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Goalwin Taking Flak Over Payment Problems

Malta regulator investigating reports that Goal Gaming site still operating despite licence revocation What can a regulator do when an operator it has penalised by a licence revocation continues to operate and generate player complaints? That's the question apparently facing the Malta regulator Lotteries and Gaming Authority, which revoked its licence to Goal Gaming, but is now reportedly enquiring into player complaints that the company's subsidiary gambling site, Goalwin, is still operating on the Ongame network… and still generating no

By Casinomeister Jul 4, 2014

Gold For Minnesota Online Poker Ace

Mike Kachan proves that he's just as at home on the live tables Minnesota online poker grinder Mike Kachan put his experience in long hours of internet poker action to good use in event 56 of the World Series of Poker, playing into the early hours of Wednesday morning to capture his first gold WSOP bracelet and $403,483 in the $1,000 buy-in NLHE event. The event's relatively low buy-in attracted a large field of 2,525 players, creating a prize pool

By Casinomeister Jul 4, 2014

Greece Losing Billions To Illegal Operators

General secretary for transparency, Giorgos Sourlas, briefs new Public Order Minister Vassilis Kikilias Illegal betting operators are hoovering up Euro 5 billion a year in the Greek market, the newly appointed Greek Public Order Minister, Vassilis Kikilias, was told in a briefing in Athens Tuesday by the general secretary for transparency, Giorgos Sourlas. Appealing for a major crackdown on unlicensed and illegal operators, Sourlas said their depredations were harming the national economy and acting as a mechanism for laundering ill-gotten

By Casinomeister Jul 4, 2014

Greentube Acquires Bingocams

Innovative bingo platform combines social media and video for realistic live bingo experience Austrian online gambling software developer Greentube, a subsidiary of the Novomatic Group, has announced the acquisition of Bingocams — a popular and innovative online bingo platform — from Dazzletag Entertainment Limited. The Bingocams integrated web platform combines online bingo with social media and video. Players can engage each other via two or three person private webcam chats during game play, thereby re-establishing the traditional social element of

By Casinomeister Jul 4, 2014

Huge Social Casino Potential In Latin American Market

Revenues of almost $96 million could be generated this year Market research and intelligence company SuperData, in collaboration with gaming operator Playspace, claims that recent studies showcase the significant business potential of the Latin American internet social casino space, indicating that revenues could reach $95.8 million this year. Interestingly, the survey found that most social casino players in this market use desktop or laptop devices, with just 9 percent using smartphones and 6 percent opting for tablets. The minority that

By Casinomeister Jul 4, 2014

Important U.s. Television Deal For 888's A.a.p.n.

Online poker network to sponsor Poker Night in America broadcasts The popular television production Poker Night in America has announced an official sponsorship agreement with the All-American Poker Network (AAPN), which will see 888poker and Avenue Capital Group, a top US investments firm, sponsor Poker Night in America broadcasts. 888 and Avenue Capital are partners in the All-American Poker Network enterprise. Poker Night in America, owned and operated by Rush Street Productions, launched last year with the goal of becoming

By Casinomeister Jul 4, 2014

Improvements Launched At Ultimate Poker

Software and other enhancements designed with players in mind Ultimate Gaming, parent group of the New Jersey and Nevada-licensed online poker room Ultimate Poker and Ultimate Casino, has launched a number of improvements designed with player convenience and appeal front-of-mind, including: * Sharper geo-location capability following WiFi improvements, obviating the need for mobile phones; * The addition of a 25-strong gaming suite from Amaya Gaming; * The launch of a new iOS mobile app; * Poker software enhancements that include

By Casinomeister Jul 4, 2014

Indian Operator Takes On Marketing Service

Adda52.com and Optimove in Indian i-gaming first Adda52.com, a major Indian online poker website, has scored a first for the country in signing up with marketing specialist Optimove. Both companies hope the partnership will ensure the efficient implementation of marketing campaigns and player incentives, whilst Optimove will also make available analytical services to assess the value and effectiveness of the marketing effort, and the nature and demands of online punters visiting the website. "Optimove is an end-to-end marketing and costumer

By Casinomeister Jul 4, 2014

Internet Cafe Online Gambling Bust In North Syracuse

2 arrested, "numerous" computers seized in police raid Police in North Syracuse, New York busted a cybercafe for offering illegal online gambling Thursday, arresting two men and seizing numerous computers and other evidence. Those arrested were 24-year-old Joshua Nelson, of Dayton, Ohio and 30-year-old Zackary McMahon, of Myrtle Beach. The police investigation was triggered by reports and complaints from surrounding businesses and customers of the internet sweepstakes operation, and the police action was taken in terms of relatively new legislation

By Casinomeister Jul 4, 2014

Ivey Calls For Borgata Cheating Litigation To Be Dropped

Internationally famous poker pro denies any wrongdoing Lawyers for top international poker pro Phil Ivey, who has been accused of using baccarat edge-sorting skills to cheat the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa out of $9.6 million in 2012, have filed a motion for dismissal of the charges in a Nevada court. Ivey's lawyers deny any wrongdoing on his part, and claim that his big win at the Borgata tables was down to "exquisite" poker skills. They additionally claim that a

By Casinomeister Jul 4, 2014

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