A US federal appeals court uphold ruling that 1961 Wire Act applies only to sports betting, not other forms of online gambling.
Did Canada just classify playing poker as a ‘serious crime?’
Canadian government reclassifies many criminal activities as 'serious crimes', punishable by five years or more in prison, including illegal gambling.
Harvard/MIT study claims a smile is the best poker face
Harvard, MIT and California Institute of Technology study concludes that a confident smile may be a more effective poker face than a blank stare.
The Vatican defends lunch against the threat of Serie A football
The Vatican goes on attack at the news that some Serie A football matches will now kick off during lunch hour on Sundays.
Pennsylvania casinos post record slot revenue in July
Pennsylvania casinos post record slots revenue in July, up 17.8% over last year. Credit goes to extra traffic from recent addition of table games.
Only Moses can rescue Bwin, PartyGaming shareholders from merger fallout
The merger between Bwin and PartyGaming will likely result in shareholder revolt when the expected welcome into the US market is not forthcoming.
Protectionism the chief motivator behind push for legal US gaming?
Comments by analysts and politicians suggest the goal of U.S. legal gaming push is to allow domestic casino companies a leg-up in servicing US market.
Ladbrokes turning betting shops into call centers
Ladbrokes to create better efficiency by training bet shop staff to handle telebetting during down time to supplement existing call centers.
Man struck by lightning while playing online poker
18-year old in Maine struck by lightning while playing online poker on his laptop inside his house after he plugged computer in to recharge battery