly expanding the range of its parimutuel wagering system thanks to a new law that allows more esports wagers and even some action on awards shows. Under the terms of Senate Bill 240, which Governor Brian Sandoval (R) signed into law over weekend, the Silver State's parimutuel betting system is now open to…
The State of New Jersey has truly been fighting the good fight when it comes to their efforts to legalize sports betting and, maybe, alter the fate of Atlantic City. But now that it seems unlikely that the Supreme Court will be hearing their pleas, the state's lawmakers are getting ready to go "nuclear." In…
When does a friendly game cross the line between fun and gambling? That's a question that's been debated non-stop since games and gambling have been regulated by governmental agencies. It's also a question whose answer has become exponentially more complex with the dawn of social media and social casinos in particular. After all, if you…
The Irish Department of Finance is taking a hard look at how it taxes the gambling industry. In particular, the Department is reviewing how the gambling tax reforms it introduced in 2015 are holding up. Reports indicate that the review is part of the normal workflow at the Department, but the results of such a…
Legal mobile betting on NFL games will be a feature of life at Las Vegas Raiders Stadium, whether NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell likes it or not. Of course the League won't be endorsing the practice but, thanks to the proliferation of regulated mobile betting apps in Nevada, the wagering will happen and it will happen…
Amaya Gaming, one of the best known brands in the gaming business, is re-branding itself as The Stars Group, Inc. Company officials say the name change is part of a greater mission to change the company's image. The Stars Group's efforts to shed Amaya Gaming's recent legal troubles and disappointing profits is certainly well warranted.…
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