This is the Year American Online Poker Takes Off... Will regulated online poker in the United States ever take off? Given the trickle of revenue in Nevada, New Jersey and Delaware; along with the Federal Government's inability to craft a national regulatory scheme, that seems unlikely. Americans, it seems, are very reluctant to sit down…
There are two, very distinct, types of people who work in the gambling business today; those who say what's on their mind and those who stick to coded corporate-speak. While the group that says-it-like-it-is definitely deliver more colorful quotes for internet consumption, the suits are usually the ones who get the final word. We've sorted…
Niche Markets As 2014 draws to a close, plenty of long-time casino affiliates are wondering where they stand in the business. That's because competing with corporate marketing teams and a cadre of super-affiliates has made scratching out a living in affiliate marketing incredibly tough. The good news is that small-time affiliates can still take the…
Sports Betting Will Never Be Legal in the US The State of New Jersey recently fought the good fight for legal sports betting in the United States...and lost in a major way. But that doesn't mean the fight is over for good. Believe it or not, there are actually signs that regulated sports wagering could…
Nektan, a London-based mobile platform-provider, has signed a major deal to provide mobile games to LeoVegas. Under the terms of the agreement, Nektan will integrate its remote server into LeoVegas' existing existing casino platform. This will allow the Malta-based operator to provide licensed Nektan mobile games to its worldwide user base. A Win-Win Situation The…
November 2014 was a mixed bag for the worldwide igaming industry. In the UK, operators celebrated news of increased earnings, but dread the year ahead. On the other side of the ocean, Americans igaming interests were barraged with bad news. Here are a few of the November igaming headlines you might have missed. UK Operators…
After 19 months, Ultimate Gaming's experiment with regulated online poker in the Nevada market is coming to a close. Earlier this week the company announced that it was ceasing online poker operations and they're placing the blame for their poor performance squarely on the Federal Government. In a statement to the press, Ultimate Ultimate Gaming…
In the early months of 1949, Las Vegas legend Benny Binion hosted a poker showdown between Johnny Moss and Nick "The Greek" Dandalos, that became a cornerstone of modern poker lore. The game dragged on for a staggering five months, with Dandalos finally coming out on top, but its impact is felt to this day.…
Continually opening new markets is an essential ingredient for growth in any industry and igaming business is no exception. The problem with newly developed igaming markets is that despite their early promises of vast new revenue streams, they frequently fall flat on their faces. Whether it's bureaucratic red tape or a lack of enthusiasm amongst…
Late last month Ladbrokes became the latest operator to unceremoniously exit the Canadian igaming market. The UK bookmaker joined Betfred, Matchbook and Skrill in a race to leave the Great White North as quickly as possible. So what exactly is it about the Canada that's sending these big name players back their home offices? Is…
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