Convenience Store Association Widens Attack On Internet Wagering (update)

NACS backs Adelson-inspired attempt to resurrect the Wire Act The National Association of Convenience Store Owners, which earlier this week wrote to its members urging them to support the Adelson-inspired Graham-Chaffetz legislative attempts to resurrect and strengthen the Wire Act (see previous InfoPowa reports) has widened its opposition by backing a full public affairs campaign to persuade lawmakers in the US Congress to adopt the measure. The Association's vp for government relations, Lyle Beckwith, told the publication Politico Tuesday that

By Casinomeister Jun 13, 2014

Dutch Regulator Warns Off Online Betting Companies

Heavy fines and exclusion from future licensing process threatened The Dutch gambling regulator has shown its teeth in the run-up to the World Cup football and the Tour de France, warning foreign betting companies to stop targeting players in the Netherlands on pain of heavy fines and being excluded from the future online gambling licensing regime set to start next year. Dutch News.nl reports that online gambling is currently illegal in Holland although changes in the law are expected to

By Casinomeister Jun 13, 2014

European Court Of Justice Supports Federal German Regulation Of Online Gambling

Digibet loses Schleswig-Holstein case In a ruling published Thursday, the European Court of Justice supported Germany's strict federal regulation of online gambling, saying it was justified even though the regional state of Schleswig-Holstein had temporarily eased the rules. In a case brought by Digibet challenging the legitimacy of a German block on its offering to German punters, the Court noted: "The 15 remaining [German] states are not required to change their rules just because a single state had pursued a

By Casinomeister Jun 13, 2014

Experiential Marketplace Launches Poker Category

Play poker with your favourite poker pro IfOnly, an experiential marketplace that offers members exclusive experiences tailored to their passion, has launched a poker category which will provide enthusiasts tailor-made experiences meeting and playing with well known poker professionals. The expansion to IfOnly's existing categories has been made possible by exclusive partnerships with Phil Hellmuth, Daniel Negreanu, Jamie Gold, Liv Boree and Antonio Esfandiari. Experience options include: - Access to a poker table at a Las Vegas casino with Daniel

By Casinomeister Jun 13, 2014

Fetcher Bills Are Good For Political Business

Ever wondered about the plethora of gambling bills that American politicians introduce and then allow to die? When it comes to gambling, the American political landscape is notorious for the introduction of a plethora of bills that never seem to go anywhere, but there's a reason for these, claims an op-ed article in the respected Chicago Tribune this week. The process and intentions around such bills has earned them the soubriquet "fetcher bills" among lobbyists and politicians, the newspaper explains

By Casinomeister Jun 13, 2014

Five Online Gambling Operators Sign Up With Ultraplay

Online gambling software provider has an international clientele Online gambling software provider UltraPlay has announced the achievement of five new international operator contracts involving both real and virtual money gambling. 1960Stake.com, a Nigerian operator, has opted for Ultraplay's online sportsbook and casino platform, whilst UltraPlay will join with Ezugi in preparing live dealer casino and sportsbook offering to beef up the internet gambling facilities already active at BetcoinSports.com, which has previously contracted BetSoft and IGSoft online poker and casino services.

By Casinomeister Jun 13, 2014

Football Brasialia Online Show From William Hill

YouTube channel to feature World Cup-orientated content William Hill is upping the ante with the launch of a new online show titled 'Football Brasilia' on its YouTube channel. The show will feature newspaper reviews from the renowned James Richardson and interviews with English football players and other key figures throughout the Brazil 2014 World Cup tournament. "In the 1990s millions of people tuned into James Richardson every Saturday on 'Gazzetta Football Italia' — a show that is now sadly missed

By Casinomeister Jun 13, 2014

Gamblit Gets Preliminary Approval From Nevada Regulators

Concept appears to have impressed regulators Southern California-based software developer Gamblit Gaming has received preliminary approval from Nevada State gaming regulators following a hearing in Carson City last week. The Nevada Gaming Commission recommended Gamblit Gaming and its associated companies for the award of three different manufacturer-type licences. InfoPowa readers will recall Gamblit Gaming raising $12 million in financing earlier this year that would be used for the launch of its new online gambling software during 2014 (see previous InfoPowa

By Casinomeister Jun 13, 2014

Garden City Group Poised To Make Another Round Of Ftp Payments

$15 million to be distributed to petitioners including affiliates Full Tilt Poker (FTP) claims administrator Garden City Group (GCG) will make another round of payments to approved petitioners on Thursday, June 12, 2014. The distribution approved by the Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section will include approximately 3 500 payments totaling $15 million and includes affiliates who submitted petitions confirming their FTP account balance. Petitioners who have "delinquent debt" qualifying for collection through the Treasury Offset Program

By Casinomeister Jun 13, 2014

Hellmuth Loses Out On Poker Bracelet 14

High profile ace out at eighth High profile poker pro Phil Hellmuth has lost out again in his quest for a record 14th World Series of Poker bracelet. Having suffered his first disappointment this year when Ted Forrest thwarted his bracelet ambitions last week in the $1,500 buy-in Seven-Card Razz (see previous InfoPowa report), Hellmuth was eliminated in eighth position in Event 15, a $3,000 buy-in NLHE competition Saturday. The event recorded a good turnout of 810 entrants, creating a

By Casinomeister Jun 13, 2014

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